Ecuador: 10 Things That Shock Tourists When They Visit Ecuador
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- Опубликовано: 22 сен 2020
- Hey there fellow travelers, greetings from Ecuador! Here we look at some of the fun culture shocks that travelers and tourists have when they visit Ecuador. Whether you are visiting the Galapagos Islands, the capital Quito, or the historic city of Cuenca, there is so much to enjoy in Ecuador. So, we hope this tourist and travel information on Ecuador can help you enjoy your stay even more!
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Honestly, Ecuador has some of the best guides we have ever had. Certifications are required, continued education is required and promoted, and honestly, the guides we had in Ecuador were super professional, super fun, super informative, and made Ecuador so much more amazing. Highly recommend.
because government regulation fixes everything!
Ecuador papa !!!
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I was stupid lost the login password. I would appreciate any tricks you can give me!
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Hey Professor Wolters! Have you ever visited Baños- Ecuador is a really cool place it has so many places for tourists such us : La Mano De Dios, La casa del Árbol, El Pailin del Diablo ….etc, etc . The best place to spend and the weather is the best in Ecuador. You guys should visit you will really love it .
What an adventure we had in Ecuador. The diversity of ecology just blew my mind. We had fun everywhere we went.
Hi Jocelyn.Iam so huppy that you have a good time in my country.they have the best food.and the people are so friendly. Too bad I left Ecuador 🇪🇨 30 years ago.I moved to Toronto Canada 🇨🇦
Ola m'y beautiful girls m'y problème is no speeking Englinshe why a donné no , ans you speeking Frendh for môme.nt's , l vert é,éxcuse me presse bye bye girl’s .
👍👍👍👍❤❤❤🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Thank you.
Interesting thing..
The thing that shocked me the most was all of the people I had met that had either been robbed or kidnapped at gunpoint.
I moved to Ecuador to Cuenca 9 mos ago and it was truly the best decision of my life.. I miss nothing about the US and will never move back.. Cuenca is a beautiful city with everything you could ever want ..
Cuenca is the best!! I live in Quito and would love to move 😍
as a world traveler who's never set foot in SA, Ecuador tops my list on the place to visit/ possibly settle down. thx for the comment and info.
I was considering moving to Guayaquil. What did you need before moving and now much money did you take with you?
@@terranova8889 honestly don’t bring a lot of money. Everything here is so freaking cheap. I just moved from Edinburgh to Cayambe, and the drop in price actually had me in tears. I went on a 5 day camping trip deep in Yasuní, and it cost me almost nothing.
Ecuador just simply offers so much in such a small plot of land. And the fact that they’re on the USD is very attractive. Immigration is also uber-lax, and if you make friends with someone that has a bit of money/is respected/connected, getting some form of residency is a breeze. I initially came here on a 6 month workaway programme studying/tracking Spectacled Bears in the Cayambe-Coca National Park, and I wound up befriending this wealthy murican woman who is very well-respected in the Quito/Cayambe area, and she is expediting my residency visa through her connections to some immigration people. There’s a reason so many from Europe/murica come to live here
I love my country ❤️❤️🇪🇨 viva Ecuador y todos los países de Latinoamérica !!
I visited Ecuador in 1967. I would add another item to your list: How beautiful Ecuador is. It is one of the most beautiful nations in the world. Of all the places I have been, my Ecuador trip is the most memorable. You will always remember Ecuador.
Me to
Viva Ecuador!!
mestizaaaaaaaa
AYYY CUY YUMMY VIVA ECUADOR ME GUSTA MI CUYS
I lived in Ecuador for 5 years. This is THE BEST list I have ever seen. All real practical stuff
My father visited Ecuador in 2004, and he was blown away by how much he loved it.
This country is amazing I had the privilege to visit Ecuador for a month and I had great great time. I traveled all over the country except the Galápagos Islands cuz yes the tours were around 3000$. And yes the people are so so so nice and friendly there I loved them and I loved how they were so interested and welcoming.. every time I told someone there I am a Saudi Arabian I got an amazing lovely reaction oOoOh arabia 😂😍. I will definitely comeback and visit this great country again. Be well all
Yes the tours for foreigners are expensive.
