Here's another mish-mesh video of different clips taken in Cuenca and Quito Ecuador for March 2016!
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Friday, March 11, 2016
Friday, May 22, 2015
More GREAT RENTAL FINDS in Ecuador! Available Now!
These rental finds are available now; we have the contact information; if you want, we can call them for you; we can negotiate for you; and we'll make sure that you are getting a fair rental deal with no gouging just because you are a gringo/foreigner! Today we're focusing on Quito!
Quito Ecuador: 4 bedroom (150M) apartment on the way to Los Chillos in Quito; this apartment is not located in the hustle bustle of the city, yet still near to shopping and buses. the walls are painted light tan and white with nice trimming, plus there is a fireplace. Bright and airy. asking price $350.
North Quito (good area) Ecuador: 3 bedroom 2 full baths (150M) apartment in a tower building. asking $400 AND this PRICE inlcudes the monthly maintenance fee and water!! However, we never take the asking price... you know (wink, wink)
People always say to us that Quito is expensive. Yes, it can be expensive when you go to the gringo portals to look for the rental deals! We wade through all the over-priced tourist stuff.
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Quito by the NEW Airport: 2/1 nice detached house with amazing green areas (450M) for playing. American kitchen. BBQ area (see photo) and just 4 minutes to the new Quito airport. Asking $400. This seems a bit high. Want help negotiating a good rental deal? You know how to get a hold of us.
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Quito Ecuador: 4 bedroom (150M) apartment on the way to Los Chillos in Quito; this apartment is not located in the hustle bustle of the city, yet still near to shopping and buses. the walls are painted light tan and white with nice trimming, plus there is a fireplace. Bright and airy. asking price $350.
North Quito (good area) Ecuador: 3 bedroom 2 full baths (150M) apartment in a tower building. asking $400 AND this PRICE inlcudes the monthly maintenance fee and water!! However, we never take the asking price... you know (wink, wink)
People always say to us that Quito is expensive. Yes, it can be expensive when you go to the gringo portals to look for the rental deals! We wade through all the over-priced tourist stuff.
next...
Quito by the NEW Airport: 2/1 nice detached house with amazing green areas (450M) for playing. American kitchen. BBQ area (see photo) and just 4 minutes to the new Quito airport. Asking $400. This seems a bit high. Want help negotiating a good rental deal? You know how to get a hold of us.
Priceless protection for your smooth transition abroad from Gringo Good Samaritans. http://www.gringogoodsamaritans.com
Monday, February 2, 2015
About Quito's Public Transportation Options
In the city of Quito you have several transportation options. You can walk, take a taxi, a city bus, the trolley, or Ecovia. We walk mostly if we know that we’ll be in that same area for the day, but for further distances you will need to take some kind of public transport. This article talks about those transportation options and what they are like and any important things you should be made aware of.
Taking a Taxi
Taxis are geared for those who need to get somewhere fast, without having to fuss with lines, crowds, and pick-pockets. Just be careful that you take a registered-metered taxi. Never get into an unmarked taxi. And just because the taxi looks like a taxi does not mean you will not be robbed. You have to be more careful in Quito, as it is a big city. Always ask: TAXIMETRO? Before getting into the taxi!
- Look inside the cab and see if there is a meter. If there is one, ask the driver to turn it on.
- Some drivers won’t turn their meter on; in that case, flag down another taxi
- Metered taxis are cheaper than quoted fare, even if there is lots of traffic
- Make sure there is a camera in the cab; usually located on the right side of the dash
- Always have exact change; some drivers say they don’t have change
- Taxi fare from El Centro to Rio Coca (north) is under $5
- Fare from the south end (Quitumbe) Terminal Terrestre to Downtown Quito is around $6.
ECOVIA & TROLLEY
There are waiting lines and the crowds are atrocious. Best time to travel on Ecovia or Trolley is during the hours of between 1:00pm and 3:00pm when many Ecuadorians are having their lunch. The Ecovia is geared for folks who are on a frugal budget, not in a hurry, and are aware of their surroundings. Both the Ecovia and the Trolley costs $0.25 cents and travels from north to south through the Quicentro Shopping area, to the tourist district of La Mariscal and then to El Centro.
- They are always crowded so be careful about pick pockets and keep your wits about you
- Never have anything in your pockets you don’t want taken
- Thieves are also on the platform waiting in line too, so make sure you already have your back-pack on the front of your body BEFORE getting on
- Chances are you will not get a seat and will have to stand, hang on!
- If you are an older person with challenges we lightly suggest taking a taxi
- If you are in a wheelchair we suggest having someone help you onto the bus as the doors slam shut quickly
- Enjoy the ride
City Inner Buses
Amazingly, we have never ridden on a city bus in Quito, which is ironic since that is all we do in Cuenca is ride the bus everywhere when we are not walking. The reason for that is the Ecovia seems to be more convenient for us as we already know where it goes, where all the stops are, and when to get off, which we discuss in more detail in the DIY Quito landing Guide. IN fact, we devote a whole chapter on the ins and outs of the public transportation in the Quito guide.
- The buses don’t look as crowded as the Ecovia and Trolley, and you might even get a seat.
Walking in Quito
Walking in Quito is wonderful when you are going to be just in one area, such as La Mariscal or El Centro; it lets you observe all the happenings that are going on in the city and you can capture and enjoy the moment so much better. Riding in a taxi or bus doesn’t allow for that and you miss so much! Walking is our favorite mode of transport, as long as it is feasible.
