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Mathias was excellent, very responsive, even ...
Ecuador | Mar 14 - Mar 29, 2022

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shilo n.
Cameron Park, CA | Reviewed on Mar 31, 2022

Mathias was excellent, very responsive, even to last minute changes, and met us in person when we checked in! The Alejandros, Jose, Fabian, Dario, Julian, and probably some others i may not remember names, were all wonderful. Ecuador is a beautiful place, not to mention the Galapagoes, WOW. highly recommend it. Never felt unsafe. Accommodations were all excellent. Loved the cooking class. 2 favorites: the Amazon jungle lodge - Aguas Negras( Fabian), and of course the Gallapagoes which was the whole reason we went. Snorkeled with Pengiuns!!! Can't recommend this company enough!! 5+ stars!!

Hotel Reviews
La Casona de La Ronda
Quito

This was an amazing restored hotel. staff is great, facilities including restaurant, excellent.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Termas de Papallacta
Papallacta

Love this place, wish we had stayed longer.

Tips for future travelers

plan to stay more than one night!

Authenticity & Character
Location
beautiful
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hot springs right outside the room :)
Aguas Negras River Lodge
Lago Agrio

If you want to get away, this is the place. Beautiful. rustic. Animals!!!!!

Tips for future travelers

This is a rustic place. Electriciy is by generator, so have fast chargers. Watch for spiders if you get up in the middle of the night ( they are harmless, but don't want to step on them) Bring a Flashlight or 2.

Authenticity & Character
great way to experience the jungle, without even going hiking if you don't want. I have limited mobility but was able to manage getting in and out of the canoe :)
Location
AMazing! All the noises - cicadas, Birds, and especially the morning wakeup call of the Howler monkeys. Swimming in the river was wonderful, even with high water.
Staff
Can't say enough about Fabian. very knowledgeable , caring, and environmentally conscious.
Cleanliness & Comfort
beds comfortable, netting was good too! Never did have hot water, but lukewarm in this environment was fine )
Activity Review
Cooking Class
Cooking Class
Quito

Learned to make the classics, potato soup and fried plantain, for starters. Chef was very nice, it was so fun. Made the soup and salsa first night we came home!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
walking distance of hotel
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