I went to Galapagos but my parents are from there so it was sorta cheap
Kenia is expensives't and you looks less interesting things Ecuador has internacional cost
I always find it so fascinating when I see foreign perspectives about Ecuador, it shows us little bit about how the world sees us.
I lived in Ecuador for 2 years. I loved my time there. The only negative was the crime in Quito. I was mugged at 7 am walking to my workplace. But that can happen anywhere. Ecuador is a gorgeous country. Such natural beauty.
Oh I'm sorry you had that horrible scenario. It's not much in there anyway. Where you live now?
@@felix9846 there isn’t much in freaking *QUITO* of all places!?! 😳 are you joking?
@@joemayo4078 Maybe he is misremembering Quito and Guayaquil
From my Ecuadorian side were from Quito, beautiful but can be dangerous if you aren’t careful and don’t know the area.
Sounds like any big city in the USA.
I just love Ecuador. Miss this place
I was waiting for you to mention how kind we are. I was born in Miami, FL, USA and had the blessing of living in Guayaquil for a few years as a kid. I stood out, looking more of my Italian side (white and tall for my age), and I never felt like I was any different. I came back to the states for 4th grade and I remember how much of a culture shock coming back to the USA was. I am 37 now and I am still not used to how different people are here. I have kept the values I learned while in Ecuador. I am as kind as my people. I haven’t felt like I fit in here since I came back. I haven’t been back in over 20 years. My kids are teenagers now and I look forward to taking them to meet MY beautiful country and see where Mommy gets her kindness from 😊🇪🇨 I really enjoyed this video and laughed when you mentioned the Popcorn 😂 popcorn on everything!!!! When Anthony Bourdain visited, he mentioned how we add ketchup to everything 😂 The ketchup thing is more of a coast thing! Thank you thank you for not forgetting to mention our kindness. You made my day! 🙏🏼
I'm heading to Ecuador in a few days!
Great video.
Did u
Ecuador is my native country and I can tell that this is an amazing country with a huge diversity to pick from , you will find everything and anything. The food is amazing not other country has so many dishes like Ecuador has.
Tourists will fall in love with it❤️❤️❤️
@paulina I live in Cuenca 5 yrs and love my beautiful adopted country w all my heart !! Viva Ecuador y dios te bendiga siempre!!!
This country would've never crossed my radar so thanks for this HOT tip Wolters World!!!
Thanks Jenn. Glad i could show you a few things.
I ❤️ Cuenca, I’m actually retiring there.
My country is known as the 4 wonders because Ecuador has the mountains, coast, Amazon and the Galápagos.
its a very small country, im usually surprised when someones DOES know about it xD
@@CrashOver97 ....huh??
Glad to see Ecuador is open again! Uruguay and Ecuador and Chile are very safe in my experience.
Chile??? think twice bro
@@tomcourvoisier262 sí, los tres están entre los países más seguros de latam.
Hahaha ecuador is not that safe
Chile es muy seguro, pero que te roben 😁/ Chile is very safe, for thieves they operate freely 🤣
@@takito4223 compared to where??
Thank you for say a lot of good things about my country. Currently I'm living in UK and this kind of videos makes me feel as I would be there💝
Are ther many/ any mosquitoes?
@@johnallright6847 coast line and jungle : yes, a lot.. Mountains not much..
I know what you mean.
Oh wow.. we should plan to visit together someday... what do you think?
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The good thing about being a citizen of both the U.S and Ecuador means I can visit Galapagos for 250-350$ For tourists looking to do solo backpacking and save alot of money, taxi trucks on the islands will also take you on a round trip tour in any island you choose for no more than 20-40$ Boat tickets to cross islands run 30$ per person as well. You can also find a decent hotel down there for 15-25$ in the center of each island town.
