Thank you. If I really don't like a place I don't include it in a video. I actually cut a spot in editing because I don't want people to waste their time there. But sometimes food is amazing and sometimes it's just ok. I don't know what I was expecting the arroz dorado to taste like other than rice!
Totally awesome. My wife and I just arrived in Quito a week ago. You captured the Vibe of the city in such a beautiful fashion. Andres, you are the truth. Cant wait to meet you when we go to Cuenca. Peace, light, and love Ayengelina!!! ¡Gracias a todo!
This video is great 👍. Now We have city and food Tour, now we have ideas where to go and eat , and where not. The views are fantastic. Thank you so much for the honesty.👌
You can always count on me to be honest, but it's only from my perspective. I know some food I don't think is good others would love, and well I've never been a huge fan of museums but I know not everyone feels that way.
So I shot 50 videos over 90 days in the Fall and this one is #37, although I think some of my northern series is a mix of longer and shorter. But #51 onward is starting Monday as I road trip down the coast again and I'm taking your kind comments to heart so I'm going to share more of the locations in between the food 💜
I and my wife went to Quito in April 2022 it was are first time in South America. We choose Ecuador because of videos like yours here on UA-cam. Quito was our first stop for a 2 1/2 week trip I mixed up the days when scheduling the trip so we ended up spending 5 days instead of 3 in Quito and I'm sure glad we did it was the best part of our trip.
Finally, the long overdue Quito video 😁 Thanks for the tips on which areas to avoid. I normally skip over the food scenes, but that fish looked sooooo good.
@@ayngelina You don't have to turn me. I like eating, I just don't like watching other people eat😂 Though some really traditional/exotic stuff I can watch😋
@@briantravelman ahh gotcha, yeah some people love watching people eat and other people hate it. I've had some people comment that they don't like watching me eat and so I have to reply that they probably won't like my channel if that's the case.
Your videos are the best! I live vicariously through your travels currently. It’s nice to see Andreas more in your videos. He’s a great guide and an interesting person.
Our tour guide took us to the market for corvina. Delicious!! We went to the same place. I also was impressed with the cleanliness of the market. I didn’t go to the tippy top either.
Wow what a beautyful video beside i am from Florida half mexico and ecuador and i have not been to ecuador at all just México but this febrero on 2023 my mom and my sister and i are going for the 1st time to have a aniversary of my mom father who passed away so i canot wait to go and visit my people in ecuador
Señorita Ayngelina gracias por visitar mi ciudad Quito y espero que haya disfrutado de lo bueno de mi ciudad de verdad gracias cuidece y que Dios le bendiga saludos desde Barcelona de un quiteño
@@ayngelina Claro que si ..si pudiera visitar el parque La Carolina y Centro Comercial El Caracol este centro me trae bonitos recuerdos de mi juventud gracias y cuídense
Lugares para visitar en quito y sus alrededores están el museo del Sol, las pirámides de coshasqui y parecidas se encuentra Cayambe, las ruinas de rumichuco, la cascadas una de ellas está la cascada pita, museo arqueológico rumipamba y tulipe. Más hacia sur por Cañar está el complejo arqueológico coyoctor, están las ruinas de cojitambo, en el oro están las ruinas de yacuviña, en Zamora Chinchipe esta el centro arqueológico de Palanda por si gustas conocer ruinas
@@ayngelina yes. Three times. The Center is pretty. Also the area around parque Carolina is very pretty and modern. As well as Gonzales Suarez. A cpl of places too. But overall I find not just Quito but Ecuador in general not quite as nice looking as Colombia. I am not putting Quito or a Ecuador down in anyway. Just my preference. Btw my wife is from Latacunga.
@@ayngelina the only thing that I really do not like about Quito and Ecuador in general is the graffiti. It is everywhere . Reminds me of the subways in. NYC during the 70 and 80s. What I do love is the Ecuadorians are very friendly and their Spanish is much easier to understand than Colombian.
@@doug1863 True, although I feel like a lot of spaces where there was graffiti now have street art that often, but not always deters tagging. I love both Colombia and Ecuador. But they are so different. When I first arrived solo in Colombia people scared me because they were so friendly. Within five minutes of meeting me they'd invite me to some party at their family's house and I was on guard as I was solo. Now I realize that's just how it works. Ecuadorians are just as friendly but also a bit more reserved, it takes a bit longer. But Ecuadorian Spanish is definitely easier. It's slower and more clear. I don't know why it isn't considered a spot in Latin America to learn Spanish like Mexico, Guatemala and Colombia.
@@ayngelina it depends on the City or region. For example in some areas of Colombia people speak so fast and don't pronounce all the letters. But Bogotá has a better and more understandable spanish. Acording to the RAE (the spanish academy) Bogotá has the best spanish in the World, thats why the City has the best and most important Spanish language institute of the region, the " Instituto Caro y Cuervo".
Platos típicos de quito y están desapareciendo hoy en día: el champú es una bebida que es a base de maíz y frutas, el rosero quiteño que es una bebida ( no confundir con el rosero de gualaceo que también es rica) las bonitisimas, la sopa de bolas de maiz o lluspas, la timbushka
Probé el champu en Cotacachi y me alegró verlo porque no es fácil de probar. Pero no encuentro a rosero en Quito, sigo buscando. Qué es la timbushka? Le pregunté a Andrés pero no sabía. Esto realmente habla de la profundidad de la comida ecuatoriana que es imposible conocer todos los platos.
@@ayngelina es una sopa andina, existen demasiadas sopas en todo el Ecuador que ningún ecuatoriano las conoce todas, son cientos y cientos de sopas que tenemos xD Por cierto te recomiendo a que tambien pruebes si es que vas a Otavalo la típica bebida de ellos que es la chicha yamor que es a base de 7 tipos de maíz y si vas para Cayambe esta una típica sopa ancestral llamada Uchujacu.
Another great video! Your consistent brutal honesty is much appreciated. For example, when you admitted to being uncomfortable and asked Andrés to help film the top level, this seemed very relatable. You mentioned the area "La Ronda" being sketchy earlier. Do you or Andrés know what Ecuador did to turn the area around? Once again, we wanted to thank you for including multiple language options for the subtitles. This is a huge help!
It's really important to me that I always have Spanish subtitles here. I'm sharing my experiences in Ecuador and so I want it to be accessible to Ecuadorians. And I also look at the back end and see people watch in French, Italian, German and Portuguese with subtitles so I want them to be correct. It takes a long time to transcribe a video but I appreciate that you noticed. I'm going to ask Andres about La Ronda tomorrow as it would have gentrified when he lived in Quito.
@@ayngelina That's cool you're able to see the back end details on how often the international subtitles are being used. Thanks for letting us know Andrés' comments when you can. It could be a great short video topic.
