Quito is the main hub of Ecuador and a great base for exploring the rest of the country. With Andean planes and crater lakes to the North in Otavalo, cloud forests to the west in Mindo and the spectacular Cotopaxi Volcano in the south, there are a wealth of options to choose from. All these places can be visited on day tours from Quito but is a day trip really the best way to see them? Is it the best use of your time? And is it worth your money as well? We’ve researched and broken down the three most popular tours from Quito by cost and time and compared them to our own DIY itineraries to help answer some of these questions for you.
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19 May 2020
Montanita, the surf and party capital of Ecuador, draws in travellers and locals alike looking for good swells and beach-side dance floors that stay open late into the night. It’s not all just surfing and boozing though, and the town has a lot more on offer from immersive language schools to tranquil yoga retreats. Find out what else this crazy beach town has on offer with our top 7 things to do in Montanita.
A stay at Secret Garden Hostel Cotopaxi is a must for backpackers in Ecuador. Have your every need met: transportation to the park, hiking and tour services at the ready, amazing accommodation all slap bang in the middle of the Park and a stone’s throw away from the volcano. Everything you need to know about staying at Secret Garden Cotopaxi is here in our review along with 5 reasons why it’s well worth a stay.