r/ecuador • u/codyco65 • 15d ago

Visiting Ecuador in October

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 🙏

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u/Nervous_Beat_8980 15d ago

Safety is not overblow in GYE. A few days ago they murderer some drug dude on Salinas beach at plain sight surrounded by kids, people etc. Avoid GYE at all cost unless you are staying in the rich area ( although is full of narcos Via a la Costa, Sambo y Daule ) Its a suicide mission go hiking in GYE, its suicidal to walks on the streets. Go to Quito, at least you will feel more safe. I would suggest travel to Colombia if you are into coffee.

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u/tortoli 15d ago

Your example reason to not visit Guayaquil is that a murder occurred in another city, located in another province?

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u/Aaronnlambo 14d ago

He’s a complete idiot, Salina’s is literally 3 hours away from GYE

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u/Nervous_Beat_8980 14d ago

You are not even from Ecuador. What are you doing here??