@@pedroblanco8311 Ok so we had a long conversation about it, and then a long discussion about gentrification in general! But he said there was a big movement to make the historic district more of a focus for safety and while some areas may have been unstable architecturally that there was nothing wrong with La Ronda, the buildings were still as sturdy as when they were built. However, the problem was that there was a lot of crime, drug rings and prostitution. Also it became a place where you bought stolen goods. So for example, in Ecuador car parts can be very expensive. So often times people will pay for someone to "find" the part they need, but really it is stolen. It became the hub for a lot of illegal activity and so in order to break things up the police had to go in with some big busts to discourage illegal activity in the neighbourhood. So you'll notice in the video there is a big police presence and actually a tourist police station, where presumably they would speak English and likely some other languages. However, don't let it fool you, there were still some dicey characters wandering around, probably to pickpocket people so you always have to be aware - and not to drink too much. I think the main corridor of La Ronda is now just businesses, because it would be too noisy to live above a bar or restaurant in the area. But in the surrounding streets you do see people living in the area. Quito is an interesting city because after 7pm, the historic district is still a dead zone and I think it's because people still don't live there so the businesses close and most of it goes dark. That's not safe at night. You want places open and people walking around. This is very different from Cuenca, there was a concerted effort to revive Cuenca's historic district by encouraging businesses and also for people to move in. Obviously Cuenca is a smaller city. But it worked. At night you'll see lots of locals out walking the streets, maybe getting ice cream or a drink, businesses are open and it feels much safer.
@@ayngelina Ayngelina, your excellent well thought out response has blown away any reasonable expectation I could have had. I thank you and Andrés for going into detail about this. Your videos and consistent great vibe are infectious (in a great way). I was just getting caught up on what I believe was your 1st Q&A video. (So far, I've seen 70% of it.) It appears you have another coming up tomorrow at 3pm? I've not attended one of these previously. Is it like a zoom call? Can I participate without being on video? I'll try to post this question in another comment section on your channel. Thanks for advising, Pedro
Im starting to know Ecuador thanks to your videos and we are travelling with you all over Ecuador from south to north . Enjoy your trip hermosa . How is the drone by the way you fix it
I was so lucky Vilcabamba is such a dry place because the drone survived the fall into the water. It can be difficult in the Andes because I receive altitude warnings and the coast is so windy. But I have been trying to use it as much as I can as I know it really shows the beauty of Ecuador.
I very much enjoyed your video! I have always wanted to explore Ecuador but now even more so. Thank you. If an individual does not eat meat, is there a good assortment of veggie dishes? Thanks in advance.
Glad you enjoyed it! Some towns are easier than others and cities are easy. I have a video on vegetarian food in Cuenca and am planning to do others as well.
Hai ayngelina ...iam new friend from indonesia ...thank you for sharing vidio city equador ...i like it I hope to be connected and support Happy sunday
Yes I have, both are delicious. I also have a video of ceviche from Jipijapa and have a video coming up about ceviche Quiteño which is different than other areas in the Sierra.
I just heard they had a very bad landslide there. Are you still in the area? I am thinking of moving to Ecuador, and I'm trying to learn as much as I can.
The landslide is in one area of Quito but its a very big city. Even if I had been in the city it was no where near where I was staying. There was an unusual amount of rain. But I'm in Cuenca right now, which is eight hours away.
@@ayngelina I am thinking of moving to Equator, and I may begin in Cuenca. I think I"ll begin selling most of my stuff and make that ultimate decision this late spring whether or not to start the process. I;m 69 and don't have much to lose. I want a simple life with good food and not a lot of hassles, i'd like a more out of the city life than in a city, that's what I am used to. The food there looks amazing and i would love to live there.
@@edgeofeternity101 If you're already retired I highly recommend coming for an extended visit first. The average lifespan for an expat here is 18 months. While there are some incredible aspects of Ecuador a lot of people struggle with the language and the culture differences. I absolutely love it here but I would definitely come for a month or two to check out some spots before you commit.
Good question. Long answer 😊I've been to Ecuador four times previously and I've written about it extensively on my website Baconismagic.ca and I'm really comfortable with the food as well as the country... Although there's still so much of it I hadn't explored. With the exception of the 18 months I stayed in Nova Scotia for the pandemic I've been nomadic for about ten years, I was actually based in Havana for two years before leaving because I thought Covid would be three months max. So I focused on learning video in Nova Scotian to pass the time. I I wanted to choose a country taking the pandemic seriously because I don't want to recommend a country if tourism would endanger its local population. Ecuador has a high vaccination rate and takes a lot of precautions. Whereas some other countries still have a low vaccination rate and opened the country to tourism risking peoples lives. Andres and I have been friends for 11 years, I met him in 2010 the first time I visited Ecuador and we had been talking about how things were going. As a guide he wasn't working a lot because there was no tourism. So I decided to hire him and come down to show people just how diverse Ecuador is as most people only know the Galapagos. For me food is one of the easiest ways to experience a culture, especially if you don't speak the language. It shares the history, culture, politics, immigration and geography. Ecuadorian food is not well known but even though the country is small the food is very different from one place to another. So I want to inspire people to go to the small, independently owned spots and the markets and feel comfortable ordering a dish because they have a general idea of what to expect. When I first arrived in Ecuador in 2010 my Spanish was terrible. I'm Canadian and I have mostly just picked it up on the road. But Ecuadorians were so kind and if I could travel solo here in the past others can manage as well.
May I “borrow” Andreas when I return to Ecuador? I need a knowledgeable, sweet, honest ...tour guide. Or, are you a package ... smile. From your Canadian/US friend! Love you guys😚
Yes please! Honestly he is an amazing guide. In May I'm heading to Mexico and I don't know how I'll shoot videos without him, he has taught me so much about Ecuador.
@@ayngelina ... thank you👏 BTW, we were in Mexico last December and I surprised myself . . . I absolutely loved it and cannot wait to return! If you get to Cozumel and want a special treat one evening, dine at Azul Madera - make reservations. Continue your amazing life journey and appreciate your sharing!
@@ayngelina Welcome back!!.🙂 Looking forward to many more wonderful food adventure videos from Ecuador to satiate me until we hopefully arrive there in late March... Oh sound interesting.... So concerned about the flight there and back home... Well all the best. Until next time.. Hasta luego!
I'm traveling solo in June/July (8 weeks) to various places in Ecuador (Quito, Mindo, Cuenca, the Galapagos). I travel solo all the time (just spent last summer in Guatemala and Mexico). However, my other traveling friends tell me that Ecuador is suffering economically and crime is on the rise. I'm being told repeatedly NOT to even go to Quito. These same friends told me not to go to Guatemala City either (which I loved, walked all over solo, and had no issues). What is your honest insight? I sense you travel with a male friend and are not solo, but maybe you'll have some perspective as a female. Should I? Can I? Walk around Quito alone safely? I'm watching ALL your videos and they are helping me plan so much (and even change the itinerary I initially had). Thank you!
