DON'T DO THIS ON YOUR FIRST DAY IN QUITO ECUADOR (TeleferiQo Cable Car)
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- For our very first time filming in the Quito area, we visited a popular tourist attraction for both local and international travelers.
The TelefériQo Cable Car on the west side of central Quito and takes you to the top of a mountain with spectacular views of the city below. On a clear day, you'll also see the iconic Cotopaxi Volcano located south of Quito.
If you visit La Cuchara Orgánica on the northwest side of the Quito area, be sure to tell them you saw our video! Here's a link to their Facebook page: / lacuchara.organica
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I loved this video! I am Ecuadorian from Quito and know all those places. It's time to go back and retire there at home after 43 years in a foreign country.
I am so glad I found you because my husband gets even more excited about living in Ecuador since he is not from there.
I’m also from Quito. We are planning on moving down there next year. It’s been 44 years for me. 😮
I envy you, I am in Ecuador right now, I am in my hometown Quevedo, even though is boring I feel rejuvenated. All that organic orange juice.
Love it, I want no.... need that cookbook 😍, definitely going to try to have lunch there when we move lol
Appreciate Amelia and JP 100% ! thanks for the Travel views and News .
It snowed in Ohio already today , only 5 more months of winter and cold . Dreaming of Ecuador !
Oh no! Snow already?! We don't miss that!
LOL!
You guys are awesome, your Spanish gets only better and better and ur vlogs are sooo entertaining. Glad u enjoyed my city! My bf loves u too 🥰.
Muchas gracias! Estamos aprendiendo español, pero muy lentamente!
@@AmeliaAndJP Poco a poco, así es!
I remember the TeleferiQo and the stunning views from the top. I also remember it being very windy! I love mote! I think it is better than our hominy in the states. The almuerzo...that was a LOT of food! How did you eat all of that? Wow! Thanks for sharing.
You guys are always happy, upbeat. Love the scarf too!
Back when the Airport was in Quito, from the Teleferico lookout point you would be able to look DOWN at arriving airplanes! It was so COOL!
My daughter and I took the TelefériQo the day before you posted this and I just loved the swings (columpio en las nubes)! Thanks for preparing me for Ecuador with your previous videos. Also thanks for sharing this beautiful footage and summary of the TelefériQo -- es perfecto!
Loved the video! I was in Quito in 2019, and I'm so glad we made the trip when we did before the pandemic. We (my mother, my sister, and I) didn't take the teleferico up to the higher elevation, which was a mistake. I've been waiting for your Quito videos! So glad to see this first one!
We were so happy to finally film in Quito! We have several more videos coming!
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Mi hermosa ciudad, mi bello país. Quiero abrazar pronto a mi gente. I love this.
Thank you so much Amelia y JP.
i just came from Quito in September 2021. Amelia you did have the best desert.! Egos are Ecuadorian Jewish side. we love Ego'SSSSSSSS
JP you look & sound fine 😵💫 … had to be that mate de coco that kept you upright 🤠 …. and Amelia were you enjoying a little mate too because you looked so happy, beautiful & vibrant 🤩 … such a wonderful day ✌🏼
I am glad you finally visited my beautiful Quito, thank you!
"Mate de coca" is a beverage tipic from Argentina. In Quito you to keep you warm you drink Canelazo.
As always, WONDERFUL to see you two having so much fun! One more thing to love about Ecuador! Thank you for the video and for sharing!
wish i were there now except for this pandemic. I live it through you both. I love the way you share your life.
When I went to Cuenca I had elevation illness and I was given cocoa leaves as a tea. It immediately helped me with my headache, dizziness and nausea.
I love when you guys go on the road. This is your best work. I love how you'll are getting the Spanish down. I don't eat a plant-based diet, but that restaurant and the recipes there sure look appetizing.
Thank you for bringing back loving memories. I was up there in October 2017.
I have left a piece of my heart in Quito, forever.
