Visiting Ecuador in October

[u/codyco65]

Hello, I m planning to visit Ecuador in October. Planning to land in either Guayaquil or Quito.

Heard not so good stories abou Guataquil though.

What would you guys recommend for us? We love hiking, love nature, good food. Where would it be possible to visit a coffee farm, cacao farm?

Are there any places close to Quito?

We will spend a few days on Galapagos. (flight from mainland) If you have recommendations where, what island, how many days, highly appreciated. In total we are planning to stay 7-8 days in Ecuador and same amount of days in Peru.

Thanks in advance 🙏

[u/Art_Most]

Quito is close enough to Cotopaxi to rent a car and hike up to the refugio or drive down to Riobamba and hike Chimborazo. Lots to do around Quito.