Hi there! So there are some truths in here and some things which aren't quite true. For reference I have traveled all over Latin America solo. Back in 2010 I flew into Mexico and traveled solo all the way down to Argentina over 18 months. Since then I've been to Ecuador 6 times, I've traveled solo but you're right in these videos I am with my friend who is an Ecuadorian guide. So I would agree Guatemala City in dangerous, like all Central American cities, and you were lucky. I don't recommend walking all over the place by yourself in any of the cities. But honestly I've done the same, I didn't understand the risk and I've traveled in places where it was dangerous but nothing happened. Now onto Ecuador...no you don't need to be afraid but you do need to be aware. Within Latin America, Ecuador is doing well economically. It's always been one of the more stable countries and Ecuadorians are well educated and have a good social system. But...the problem isn't actually Ecuadorians. So crime has been on the rise and it's for two reasons. 1) it's located in between drugs being produced in Peru and transported along the coast to Colombia for distribution. In the past there has never been violent crime but it is starting to appear and Ecuadorians are very concerned about this. That said, most of it has nothing to do with tourists or foreigners, but people involved somehow. And 2) There has been a huge influx of undocumented Venezuelans because of the situation in their country. By no means are all Venezuelans connected to crime but some have either fallen prey to working with cartels because of their situation or they were criminals there. It's sad to say but even Ecuadorians tend to walk on the other side of the street when they see Venezuelans, especially young men, because of this. I really like Quito, but in my videos I've stated when places are dangerous. Don't walk to the virgin. Don't go in one of the neighbourhoods in my huecas video by yourself. Use Uber in Quito instead of a taxi on the street and NEVER walk alone at night. Ecuadorians don't do it and neither should you. The historic district is a tourist/commercial area and so it shuts down completely at 6pm. The only people on the street are probably going to rob you. We usually stay in the La Florestra area instead and drive everywhere. Most expats don't live in the city but in gated communities. So while I love Quito to visit I'd say yes absolutely you should go. There are many wonderful things there. Never walk down a street lots of people aren't on. If you pull out your phone for a photo take a quick scan around you. If you need to check a map just duck into a store to use your phone. Even with Andres he was always looking around when I had my camera out. You might get robbed but people will probably just grab your phone and run. The public transportation is notorious for pickpocketing. They work in groups and one takes it and they pass it off to someone else who gets off the bus. NEVER EVER EVER put your bag on the floor of a bus, even between your feet on any bus in Ecuador. ALWAYS on your lap. This is probably the most common way to be robbed, they'll quietly cut the back of your bag and take whatever they can. ALWAYS count your change everywhere. Ecuadorians do it and so should you. In general the Andes are safer than the coast. Smaller cities easier than big ones. I never worry in Cuenca. I'd skip Guayaquil. Even Andres feels a bit uneasy there and while the food is great honestly there's not much to see. I'll probably create a video when I'm back in the fall. But as you can see from my videos I love Ecuador. I would not hesitate to travel on my own as I've done in the past. So I don't like to scare people but just to make people aware.
If you listen to what I said, it is that people need to be careful in this neighbourhood. Tourists need to be aware of who is around them and to watch their belongings. This is true and tourists need to understand where to be careful in Quito so they have a good time.
Hi! ❤️ I really liked this video on Quito! Your work is great. I would like to come and live in Quito in a while, could you recommend some neighborhoods, places not to go to in the evening because I will be alone and I have not found any video on women traveling alone. Thanks a lot 🙏 And at the same time, what are the risks? Gracias
I love to visit Quito but I don't love it to live in, I prefer Cuenca as it's more walkable and much safer, especially at night. In Quito during the evening the streets are dead, particularly in the historic district whereas everyone is still out in Cuenca. I stayed in La Florestra and there is a Facebook group for Quito that may help with neighbourhoods: facebook.com/groups/258345077546215 As for traveling alone as a woman I don't think there is any advice specific to women. You need to be a smart traveler and not get drunk on your own in bars, and always watch your belongings. But I'd say the same to men. I have traveled solo all over the country and don't think women need to be any more cautious than men.
@@ayngelina Thank you for your answer, it was very fast 😁! Indeed I would like to walk in the evening, alone, and that there is life around me. But as you said, the streets are deserted at night? Is it really not possible to go out alone at night? Thank you again ❤️ And also, are these personal items theft risks or worse?
@@ayngelina I'm not sure, did you see my comment just before the one you just replied to? Because you seem to know the country well and I take the liberty of asking you ☺️
I have been traveling the world to explore other countries for over a decade but I didn't start being able to see it with new eyes and appreciate it until very recently. I think it's difficult to see when you are so close to it.
So...they don't allow you to shoot video there. We did go back in after the ponche and I didn't see any signs that said you couldn't film so I thought I would try but quickly someone told me not to....so that is just an experience for myself. And you are right it is beautiful.
Oh thank you! So actually I get gel/shellac nail polish everywhere I go and this isn't one colour but actually 5 different shades of magenta and purple. Right now I have five different shades of blue on my hand, I can never just choose one colour!
Hi, again! 😁 I hope you're doing well, I wanted to ask you how it's going in Quito to receive packages (from our families in France, from China, from websites) please? Do we have to forget about receiving our packages? I also take this opportunity to ask you if there is a cheap furniture store like IKEA to buy beds, wardrobes ect.. in Quito by any chance? Thanks a lot!! 🙏
Hi there! Ecuador currently doesn't have a postal service so everything would need to be sent by courier such as UPS and be quite expensive. They are bringing one back this year but people are quite skeptical of how long it will take to receive things so I wouldn't count on it. There is no Ikea in Latin America. But renting a furnished apartment is very reasonable and if you need anything there are some stores and people can custom make wooden pieces. Keep in mind if you're coming here on a tourist visa you get a maximum of 180 days a year and then you need to apply for temporary residency.
Maíz tostado is another way to call popcorn but tostado is a different type of corn and is prepared traditionally with spices and leftover lard from fritada.
you are right! Andres told me aluminum but for some reason I said tin in the video, probably because of tin foil. This is why I prefer to stick to food knowledge, as I always get historical facts wrong.
QUITO LUZ DE AMERICA- QUITO THE LIGHT/BRIGHTNESS OF AMERICA IS VERY COLORFUL CITY BUT AS FAR AS I KNOW , SINCE I WAS A KID, THE STATUTE OF QUITO IS NOT THE VIRGEN MARY BUT AN ANGEL. IN NO WAY DOES THE GOSPEL MENTION THAT MARY HAS WINGS. AND OF THE COUNTRIES IN AMERICA WHERE MARY HAS APPEARED DOES SHE HAVE WINGS. AND YEARS AGO, IN ECUADOR , IT WAS KNOWN HAS AN ANGEL I DON'T KNOW WHY THEY WOULD SAY IS THE VIRGEN MARY.
