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Welcome to Quito, the city of eternal spring, bridge to Ecuadors past, and your gateway city. Even if you are not much of a city person, this World Heritage Site has a certain charm to it. Nestled within the Avenue of the Volcanoes, the breathtaking backdrop blends with colonial architecture to create a truly unique surrounding. At 9,319 feet, Quito is Latin Americas second-highest capital, after La Paz in Bolivia, and the main hub for Ecuadors tourism traffic. This is based on our much larger Ecuador Adventure Guide. Following are reviews: This unique region provides more geographic, biological and recreational diversity than any other country in Latin America. It has Darwins Galapagos islands, misty cloud forests, the snow-capped Andes and the Amazon Basin. The natural attractions are unparalleled. This book is the ultimate resource for travelers. With an eye toward ecotourism, its packed with practical travel tips and full of details about the regions unique cultures. Amazon customer. Provides all the suggestions and tools necessary to put together an outstanding trip... candid... The Bookwatch. Adventure Guides aim to deliver content... Moderately-priced and truly user-friendly, they are packed with information that other series rarely cover. Library Journal. Covered in detail are the history, culture, geography and climate, with stops at museums, historic sites and local attractions. Also covered are places to stay and eat; transportation; practical concerns; useful websites; e-mail addresses; and tourism contacts. Detailed regional and town maps feature walking and driving tours.
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Quito Ecuador & Its Surroundings
Peter Krahenbuhl
Hunter Publishing, Inc.
HUNTER PUBLISHING, INC,
www.hunterpublishing.com
Ulysses Travel Publications
4176 Saint-Denis, Montral, Qubec
Canada H2W 2M5
tel. 514-843-9882, ext. 2232; fax 514-843-9448
Windsor Books
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written permission of the publisher.
This guide focuses on recreational activities. As all such activities contain elements of risk, the publisher, author, affiliated individuals and companies disclaim responsibility for any injury, harm, or illness that may occur to anyone through, or by use of, the information in this book. Every effort was made to insure the accuracy of information in this book, but the publisher and author do not assume, and hereby disclaim, liability for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, misleading information or potential travel problems caused by this guide, even if such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause.
- Preface
- About the Author
- Introduction
- Adventure Awaits
- Ecuador, the Country
- Adventure Overview
- Location
- History & Politics
- Pre-Inca
- Inca Invasion
- Brothers Divide as the Spanish Arrive
- The Colonial Era
- The Church, Haciendas & Recession
- Independence
- Internal Strife & the Political Economy
- Modern Ecuador
- The Conflict between Ecuador & Peru
- Ecuador Today
- Geography/Land
- Climate
- Flora & Fauna
- Mammals
- Birds
- Reptiles & Amphibians
- Insects
- Plants
- People/Culture
- Cuisine
- Government
- The Economy
- Travel Information
- When to Go
- Getting Here
- Getting Around
- Camionetas
- What to Bring
- Luggage
- Clothing & Footwear
- Equipment
- Customs & Entry
- Leaving Ecuador
- Money Matters
- Currency
- Your Money
- Travel Expenses
- Taxes & Gratuities
- Embassies
- Health & Safety
- Vaccinations
- Travel Insurance
- Food & Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Security
- Medical Facilities & Doctors
- Major Medical Facilities
- Doctors
- Communication
- Telephone Service
- Internet Access
- Newspapers
- Time Zone
- Electricity
- Language
- Studying Spanish
- Women & Children Travelers
- Disabled Travelers
- Gay & Lesbian Travelers
- Holidays & Festivals
- Eco-Travel
- State of the Environment
- Coastal Ecuador
- The Sierras
- Amazon Deforestation & Development
- Reserves & National Parks
- Adventure & Outdoor Activities
- Hiking, Trekking & Mountaineering
- Rafting & Kayaking
- Horseback Riding
- Mountain Biking
- Birding, Nature Viewing & Photography
- Cultural Tourism
- Island Excursions in the Galpagos
- Tour Operators & Guides
- Eco-Rating
- State of the Environment
- Quito & Vicinity
- History
- Flora & Fauna
- Getting Here
- Getting Around
- Visitor Information
- Tourist Offices
- Hospitals
- Post Offices, Call Centers & Internet Access
- Banks
- Maps
- Studying Spanish in Quito
- Touring & Sightseeing
- Quito
- A Walking Tour
- Museums
- Parks
- Vrgin of Quito
- Around Quito
- Guapulo Suburb
- El Mitad del Mundo (Equatorial Monument)
- Solar Museum
- Quito
- Adventures near Quito
- On Foot
- Pasochoa Reserve
- Pichincha Volcano
- On Horseback
- Hoofing it through Pululahua National Reserve
- On Wheels
- On Foot
- Tour Operators & Guides
- Eco-Travel
- Reserves
- Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
- Pasochoa Forest Reserve
- Hot Springs
- Papallacta Hot Springs
- Reserves
- Where to Stay
- Old Town
- New Town
- Outside Quito
- Camping
- Where to Eat
- Entertainment, Nightlife & Shopping
- Nightspots
- Cinema
- Shopping
- Appendix
- Additional Resources
- Learning the Language
- DAYS OF THE WEEK
- MONTHS OF THE YEAR
- NUMBERS
- CONVERSATION
- TELLING TIME
- DIRECTIONS
- ACCOMMODATIONS
- Tourist Information
- Online Sources of Information
- Recommended International Tour Companies
- Learning the Language
- Ecotourism in Ecuador
- Additional Resources
By Air
Many internal flights are with TAME, including those to the Galpagos, as well as major towns throughout the Andes, Oriente and along the coast. Other local airlines include SAN, the internal flight subsidiary of SAETA. Domestic flights are worthwhile, especially if you are heading deep into the Oriente and they are less expensive than flying direct to the Galpagos. Prices generally range from $40 to $120, depending on your destination. Flights to the Galpagos, on the other hand, cost $390 from Quito during high season, as the islands are 600 miles from the mainland. Ecuador's international airline, SAETA, and its domestic sister company, SAN, also offer flights between major cities and San Cristbal Island in the Galpagos. You can make arrangements with other Ecuadorian carriers through travel agents in Quito. Quito's domestic terminal is adjacent to the international terminal. See airline contact information above for airline details.
Public Transportation
Ecuador's public transportation and travel infrastructure is fairly well developed. Public buses are frequent, inexpensive, and increasingly located around central terminals in each town. In fact, they are the easiest and most efficient way to travel around Ecuador. Buses are the main form of transportation for many Ecuadorians and, therefore, they travel to virtually every corner of the country. Each village, town and city will have easy access to bus transportation, whether it's in the form of a major bus terminal or by a dusty street-side general store. And, believe it or not, some buses are almost comfortable and clean. Roads are decent in most regions and long-distance travel is straightforward (sometimes made a bit too thrilling by "enthusiastic" bus drivers). Just make sure you know where to get off the bus so you can tell the driver where to stop.
Camionetas are trucks, mostly privately owned, that generally wait at local plazas or in the busy areas of smaller towns. Fares are in the same range as taxis, but camionetas are more durable in the backcountry. In addition, they are much more convenient than buses for taking you to remote areas and are very economical if you have a few people willing to split the cost. It is always a good idea to negotiate a price before the journey begins.
Taxis are a good way to get around in Quito and Guayaquil. If you're staying for an extended period, however, you may want to try and learn the bus system.
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