Ecuador: The Don'ts of Visiting Ecuador
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Күн бұрынAre you heading to Quito, the Galapagos Islands, or the coast of Ecuador? Maybe thinking about retiring in Cuenca in the Andes and highlands? Well whether you are an ecotourist or someone just learning about the culture, Ecuador has a lot of travelers to enjoy. Here is some honest advice on visiting Ecuador.
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@jaciboughter6762 2 ай бұрын
The vast variety of animals and flora in this nation is insane! I never even made it to the Amazon and I was shocked! It’s one of my most favorite trips ever! Most of my trip was in the mountains and we fought altitude by doing the trip up to the top in the gondola and had no issues! Recommend Ecuador to anyone! And Baño!
@alejandroadrian2003 Ай бұрын
Y eso q no fuiste a galápagos
@zosko1 2 ай бұрын
I'm most likely never going to go to Ecuador. But theres something about wolters world thats so easy and comforting watch which is such a great relief when i'm stressed with work
@Cta2006 2 ай бұрын
Ecuador is rainforests, beaches, hot springs, mountains and volcanos, islands, animal life, culture, handicrafts and guinea pigs 🙂I visited in 1997: Quito, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Playas, Otavalo, Ambato, Misahualli, Incapirca, Riobamba, Ibarra, Cotacachi and Cotopaxi,
@juliannestraus395 2 ай бұрын
We just got back from Ecuador last week and I used a ton of these videos to prep for our trip. The only thing I disagree with is the driving! We did a loop from Quito-> Tena->Banos->cotopaxi->Mindo->Quito and I’m so glad we rented the car. The driving was not nearly as scary as various forums led me to believe, though it’s also not like US driving. Though we opted not to drive into the historic center of Quito just to avoid any issues with big traffic areas.
@livinglifetothefullest22 2 ай бұрын
What is scary? Bad drivers? Fast? Reckless? Bad roads? Please tell me because we want to go there and rent a car... thanks in advantage!🙏🏼
@alejandroadrian2003 Ай бұрын
@@livinglifetothefullest22 😅tranquilo todo es muy seguro aqui
@leedsbutler3567 18 күн бұрын
@@juliannestraus395 have any suggestions for a rental agency and cost per day?? Thanks!
@juliannestraus395 17 күн бұрын
@@livinglifetothefullest22 A lot of people said that the drivers were crazy but I really didn't see a lot of that (keep in mind we didn't go to Guayaquil and I didn't drive in Quito). The roads can be concerning in the mountains because of the winding, but I found them to be surprisingly wide and you could fit three cars wide on them. Overall, I felt much safer in my own car with a functional seatbelt than the time we were in a taxi
@juliannestraus395 17 күн бұрын
@@leedsbutler3567 I used Enterprise because I have a corporate code, which helped me and we can drive manual which keeps costs down. But I would warn that we were required to add collision insurance to the rental despite having insurance through credit cards because liability insurance isn't mandatory in Ecuador. With everything, I probably paid $40 per day, but like I said, I had a code to get a discount
@estelamino6356 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for visiting..enjoy..all the best for u...,🇪🇨
@roddiesimmons8773 2 ай бұрын
My Brazilian American only daughter is going to Ecuador for her 24th. birthday. I am sending this to her 😎
@clvrswine 2 ай бұрын
No one cares.
@maryoleary2037 4 күн бұрын
@@clvrswine Who peed in your cornflakes?
@christianmarquez4110 2 ай бұрын
Great video sir! As an Ecuadorean it is really impressive how accurate you are! Been following you for years man! Keep it up 🙌🏼🙌🏼
@jeffhunt2778 12 күн бұрын
Ecuador is stunning but the people here are more stunning. I slow travel and if there was one place that would make me settle down it is Ecuador.
@norarodriguez3125 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for making videos about Ecuador…. Hello from an Ecuadorean-American 😊
@woltersworld 2 ай бұрын
Glad to. We had a fun visit.
