Tips and tricks
Here are some tips and tricks for an excellent South American experience, updated as we go along.
Leonardo Oña Moreno
When in Quito and in need of a taxi or a driver, look for Leonardo Oña Moreno – cell phone 084-171264, e-mail leonardoona51@hotmail.com. He is punctual, a good driver and a dedicated guide – he drove us up the Cotopaxi volcano up to 4500m and then climbed with us up to 5000m! Expect reasonable prices for drives outside of Quito ($120-130 for Cotopaxi or Otavalo). Caution: some spanish is needed.
When in Galapagos (specifically, Puerto Ayora) and looking for a snorkeling cruise around Santa Cruz, head down to the marina and ask about Lucio from the boat Jazmin. Expect great service and friendly guides and a price of around $25 for a 3-4 hour cruise.
#1 by dOOMY on December 4, 2009 - 7:28 pm
Ecuadorean time is not time as we understand it. An hour means from an hour to three hours, and so forth…quite annoying. Traveler be warned, patience here is truly a virtue. Lets hope the rest of S. America fares better regarding schedules and time related promises and meetings and such.
#2 by dida on December 29, 2009 - 9:32 pm
Hey Guys,
Happy anniversary, way to go, stay happy as you were so far.
Keep doing the good job of having fun!
Loving (and envious)
Dan