@@ayngelina I am looking at 12: 1 - 18 and I don't see where it says that Virgen Mary have wings....maybe I just don't see it....ok...I found it in another Bible..interesting...grew up in the Catholic Church and never heard any about it...However it could also mean that the Angels of God came and rescue The Virgen Mary...not necessarily means she was given wings...
Oh I didn't know there was a Cuenca in the north...I've never heard of it. But there are several instances where towns are the same name in the north and south like Yunguilla, which is outside southern Cuenca and northern Quito. There are also several Banos around Ecuador.
I just watched it again and realized I didn't clarify the original Virgen was put there by the Spaniards but they did not create this one, which is from recent times.
Actually the Virgen in the top of the panecillo, is a replica a of The Vigen of Quito, small statue made by Bernardo De Legarda in 1732. The aluminum monument was built between 1971 to 1975. Please check this link. es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgen_de_El_Panecillo
With a total height of 135 feet (41 meters) including the base, it is the highest statue in Ecuador and one of the highest in South America (taller than the Christ the Redeemer statue in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro). It's also the tallest aluminum statue in the world.[1] this statue has been there since 1975
Quito es una ciudad linda, por su centro historico, clima, gastronomia, y paisajes. Lamentablemente hay un descontrolado, y abusivo crecimiento de edificios de mas de 10 pisos de altura en el sector norte de la ciudad, lo que causara problemas de trafico vehicular, y una exajerada concentracuon de gente en estas zonas de la ciudad (mucho tumulto). Otro problena denla ciudad de Quito, es que mucha de su gente es prepotente; agresiva; intolerante; irrespetuosa del projimo; abusiva y agresiva al conducir autos; y muy malos para atender al cliente en los diferentes negocios, ya que atienden bravos y de mala gana. Personalmente yo estoy loco pir largarme de esta ciudad toxica y estresante, a un lugar mucho mas tranquilo, y definitivamente yo jamas extrañaria a Quito.
Que te vaya mal a tí no significa que le pase a todos, y en todo lugar hay personas que por A o B motivo pueden actuar así y los edificios altos son fundamentales para el avance de la ciudad, los edificios altos traen más ventajas que devnetajas a una ciudad ten en cuenta eso. Saludos
SERIA BUENO QUE MIRES BIEN QUIEN ESTA ACTUANDO MAL, SI EL DEL PROBLEMA ES LA GENTE O TU, ESTA ES LA CAPITAL Y SIEMPRE ESTARA EN DESARROLLO Y LA GENTE EN MOVIMIENTO.
Yo amo Quito y es cierto que tiene sus defectos y situaciones que generan malestar, a veces inclusive y se mezclan todas, pero en su mayoría para mí es hermoso vivir aquí, tenemos absolutamente de todo y cerquita. La gente para mí en su mayoría es risueña, amable y educada, (con sus excepciones) pienso que hay muchísimas cosas por mejorar y desarrollar pero es una capital fácil de querer y de disfrutar.
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I love how you call it like you see it. If the foods not good or the neighborhood isn’t safe, you don’t pull your punches! Thanks for the honesty
Thank you. If I really don't like a place I don't include it in a video. I actually cut a spot in editing because I don't want people to waste their time there. But sometimes food is amazing and sometimes it's just ok. I don't know what I was expecting the arroz dorado to taste like other than rice!
Totally awesome. My wife and I just arrived in Quito a week ago. You captured the Vibe of the city in such a beautiful fashion. Andres, you are the truth. Cant wait to meet you when we go to Cuenca. Peace, light, and love Ayengelina!!! ¡Gracias a todo!
Thank you so much!
This video is great 👍. Now We have city and food Tour, now we have ideas where to go and eat , and where not. The views are fantastic. Thank you so much for the honesty.👌
You can always count on me to be honest, but it's only from my perspective. I know some food I don't think is good others would love, and well I've never been a huge fan of museums but I know not everyone feels that way.
We loved the video!! We watched till the end :) so happy this one was longer❤️. Thank yooouu🙏🏻
So I shot 50 videos over 90 days in the Fall and this one is #37, although I think some of my northern series is a mix of longer and shorter. But #51 onward is starting Monday as I road trip down the coast again and I'm taking your kind comments to heart so I'm going to share more of the locations in between the food 💜
I and my wife went to Quito in April 2022 it was are first time in South America. We choose Ecuador because of videos like yours here on UA-cam. Quito was our first stop for a 2 1/2 week trip I mixed up the days when scheduling the trip so we ended up spending 5 days instead of 3 in Quito and I'm sure glad we did it was the best part of our trip.
Oh that makes me so happy! Where else did you go?
Finally, the long overdue Quito video 😁
Thanks for the tips on which areas to avoid.
I normally skip over the food scenes, but that fish looked sooooo good.
Maybe I'm turning you into a foodie after all 😂
@@ayngelina You don't have to turn me. I like eating, I just don't like watching other people eat😂 Though some really traditional/exotic stuff I can watch😋
@@briantravelman ahh gotcha, yeah some people love watching people eat and other people hate it. I've had some people comment that they don't like watching me eat and so I have to reply that they probably won't like my channel if that's the case.
@@ayngelina You're fine, because you show other stuff too 😊
Your videos are the best! I live vicariously through your travels currently. It’s nice to see Andreas more in your videos. He’s a great guide and an interesting person.
Thank you so much. And I know this will make Andres day!
Me encanta tus videos Guapa y Andrés es un crack.
Muy gentil 😊
Looking forward to my next Quito visit. New places to try. Thanks!
I'm so thrilled you enjoyed it. Any spots I missed you think I should visit?
Our tour guide took us to the market for corvina. Delicious!! We went to the same place. I also was impressed with the cleanliness of the market. I didn’t go to the tippy top either.
I am so glad I'm not the only one who thought it would be terrifying. The views from 3/4 up were just as stunning!
Mmmmm, rice with cow udder. I can't wait to go all the way to Quito to try it!!! I bet it's udderly fantastic!!!
I really wanted to try it! I guess there's a reason to come back.
Wow what a beautyful video beside i am from Florida half mexico and ecuador and i have not been to ecuador at all just México but this febrero on 2023 my mom and my sister and i are going for the 1st time to have a aniversary of my mom father who passed away so i canot wait to go and visit my people in ecuador
Amazing. Where is he from?
@@ayngelina my dad is from quitó the capital
Oh you'll love it! I have several videos about Quito
I was just in all those places last week! Just arrived in Baños today.
That is too funny, any spots I missed you think I should visit?
Excellent videos, you project a welcomed honesty , professionalism, and clarity 👍👍👏👏
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the feedback
I have watch a few travel videos, and your video of Quito is absolutely stunning!
