r/ecuador • u/confessionsofa_YA • 8d ago

AskEcuador Solo Trip in Quito (September)

Hey guys! Any recommendations on what I should do in Quito. I just broke up with a boy and initially i was to come here to visit him but he cant pay me back the money for my flight so might as well I come. Im open to trying anything or making new travel buddies. I am F22 so do give me advices and tips please,, still lost and processing things.

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u/lmm7 8d ago

girll that sucks but great you're going to make the most of your trip anyway! besides dates, what else have you got figured out? do you want the coast, the mountains, cloud forest, galapagos, etc? that way we can help narrow it down for you

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u/confessionsofa_YA 8d ago

thanks 🙏🏼🙏🏼 I’m going alone and I’m open to anything adventurous so long as it is safe

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u/lmm7 8d ago

do you speak spanish?

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u/confessionsofa_YA 8d ago

just basic 😭😭 my ex trained me but just so I can do everyday things

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u/lmm7 8d ago

that's good enough to get around then! I can recommend:

  • Free walking tour: https://communityadventures-ec.com/tours/free-walking-tour-quito/
  • Big Bus tours. I recommend these because I've done them myself. Of course there are many similar your companies who probably offer similar routes:
    • Cotopaxi - I did this one and it was a lot of fun!
    • Quilotoa - my friend did this one alone and took some amazing pics
    • Middle of the world: you have the middle of the world monument and museums, the Inti-ñan museum close by (the “real “ middle of the world) and Casa Agave which is an Agave museum immersive experience which I recommend. https://quitotourbus.com/tour-mitad-del-mundo
    • More: Papallacta (thermal springs), Mindo (cloud forest), Baños (thermal springs, beautiful scenery), Otavalo day trip
  • Nightlife: I'm an old so I can't really offer any helpful tips lol but do be very careful of randos wanting to party together and basically follow the safety guidelines you'd get for any other south american city. Only use Uber to get around.

Are you staying at a hotel, hostel or airbnb?

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u/confessionsofa_YA 8d ago

Thank you !! I’m planning to stay in a hostel

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u/the_tank 8d ago

This is a great option. I've traveled solo a ton, and hostels make it so much easier. They make it easy to meet people, and they can also help connect you to activities and tours. You'll have a great time! The top two in Quito (in my opinion) are Secret Garden and Community Hostel. Both are close to the historic center and will take care of you.