Anyone who can join me backpacking in Ecuador for the following dates? May 4th-10th. I am currently in need of a travel partner to the country. Busco alguien que quiera unirse a mi durante mi viaje a ecuador (mayo 4-10). Voy a estar viajando y todavía no tengo alguna amistad que quiera viajar conmigo, alguna persona está interesada?

The cheapest way to get from Quito airport to the city is the bus. Blue buses run to the southern town end and green ones – to RIO COCA bus station.

When leaving Ecuador, an airport tax is charged. Don’t forget about it and stash some cash to pay it.

For Quito airport lines are much common. Keep this in mind and try to arrive in advance.

Ecuador taxi is quite cheap. Though there is one point to remember. The minimal cost of a trip is one dollar. And you will have to pay it even if you ride only one block. It is preferable to pick a taxi with a meter.

In Ecuador it is hard to get small bills. The 50s, let alone 100$ bills, can be hard both to spend and to change. So, bring lots of small change, as smaller as possible.

The selection of crafts is extensive at Otavalo’s market. You can find there the perfect textiles, souvenirs, cheap goods made from leather, jewels, and musical instruments. Reasonably priced wooden souvenirs are sold in San Antonio de Ibarra.

For tourists having cards issued by Russian banks, it’s more cost effective to withdraw cash through Banco Austro.