Here in NJ is cold right now
Watching this video transport me to my bello ecuador
Thank you! 💕
Omg higos 💕💕 mis favoritos
Made same mistake a few years back lol
From NJ we landed at the old airport At Quito Norte the night before n immediately head to our family house in Tumbaco, the next morning or midday we drove to Quito n of course the first thing we did was heading to the teleférico, it was our boys first time n pretty much for us too ! When we lived in Quito there was no teleférico yet!
The 4 of us got purple lips, headache n I though it was an earthquake since all was shaking for me !!!
Our younger son got it worse n we rushed to go down but he inmediatamente felt better when he saw the kids rides at the bottom hahaha
We have visited this place a couple of times after but we just made sure we got acclimated first
We even hiked all the way up ! The horses were awesome, the clouds swing super cool !! n I had choclos con queso there !!!
Just love it
Funny how I grew up seen lamas at my parents hacienda in Cotopaxi Now I had to pay for a picture lol lol is ok
My husband also has horses at his parents place n here he had to pay as well but again is ok!!!
Thank you guys for this awesome video
I just subscribed Will be catching up
Love your vids and your “unconventional” wisdom. I have visited Ecuador a number of times but have only flown
Into Quito and then headed straight to Shell and into the jungle. Your vids of the ensues west are so instructive and interesting. I, too, am from Colorado and I am looking at the possibility of relocating to a western region of Ecuador, so continue your unconventionality and maybe we will see each other on the street somewhere… excellent work and thank you!
Gracias!
Loved this video. Cannot wait to see more of Quito. Loved the views from the TelfericQo and from Cruz Loma on Volcano Pichincha!
We have several more videos to edit!
Gracias amigos por ésa energía positiva. Saludos.
Gracias!
An Ecuadorian told me that Viagra is good for altitude sickness, but I don't know if that is true. Have either of you tried it?
Hola me ecanta ver Los videos y conoser
Todo lo que ustedes nos enseña diferentes ciudades pueblos naturaleza, bueno en general todo . Soon you'll make videos in Spanish 4 years is a long time to learn it.Have a great bless day .
Thank you guys for showing my beautiful city to the world. The Teleferico is a point you shouldn't lose when coming to Quito.
What a great Ecuadorian experience meeting locals with traditional cuisine.
Wow, first to comment. That's a beautiful area (from what I can tell looking at your videos ;-)
It sure is!
Cuando empecé a ver el vídeo en el teleférico pensé inmediatamente en la espalda de JP.
Me gusta ver que siempre muestran cosas alternativas.
Gracias.
Gracias! 😊
Nice video and useful information.
I'll be in Quito on Dec 15th. Yes I'm flying in from Miami. The altitude is going to something to experience. So, I was told to take the first day to get use to it.
Great video! I bet you were feeling that altitude. I live in Colorado and when I went up to Pikes Peak (via the narrow gage) I wanted to take a nap in the gift shop. I was so tired. Ecuador is such an impressive place. My daughters are vegan, so if they go to Quito again, I think they will certainly go to that restaurant. It looked delicious. Thank you!
I felt the same way at Pikes Peak! Highly recommend La Cuchara Orgánica 😋👍🇪🇨
Lol🤣🤣, great video and yes I appreciate your sacrifice 😁. That coca tea really works.
The food looks awesome! I could eat that way all the time.
¡q viva quitooooo¡¡¡
I’d been wanting to see Quito! We (from Greeley) took some California friends up to Pikes Peak and because they didn’t stay hydrated enough they got very sick! Maybe your Colorado roots got you through the teleferico experience! Great video!
We took the cable car in 2017 when we toured Peru and Ecuador. Machu Picchu and the Galapagos, Yes the change from sea level to the top is a lot.
You are the best lovely couple , who makes us discovering the land !!!
I share your videos to all my Canadians friends.