You will see a lot of people walking around in Quito on any given day or time of year, whether the sun is shining or it is raining, people are everywhere milling about, going about their day. Another aspect of Ecuador life that we like so much is the fact that people walk here. In the northern country no one walks, and if you decide to walk down the road people stop and offer you a ride thinking your car broke down.
We think walking is much more social and interactive. And let’s not forget the value to your circulatory system. And that’s the way we like it.
Although we live in Cuenca, we visit Quito whenever we get a chance! We Love Quito!
Taking a Taxi
Taxis are geared for those who need to get somewhere fast, without having to fuss with lines, crowds, and pick-pockets. Just be careful that you take a registered-metered taxi. Never get into an unmarked taxi. And just because the taxi looks like a taxi does not mean you will not be robbed. You have to be more careful in Quito, as it is a big city. Always ask: TAXIMETRO? Before getting into the taxi!
- Look inside the cab and see if there is a meter. If there is one, ask the driver to turn it on.
- Some drivers won’t turn their meter on; in that case, flag down another taxi
- Metered taxis are cheaper than quoted fare, even if there is lots of traffic
- Make sure there is a camera in the cab; usually located on the right side of the dash
- Always have exact change; some drivers say they don’t have change
- Taxi fare from El Centro to Rio Coca (north) is under $5
- Fare from the south end (Quitumbe) Terminal Terrestre to Downtown Quito is around $6.
ECOVIA & TROLLEY
There are waiting lines and the crowds are atrocious. Best time to travel on Ecovia or Trolley is during the hours of between 1:00pm and 3:00pm when many Ecuadorians are having their lunch. The Ecovia is geared for folks who are on a frugal budget, not in a hurry, and are aware of their surroundings. Both the Ecovia and the Trolley costs $0.25 cents and travels from north to south through the Quicentro Shopping area, to the tourist district of La Mariscal and then to El Centro.
- They are always crowded so be careful about pick pockets and keep your wits about you
- Never have anything in your pockets you don’t want taken
- Thieves are also on the platform waiting in line too, so make sure you already have your back-pack on the front of your body BEFORE getting on
- Chances are you will not get a seat and will have to stand, hang on!
- If you are an older person with challenges we lightly suggest taking a taxi
- If you are in a wheelchair we suggest having someone help you onto the bus as the doors slam shut quickly
- Enjoy the ride
City Inner Buses
Amazingly, we have never ridden on a city bus in Quito, which is ironic since that is all we do in Cuenca is ride the bus everywhere when we are not walking. The reason for that is the Ecovia seems to be more convenient for us as we already know where it goes, where all the stops are, and when to get off, which we discuss in more detail in the DIY Quito landing Guide. IN fact, we devote a whole chapter on the ins and outs of the public transportation in the Quito guide.
- The buses don’t look as crowded as the Ecovia and Trolley, and you might even get a seat.
Walking in Quito
Walking in Quito is wonderful when you are going to be just in one area, such as La Mariscal or El Centro; it lets you observe all the happenings that are going on in the city and you can capture and enjoy the moment so much better. Riding in a taxi or bus doesn’t allow for that and you miss so much! Walking is our favorite mode of transport, as long as it is feasible.
You will see a lot of people walking around in Quito on any given day or time of year, whether the sun is shining or it is raining, people are everywhere milling about, going about their day. Another aspect of Ecuador life that we like so much is the fact that people walk here. In the northern country no one walks, and if you decide to walk down the road people stop and offer you a ride thinking your car broke down.
We think walking is much more social and interactive. And let’s not forget the value to your circulatory system. And that’s the way we like it.
Although we live in Cuenca, we visit Quito whenever we get a chance! We Love Quito!
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
What's Going on in Quito Ecuador December 2014?
This video is made up of several different short videos of different things happening in Quito Ecuador. There's ample diversity in this metropolitan city and many things to do and see. In the DIY Quito Landing Guide we show you the three wonderful and very different areas of Quito that attract visitors from all over the world, not just North America. Quito may seem overwhelming to some people but once you become familiar with the city it is actually a very cozy city as it sits surrounded by the majestic Andes Mountains.
Although We Live in Cuenca, We Visit Quito Whenever We Get a Chance. We Love Quito!
We're an Expat Family of Five Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy in Cuenca Ecuador! Enjoy the Discover Cuenca Ecuador blog!
Although We Live in Cuenca, We Visit Quito Whenever We Get a Chance. We Love Quito!
We're an Expat Family of Five Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy in Cuenca Ecuador! Enjoy the Discover Cuenca Ecuador blog!
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Taking Taxi on POPULAR "6 de Diciembre Ave" from North to South in Quito Ecuador
6th de Diciembre is a popular Avenue in Quito as you can get to many popular attractions from here, such as mega shopping at the Quicentro Mall or Megamaxi and Park Carolina, plus Ejido Park in the La Mariscal District is located right off of 6 de Diciembre; and it is the main route for the ever-popular and getting more crowded every day, Ecovia transportation which costs a whopping $0.25 cents. It veers onto 10 de Agosto right before entering into the El Centro District of Quito.
We Might Live in Cuenca but We Visit Quito Whenever We Get a Chance to Take a Vacation! We Love Quito!
We're an Expat Family of Five Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy in Cuenca Ecuador! Enjoy the Discover Cuenca Ecuador blog!
We Might Live in Cuenca but We Visit Quito Whenever We Get a Chance to Take a Vacation! We Love Quito!
We're an Expat Family of Five Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy in Cuenca Ecuador! Enjoy the Discover Cuenca Ecuador blog!
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