Ninja Bafa i can relate 💯you are on the spot with this one
I'm 13 years old and my dad is American and my mom is Ecuadorian so I'm a citizen in both country's too
I never knew that thank you bro
¿Tiene algún hotel o alquiler con cocina que recomiende? Soy residente de Ecuador desde hace más de 4 años. Quiero ir. Pero no quiero pagar precios turísticos. No necesito nada muy elegante. Sólo limpio y seguro. ¡Gracias de antemano!
@@iamjesus9246 Good for you, to be immersed in more than one culture.
I spent my vacations in Ecuador back in 2012. I visited Cuenca, Guayaquil and the Galápagos. Sure, Galápagos was a bit more expensive than continental Ecuador but I don't remember being THAT expensive. I remember seeing the cruise ships in the harbour, those did look expensive, but there are a lot of things to do and see in Isla Santa Cruz that don't requiere to pay a lot of money. An excursion to Isla Isabela (the largest and less inhabited one) is expensive but as I said not something you have to do.
Another important thing he does not mention: haggle. Most merchants will expect you to haggle to get a better price for stuff. This doesn't applies to shops in malls and big store chains, but small souvenir shops, clothes and even B&Bs will set their prices expecting you to haggle. Sometimes is just as easy as asking the price of a product, saying 'thank you' and walking away. The sales person will offer you a better price before you cross the doorway.
hahaha man you're amazing! it is so cool to see how foreigners recommend Ecuador, thank you so much for that! so happy to see you enjoyed our country, feel welcome to come back whenever you need it
Breath of fresh air from a man who gets straight to the point. Thank you!
That's why I loved my country so much Ecuador. We are on of the friendliest country in south america. not just in south america but in the world rather. And when you visit here you will feel like so much comfortable with the people you may encounter, and the places you want to visit. Viva Ecuador. There so much adventure in this country. Viva 🇪🇨❤️💪🏻❤️🇪🇨😍
@Felipe Campos mi AMO Ecuador..best country on the planet!!!
Haha, umm. As a tourist who has traveled to many countries and lived in Ecuador for a year and a half I can say for sure that Ecuador is not the friendliest country in the world 🥴 and the amount of problems in the country currently and danger is really bad. It is not a good place to live right now. 😬 I would avoid Ecuador at all costs, the only good thing is how cheap it is, but you have to live in the country to have the cheap things and it’s not worth it.
Ecuador is Lovely ❤️🇪🇨
The Guides! They are required to be Certified and take Continuing Ed in Geological, Ecological and several other areas. They are incredibly well versed in so many areas!!!
Ant tour guide or tour agency you would recommend in Ecuador?
@@anthonya8200 we used Southern Explorations. Miguel was our guide. He was outstanding!!
@@WoltersWorldEats how much was the cost for the tour guide
@@anthonya8200 I don't know. We used them to book tickets as well as hotels and our guide.
my country!!! mi corazón está en ecuador 💗 i also want to say that the popcorn at the movie theater is the best in the world. please try all the food in ecuador! i’m so proud of my country 🇪🇨
Hi, thank you for showing the best part of Ecuador. I was born and raised there. Love its diversity and food.
We really enjoyed our visit
Went to Ecuador in 1990, fantastic country,nice people. Everything Mr Wolter says is true.
Amo mi país, su gastronomía es deliciosa, artesanías tan preciosas. 🇪🇨🇪🇨
La mitad del mundo, gracias por darnos a conocer estos hemrosos lugares
Wow! Great video! As an Ecuadorian, I second everything you stated. Your videos are always great, big fan.. keep it up 👍🏻 ( one more shock: the Middle of the World monument is NOT actually in the middle of the world, 🙃)
I lived in Ecuador for a year, I love that it is a small country with so much to discover
Soy de Ecuador. Y me da gusto que extranjeros queden maravillados de mi país. Y aun más que lo hagan con mucho amor y respeto hacia nuestro país y su gente.
Thanks for this kind review of my country! Loved your energy!
Great vid. I went to school in Cuenca many years ago and and traveled all over Ecuador. This brings back lots of great memories.
