Nicks Travel Notes: “The pre-colonial town of Cuenca is a fantastic laid back place to relax and enrol in Spanish schooling for a couple of weeks (including Salsa classes at night!)”

Soccer Game in Cuenca. An experience!
Highlights

Galápagos Islands Boat Cruise to untouched natural wonderment.
Cuenca beautiful pre-colonial town.
Baños relax in some natural hot springs.
Devil Nose Railway famous journey sitting on train roof!

When to go

All year round
Coast is in wet season from January to May making some roads impassable.

Popular tours in Ecuador

Galápagos Islands boat cruise options can be reviewed here.

An excellent 8 Day excursion of Ecuador is this tour. Includes Quito, Otavalo Indian market, Cotacachi, Riobamba, Baños, Incapirca Inca ruins, Cuenca Gualaceo, Chordeleg and Cajas lakes and mountains.

A day trip from Quito to nearby Ecuadorian volcanos of Cotopaxi National park can be done here.

Accommodation Options

Search and compare extensive Ecuador accommodation options here. Select 'Ecuador' from the country list. Then select the location city or town. Through this search link you should be able to find Hostels and Hotels starting as cheap as US $5.50 per night.

Spanish Classes & Homestay

I undertook Spanish Classes and homestay in the beautiful pre-colonial town of Cuenca. Learning Spanish is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the local Ecuadorian culture. If interested in doing a similar program please send me an email and I will forward you more details.

My email address is Nick@south-america-travel-advice.com

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