ECUADOR TRAVEL TIPS: Top 22 Things To Know Before You Visit Ecuador

[@siegfriedbraun5447]

#8 The tap water in Cuenca is the best in all of Latin America. Far-and-away better (in every way) than the water we were used to, in Canada!

[@GMAceM]

That’s awesome! I’m glad included the text from some of the people who mentioned that Cuenca’s tap water was good. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@Brightly747]

What makes Cuenca's water safer than others areas?

[@siegfriedbraun5447]

@@Brightly747 the source is in a (protected) national park. Piped in from there. Very little chlorine is added. No taste, no smell

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Why do some expats dislike Quito so much?

[@siegfriedbraun5447]

@@dovygoodguy1296 Because we've been there. Takes hours to get from the north to the south. Lots more crime.

[@samy4842]

I'm Ecuadorian, I definitely recommend visiting small cities, each one has someting different to offer, like ice-cream, leather, cheese, etc. Make sure you search, you will find some interesting places! Also, about the tap water, I recommend to always ask. There are cities like Cuenca in whixh you can drink it directly, and others you may want to boil it even for cooking 😅. So ask! Finally, this is a country that is very prepared for tourism, so don't be afraid to ask anything or to go anywhere! Good luck and welcome 😊

[@GMAceM]

Asking is definitely a must! Sometimes you can get so much resolved if you ask someone who is from here. That’s also why I feel that knowing the language is great, it helps make that communication so much smoother. Appreciate your comment and thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@KwizeLee]

i wish visit Ecuado too

[@ZENLEARNER...1]

Bro as am Indian 🇮🇳how can i take Equador citizenship...plz tell me..help me..okay

[@christiangalloza5143]

Do not visit this uglyass place

[@crypticcomputing604]

Sounds like a dangerous place bro...

[@leonardogonzalez9204]

Ecuador es hermoso.

[@christiangalloza5143]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@schesterman12]

beautiful country, lovely people so glad we go to know this wonderful country.

[@GMAceM]

I’m really glad you got to visit and that you enjoyed your time here. Was there a place that really stood out to you or something that you feel I didn’t get to say that you think others should know?

[@christiangalloza5143]

Lame ass place

[@jonh-nathan4219]

Excelente video, gracias por demostrar lo belllo que es mi pais Ecuador.

[@dianareyes6344]

Muy buena explicación de mi ecuador

[@leidygarcia86]

Me encanta lo bien que hablas el ingles🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️👌

[@GMAceM]

Muchísimas gracias!

[@Beobopper]

My family is from Ecuador, but I never had the chance to visit until some family recently got their papers, and I’ll be going for the first time next month ❤️

[@GMAceM]

That’s awesome! Try to be cautious with certain cities/areas and everything should be fine. Hope you all have a great time! ✨

[@MGgamboa240]

I plan to travel in February first week of February from the Philippines here 🖐️thanks for this info.🙏

[@GMAceM]

Hope you have a great trip and that the content on my channel can keep helping you out!

[@Sketchbook999]

How much Spanish do you know?

[@juliebabin]

I agree a lot about small currencies. Even a 20$ is hard to use in tiendas unless you buy for 12$ ;) Taxis and buses are cheap, carry a LOT of 1$, 25c and 5$.

[@GMAceM]

Yesss definitely! I wanted to go into the details but there are so many situations that it just felt like too much. $1 coins are definitely your best friend in my opinion :D Thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@FredClaus-q6l]

Hola buen día mi amor ¿Cómo estás hoy? Solo quiero que me envíes un mensaje privado en privado para que nos conozcamos mejor.

[@EnriquePeñaArosemena]

Ecuador is the best

[@janekbykowski7155]

Thanks ! ..........for the very interesting information . You should be a TV - Radio reporter . Your voice , Your diction and delivery are superb . Congratulation on your skills and eloquence .....❤

[@LuisVPazmino]

Wow..! Congratulations! This is the best video that I have seen regarding tips on Ecuador!!! Lots of hard work there!

[@GMAceM]

Thanks a ton Luis, I’m really glad it’s given so many people so much value!

[@carlosgeovannygrefaandi3530]

Me gusta esos videos..son interesantes

[@GMAceM]

Muchísimas gracias!