Hello from the USA ..great ENJOY...have plenty fun. 🇪🇨
In the USA leftover popcorn (popped in the fireplace in the evening) was breakfast food served in a bowl with milk. Dr. Kelloggs great idea was to flatten the popped corn then bake it into a flake. His plan was to make us healthy. anyway, great video!
Hope you had a great time in my country 🇪🇨 Ecuador. Thanks for all the good reviews you gave about Ecuador
What shocked me about both Peru and Ecuador was the QUALITY of the street food and the mom/pop restaurants. Absolutely amazing for almost nothing compared to eateries at home. And yes....I ate cuy which was just like rabbit....just smaller. I can't wait until this Covid thing is over so I can go back. I really miss the place. For me...beats the hell out of Mexico.
❤
Ecuador tiene los mejores lugares turísticos y las mejores comidas, 🤤
Great video my friend I love cuenca too,the weather, people and the view are amazing, keep it up like this dude greeting from Ecuador
So glad you visited my city!❤️
That's why I love my country, I mind my city I born in Cuenca miss u 😢 ❤
Me siento bien nacer en ECUADOR
Great comments about my country Ecuador 🇪🇨 👍🏻😃 You are very welcome to come back again! Next time see the flowers and roses we export 🌹🌄 Good luck 😃
I miss my mother’s country and all my family there. This video made me sob I miss it so so much
Glad, you enjoyed my heart country of Ecuador. It is a paradise and it’s incredible that you can ski, explore the Amazon, or dive in the Galapagos - all within an hour flight. My wife loved it there, and talks about someday retiring there, and she’s from California. We have stayed in some of the most amazing AirBnB’s in Ecuador. Sure does help to have family there also. The food is wonderful.
Thanks for your great review of my country 😁
The best thing about Ecuador is how near everything is.
From Quito you can go to Quilotoa or Cotopaxi Volcano in 2 hours, then go the Amazonas entrance Baños and Puyo in 2 or 3 hours.
Then you can go to Guayaquil and the Beach in 5 hours.
A complete adventure!
You emit great energy! This just made my day, love the channel thanks for contributing your time, effort & energy to inform & enlighten us on traveling to different parts of the world.
My homeland! Glad to see yall there
Amo ecuador 😍😍😍😍🇪🇨🇩🇪
Beautiful...thank you for the reply.
This video made me want to visit Ecuador with my family! Thank you!
Great video on my beloved country, thank you for your enthusiasm and kindness explaining the things that shocked you.
Ecuador is beautiful and so affordable. My next visit must include Galapagos. ❤️
Ecuadorian here. We have like a medical record of melanomas. Bring your sun block.
John Rose... Charlotte Gerson..
Lying
love Ecuador.. lots of great climbing. the food is amazing. people are wonderful.
Great video!! Thanks soo much for the great info!
I've lived in the USA for about half my life, 15 years to be exact. It's so cool to come across videos like these. To know that my land is as appreciated as I appreciate yours. Everything you said was pretty on point, cuy always takes the show. If you go back, based on everything you've said here and how much you like the gastronomy and the people, I'd highly recommend you to visit my town! Sigsig! is about one hour away from Cuenca and there isn't enough words for to describe it's spectrum. Thank you for this!
You were to the point and lots of information. Thank you.
Great style man. Love this video!
Instant subscription! Btw I came here after watching the music video from SASH- ECUADOR 😍
Yes, we Ecuadorians are the best people in the whole wide world!.
Greetings to all from The Netherlands.
Wow, que humildad la suya..
@@francisvazquez13 ;) Si, creame 20% broma, 90% humildad! Gracias por su comentario...:)
@@Louiesette1 i thought it was 90% joke and 20% humbleness..regards..😂
What do you mean are you from Ecuador or the Netherlands
Nope
Amazing video and very helpful tips. Ecuador is a nice place to visit.
Fabulous content! Very helpful and informative!
My daughter lives in Perú, so I've been to Trujillo twice. It seems like there are many similarities between the two countries. And now I'd like to visit Ecuador, thanks to you.