@denisenoble4010 2 ай бұрын
being on a birding trip, we hired a bird expert and driver to see some fabulous birds in lots of places, when we woke the first morning, we were in the middle of nowhere with an 8 year old, but she had the time of her life the driver kept her amused playing games, one day we did some high wire 'zip lines and we insisted our driver and guide came with us, we paid their food and insisted they were part of our family group. my husband would not have identified a 10th of what he saw, our guide Gabriel was a walking encyclopaedia and our driver Johnny,adored our daughter so much, he got his friend, a local horse owner to turn up with 3 horses so my daughter could go horse riding, we went too, wow what an experience
@jocelynwoltersworld 2 ай бұрын
Our guide in Ecuador, to this day, was the best guide we've ever had. To be a guide in Ecuador, you must have an education and tons of CEUs on loads of things, ecology, geology etc It shows, too!
@MrOoofah 2 ай бұрын
Yes re Cuenca. A beautiful colonial city. Great architecture. No crowds. Go there and just relax.
@woltersworld 2 ай бұрын
It really is!
@MrOoofah 2 ай бұрын
We go there a lot. It’s beautiful and no crowds. Just tranquilo.
@FredRuddock 2 ай бұрын
There are cities and even towns with safe chlorinated water in Ecuador. However if water is shut off for repairs it is a really good idea to boil your water. I also eat salads and street food throughout Latin America without issues. I typically spend six months a year traveling Latin America and especially South America and Ecuador. I may have some immunity built up compared to average tourists.
@Scott-Terry 2 ай бұрын
This is a VERY GOOD Video! Great advice! Thank you for sharing.
@denisenoble4010 2 ай бұрын
i wish we had seen this before we went , we stayed in cloud forest for a week, i packed us for Ecuator temps, we lived in the single jumper we all had with us for the whole week, because it was cool and wet most of the time. we had a great time, but on 1st or 2nd day i washed out some underware, i brought it home and it was as wet as the day i washed it. we saw some amazing birds, wildlife but we came home and our feet looked like we had stood in the bath too long lol. Cash machines only in the airport. great videos. going to watch others of places weve been and i let you know if i agree haha or anything else to add
@jocelynwoltersworld 2 ай бұрын
We stayed in the cloud forest, too. Lawd, we never dried out!
@JenTrax76 2 ай бұрын
Another fantastic video about Ecuador, THANK YOU!
@woltersworld 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@charleneware6574 2 ай бұрын
Im going on a rain forrest adventure in December. I was told to expect wet, mud, mosquitos, and humidity. I can't wait!!!
@asdrubalvivanco2301 2 ай бұрын
In Dec rains but from Jan to May rains there a lot. The rest of months are dry.
@kayandpaulwest7941 16 күн бұрын
We loved this video! My husband and I moved to Ecuador 3 years ago and this video is spot on! Great advice!
@TravelwithTravelarii 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips, Mark. Very insightful.
@raiz91 2 ай бұрын
Welcome to Ecuador 🇪🇨.
@rioscueva1899 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Sir! Ecuador is thankful for your support!
@clvrswine 2 ай бұрын
I will avoid Ecuador after watching this.
@rokrmax 2 ай бұрын
Are you an Ecuadorean?
@asdrubalvivanco2301 2 ай бұрын
@@clvrswine Great!
@tobiojo6469 2 ай бұрын
Hey Mark, awesome video
@svenbutton331 9 күн бұрын
I'm moving from Switzerland to Ecuador for the next 6 months to do volunteer work and have no clue what to expect. This has helped me so much! Thnaks for the informative video :)
@karl7776 2 ай бұрын
Nice video
@estelamino6356 2 ай бұрын
Thanks great inf....
@babsr8479 2 ай бұрын
This is great advice 😊
@woltersworld 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@miltonlehman4069 2 ай бұрын
Ecuador is called r the country of the 4 worlds ...The Coast , the high Lands, The Jungle (oriente) and Insular region the Galapagos Island totally different from Ecuador's main Land
@kisguzal Ай бұрын
2019년에 에콰도르 여행을 했습니다. Quito 에서 Puyo, Chimborazo, Riobamba, Cuenca 로 운전하며 갔는데 경치도 멋있었고 만나는 사람들이 다 친절하고 좋았습니다. 고산병으로 고생했는데 Vicuna 50여마리 무리들이 달리는것을 목격한것은 영원히 잊지못할 기억입니다. 문화와 전통의 해안도시Guyaquil 도착하니 고산병이 거짓말같이 싹 나았습니다. 에콰도르 여행 강력히 추천합니다.
