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Transportation TAXIS There are two international airports in Ecuador--Quito (the Andes) and Guayaquil (the coast). When arriving in Quito, expect to pay $7-10 for a taxi to the new city where most of the tourist hotels are located. Generally, "taxistas" in Ecuador are pretty honest and friendly. Ones that sit in front of the first class hotels will charge a bit more. For long trips, it's always good to hire a newer car and one that doesn't have an odor of gas inside (which means a bad exhaust system, and a headache for you). Here in Otavalo, taxis will charge about $10. per hour, and we have gotten very fair rates for people going to Banos or the Coast. Many times it's much cheaper to hire a taxi by the day than to actually rent a car yourself or pay a 4X4 tour company, with guide (some places do not require a guide and you can always be sure that your taxi driver will have alot to say, and may speak a little English). Taxis in Quito have meters, though they are not always used. Establish a price first if the taxi has no meter. Ask at the hotel what a particular trip should cost. Taxi fares within the city of Quito are very inexpensive compared to North American standards. Also, there is an efficient electric trolly system in Quito that runs north and south. It's fast and easy, but beware of thieves. |
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