Thanks for suffering through the high altitude change. I think this video is the best you've done! You always do a great job of providing information, but this was one of the first that just shows you having a great time and shows the beauty more than most others. Keep it up!
Y que viva Quito ! 😃 🥳
Wow! Nice scarf! "I Dream of Amelia"!
reina atoche..sounds like the Queen's salad to me...te amo los almuerzos en Quito...yum
Loved this video!! Thank you! I miss Ecuador. Just returned from a visit last month.
you guys are so cute together!
Well done amigos!! Chéveres videos!
Excellente video from the best Ex-Pats in the world...I really mean it...
We took the gondola trip yesterday and made 2 mistakes: Not taking warmer clothes and going late in the afternoon on a Sunday. It was packed. Totally worth it tho!
Man, I just about wiped myself out last week in Quito. Messed up my blood sugar, skrewed severely with my digestion, and all my old injuries decided to swell up. Learned a lot, but DO NOT underestimate what that altitude can do to you!
The music at the "amusement" park section is so beautiful! I haven't gotten to the end, but I hope you named it, because I don't see it mentioned in the description!
I might have to play this episode over and over-- just to hear that music again! Me gusta mucho!
Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to my trip.
You guys are great! I love watching your videos and would love to move to Ecuador! I feel like we would be really good friends if I were able to live there! Keep up the great work you’re doing 😊
I knew JP was going to get hammered, when you said that you'd started the day at sea level. I once did a drive from Monterey, CA (sea level) to Denver in 2 days. The day after I arrived in Denver, I went camping on one of the many 14,000 foot mountains around Denver.
Shortly after arriving at the camp site, I crawled into a tent and passed out. Many hours later, I crawled out to eat and immediately returned to sleep.
I learned from that experience, so I'm planning on acclimating 90 days in the Colombian mountains and another 90 days in the Ecuadorian mountains before going to Machu Picchu.
I'll also have to come up with a similar plan, when I go up to Rishikesh in the Indian Himalayas to do yoga for a few months.
Good plan 👍
Great segment on the incredible food. !! You guys make smile amd even LOL often. Love my time with you. - - -
Glad you enjoyed it!
The "sacrifice" is appreciated.
***El que va a Quito, pierde su banquito.***
***Whoever goes to Quito, loses their seat.***
Hello Amelia And JP! Glad to see you made it to Quito. A spectacular setting high up in the mountains.
It can takes days to acclimate to the thinner air. So, no rushing in and out. And the Sun burns the skin, best to wear hats, scarfs as you mentioned.
My family took that Gondola ride about 10 years ago. They tell me it is owned by the Catholic Church. So, the Pope should have been your ticket-taker.
Lots to see in Quito, 2 million population. Historical Center with ornate churches everywhere. The modern architecture is creative and adds a modern flair to the city.
Oh, and don't forget, the newly constructed subway is going to transform how residents move in this North/South city. The final operations decisions are ongoing. I'm sure your guide will have plenty of customers once the dynamics of the city explode with this new travel option.
----Cheers from Hollywood.
---Eddy
Active volcano Sangay, east of the Andean Crest, erupted to 50,000 ft on Dec. 2nd.
I appreciate the sacrifice JP....
Yes! I appreciate your sacrifice! I hope you are rewarded for your good efforts!
5:40 speechless, amazing view!!! 😃😃😃😃
The views from up there are amazing! On a clearer day, you can see Cotopaxi!
EASY way to convert from metric is double and add 30 so 6C is 12 +30 or approx 42F
beautiful cant wait to get there
Great video! Gracias. Lunch looked delicious, broadening your food adventures.
You guys are awesome and the great video of your first Quito visit.
Lately you have been featuring wonderful looking places that unfortunately are way too high in elevation for my wife....and to a lesser extent me. We have basically spent our entire lives at about 300 ft above sea level and when we were recently in Albuquerque, I know my wife had a couple episodes with the altitude which I think is about 6,000 ft. Would that mean being limited to Beach towns in Ecuador or are there still options inland at 6Kft or under?