@JRNY07 2 ай бұрын
I learned that lower SPF’s don’t mean anything the closer you get to the equator. I normally use a 30 in Florida. Take it to 50 or above if you’re much further south. I was a lobster after visited Aruba & Curaçao on our cruise. And yes, sunblock bought there is really expensive. Think we paid $28 for a bottle of it in Aruba.
@theodoresmith5272 2 ай бұрын
My favorite is the cloud forest on either side of the high Andes.
@woltersworld 2 ай бұрын
Yeah. Got to use high high high spf
@troyerrand Ай бұрын
Omg. I'm from Ecuador ❤❤❤❤
@AncientMysteriesAndInnovations 2 ай бұрын
I used to live in panama and many of the panama hats were made in costa rica 😆 🤠
@backtobaking4054 2 ай бұрын
Honestly I had no idea about this.
@jdsantibanez 20 күн бұрын
Hey, we don't say "Adiós." We say "Chao." Or "Hasta luego."
@Sonia_178 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!! One of my best friend's hometown and still learned some new things from here!!
@katherinesaucedo740 2 ай бұрын
Thank u for your beautiful post. How much does it cost to hire a driver for the whole day and if you can suggest one. Thank you
@josephpanzarella1417 2 ай бұрын
I was in Ecuador in 2018 and had a wonderful time! I met many people who were "just passing through" on their way to the Galapagos Islands. I've seen videos showing how much the islands are becoming ruined by tourists. In my opinion the only people who should be allowed to visit the Galapagos Islands are scientists, researchers and, perhaps, documentary filmmakers. The rest, keep away. Don't ruin this unique ecosystem. Besides, Ecuador itself, the real Ecuador, is a fantastic place to visit. You should focus on that.
@maryoleary2037 4 күн бұрын
But the main Galapagos islands rely on tourism for their economy. If everyone stayed away, hotels, restaurants, tour services, diving expeditions etc. would close down and huge numbers of people would be unemployed. Besides, as of August 2024, every visitor to the Galapagos pays $200 for entry, plus a $20 transit card. Think how much money that pumps in the treasury of the Galapagos.
@josephusanthonybumaat9690 2 ай бұрын
Hey Mark! How many times did you toot in Ecuador?😂
@amygetsstoked8644 27 күн бұрын
Put the paper in the toilet at the Quito Hilton 1 time. Clogged the toilet. Needed maintenance.
@jeffhunt2778 12 күн бұрын
Some good advise but I don't understand not eating salads. The vegetables her are amazing and I each salads everyday.
@maryoleary2037 4 күн бұрын
The salad veggies are washed in water, that is not filtered or purified. For cooked vegetables, the bacteria is killed in the cooking, but raw vegetables can have traces of impure water.
@spanishmeatloaf7901 2 ай бұрын
Bring more one $ bills than you think you'll need. Seriously. Without the smallest bills your spending/buying ability can be put to a halt.
@kristiG5259 2 ай бұрын
Dollar coins are even better!
@karenb2782 2 ай бұрын
Wonderful advice! I just returned from Peru. Most of this advice would pertain to Peru as well
@woltersworld 2 ай бұрын
I agree
@theodoresmith5272 2 ай бұрын
Take toitlet paper on your tours.
@RosaLopez-lw6gb Ай бұрын
Ecuador has territory in the Antarctica too.
@aldam4293 3 күн бұрын
Hi Wolter, how would I find a local guide in Guayaquil for 2 or 3 days and approximately how much would it cost per day?
@Tramptraveller 2 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@alejandroadrian2003 Ай бұрын
Bienvenidos al pais de los 4 mundos 🌎
@matiin54 15 күн бұрын
Tap water in Cuenca is safe to drink. Everyone drinks it.