[@Aquacurve80]

These are all great recommendations! Some things I will def say: - so true about Cotopaxi! Do not go there right away as you need time to acclimatize. It’s very easy to get acute mountain sickness there. The summit of Cotopaxi is at 19,000ft+ and the refugee start at 14,000 if I remember. You’ll get a headache quickly if you are not careful. - I went to Macas and got a fruit salad. I never in my life had stomach problems like I did there. Always drink bottled water and always try to bring some probiotics with you just in case. Great video! Thank you for sharing!

[@GMAceM]

I appreciate your insight! It will definitely give more clarity to anyone who sees it, especially since I have had comments from others who risk it with the water. I always say, you never know and it’s better to always be prepared. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!

[@nunyabidniz2868]

Thank you, these tips are extremely worthwhile!

[@nami-vlog]

Thank you for the helpful tips for an Ecuador vacation! 😊 From dealing with altitude sickness to navigating local markets, you've covered it all. Best wishes from @nami-vlog! 🌍💜💜💜👍

[@GMAceM]

Not a problem, glad to help! 😁💯

[@ezequielcervantes8112]

Lindo pais

[@noheliamogollon1090]

Genial, me encantó su manera de explicar todo, yo vivo en Ecuador hace casi 10 años y conozco casi todo el país.

[@GMAceM]

Muchísimas gracias por su comentario! Como te ha ido en estos casi 10 años en Ecuador?

[@alucine9384]

Hola saludos desde ecuador

[@Honkiavelli]

Great video. I just retired to Olon and everything you said was spot on. Definitely book private transport in advance and ensure that your banking resources are settled prior to arriving. The Ecuadorian people are magnificent and I love their warmth.

[@GMAceM]

I appreciate you taking the time to check the video out and I hope you’re having the best time in Olon. There’s so much to love about Ecuador and I really hope more people decide to visit.

[@wilsoncumbe8877]

Great info brother finally someone that make videos base in reality. No in promoting advertising to get some compensation by misleading people. Keep the great work. God bless

[@GMAceM]

Thanks a ton for the feedback, always trying to help! Are there any topics that stood out in the video or anything you’d like to know more about? Thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@JuicyRealTalk]

Very helpful video! Thanks for sharing.

[@Нормальныйчеловек-ъ2и]

Me gusto mucho tu video amigo...soy de Ecuador.

[@GMAceM]

Muchas gracias and thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@dannytanguila-ln4js]

Buena

[@gataluchis1982]

Ecuador es maravilloso ❤

[@GMAceM]

Indudablemente! 💯

[@FredClaus-q6l]

Hola buen día mi amor ¿Cómo estás hoy? Solo quiero que me envíes un mensaje privado en privado para que nos conozcamos mejor.

[@hjander]

Mil gracias hermano!

[@GMAceM]

Gracias a ti por ver el video! 👏🏼

[@theguy4542]

Im glad I’ve found this channel. I’ve met someone from Guayaquil and we want to travel Ecuador together 😁

[@GMAceM]

Hey that’s amazing! I hope you both have an excellent time and thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@EmilyPazUlloa]

Qué chévere, ya quiero hablar inglés como usted joven. 🙌🏽💪🏽😁

[@edwardoproductions138]

Nonono, best video as always❤️such good editing man😃

[@GMAceM]

Appreciate it man, thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@edwardoproductions138]

@@GMAceM btw, i am traveling to Ecuador next year and planing to have a project and would like to Ask You some questions, do ypu have any sosial plattform we Could keep in Contact?

[@GMAceM]

@@edwardoproductions138 that’s awesome, here’s hoping the trip over goes smoothly. And yeah if you need to contact me my socials are in the description of this video or my business email is in the about section of my channel page.

[@gisselatorres5018]

Amigo tu video es muy interesante me gusto. Ecuador es hermoso ❤❤

[@GMAceM]

Muchísimas gracias y si, Ecuador es maravilloso! ✨

[@jhors7777]

Well researched and presented. Thank you for posting this helpful, succinct, and creative video.

[@GMAceM]

You’re so very welcome and appreciate you taking the time to check the video out! 👏🏼

[@JocelynCruz-s7o]

Wow, it's so beautiful😘

[@chicagorun900]

Your english and travel tips are so awesome. I want to go to Ecuador, and it’s been ‘ a different process ’.stay safe and thanks again for the tips amigo 👍🙏

[@bibekghatak5860]

Very good 👍 video .Please make such informative videos .