Thank you so much. Quito is a beautiful city.
Señorita Ayngelina gracias por visitar mi ciudad Quito y espero que haya disfrutado de lo bueno de mi ciudad de verdad gracias cuidece y que Dios le bendiga saludos desde Barcelona de un quiteño
muchas gracias, si tiene sugerencias o recomendaciones me encantaría saber 😊
@@ayngelina Claro que si ..si pudiera visitar el parque La Carolina y Centro Comercial El Caracol este centro me trae bonitos recuerdos de mi juventud gracias y cuídense
@@djluky922 Muy gentil 💜 Tengo mucho más para compartir. Espero que te suscribas para seguir
@@ayngelinatus videos me gustaron y por eso me suscribí a tu canal hace unos meses atrás ..estaré en espera de sus vídeos gracias y cuidece
Gracias!
Having lived in both GYE and UIO, I stay away from food served at the mercados. The risk of food poisoning is significant.
I've eaten in markets in both cities and didn't have any issues. Mercado Central in Quito is spotless.
Bucket list item: Parque de la Tripa. Must go there.
It's definitely a local spot. Not all the food is good there so I'd stick to the tripe.
Excelente video, muy hermoso Quito, puedes visitar el teleférico, el parque la Carolina, museo del Agua entre otros lugares más.
Tiene razon, y otros lugares para comer?
@@ayngelina En el Malecón, en el centro de la ciudad, en Samborondón, Urdesa y miles de lugares más
@@jdsantibanez gracias 😊 Pero prefiero huecas con la comida típica. Que me puedes recomendar?
@@jdsantibanez
Jajajajaja como ha mezclado Quito con Guayaquil. 🤔😮😁
Lugares para visitar en quito y sus alrededores están el museo del Sol, las pirámides de coshasqui y parecidas se encuentra Cayambe, las ruinas de rumichuco, la cascadas una de ellas está la cascada pita, museo arqueológico rumipamba y tulipe. Más hacia sur por Cañar está el complejo arqueológico coyoctor, están las ruinas de cojitambo, en el oro están las ruinas de yacuviña, en Zamora Chinchipe esta el centro arqueológico de Palanda por si gustas conocer ruinas
Oh muy interesante!
Medellin is the prettiest city in South America, that I have visited
Centro is quite pretty there, have you been to Quito?
@@ayngelina yes. Three times. The Center is pretty. Also the area around parque Carolina is very pretty and modern. As well as Gonzales Suarez. A cpl of places too. But overall I find not just Quito but Ecuador in general not quite as nice looking as Colombia. I am not putting Quito or a Ecuador down in anyway. Just my preference. Btw my wife is from Latacunga.
@@ayngelina the only thing that I really do not like about Quito and Ecuador in general is the graffiti. It is everywhere . Reminds me of the subways in. NYC during the 70 and 80s. What I do love is the Ecuadorians are very friendly and their Spanish is much easier to understand than Colombian.
@@doug1863 True, although I feel like a lot of spaces where there was graffiti now have street art that often, but not always deters tagging. I love both Colombia and Ecuador. But they are so different. When I first arrived solo in Colombia people scared me because they were so friendly. Within five minutes of meeting me they'd invite me to some party at their family's house and I was on guard as I was solo. Now I realize that's just how it works. Ecuadorians are just as friendly but also a bit more reserved, it takes a bit longer. But Ecuadorian Spanish is definitely easier. It's slower and more clear. I don't know why it isn't considered a spot in Latin America to learn Spanish like Mexico, Guatemala and Colombia.
@@ayngelina it depends on the City or region. For example in some areas of Colombia people speak so fast and don't pronounce all the letters. But Bogotá has a better and more understandable spanish. Acording to the RAE (the spanish academy) Bogotá has the best spanish in the World, thats why the City has the best and most important Spanish language institute of the region, the " Instituto Caro y Cuervo".
Platos típicos de quito y están desapareciendo hoy en día: el champú es una bebida que es a base de maíz y frutas, el rosero quiteño que es una bebida ( no confundir con el rosero de gualaceo que también es rica) las bonitisimas, la sopa de bolas de maiz o lluspas, la timbushka
Probé el champu en Cotacachi y me alegró verlo porque no es fácil de probar. Pero no encuentro a rosero en Quito, sigo buscando. Qué es la timbushka? Le pregunté a Andrés pero no sabía. Esto realmente habla de la profundidad de la comida ecuatoriana que es imposible conocer todos los platos.
@@ayngelina es una sopa andina, existen demasiadas sopas en todo el Ecuador que ningún ecuatoriano las conoce todas, son cientos y cientos de sopas que tenemos xD Por cierto te recomiendo a que tambien pruebes si es que vas a Otavalo la típica bebida de ellos que es la chicha yamor que es a base de 7 tipos de maíz y si vas para Cayambe esta una típica sopa ancestral llamada Uchujacu.
I don’t blame you for not going up those stairs! Lol. I think they would make me nauseous feeling too.
They looked straight out onto the city. I think I could have gone up but there's no way I could have come back down. My legs were jelly.
Extrañaba tus videos son de lo mejor
muchas gracias 💜 si hay cosas que quieres ver por favor házmelo saber
Another great video! Your consistent brutal honesty is much appreciated.
For example, when you admitted to being uncomfortable and asked Andrés to help film the top level,
this seemed very relatable. You mentioned the area "La Ronda" being sketchy earlier. Do you or Andrés know what Ecuador
did to turn the area around?
Once again, we wanted to thank you for including multiple language options for the subtitles.
This is a huge help!
It's really important to me that I always have Spanish subtitles here. I'm sharing my experiences in Ecuador and so I want it to be accessible to Ecuadorians. And I also look at the back end and see people watch in French, Italian, German and Portuguese with subtitles so I want them to be correct. It takes a long time to transcribe a video but I appreciate that you noticed.
I'm going to ask Andres about La Ronda tomorrow as it would have gentrified when he lived in Quito.
@@ayngelina That's cool you're able to see the back end details on how often the international subtitles are being used. Thanks for letting us know Andrés' comments when you can. It could be a great short video topic.
@@pedroblanco8311 Ok so we had a long conversation about it, and then a long discussion about gentrification in general! But he said there was a big movement to make the historic district more of a focus for safety and while some areas may have been unstable architecturally that there was nothing wrong with La Ronda, the buildings were still as sturdy as when they were built. However, the problem was that there was a lot of crime, drug rings and prostitution.
Also it became a place where you bought stolen goods. So for example, in Ecuador car parts can be very expensive. So often times people will pay for someone to "find" the part they need, but really it is stolen. It became the hub for a lot of illegal activity and so in order to break things up the police had to go in with some big busts to discourage illegal activity in the neighbourhood.
