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    Where is Cuenca? Ecuador or Spain?

    In both places actually! The original Cuenca is in Spain. When the Spanish conquerors came to South America, they named most of their towns according to their old towns back home. So the new Cuenca...

    What typical food can I eat in Ecuador?

    There is mote, locro, chuchucaras (pork skin deep fried), ceviche (although the peruvian version is much better!) camarones (shrimps) and my all time favourite: yapingachos which are like deep frie...

    Education in Ecuador?

    Overall, it is a fact that South American private education (elementary and High school level) is better than the average US public school. And there are several public schools (particularly in Chi...

    Week long Ecuador schedules?

    Try and check web pages from Ecuador to see what you can do. Go to Cuenca, Otavalo, Ba帽os, Guayaquil, etc. Check lonely planet, it's quite complete.

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    Do you think it is a good idea to buy a house and move in Ecuador?

    I know a family of americans who years moved to Quito (wife's family was from Ecuador) mainly due to a better education for their children. They moved from Virginia to Quito and the children w...

    What company should I use to send a large package from the U.S. to Ecuador?

    A friend has sent me several packages from Miami to Lima and everytime she did it via UPS is was a nightmare as she paid expedited and it took them 3 weeks! Lots of paperwork, etc. Try DHL or Skyne...

    Which is the best Diving School in the Galapagos? And the best (eco) Yacht (with diving services)?

    I ABSOLUTELY recommend going to the Galapagos with Quasar Nautica! I just went there and it wad the BEST experience I ever had! The food was great and the service was excellent. There's also d...

    Are there sloths in Ecuador?

    Sloths are rarely seen in the jungles of Ecuador. They mainly live in the jungle of Tambopata, Madre de Dios in southeastern Peru. Not even in the jungle of Iquitos (Peru) in the Amazon jungle you ...

    Ecuador vacation trip ideas?

    Yes, go to Quito, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Ba帽os, Otavalo and of course to the Middle of the world, latitude 0 line. I loved the market place in Otavalo where I bought lots of nice handicrafts. Cuenca h...

    Just got back from the Galapagos Islands?

    I found this web page from the government of ECuador which states why this is happening. I'll send it as a link but it's in spanish so I'll translate the main ideas: 1. People who...

    Is there a sefaradic siangogue in ecuador?

    I would check out the following page for some contact information:

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    I have a friend that is from guayquil ecuador, how is it there?

    It is a beautiful and interesting city, lots of history, great weather and pleny to see. Great food and nice people. See lots more at: ...

    Tourism taking over the Galapagos Islands good or bad?

    The islands are unique and we should expect controls if their special place in our world is to be preserved.

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    Travel to Ecuador...suggestions?

    Ok, here is a short answer: if you're staying only 8 days do the following: visit Quito (half of the world equator line where you can put a foot in each hempisphere) then go to Guayaquil, Cuen...

    My friend and I are going to ecuador in Dec. for two weeks. what are the MUST do's while being there?

    I was in Ecuador. Quito, Ecuador and another place outside of Quito, called Ba帽os. It was wonderful they had natural springs and the mountain views were amazing. I actually biked there and it was a...

    Looking for good strip club in guayaquil, ecuador?

    I lived in Guayaquil for a year, and I'm a gringo from the U.S. Unfortunately, no strip clubs man. Only porn theaters. However, there are prostitutes all over the city that might be willing to...

    Visiting Ecuador soon.?

    Definit places to go will be Quito (equator line, half of the world line) Guayaquil, Cuenca (dont miss Cuenca!), Ba帽os and Otavalo. I would save Galapagos for another time, you need like a whole we...

    Typical food in Ecuador?

    There are lots of nice food in Ecuador but for me the best are Llapingachos (or Yapingachos?) . They are like potato dumplings filled with cheese. There are also chuchucaras (crisp pork skin) and m...

    How to elope in Quito? Steps?

    This is a hard one. Ecuador has a lot of red tape for their things. As to an apt to marry, you probably could but I got married just one day we went to the Registro Civil in the Center of Quito. It...

    Travelling to Quito?

    I would advice you check several answers in this categories. However I can tell you to visit Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, Ba帽os, Otavalo. Places to visit too: latitude line (Equator). Great food too, ...

    Bullfighting in Ecuador?

    No you wont see any bullfights. You can see them around November/December when the "Jesus del Gran Poder" festival starts. The main date of this festival is December 5th. Bullfighting sti...

    What is Latacunga?

    It's a place south of Quito. There are mainly "haciendas' or farms and it's a very quiet, peaceful place where you will breathe nature.

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    Backpacking in South America?

    I recommend a bus company called Orme帽o which has great bus services (very reliable and safe) and they travel to Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile and Argentina. Great prices too.

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    Anyone from Australia living in Ecuador?

    Few Aussies live there but you can find them in the british pubs in Quito. Or try the Australian consulate in Quito.

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    Place in Ecuador?

    I think you refer to Otavalo. It's the only place I can think in Ecuador where women all dress in these gorgeous white blouses. Did you go there?

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    High altitude in Ecuador?

    I wouldnt worry too much, just in Quito and Cuenca which are part of th highlands but Quayaquil and Esmeralda are practically at sea level. Check with your doctor what to take in case you need some...

    How long is it from New York to Ecuador?

    Unfortunately, there don't appear to be any airlines that fly nonstop from New York to Ecuador -- the best you can hope for is a flight with one short connection (usually an hour or so), makin...

    What is the temp. there between july 23 thru 31 in quito ecuador?

    It's always Spring, not too cold, not too hot, sometimes it can be cold at night. It gets as hot as 80F max, and as cold as 60F min. GREAT WEATHER!!

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    What is charki? (pronounced char-key?)?

    I guess you ate charqui when you travelled to Ecuador? Charqui (that's the right way to write it) is like beef jerky, it's dried meat and usually it's llama's or alpaca's d...

    Best hotel in Quito? Will travel soon, need advice.?

    I strongle recommend JW Marriot (Av. Orellana 1172 y Amazonas Quito) which is #1 in tripadvisor, Another good one is Swisshotel (Av 12 de Octubre 1820 y Luis Cordero Casilla 17-21-565 Quito 172156...

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