[@missisfreddiemercury]

Amazing video and tips. Thank you. No cringey vlogging and distracting pictures and filming.

[@GMAceM]

Hello! Really appreciate the feedback! It gives me a different perspective from the usual editing tips/KZbin school stuff I and other KZbinrs learn during the process. Knowing it’s enjoyable means I can apply this style to future videos too. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@GladysmercedesPenarrietaMendoz]

Me gusta

[@edithmariapaltinmacas6222]

Muy buena explicación 👏👏👏

[@GMAceM]

Muchísimas gracias! :)

[@ronniemangiliman791]

Thanks for imformation I had a project for school ❤

[@GMAceM]

So glad to be able to help!

[@adrianaamaiquema9944]

Muy buenos viajar Ecuador

[@inesfont2811]

YA CONOZCO ECUADOR!!! MUY LINDO. NO PARA CUALQUIERA.

[@anniemaish3682]

Am a Kenyan and I just fell in love with Ecuador,,see you soon❤❤

[@chihuahuakween2085]

My roommate is from Kenya! And Kenya is known for being in the middle of the equator like Ecuador is. I'm not Ecuadorian (I'm mexican) but I'm dating someone from Ecuador :)

[@bibekghatak5860]

Nice video 📷 brother . Thanks 👍.

[@daniellez4664]

Loved the blooper reel at the end! Nice touch!

[@GMAceM]

Gotta say, it’s probably the blooper reel I’m most proud of. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@gabrielgeng2594]

Genial! Espero que pueda visitar Ecuador algún día.

[@arturolecaro6166]

Nice video guys! Above all, I like your positive attitude. I'm from Ecuador 🇪🇨, living in Costa Rica 🇨🇷.

[@GMAceM]

Much appreciated. I hope things are well in Costa Rica and thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@reptilesavage]

@@arturolecaro6166 which place has more beautiful nature to you🌱🥭. Ecuador or Costa Rica

[@grantzhang7500]

Greetings from Saskatoon, Canada. Thank you so much for sharing, I am planning the trip to Guayaquil and Cuenca super soon, those are great information, very helpful!

[@GMAceM]

Greetings Grant, thanks for your comment! I appreciate you taking the time to check out the video and I hope that you have the best trip possible. 👏🏼

[@aaronml8298]

Great video Ace, thanks for the info and the entertainment.

[@GMAceM]

Much appreciated Aaron, glad you enjoyed it! Mind if I ask what you liked the most and what you’d like to see more of? Thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@aaronml8298]

@@GMAceM The over all vibe of your work is top notch. Your editing skills are great, production is great and the over all feel of your vids are light and fun. You pack a hell of a lot of needed info into each video. More of? language skills, bar life, local events, beach tours, apt hunting, things to beware of, food, interesting laws, cultural differences ect. Your doing a fine job as is.

[@ApocalypseCreek]

I want to see the "off the beaten path" of Ecuador in your channel. The places no tourist goes. Even the scary or strange places no one else knows about.

[@jimddg]

then you should follow the TEMBR (Trans-Ecuador-Mountain-bike-Route). there are videos here in KZbin

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

Excellent video, thank you

[@GMAceM]

Thank you so much! If there’s anything you’d like to see or hear about please let me know. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@Rodrigo-zw4ib]

Nice video Bud. One comment, technically there is no winter and summer in Ecuador rather we have a rainy and a dry season with the added factor of the Humboldt current on the coast

[@GMAceM]

Appreciate the feedback Rodrigo! I keep getting told by Ecuadorian friends here that it’s winter and summer (verano and invierno) so that’s why I mentioned it being winter and summer but I have noticed that it does seem to shift from rainy to not most of the year, like even now it seems like the sky is just waiting to burst with rain at any moment (here in the coast) but most of the days are just really hot. I was starting to really enjoy the fresh weather about a month or 2 ago. Once again, I appreciate the info and thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@keigoheng2244]

Keep it up Ace !!!

[@GMAceM]

Will do! 🫡

[@debs7879]

Excellent advice. We look forward to visiting in February. Will be watching more of your informational videos.