Thank you and continued safe....and fun travels.
Vilcabamba is about 5200 feet, but you have to go through high elevation areas to get there. The Amazon and coastal areas are low elevation so those are better options.
Great video. I was in Quito in 2018. The teleférico was a fantastic experience. We got lucky we had a clear morning with the deepest blue sky I ever seen.
We were lucky it stopped raining long enough for us to film that video! Wish it had been a little more clear.
@@AmeliaAndJP just read there was an earthquake in Peru near border with Ecuador. Did you feel it? Hope all is ok!
I feel for you JP! I did a rookie mistake as a younger guy and went up there years ago after a night of partying, sleep deprived and dehydrated. Never dawned on me that could be a problem! LOL Nice views, but I'm sure it would have been nicer had I not felt like I was going to pass out at any moment! Live and learn :)
It is really high! I would have enjoyed it more on day 3 or 4 in Quito, I think. But it was cloudy for most of our time there so I'm glad we went when we did.
Hello guys. Once again, you've surpassed my expectations with your videos. Love you guys and I'm excited to see your next video. It's chevere to hear you practice your Spanish. Suerte y los quiero.
We came from Denver and did the same thing. we woke up in our Air B&B and took the TelefériQo to the top now I have really bad COPD so by the time we reached the top I was in need of oxygen.
Lookin a little woozie up there JP!
Thank you so much for taking the time making these videos of my country Ecuador!!
Specially this one of Quito, the land where I was born and raised!! Yeah!!!
There is more than 40 years been away and live in another continent far far away!!!
My city has changed for the better!!!
I remember do this hike @ 4606 M at new year eve with my jeans and sneakers so i felt a sleep until next day and missed the new year count down
Thank you for the information, as I will in Quito next year.
You guys are not doing as many videos anymore, hope you keep it humble. Lovesss..🤗💚
Ginko biloba is used in in the Himalayas to prevent altitude related issues, like headache and dizziness. It thins the brain/blood barrier allowing oxygen to more easily supply the brain. I wonder if coca leaves or other local mild stimulant would reduce altitude issues as well?
Also, altitude issues are worse when you remain still and physically inactive; whereas physical activity increases blood flow to the brain, and the rest of the body. People who spend the night at high altitude usually experience the worse symptoms.
...I'd say the views and experience were worth it.🐸
Glad you both finally made it to Quito...there is so much to see and do here in Quito. Need to visit the Mitad de Mundo. Equator line. Lots of history of Ecuador. Plus you need to visit the Central historical district. Plus the Basilica, San Francisco church, The Virgin up on the mountain overlooking Quito. The Presidential Palace and square...so much to see! Nice video...Bienvenidos a Quito! Stop by El Naranjo Pizzeria, Nayon, Ecuador..Vegan Pizza. Made with a cheese substitute Chocho, no motzerrela. Delicious 🍕🍕👍👍
Love looking at your list of places to see in Quito. I'm visiting there December 15th. Meeting a friend there.
@@matthewmiller225 glad you liked the places I wrote. Quito is a huge city. Just be aware of your surroundings at all times. Try not to use your cell phone in public. Hold tight to your backpack if using one. Vista Hermosa restaurant has beautiful veiws of the city at night time. The Quito Basilica is a beautiful self guided cathedral to see. Uber and Didi are very inexpensive way to get around town. Download their Apps. I would pay with cash. Try not to use your credit or debit cards to buy things. My information has been stolen numerous times. I now pay with cash for almost everything. Most ATM's give you a choice for English or Spanish after you enter your card. Careful at all times while using an ATM. Papallacta hot springs are wonderful also. Cotopaxi park is beautiful. Cotocachi has a huge mercado, 2 hour drive from Quito. Great for souvenirs! Enjoy your stay!
