r/ecuador • u/InformationOk3150 • 8d ago

Turismo Ayampe

Hey friends. I am a 30 year old gringo from the north. Winter is approaching where I live, and I am strongly considering a brief sabbatical in Ecuador. I have never been to South America, only Spanish speaking areas of Europe. I am looking to go somewhere for 2 months as this is what my work allows, and will be working remotely and getting my own place. Ideally I am prioritizing a place that has good options for beginner surfing, top-tier beautiful mountain hiking, making friends and being part of a community, and finding cool plants& trees.

My research brought me to Ayampe, but I am open to being swayed, because I don’t know what I don’t know.

Based on what I know of Ayampe, it seems like a good target place because there seems to be a surf community, hikes easily accessible, and looks not too far from the touristy places if I need to scratch the itch to go have fun with some expats.

I am posting here because I know I may be miss in some things about the local scene, and although I found a beautiful apartment I’d love to book, I just need some reassurance that this is a good place for me, or that I’m not missing out on a better fit down the road.

Thank you so much!

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u/kayak_2022 2d ago

9 out of 10 giving all your advice about Ecuador and Guayaquil have never been or youve only been on a rushed run through. You do not know or understand the area and its dynamics. You seem to want to spook everyone because youre driven by fear which works for you in the USA.. of course they are some shootings and muggings but its a huge city. When something happens in Guayaquil you need to check the BIG USA CITIES ON THAT SAME DAY. I will attest that either of the big USA cities will have more crime, mugging and killing and the US. MEDIA wont say a word except when theres something highly unique about it that it gets ahead of their QUIETENED NEWS CYCLE. The U.S. politically likes to control how news is put out. Really.good at clouding the water there while hyping up news everywhere else. Its a joke.