[@GMAceM]

Glad I could be of assistance, if there’s anything else you need to know please let me know! Thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@crypticcomputing604]

How was it?

[@noD1va]

Nice vide man, muchas gracias! This was perfect for me since I am planning to stay in Ecuador for a couple of months from January. First stop is Guayaquil:) Really solid made video also:D

[@GMAceM]

Hey, thanks a ton for your feedback! Would you mind me asking you what you liked most about the video and what you’d like to know more about? I hope you have an excellent trip, don’t forget to eat Encebollado, and thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@noD1va]

@@GMAceM I just bought a small belly pack, so thats a good tip right away:). Also everything regarding money, tipping and credit cards. Probably saved me from a lot of hassle there! I would be interested to hear about the social aspects of Ecuador. What is considered polite and being nice as well as rude. Something down that street. Anyways, looking forward for future vids!

[@GMAceM]

@@noD1va that’s awesome! Here’s hoping there are no hassles on your trip over here! And got it, there are actually some tips about punctuality and greetings in my Do’s and Don’ts video but I’ll try to make a more social focused video in the future. Thanks for your support, hope you keep enjoying the content! 👏🏼

[@broadcasttttable]

I'd recommend a visit to the city of Loja. Elevation about 6000 ' so temps are comfortable, but you're close to sea level towns/areas and their tropical aspects. About 200k population and very few expats that I could see/meet, which I liked. I wanted to immerse myself in the culture, not hide behind a community of like-minded folks. But if you want some expat shoulder-rubbing, Vilcabamba is only a half-hour away. Friendly people, fabulous farmers' markets (THERE'S an experience...huge selection fruits and veggies, "weird" animals roasting on spits, people in your face, not for the faint-hearted, because some of these folks won't eat unless they make a sale...there's no gov't welfare "safety net"). Would recommend using the public bus system...THAT will stretch your comfort zone if your espanol is weak at best, like mine. What I remember is huge papayas/mangoes for .50 each and every block had a nondescript cafe/eatery where you could get a big plate of chicken/rice/beans for $2.50. This was 2016. Anyone know, what's changed?

[@WhereisSamNow]

loved this. came out just in time. can’t wait to be there the beginning of January !

[@GMAceM]

Thanks a ton! Glad the information was useful to you. If there’s anything else you’d like to know about in the future let me know and I hope you enjoy your trip in January! Thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@WhereisSamNow]

@@GMAceM Thank you so much ! I am curious, how is the weather currently in Quito ?

[@GMAceM]

@@WhereisSamNow don’t mention it! From the looks of things it’s about 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit, slightly cloudy. It seems to be similar to here in Portoviejo except over here it’s hotter at 78-80. If I can get a family member who’s in Quito right now to send me a pic I’ll post it in my community tab comparing it to one that I’ll take in Portoviejo. Also here it’s been randomly raining on certain days, not nonstop yet but just slight rain showers that last about 30min-1 hour. Hope this helps!

[@davidlogz]

Contacte a Darwin Paredes y en efecto tenemos algo programado en el calendario por 3 días de Tour! Gracias por tus consejos. Estamos contentos y ya no podemos esperar más para conocer Ecuador

[@michaelmarino334]

very helpful, thanks

[@GMAceM]

Thanks for the feedback! Might I ask what was most helpful to you and what you’d like to see more of? Thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@fernwebb5568]

Thank you!

[@GMAceM]

Thank you for watching! 👏🏼

[@rachelnnabors]

I'll be there in December! Maybe I'll run into you in Quito haha. Thank you so much for your helpful tips.

[@GMAceM]

I’m actually in Portoviejo which if you get a chance to you definitely should visit. You won’t find better food than the food in Manabi and you HAVE TO TRY ENCEBOLLADO! Thank you for watching! 👏🏼

[@observaciones5213]

buen video

[@GMAceM]

Thanks for watching!

[@estelamino6356]

Well said it THANKS ..🇪🇨

[@GMAceM]

Thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@josephbennett1401]

Great tips.. be there in 3 weeks!

[@GMAceM]

Here’s hoping your trip is awesome! 👏🏼

[@josephbennett1401]

@@GMAceM thanks so much!! I already know it will be the best trip of my life! June 7 can’t come quick enough!!