I was mesmerized how incredible the change of vegetation while you were going up on the lift, great video
Very nice. My husband and I can wait until we visit so keep posting great stuff.😍😍
Thank you for the extra effort in making this video. Those mountains were terrific. What a beautiful view. The meal looked awesome too. Great stuff.
When I when to that place 2 years ago I needed to have coca tea and some cane sugar it helped with the altitude
Oh my God all those memories of my city, I really miss it. The food, those higos con queso, I saw the image of the Pululahua
Happy Holidays!
Thank you so much for your videos. I met you a couple of times in Olon and I was happy we were able to say hi to both of you. See you again and thank you again for the wonderful information and great heads up on life in Ecuador!!! 🙏😊😘💜
I first went up on Guagua Pichincha in 2008 and returned in 2011. The first time I went, I didn't wear a sweater or a scarf and had to improvise with one of my bro in law's long sleeve shirts! Luckily, it worked!
I made the same mistake that you guys. Once a had to work between Guayas and Guaranda and i took a workdrive in one day. By the end of the day a drived from 0 metters to 4000 and back so my head almost sploted for the next three days! That was a big lession to remember. Thanks once again for your videos. Hugs from Manta.
Gosh! Seeing this video reminded me of when I was there! I remember how beautiful it was in an "other-worldly" way! I remember hiking up further up on the trail. This video really brings back memories!
Great! 😊👍
Thank you
We hiked up the top of that mountain (name is Cruz Loma) before the teleferiqo was built. We even did the trail to Rucu Pichincha up until the "first needle". It did take about 12 hours rouns trip. My friends and I were on first year of med school. Funny, last week I took my 8 and 5 year olds to Emerald Lake at Rocky Mountain National Park. Life repeats itself.
Thank you guys to share these awesome videos from my beautiful country! 😀
Glad you like them!
Wow!
Once again, you guys are the exemplar for how to UA-cam. Have you done a video about medical services in Ecuador? Cheers from Canada.
Love this video!! You guys looks so cute next to the llamas 🦙.
Thanks! They were very sweet!
You guys are so warm and loving. I'm going to guess you're fellow Abers? (Abraham/Hicks).
Nice video! BY happenstance I just arrived in Quito today.
Lovely place filled with beautiful people!! Will visit one day!!
Very mice video! Makes me want to go back. My husband, my daughter and I, went to Ecuador for the first time in 2015. It was wonderful! We went to Pulularía geobotanical reserve and mitad del mundo. Thank you for your sacrifice! 😆Loved it!!!
Gracias! We want to go to the botanical reserve on our next trip 👍
Parque Nacional Cajas is so beautiful! You can easily spend the day there! We went fishing in Dos Chorreras (water falls) and then they cooked the fish for us, whichever way we wanted it! A group of 15 ate a delicious, trout meal for a very inexpensive price. The restaurant was beautiful and servers were the best! I highly recommend it.
Love the videos!! We haven't been back for a few years because of the covid so it sure is nice to see how thing look now!!! thank you!!
Hey my friends so good to see you looking so well. I love that you went to Quito it’s one of my favorite cities. What a lovely restaurant thank you for sharing it and her book. Igos are one of my favorite desserts they are amazing! All the best to you.
I was hoping to see your video coverage of the earth quake that struck Puru and felt in Manta. Perhaps in your next video.....
We took 2 days to drive to Quito but we really felt the altitude. Quito is wonderful and has so many things to see and do.. We had the special tea and altitude pills
Where did you acquire the altitude pills if you dont mind me asking. I plan on going back to Quito and it would be amazing to have something help. When visiting my dad it took me almost a week to acclimate if my memory serves me right.
@@randym8833 our facilitator got them for us. I think she asked for them in a pharmacy.
La Cuchara Orgánica looks amazing! Hoping we can get there for lunch next Monday as we are in Quito for the day between our time in Manta and Cuenca. Would love a copy of the cookbook as well. Thanks for sharing this.