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Originally Posted by Ecuadog
This thread, I am enjoying.
My most recent travels to Ecuador have been limited to Quito. It has been a few years since I have visited Cuenca, but it was always my favorite. The Cuencanos are very friendly and they genuinely like “gringos,” as do most Ecuadorians. Cuenca has always been an early adopter of ecological practices.
By the way, the US dollar is the official currency of Ecuador. That eliminates currency-exchange concerns for US travelers.
Chordeleg is a town about one hour east of Cuenca that should be visited if you like jewelry. The wholesalers come from North America to buy their stuff here. Brush up on your bargaining skills before going. There are bargains to be had.
My favorite coffee was the Cafe Lojano brand.
Real “Panama“ hats are actually made in Ecuador and they’re not cheap. They got that moniker by being popularly sold in Panama.
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I agree, this thread is enjoyable and the photos and supporting dialogue is interesting. (Even though I’m not supposed to comment on Martin’s posts…
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