[@GMAceM]

@@josephbennett1401 without a doubt! If you have any questions or suggestions just let me know.

[@goyaame4517]

@@josephbennett1401what was it like? Did you like it?

[@lukeswain1752]

You should make a video about the history of the people that use to live there before the spanish. Peru had the Incas. Who was in Ecuador? Great video!! Hope to visit one day ❤

[@CurtisTaylor3813]

this is very helpful, thanks Ace

[@abnelavila5476]

Cool

[@marcelamaria4205]

God bless you 🙏

[@magalylezcano316]

Cuidado hay que tener con todas las comidas, ya que todos los países la gastronomía es diferente

[@DKimberly]

It would be great if my country was safe to travel to, because it has many positive things, especially the food

[@GMAceM]

Ecuador is going through some rough times, but I have high hopes that it will get through all of this. For now, it’s still a place that can be enjoyed when you take the necessary precautions. And you are absolutely right, the food is amazing!! :’)

[@songway4227]

nice video . mucha gracias

[@GMAceM]

De nada!

[@ApocalypseCreek]

The closest place I ever got to Ecuador, was when I went to Guatemala in 1991. Hated it when I was there (I was young), yet I have missed it ever since then. I actually loved it after the fact. One day maybe I can go back down south and enjoy it as an old man.

[@GMAceM]

Hey thanks for the comments! I guess I wasn’t the only one who wasn’t the fondest of the early year trips. Is there anything specific you’d want to go back and see in Guatemala or just go to see new sights? Thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@spraschlere]

As we find ourselves surrounded by countries with somewhat problematic cultures, also because we represent a crossing point towards the United States and due to displacements from the same region (Latin America), we knew that sooner or later their influence would reach our country. Ecuador. We Ecuadorians are also very sad that "Our Island of Peace" has disappeared, we feel very affected in every way.

[@GMAceM]

Thank you for your comment! Honestly there’s just so much going on in the world that I’m not surprised by what’s happening. I’ve said it before in another video, everywhere has its problems. It is very sad because nowhere and no one should have to worry about violence and problems. I hope things get better over time and I feel we can always work towards making the things in our immediate area even the slightest bit better. If my advice at least helps one person in the world, then it’s one more person who may visit this beautiful country and enjoy the wonderful things that it has to offer. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@jessicasheldon7320]

I agree with ACE. Especially since this pandemic scenario has played out. Every country has suffered. I think in the years to come it will be important for all the good people of the world to see their similarities instead of their differences and help one another in ways that we are able. Many of us have been victimized by our countries of orgin. It is always important to remember that as an immigrant to a new country, we need to adapt to the culture of that country, learn the language and learn how to do things a new way instead of expecting a country to change for our preferences.

[@PudiimBR]

I understand where you're coming from and I don't think you meant to be offensive, but saying "countries with somewhat problematic cultures" is a bit too much, don't you think? Sure, there are lots of social and economic problems in South America, but why blame our cultures for it?

[@dkdisme]

I don't understand the implication that migrants bring unpleasantness with them. Can someone explain? Is the criminal element that strong? Are we to think that desperate people are lawless people? Somehow I see a tint of bigotry in the thought.

[@ChristopherAmaya-s9w]

There’s not just crime and robbers in holidays there’s also anywhere anytime at where you go anything could happen especially in Guayaquil.

[@joelguzmanjoelguzman250]

Megusta

[@DIFFUSIONBDMINTL]

Well done, thanks.

[@anitamendez116]

Great Content! Thank you for such detailed information. What made you decide to move to Ecuador?

[@GMAceM]

Glad the information was useful! I’ve talked about why I came on livestreams but to sum it all up it was the economy. I’m pretty sad to hear that the economy in the states is getting worse with things becoming way expensive but yeah. Thanks for watching!

[@anitamendez116]

@@GMAceM I hear ya!

[@pep590]

Great and informative Video!

[@GMAceM]

Appreciate it! If there’s anything else you’d like to see/know about ley me know. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@cadizwilmo9687]

Great job on the video editing!

[@GMAceM]

Appreciate it! You almost wouldn’t think it was done on a phone. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@rousemori2056]

Muy bien

[@Dawn340142]

This is very good!

