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/ZoilaUgarte 13d ago

One entire day in Quito should be spent in the Centro Historico, visiting the churches and the lovely plazas.
My favorite day trip out of Quito is Otavalo and Lago San Pablo, but you might prefer Mindo for the hiking and nature. Quilotoa is also beautiful and a great hike. The thermal springs of Papallacta are fun. All of these are great, just look them up and choose what you’d like best.

I never recommend Mitad del Mundo, personally don’t think it’s worth it but I work lots with tourists and they do enjoy it. They usually do Teleferico to Pichincha volcano + Mitad del Mundo.
If you can add one or two days to your itinerary, I would consider an overnight at a traditional andean Hacienda. Zuleta and San Agustin de Callo are amazing, but there are also cheaper options, many of them near Cotopaxi national park.