@maryoleary2037 4 күн бұрын
Hope you can answer my question. We will be family group of ten people spending two weeks in Ecuador. What is an appropriate tip for a tour guide, not per person, but for the group. We have a few half day tours lined up. I assume the driver gets about 1/2 of what the guide gets. Thanks!
@shawnsavage9341 2 ай бұрын
I just got a job in Quito. Promise me that I will love it.
@JBALLER02 2 ай бұрын
Good luck buddy
@javiergonrub 17 күн бұрын
Dont forget to visit coast
@jdsantibanez 20 күн бұрын
Actually The Galápagos is a fourth region.
@P0WSEETr 2 ай бұрын
I've heard mitad del mundo is a tourist trap
@jocelynwoltersworld 2 ай бұрын
It is, but it's fun, nonetheless. Also, it's not something you can do just anywhere.
@roddiesimmons8773 2 ай бұрын
P.S. My well-traveled brother clued me in that a laptop or higher need to have a dedicated (made for that device adaptor) when you are using the adaptor. I misplaced my Brazilian Dell Laptop adaptor and have been fighting with Dell to get one, because the American one will not work. You put your laptop in danger if you just use the portable ones you get on Amazon. 😎
@ahmd5 2 ай бұрын
Take altitude sickness very seriously. yes usually most people might not have any problem or would suffer minor complaints but it can be deadly (rarely)
@geovannyzuniga6037 2 ай бұрын
Sorry don't mislead people with the hornado.. they make fresh..
@freakishuproar1168 2 ай бұрын
It's funny, given what we think of Guinea Pigs here in the western world. They are _just_ the right size to be skewered though... ;3
@Almneur 2 ай бұрын
The biggest DON'T is... DON'T TRAVEL TO ECUADOR. IT'S NOT SAFE ANYMORE.
@406memories5 2 ай бұрын
That's just not true sir. You can still travel to Ecuador and feel incredibly safe. I personally feel safer in Ecuador than the US.
@406memories5 2 ай бұрын
Would you go to Chicago? That's truly scary. Ecuador has become more unsafe but it still good to travel just inform yourself of the areas where you will be visiting.
@AlvisePeltreraLeoneProductions 2 ай бұрын
Don't go. Simply as that!
@woltersworld 2 ай бұрын
We lived our visit
@TheFlick175 2 ай бұрын
Just dont go
@Loreurka 2 ай бұрын
You should though, it’s a wonderful country. Spent 6months there and it was amazing
@99Doogs 2 ай бұрын
Why
@aaronclift 2 ай бұрын
@@99Doogslots of violence going on right now with gangs and cartels.
@ryanmccormack4812 2 ай бұрын
Agreed. There are too many wonderful places in this world to spend time in s-hole places.
@StamfordBridge 2 ай бұрын
@@ryanmccormack4812Lol. So clueless.
@aapollo100 2 ай бұрын
Followed you for a few years, you should make positive videos about what to do, I know you get more clicks with these titles and rehashing old content though. Not to mention what not to do is pretty standard. Stay alert, adapt to local customs, dont go there and not try the food, dont spend all your time in one area, dont believe the over sensationalized news about crime, dont portray yourself as a target.
@sweetpea5539 2 ай бұрын
😂 he has over a million followers, clearly he needs your critique 🙄
@Candidopp 2 ай бұрын
I don't see this as negative at all. He's just mentioning potential pitfalls and preferable alternatives. He has a good attitude and isn't nagging or being mean-spirited
@babsr8479 2 ай бұрын
He also has tons of the "Do's " of many places.
@woltersworld 2 ай бұрын
Well, since we were kind of the first channel to do the donts, i kind of feel like i have every right ti keep making my donts videos. And since most of the donts are "dont niss this" so its really a "do" i dont think you watch many of my videos as we are super positive in pretty much all of our videos.
@dalefisher3211 2 ай бұрын
@@woltersworldkeep up the great work every time me and my wife travel you’re the first KZfaqr I go too ! Absolutely love the content !
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