[@KeniaDiaz-g1j]

Exelencte video

[@GMAceM]

Muchas gracias!

[@2a.bby.x3]

thank you so much for making this video

[@GMAceM]

Thank you so much for watching! 👏🏼

[@azeezorelope2005]

How can I get Ecuador tourism visa from Africa since we don't have Ecuador Embassy around us

[@jeanaprewitt9658]

This is a one-size-fits-all sort of thing when Ecuador is a highly diverse country with each area being different in its own ways. Few places take credit cards, don't count on them period. Charging extra for using a credit card is now illegal. Never drink the water in coastal areas, but you should be fine in Quito and you'll have no issue in Cuenca. Name brand clothes are cheap as they are often knock-offs. No, peanut butter doesn't cost $28 a jar, but American brands will run about $8. By and large, except for American things, prices are low for everything. Cabs are cheap, buses are ridiculously cheap, for food, you'd be hard-pressed to spend $20 a day. Yes, you can haggle over prices, but why? If you can afford to visit, you can probably afford the "gringo tax." As for tipping, a quarter is usually good for a lunch. But most places are family owned and they have a tip jar that is divided among all the employees. Again, just because a quarter is acceptable, you can do better. Drop a dollar in the jar and they're really happy. Better yet, give your waitperson a dollar and put a dollar in the jar. With all the apps today, you don't need to know any Spanish. But at least trying is appreciated.

[@DonShader]

Excellent job my man.

[@GMAceM]

Much appreciated Don! 👏🏼

[@DonShader]

@@GMAceM My pleasure. Your work is really good and inspiring.

[@GMAceM]

@@DonShader appreciate it Don, just hoping my work keeps getting better and helping those who need it. 👏🏼

[@DonShader]

@@GMAceM I think you gave a extremely strong skill set in your video production and post processing. Better than a lot of others out there. Keep up the good work.

[@renemedina8026]

You Rock Dude

[@GMAceM]

Much appreciated and thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@ClaudiaGarcia-ez8rp]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FredClaus-q6l]

@@ClaudiaGarcia-ez8rp Hola buen día mi amor ¿Cómo estás hoy? Solo quiero que me envíes un mensaje privado en privado para que nos conozcamos mejor.

[@bigtinyhomeadventurebigtin5201]

Love your videos. I'm traveling to Ecaudor for a surf trip. Would you recommend bringing a surfboard or trying to rent one?

[@GMAceM]

Hello! This is a great question but there are a few things to take into consideration. For example, the main one which I don’t immediately have an answer for is how much an airline would charge you to bring a surfboard. With how much a board already costs and adding the price of bringing one to and back it might not be worth bringing. Then we go onto the longevity. Is it just for the trip? If it’s just for the trip I think it would probably be better to rent one here that way you save on the airline cost of bringing more luggage and you don’t have to lug around a board (which also means you can bring back more souvenirs). On the contrary if you plan on surfing in the future then maybe having and brining one might be ideal. I personally like having things that I know I’ll constantly be able to use. Now this last thing is just a wild idea but if you could get in touch with a surf place here and asked if they’d be willing to buy it off you after you left (if you weren’t planning on using it anymore) then you’d be able to save on the price of renting and make back a bit of the money you used to buy the board. You could even try selling it to someone who lives there. There’s no guarantee with the second one though and for the first you’d have to get in touch with someone (maybe a surf academy owner) who would be willing to buy it. Hope this helps and thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@nikipili1232]

Thank you for this super useful video!! I will be travelling to Quito in mid July and staying there for a month, where I will be working with a local NGO, and this information was very helpful. Are there any important do’s and don’t’s you have for staying in Quito? Thanks again!