So you'll notice in the video there is a big police presence and actually a tourist police station, where presumably they would speak English and likely some other languages. However, don't let it fool you, there were still some dicey characters wandering around, probably to pickpocket people so you always have to be aware - and not to drink too much.
I think the main corridor of La Ronda is now just businesses, because it would be too noisy to live above a bar or restaurant in the area. But in the surrounding streets you do see people living in the area.
Quito is an interesting city because after 7pm, the historic district is still a dead zone and I think it's because people still don't live there so the businesses close and most of it goes dark. That's not safe at night. You want places open and people walking around.
This is very different from Cuenca, there was a concerted effort to revive Cuenca's historic district by encouraging businesses and also for people to move in. Obviously Cuenca is a smaller city. But it worked. At night you'll see lots of locals out walking the streets, maybe getting ice cream or a drink, businesses are open and it feels much safer.
@@ayngelina Ayngelina, your excellent well thought out response has blown away any reasonable expectation I could have had.
I thank you and Andrés for going into detail about this. Your videos and consistent great vibe are infectious (in a great way). I was just getting caught up on what I believe was your 1st Q&A video. (So far, I've seen 70% of it.) It appears you have another coming up tomorrow at 3pm? I've not attended one of these previously. Is it like a zoom call? Can I participate without being on video? I'll try to post this question in another comment section on your channel.
Thanks for advising,
Pedro
@@ayngelina This is an excellent summary! Many thanks to Andrés for sharing!
Great job
Thank you, what else would you recommend in Quito?
Nice job 👍👏😍🙏💪🌞☮️🥂
Thank you
Im starting to know Ecuador thanks to your videos and we are travelling with you all over Ecuador from south to north . Enjoy your trip hermosa . How is the drone by the way you fix it
I was so lucky Vilcabamba is such a dry place because the drone survived the fall into the water. It can be difficult in the Andes because I receive altitude warnings and the coast is so windy. But I have been trying to use it as much as I can as I know it really shows the beauty of Ecuador.
@@ayngelina it really did
No fuiste a la iglesia de la compañía ( oro) es muy hermosa mística El convento realmente es hermoso 🖐️mi lindo Quito 💖
Fui pero no pude tomar video adento. Lo intenté pero rápidamente me detuvieron. Es hermoso.
I very much enjoyed your video! I have always wanted to explore Ecuador but now even more so. Thank you. If an individual does not eat meat, is there a good assortment of veggie dishes? Thanks in advance.
Glad you enjoyed it! Some towns are easier than others and cities are easy. I have a video on vegetarian food in Cuenca and am planning to do others as well.
Hai ayngelina ...iam new friend from indonesia ...thank you for sharing vidio city equador ...i like it
I hope to be connected and support
Happy sunday
This is so kind of you. Thank you.
Cebiches are different in the Sierra and the Coast. Have you tried them both?
Yes I have, both are delicious. I also have a video of ceviche from Jipijapa and have a video coming up about ceviche Quiteño which is different than other areas in the Sierra.
estoy orgulloso de ser Ecuatoriano y mas iir en la linda capital de sudamerica
Es un hermoso país. me encanta compartir videos al respecto.
I just heard they had a very bad landslide there. Are you still in the area? I am thinking of moving to Ecuador, and I'm trying to learn as much as I can.
The landslide is in one area of Quito but its a very big city. Even if I had been in the city it was no where near where I was staying.
There was an unusual amount of rain.
But I'm in Cuenca right now, which is eight hours away.
@@ayngelina I am thinking of moving to Equator, and I may begin in Cuenca. I think I"ll begin selling most of my stuff and make that ultimate decision this late spring whether or not to start the process. I;m 69 and don't have much to lose. I want a simple life with good food and not a lot of hassles, i'd like a more out of the city life than in a city, that's what I am used to. The food there looks amazing and i would love to live there.
@@edgeofeternity101 If you're already retired I highly recommend coming for an extended visit first. The average lifespan for an expat here is 18 months. While there are some incredible aspects of Ecuador a lot of people struggle with the language and the culture differences. I absolutely love it here but I would definitely come for a month or two to check out some spots before you commit.
Awesome stuff!!
Thanks so much!
Im just wondering why you picked Ecuador for most of your UA-cam vlogging Ayngelina? Any particular reason?
Good question. Long answer 😊I've been to Ecuador four times previously and I've written about it extensively on my website Baconismagic.ca and I'm really comfortable with the food as well as the country... Although there's still so much of it I hadn't explored. With the exception of the 18 months I stayed in Nova Scotia for the pandemic I've been nomadic for about ten years, I was actually based in Havana for two years before leaving because I thought Covid would be three months max. So I focused on learning video in Nova Scotian to pass the time. I I wanted to choose a country taking the pandemic seriously because I don't want to recommend a country if tourism would endanger its local population. Ecuador has a high vaccination rate and takes a lot of precautions. Whereas some other countries still have a low vaccination rate and opened the country to tourism risking peoples lives. Andres and I have been friends for 11 years, I met him in 2010 the first time I visited Ecuador and we had been talking about how things were going. As a guide he wasn't working a lot because there was no tourism. So I decided to hire him and come down to show people just how diverse Ecuador is as most people only know the Galapagos. For me food is one of the easiest ways to experience a culture, especially if you don't speak the language. It shares the history, culture, politics, immigration and geography. Ecuadorian food is not well known but even though the country is small the food is very different from one place to another. So I want to inspire people to go to the small, independently owned spots and the markets and feel comfortable ordering a dish because they have a general idea of what to expect.
When I first arrived in Ecuador in 2010 my Spanish was terrible. I'm Canadian and I have mostly just picked it up on the road. But Ecuadorians were so kind and if I could travel solo here in the past others can manage as well.
Gracias ❤
Hello..I just hope .u can visit Latacunga's mall..Thanks for sharing
Estela! Where is Lactacunga mall and what should I do there?
May I “borrow” Andreas when I return to Ecuador? I need a knowledgeable, sweet, honest ...tour guide. Or, are you a package ... smile. From your Canadian/US friend! Love you guys😚
Yes please! Honestly he is an amazing guide. In May I'm heading to Mexico and I don't know how I'll shoot videos without him, he has taught me so much about Ecuador.
@@ayngelina ... thank you👏 BTW, we were in Mexico last December and I surprised myself . . . I absolutely loved it and cannot wait to return! If you get to Cozumel and want a special treat one evening, dine at Azul Madera - make reservations. Continue your amazing life journey and appreciate your sharing!
@@janethamilton7583 oh I love all the recommendations
Happy New Year.. Are you back in Ecuador?
I just returned yesterday. What a doozy of a flight, video of it coming Wednesday I just had no energy to get it up today.
@@ayngelina Welcome back!!.🙂 Looking forward to many more wonderful food adventure videos from Ecuador to satiate me until we hopefully arrive there in late March... Oh sound interesting.... So concerned about the flight there and back home... Well all the best. Until next time.. Hasta luego!
