I just found out a couple days ago that I will be going to Ecuador next week for some family (in-law) related stuff. I will be leaving early next week and will be there for a little over a week if all goes as according to planned. We will be staying in Guayaquil but will be traveling to Quito at least once. Aside from stuff we will be doing with the BF's family, we will maybe have two or so days of the trip to do other things. Now, we're not going to be able to go to the Galapagos, but I guess anything in and around Guayaquil is fair game. So my question is, is anyone out there familiar with Ecuador? What is there in the way of recreation? Shopping? Museums? Nightlife? (Especially nightlife...I really love clubs and stuff!) I don't mind doing touristy-type stuff, as I want to do some out of the ordinary things that I've never done before. Oh, and...what to expect of the weather conditions? How is the currency? I hear they use the US dollar primarily, but what does one of our US dollars get you? Additionally, my BF has expressed some concern about the city areas not being incredibly safe for "gringos." Any opinions on that?
All suggestions/advice appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
All suggestions/advice appreciated.
Thanks in advance.