[@GMAceM]

Hello! Glad that you got value from it. I was actually in Quito not too long ago and talked about my experience there, there might be some information in that video that could help or maybe even the interview I did with some foreigners in Quito. Aside from that, the main do’s that I can think of is to make sure to be prepared for ANY climate. It is as random as you might’ve heard. One minute it was sunny, the next the rain and Thunder was wacky. It’s not guaranteed because there were completely sunny days/mainly rainy ones, but a raincoat or umbrella would be a good thing to carry around. Another do is the altitude meds like mentioned in this video. I went for work and the person I met to work with cut his trip short, literally only stayed 2 days instead of 7, because he wasn’t feeling good due to the altitude. As for some don’ts, I mainly got these from family living in Quito but you should definitely avoid going to an ATM alone and much worse at a desolate one at night. Use the ones in a mall ideally, that’s what my cousin who lives in Quito always done and what we did while I was there. Don’t accept paper or anything from anyone at a park because it could have scopolamine and you don’t want that. These are just suggestions because everyone’s experience is different but I hope they help. Thanks for watching!

[@nikipili1232]

@@GMAceM Thank you so much!! Really appreciate it :)

[@pedepot]

Thanks for the video! Where do you get small change after using an ATM if you don't have a local bank account?

[@GMAceM]

Hey how’s it going, thanks for your question! Exchanging money can be easy or difficult. You could try to go into a bank and ask them to exchange your bigger bills ($20) for smaller ones ($10) but there is that chance that they won’t do it if you don’t have the account. If you have $20’s, you could procure to make purchases above $10 which will make it a bit easier for them to accept the $20. I can’t say I know of any other way to get change other than that so if you can bring it beforehand that would be ideal. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@EvelynVallejo-s4t]

Soy ecuatorina 😊 y les recomiendo visitar este lugar es super fantástica es el mejor lugar a e visitado les recomiendo😊

[@TruWzrdTexas]

Any way to contact you about a trip we are taking in October.

[@jdsantibanez]

Hey, Guayaquil is not warm the entire year. It's cooler from May to October.

[@GMAceM]

Really? Everyone says it’s really hot (even someone when I asked for all the information said it was always hot) and a family member lives there and even she tells me it’s always hot. Even the day I went for the anime event it was also really hot, but that was in October. I probably need to visit again in May and see what’s up.

[@jdsantibanez]

@@GMAceM I would say it depends on so many levels. House and apartments are getting smaller and smaller and there is no room for air circulation. Old houses in Gye used to have very high ceilings so hot air would rise and stay there leaving the rest of the house fresh, but that doesn't happen anymore. We even build houses with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, in Gye, which is stupid, but it's very common (but they look great in photographs!)

[@pedroblanco8311]

Thanks for sharing this helpful video, and for taking the time to have it published with Spanish subtitles. (Like # 47)

[@GMAceM]

Hey thanks for your feedback! Did I mistakenly put 47 instead of a different number? Thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@pedroblanco8311]

@@GMAceM No, it's just me showing you that I was the 47th like your video received.

[@GMAceM]

@@pedroblanco8311 ohhh I was so worried about the subtitles I forgot the like count. Thanks a million and if there’s anything else you’d like to see on the channel please let me know!

[@pedroblanco8311]

@@GMAceM OK, I'll keep this in mind. How do you feel about a Q&A type video?

[@GMAceM]

@@pedroblanco8311 Q&A sounds fun depending on how it’s done! I always like to mix things up but what did you have in mind?

[@Visitacion-ry7mr]

Do you have a website to look for rooms/flats for longer stays in Ecudor?

[@GMAceM]

The site that immediately comes to mind is Plusvalia. I can’t put the link on here because KZbin will probably remove it but you can search on Google “Plusvalia Ecuador” and it should show up.

[@crlitoh]

Mario , And Assassins creed black flag? im Ecuadorian too. Those are some of my favorite things..

[@DGvaluemedia]

Thanks bro,so if I don't know well english I can not move to Ecuador?

[@GMAceM]

Not exactly. You’ll have a better time knowing Spanish, that’s what’s ideal since most people speak Spanish. Natives should 100% of the time speak Spanish. If you want to integrate with the expat community, the majority speak English. If you don’t know either then it might be tough but definitely not impossible.