I'm traveling solo in June/July (8 weeks) to various places in Ecuador (Quito, Mindo, Cuenca, the Galapagos). I travel solo all the time (just spent last summer in Guatemala and Mexico). However, my other traveling friends tell me that Ecuador is suffering economically and crime is on the rise. I'm being told repeatedly NOT to even go to Quito. These same friends told me not to go to Guatemala City either (which I loved, walked all over solo, and had no issues). What is your honest insight? I sense you travel with a male friend and are not solo, but maybe you'll have some perspective as a female. Should I? Can I? Walk around Quito alone safely? I'm watching ALL your videos and they are helping me plan so much (and even change the itinerary I initially had). Thank you!
Hi there! So there are some truths in here and some things which aren't quite true. For reference I have traveled all over Latin America solo. Back in 2010 I flew into Mexico and traveled solo all the way down to Argentina over 18 months. Since then I've been to Ecuador 6 times, I've traveled solo but you're right in these videos I am with my friend who is an Ecuadorian guide.
So I would agree Guatemala City in dangerous, like all Central American cities, and you were lucky. I don't recommend walking all over the place by yourself in any of the cities. But honestly I've done the same, I didn't understand the risk and I've traveled in places where it was dangerous but nothing happened.
Now onto Ecuador...no you don't need to be afraid but you do need to be aware. Within Latin America, Ecuador is doing well economically. It's always been one of the more stable countries and Ecuadorians are well educated and have a good social system.
But...the problem isn't actually Ecuadorians. So crime has been on the rise and it's for two reasons. 1) it's located in between drugs being produced in Peru and transported along the coast to Colombia for distribution. In the past there has never been violent crime but it is starting to appear and Ecuadorians are very concerned about this. That said, most of it has nothing to do with tourists or foreigners, but people involved somehow.
And 2) There has been a huge influx of undocumented Venezuelans because of the situation in their country. By no means are all Venezuelans connected to crime but some have either fallen prey to working with cartels because of their situation or they were criminals there. It's sad to say but even Ecuadorians tend to walk on the other side of the street when they see Venezuelans, especially young men, because of this.
I really like Quito, but in my videos I've stated when places are dangerous. Don't walk to the virgin. Don't go in one of the neighbourhoods in my huecas video by yourself. Use Uber in Quito instead of a taxi on the street and NEVER walk alone at night. Ecuadorians don't do it and neither should you.
The historic district is a tourist/commercial area and so it shuts down completely at 6pm. The only people on the street are probably going to rob you. We usually stay in the La Florestra area instead and drive everywhere. Most expats don't live in the city but in gated communities.
So while I love Quito to visit I'd say yes absolutely you should go. There are many wonderful things there. Never walk down a street lots of people aren't on. If you pull out your phone for a photo take a quick scan around you. If you need to check a map just duck into a store to use your phone. Even with Andres he was always looking around when I had my camera out. You might get robbed but people will probably just grab your phone and run.
The public transportation is notorious for pickpocketing. They work in groups and one takes it and they pass it off to someone else who gets off the bus.
NEVER EVER EVER put your bag on the floor of a bus, even between your feet on any bus in Ecuador. ALWAYS on your lap. This is probably the most common way to be robbed, they'll quietly cut the back of your bag and take whatever they can.
ALWAYS count your change everywhere. Ecuadorians do it and so should you.
In general the Andes are safer than the coast. Smaller cities easier than big ones. I never worry in Cuenca.
I'd skip Guayaquil. Even Andres feels a bit uneasy there and while the food is great honestly there's not much to see.
I'll probably create a video when I'm back in the fall. But as you can see from my videos I love Ecuador. I would not hesitate to travel on my own as I've done in the past. So I don't like to scare people but just to make people aware.
All the Ecuador travel + food videos here --> bit.ly/Ecuador_Videos Where should I go next?
Looks good provecho
Beautiful ❤️
Thank you! 😊
Que precioso paisajes
Gracias por ver
Quito!!!
Have you been there?
@@ayngelina We have an architecture walking tour of Quito! Glad to see you there!
Gracias
De nada 😊
that market is super safe. have no idea what you are talking about or why you said that. There is even security at each entrance...
If you listen to what I said, it is that people need to be careful in this neighbourhood. Tourists need to be aware of who is around them and to watch their belongings. This is true and tourists need to understand where to be careful in Quito so they have a good time.
the beer glass looks so tall....
or just tall enough!
Hi! ❤️ I really liked this video on Quito! Your work is great. I would like to come and live in Quito in a while, could you recommend some neighborhoods, places not to go to in the evening because I will be alone and I have not found any video on women traveling alone. Thanks a lot 🙏 And at the same time, what are the risks? Gracias
I love to visit Quito but I don't love it to live in, I prefer Cuenca as it's more walkable and much safer, especially at night. In Quito during the evening the streets are dead, particularly in the historic district whereas everyone is still out in Cuenca. I stayed in La Florestra and there is a Facebook group for Quito that may help with neighbourhoods: facebook.com/groups/258345077546215
As for traveling alone as a woman I don't think there is any advice specific to women. You need to be a smart traveler and not get drunk on your own in bars, and always watch your belongings. But I'd say the same to men. I have traveled solo all over the country and don't think women need to be any more cautious than men.
@@ayngelina Thank you for your answer, it was very fast 😁! Indeed I would like to walk in the evening, alone, and that there is life around me. But as you said, the streets are deserted at night? Is it really not possible to go out alone at night? Thank you again ❤️ And also, are these personal items theft risks or worse?
@@ayngelina I will find out about Cuenca 😄
I have lots of videos about Cuenca on my channel!
@@ayngelina I'm not sure, did you see my comment just before the one you just replied to? Because you seem to know the country well and I take the liberty of asking you ☺️
How you foreign folk tend to like my city so damn much will always be a mystery to me.
I have been traveling the world to explore other countries for over a decade but I didn't start being able to see it with new eyes and appreciate it until very recently. I think it's difficult to see when you are so close to it.
Bonita experiencia
Claro que si 😊
What did it happen? You didn't go into the La Compañía de Jesus church, by far the most beautiful church in Quito.
So...they don't allow you to shoot video there. We did go back in after the ponche and I didn't see any signs that said you couldn't film so I thought I would try but quickly someone told me not to....so that is just an experience for myself. And you are right it is beautiful.
Hi ☺️ I really like your nails. What is the brand/color? Thanks.
Oh thank you! So actually I get gel/shellac nail polish everywhere I go and this isn't one colour but actually 5 different shades of magenta and purple. Right now I have five different shades of blue on my hand, I can never just choose one colour!
Hi, again! 😁 I hope you're doing well, I wanted to ask you how it's going in Quito to receive packages (from our families in France, from China, from websites) please? Do we have to forget about receiving our packages?
