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Going out with fellow tourists, getting loaded, and wandering in strange cities wasn’t how I wanted to start travelling in Central and South America. I’d met people who’d done that, and while th...
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It's easy to see why since travelers often stay at Plantation House longer than planned because of the beautiful views, comfortable accommodations and hammocks, the knowledgable and well-connected Eng...
Read MorePerfect for travellers looking for an authentic experience while meeting interesting fellow travellers, Señora Marta's place could belong to any "interesting" grandmother who wanted to have three roo...
Read MoreMunaylla is a neat, quiet hostel that's stuffed with antiques and is close to the center of town. The rooms with windows are bright and pleasant. Some of the higher rooms have decent views, and are on...
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El Cafè Internet Bar is a popular, queer-friendly hangout with loud music, stiff drinks, fast computers, cute boys (and a few girls), and comfy seats. It's busy most evenings. El Cafè is open 10 AM...
Read MoreTheir name doesn't lie: Jugos Ricos Tienda serves some of the tastiest juice in South America, and not much else. Lots of flavours are available with chilled water or milk bases. $0.75 for a glass and...
Read MoreThey serve banana splits, strawberries and cream, and $0.50 double-scoop ice cream cones, all with fresh fruit and delicious ice cream... what more can one ask for? Cheap ham and cheese sandwiches, to...
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Tempted by days of underwater exploring of Caribbean reefs and romantic nights in a seaside hammock, travelers are flocking to Calipso Dive Center's unique scuba diving safaris. There are two sites: t...
Read MoreHistorians and Indiana Jones types will enjoy hiking to the ruined tombs of Aguacate, near the towns of Tierradentro and San Andrés Pisimbalá. Starting just to the left of La Portada bar/restauran...
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Learning how to work with leather in a workshop that could be fifty years old seems idyllic and romantic, and in fact it can be. What's more, travellers can do it. Craftsman Jorge Maigua doesn't ofte...
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Mojito Net Internet Cocktail Bar is a veritable swiss army knife for travellers in Taganga. It sits a few metres from the beach, has a friendly staff, and the fastest internet in town. Their 16 comput...
Read MoreLibreria y Papeleria la Unica has eight computers and a connection that's about average for Ecuador....
Read MoreChikiNET has zippy internet in a room where your back's to the wall. The local kids who gather around to watch their friends play video games are friendly and entertaining. The four fast, flatscreen c...
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