I mean, it’s essentially the same exact place. They’re right next to one another lol
@@joemayo4078some parts are similar yes, not exact, each country has it’s particularities, even from region to region in the same country.
I was in Otavalo in April and fell in love with the country and people.
I love when he said: bring an umbrella all the time
Greetings from Ecuador btw
Depends on the season
I'm glad you had a great experience in my country, very good video
Thank you so much for this video. I'm going with my Ecuadorian friend in a few months. You eased my anxiety so thanks again.
Hi
well done. very true stuff. great country. great people. it is wonderful and easy to live here.
iT'S BEEN AWHILE, but nice to see your video. I thought about you when I was in Portugal when my kids were anxious to go to Paris and I wanted to go to Porto.
I am from Guayaquil, Ecuador. I loved it your video. Thanks for telling your experience!! and yes, "Panama" Hats are from Ecuador, lol
thank you for such straightforward insights on so many destinations around the world!
Just made my list of must do. Gracias!
Planning a trip here. Good to know these things haha
Thanks for the great comments about my country!!! 💛💙❤️
Thanks to you Mark & Jocelyn, Quito is now on my bucket list!!!
Don't miss Guayaquil & the magical GALAPAGOS ISLANDS!❤️🇪🇨
Quito is a great city.
I really love this video ❤️
My wife is Ecuadorian and she loved this video.
This video was so informative! Thanks, Wolter!
Glad you loved Mercedes...
Interesting Video! :~) And I love the Guinea Pig Statue at 5:36!
So nice to hear some one talking cool things about Ecuador . Thanks u good man
Cheers!
thanks for all he good things that you said about my country and invited to all tourist to visit this beautifull country...
Wow, Going to have to add Ecuador on my list
I'm from mexico . But I'm sell . You make me want to go to Ecuador. You have so much energy . And how you capture those beautiful places.
Welcomo to Cuenca, great to have you all
Thanks for this excelent video about my country. I really believe Ecuadorians must know their country before going on vacation abroad. I have been lucky to have visited most provinces except Galápagos (you know, it is expensive) and I can attest that Ecuador is so beautiful because I have visited other places in the Americas (including the US) and Africa. Ecuadorians keep dreaming in Miami or New York when we have such a wonderful country for ourselves with no need of flights, a visa, or thousands of dollars.
We have indeed a wonderful country.. But I can not say the same about our nation...
For the most part, Ecuadorians leave for economic reasons not because they don't like their country.
This is the first time that I actually like a video from someone talking about my country in such a positive way, tks a lot..we are a very small country, we are not known by many travelers. I hope.more videos like this one Will get More turismo, ...of course after the pandemic ends
Yes. Exactly we're going to be great Alexandra
I love your enthusiasm!….. Thank you for this I am looking forward to visiting Ecuador late next week. I’m excited to visit the Galapagos the Andes and the Amazon.
Always providing the correct info for western travelers. You are able to put yourself in the new traveler's shoes so well. It is a skill you have perfected Wolter.
Thank you so much for sharing the video and talk nice about my country 🙏🏻 Hi from Jamaica state USA 🇺🇸
Nice vid y just subscribed with you and I’ll watch more of you
I’m from Ecuador by the way
The comment on the $20 note was spot on. I tried using $50 and $100 notes, didn’t go well. None of the stores had change to give back, and when it came to supermarkets, the cashier had to take the note to a manager to look at before it was approved.
Loved this and have subscribed so I can follow you even more!
Thank you!
Excellent report. Congratulations 👏
you know a lot thank you for speaking so well of my country thanks for visit 🇪🇨 l hope you come back soon
Good honest info, thank you sir.
I enjoyed the video. You are easily shocked.
Ecuador 🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨 país de mucha gastronomia y cultura que les gusta a toda la gete que visitan ecuador 🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨
Thank you for sharing your video.
Do you recommend Ecuador as your first South American country....? Cheers
I would probably recommend Peru first.
Yessss. Lol. The best.
Sir @@woltersworld Why Peru? :')
Is Peru accepting tourists now?
Peru can be gruelling on the lungs if not prepared
Good video very informative! Thank you.