I also take this opportunity to ask you if there is a cheap furniture store like IKEA to buy beds, wardrobes ect.. in Quito by any chance? Thanks a lot!! 🙏
Hi there! Ecuador currently doesn't have a postal service so everything would need to be sent by courier such as UPS and be quite expensive. They are bringing one back this year but people are quite skeptical of how long it will take to receive things so I wouldn't count on it. There is no Ikea in Latin America. But renting a furnished apartment is very reasonable and if you need anything there are some stores and people can custom make wooden pieces. Keep in mind if you're coming here on a tourist visa you get a maximum of 180 days a year and then you need to apply for temporary residency.
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Actually, it's "maíz tostado."
Maíz tostado is another way to call popcorn but tostado is a different type of corn and is prepared traditionally with spices and leftover lard from fritada.
so... corvino... that must be fried lama
No I've had llama and alpaca. It's a fish.
If the local streets in old town Quito are not even safe enough to walk, what’s the point of tourists visiting???
The local streets are safe, walking up to the Panecillo is not.
The virgen of Quito was not placed there by the Spaniards, nor made of tin. She’s made of aluminum. A slight correction I would say.
you are right! Andres told me aluminum but for some reason I said tin in the video, probably because of tin foil. This is why I prefer to stick to food knowledge, as I always get historical facts wrong.
@@ayngelina - from what I understand tin rusts, so she would be known as the rusty virgin lol
@@amsterdambear610 haha no one would forget that!
QUITO LUZ DE AMERICA- QUITO THE LIGHT/BRIGHTNESS OF AMERICA IS VERY COLORFUL CITY BUT AS FAR AS I KNOW , SINCE I WAS A KID, THE STATUTE OF QUITO IS NOT THE VIRGEN MARY BUT AN ANGEL. IN NO WAY DOES THE GOSPEL MENTION THAT MARY HAS WINGS. AND OF THE COUNTRIES IN AMERICA WHERE MARY HAS APPEARED DOES SHE HAVE WINGS. AND YEARS AGO, IN ECUADOR , IT WAS KNOWN HAS AN ANGEL I DON'T KNOW WHY THEY WOULD SAY IS THE VIRGEN MARY.
It is in the Book of Revelations (Apocalipsis 12:1-18)
@@ayngelina I am looking at 12: 1 - 18 and I don't see where it says that Virgen Mary have wings....maybe I just don't see it....ok...I found it in another Bible..interesting...grew up in the Catholic Church and never heard any about it...However it could also mean that the Angels of God came and rescue The Virgen Mary...not necessarily means she was given wings...
Panecillo es virgen de Legarda (artista) que la hizo con alas no es un ángel
@@silvanavelasco1147 Tienes lectura para saber de q hablas. Segun es parte de la Revelación...
@@silvanavelasco1147 claro es en virgen con alas
All about eat and drinks only..
I also included the virgin but yes I focus on culinary travel.
I did not realize there was two towns named Cuenca in Ecuador, one near Quito and one near Guayaquil
Oh I didn't know there was a Cuenca in the north...I've never heard of it. But there are several instances where towns are the same name in the north and south like Yunguilla, which is outside southern Cuenca and northern Quito. There are also several Banos around Ecuador.
@@ayngelina not really sure why I felt the need to tell you this LOL
@@timdebruler630 ok so I asked Andres, there is only one Cuenca in Ecuador. The other one is in Spain 😊
@@ayngelina Cuenca, Ibarra, Ecuador and then there is Cuenca, Guayaquil, Ecuador my maps keeps checking them both ?? LOL
@@timdebruler630 Cuenca in a street in the city of Ibarra. There are a bunch of streets around Ecuador named Cuenca.
Just don’t think you can cross the street safely even if are walking on a crosswalk and you’ve waited for the walk signal. Cars rule here.
Good point, lights mean nothing
incorrect--all virgins are not the Virgin Mary--the Catholic Church honors many Virgins that were Saints
Oh I didn't know that, what is an example of a Virgin that isn't a reflection of Mary?
@@ayngelina The Virgin Mary is indeed the Virgin of Virgins, a model of purity and sanctity. :)
It was not put there by the Spaniards
I just watched it again and realized I didn't clarify the original Virgen was put there by the Spaniards but they did not create this one, which is from recent times.
Actually the Virgen in the top of the panecillo, is a replica a of The Vigen of Quito, small statue made by Bernardo De Legarda in 1732.
The aluminum monument was built between 1971 to 1975.
Please check this link.
es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgen_de_El_Panecillo
With a total height of 135 feet (41 meters) including the base, it is the highest statue in Ecuador and one of the highest in South America (taller than the Christ the Redeemer statue in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro). It's also the tallest aluminum statue in the world.[1] this statue has been there since 1975
@@BadBoy-fq6yf thanks so much for sharing this, I didn't realize I removed that part in editing.
Quito es una ciudad linda, por su centro historico, clima, gastronomia, y paisajes. Lamentablemente hay un descontrolado, y abusivo crecimiento de edificios de mas de 10 pisos de altura en el sector norte de la ciudad, lo que causara problemas de trafico vehicular, y una exajerada concentracuon de gente en estas zonas de la ciudad (mucho tumulto). Otro problena denla ciudad de Quito, es que mucha de su gente es prepotente; agresiva; intolerante; irrespetuosa del projimo; abusiva y agresiva al conducir autos; y muy malos para atender al cliente en los diferentes negocios, ya que atienden bravos y de mala gana. Personalmente yo estoy loco pir largarme de esta ciudad toxica y estresante, a un lugar mucho mas tranquilo, y definitivamente yo jamas extrañaria a Quito.
A donde quiere ir? Se quedará en Ecuador?
Que te vaya mal a tí no significa que le pase a todos, y en todo lugar hay personas que por A o B motivo pueden actuar así y los edificios altos son fundamentales para el avance de la ciudad, los edificios altos traen más ventajas que devnetajas a una ciudad ten en cuenta eso. Saludos
SERIA BUENO QUE MIRES BIEN QUIEN ESTA ACTUANDO MAL, SI EL DEL PROBLEMA ES LA GENTE O TU, ESTA ES LA CAPITAL Y SIEMPRE ESTARA EN DESARROLLO Y LA GENTE EN MOVIMIENTO.
Yo amo Quito y es cierto que tiene sus defectos y situaciones que generan malestar, a veces inclusive y se mezclan todas, pero en su mayoría para mí es hermoso vivir aquí, tenemos absolutamente de todo y cerquita. La gente para mí en su mayoría es risueña, amable y educada, (con sus excepciones) pienso que hay muchísimas cosas por mejorar y desarrollar pero es una capital fácil de querer y de disfrutar.
No. Fat is not good for gastritis.
But tripa is not fatty, in fact its the lack of fat that makes it difficult to cook well.