[@aarmandopierre9952]

Hello nice video. I'm Chris from Seychelles what will be a budget for 2 weeks will be . Hotel food traveling around by public transport and taxi. Food I'm a big food person. Is possible to give me a idea please?😊 😊😊

[@GMAceM]

How’s it going Chris, sorry for getting back so late but been here and there. It’s hard to say precisely how much you’d spend but let’s look at a possible cheap budget. Cheap Budget: Some hotels cost $20 and under a night, they’re not situated in the best parts of the city but still cheap. Public transportation will run you about .40-.60 cents a bus ride, so imagine you take about 4 buses everyday you could be spending $2.40 daily., 16.80 weekly, 33.60 in two weeks. Food is gonna be your cheapest expense probably as long as you’re not going for all the name brand stuff. Some places sell sandwiches for about $1 but you could also imagine buying “almuerzos” (lunches) during lunchtime and that’ll run you about $2.50-$3.50 an almuerzo. Even if you wanted to splurge on more Ecuadorian dishes, they’re not overly expensive most of the time. Bolon Can cost from $1.50-$5.00, encebollados cost $2.00-$4.00, tongas Can be from about $3.00-$5.00, ceviche is around $5-$12, and there are more but those are just some foods that have slightly higher price tags. The highlands tends to sell some of its food for more expensive and if you buy stuff in touristic places it’ll definitely be more expensive so keep that in mind. These are just estimates of course to give you an idea and depending on where you go you’ll definitely see different prices, but I hope this gives you an idea so you come prepared. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@The-Roach]

Do you have to have travel insurance to enter the country? Some websites say yes, others say no.

[@downsouth5971]

No.

[@Canuk_Abroad]

My wife and I are planning to move there in September of 2024 or earlier if it is possible. How much would a guide for a couple of days cost after landing there and getting our residency squared away?

[@GMAceM]

That’s a good question and I think I have talked about that in one of my Q&A videos. If I remember correctly, the average rate per hour for a guide is about $20. There are some private drivers who I think charge $10-15 per hour but don’t know English. I personally help around the Manta-Portoviejo area and if you need someone in Cuenca, you may want to consider taking to Luis of Ecuador (Bildev tours). Hope this helps!

[@Brightly747]

How's the weather in Quito and Cuenca in middle of April? Thanks

[@GMAceM]

Thanks for the question! After doing some investigations of Quito’s weather for the past 3 years (from 2019-2022) it seems that during the night the weather is from 45-50 degrees and during the day it’s 59-72 degrees with varying rain (light showers-heavy rain). As for Cuenca, after investigating I found it has nighttime weather of around 50-55 degrees and day time weather of 63-70 degrees with cloudy days up to moderate rain. I hope that helps and thanks for watching!👏🏼

[@giuliana9434]

It’s kinda cold because it’s winter and Quito and Cuenca are in the highlands, so it would be 7 to 19 degrees (Celsius) probably, but if you want a warm weather you can go to the coast

[@downey416Toronto]

good video

[@ghostmandr]

Ace great detail job in all your videos from Ecuador. With that said I’m planning a family trip for July and I already have Mindo and mitad del mundo in the itinerary. I will also like to visit Manta or Bahia de Caraquez. Can you give me any info on a good decent and fare driver that could take me and my family from Quito. Also is the food and other stuff still cheap or has it go up with this global inflation.

[@GMAceM]

Much appreciated Christian! I’m sure you’re gonna love Mindo and La Mitad Del Mundo! As for a driver, so far the best one that everyone recommends is Darwin, the guy I mentioned in my video! His number is in the description of the video, if you decide to go hire him let him know that the video helped you find him, I’m sure he’ll be happy to hear that! If you think you’d like to find someone else I can send you the link to a group on Facebook where some people tend to offer driving services as well as other valuable info. In terms of food prices I always think it’s relative to your budget or what you’re used to. Just to give approximates: If you eat a normal lunch (almuerzo) it could cost each person about $2.50-$3.50 Encebollado (my favorite food) costs around $2.00-$3.00 (unless you order the marinero which comes with various other seafoods then it’s more expensive) There are also foods you can specifically order at places but those are more expensive from around $5-$10 a meal. For most people specifically ordering foods would be expensive but if you’re used to paying $10+ for food then it would be normal or even cheap to pay for something like that, right? Hope this helps, if you have any other questions let me know and thanks for watching! 👏🏼

[@ghostmandr]

@@GMAceM thank you so much Ace this is great info I hope you can keep doing such a great job and videos I haven’t been in Ecuador since I was 7 yo so I’m like a tourist going there. Is great to see that there is people like you that are honest and talk facts about our place of birth I can’t wait to explore Ecuador. Once again thank you