Tourism In Ecuador
Tours in Manta ecuador
The "Republic of the Ecuador" was one of three countries that emerged from the
collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Venezuela).
Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with
its neighbors. A border war with Peru that flared in 1995 was resolved in 1999.
Spanish-language newspapers and magazines can be purchased on the streets
of cities but can be hard to find elsewhere. Some hotels catering to foreigners
may have a small selection of English-language reading material.
tourism in Ecuador has grown lately.
Taxis are widely available. Taxis are generally yellow and have the taxi
license number prominently displayed. Taxis in Quito have meters (fares under $1
are rounded up to the minimum fare of $1). Agree upon a price before getting in
or ask the driver to use the meter (often cheaper than a negotiated rate); short
trips generally don't cost more than $1 or $2, and you generally shouldn't end
up paying more than $10 per hour, if that, for longer trips. Evening rates are
often double. As with any country in Latin America, (or the world for that
matter), don't ride an unlicensed taxi. It's a great way to get kidnapped.
collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Venezuela).
Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with
its neighbors. A border war with Peru that flared in 1995 was resolved in 1999.
Spanish-language newspapers and magazines can be purchased on the streets
of cities but can be hard to find elsewhere. Some hotels catering to foreigners
may have a small selection of English-language reading material.
tourism in Ecuador has grown lately.
Taxis are widely available. Taxis are generally yellow and have the taxi
license number prominently displayed. Taxis in Quito have meters (fares under $1
are rounded up to the minimum fare of $1). Agree upon a price before getting in
or ask the driver to use the meter (often cheaper than a negotiated rate); short
trips generally don't cost more than $1 or $2, and you generally shouldn't end
up paying more than $10 per hour, if that, for longer trips. Evening rates are
often double. As with any country in Latin America, (or the world for that
matter), don't ride an unlicensed taxi. It's a great way to get kidnapped.
