{"id":2824,"date":"2023-01-13T03:46:03","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T03:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geekcreativos.com\/freetravel\/?page_id=2824"},"modified":"2023-01-18T03:35:45","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T03:35:45","slug":"what-to-do-in-ecuador","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.freetravelinformation.com\/es_ec\/ecuador\/what-to-do-in-ecuador\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00bfQu\u00e9 hacer en Ecuador?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\u00bfQu\u00e9 hacer en Ecuador?<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Hay cuatro regiones... y mucho por hacer.<\/p>\n<p>Para empezar, preg\u00fantate qu\u00e9 quieres hacer y cu\u00e1nto tiempo tienes. Ecuador es un pa\u00eds peque\u00f1o y se puede viajar muy f\u00e1cilmente y en pocas horas.<\/p>\n<p>Si te gusta el arte y la historia, visita los cascos antiguos de Quito o Cuenca; si te gustan los deportes extremos visita Ba\u00f1os o Tena; si te gusta la observaci\u00f3n de aves y la naturaleza visita la Amazon\u00eda, las Islas Gal\u00e1pagos o el bosque nuboso; \u00bfQuieres relajarte? visitar un albergue en el Amazonas o las aguas termales en Papallacta; tal vez, quieras compartir algo de tiempo con una comunidad local, entonces definitivamente deber\u00edas ir a Otavalo y sus alrededores; pero si te gusta nadar en las c\u00e1lidas aguas del oc\u00e9ano, visita las playas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>\u00bfQu\u00e9 comer en Ecuador?<\/h3>\n<div><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/encebollado-ecuatoriano.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-2832\" width=\"415\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freetravelinformation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/encebollado-ecuatoriano.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freetravelinformation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/encebollado-ecuatoriano-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freetravelinformation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/encebollado-ecuatoriano-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freetravelinformation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/encebollado-ecuatoriano-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freetravelinformation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/encebollado-ecuatoriano-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hay un plato para cada peque\u00f1a ciudad y regi\u00f3n, por lo que, dependiendo de a d\u00f3nde viaje, hay algunos platos que debe probar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">En la Amazon\u00eda, la base de la gastronom\u00eda es la yuca o yuca con pescado y chonta, que es una fruta que proviene de una palma y se cosecha en abril; en la regi\u00f3n andina, la base de la gastroinom\u00eda son las papas, el ma\u00edz, los diferentes tipos de frijoles, el arroz, el cerdo, el pollo, el pescado (trucha) y el conejillo de indias tradicional; en la costa, pl\u00e1tano verde, arroz y mariscos; en las Islas Gal\u00e1pagos b\u00e1sicamente los mariscos pero con langosta especial (estacional debido a la temporada cerrada para la reproducci\u00f3n).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Debemos decir que COMER SANO EN ECUADOR, ES MUY BARATO.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Estos son algunos de los platos m\u00e1s populares que, seguro, escuchar\u00e1s y tendr\u00e1s que probar.... bon appetit!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>\u00bfD\u00f3nde alojarse en Ecuador?<\/h3>\n<div><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/camping.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2834\" width=\"892\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freetravelinformation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/camping.png 892w, https:\/\/www.freetravelinformation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/camping-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freetravelinformation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/camping-768x259.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freetravelinformation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/camping-18x6.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Queremos mostrar algunas de las fotos y caracter\u00edsticas del alojamiento en Ecuador, con una peque\u00f1a descripci\u00f3n de sus caracter\u00edsticas para que pueda tener una mejor idea de cu\u00e1l es su preferencia... si quieres m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n o reserva, puedes hacerlo aqu\u00ed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>DESCARGO DE RESPONSABILIDAD:<\/strong> El sistema de reservas que estamos utilizando (por ahora) es a trav\u00e9s de nuestra propia plataforma y le recomendamos encarecidamente que verifique los comentarios del otro viajero primero, antes de reservar, o consulte nuestro canal de Youtube porque tenemos algunos videos de nuestras recomendaciones especiales ;).<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Seg\u00fan el Ministerio de Turismo \"se consideran los requisitos t\u00e9cnicos diferenciadores de categorizaci\u00f3n [de alojamiento], en un rango de uno a cinco estrellas, lo que permite medir la infraestructura, cantidad y tipo de servicios que prestan los establecimientos de alojamiento tur\u00edstico a los hu\u00e9spedes. Un establecimiento se considera cinco estrellas como la categor\u00eda m\u00e1s alta y una estrella como la categor\u00eda m\u00e1s baja\".<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Hostales<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Esta categor\u00eda de alojamiento tur\u00edstico cuenta con instalaciones para ofrecer servicio de alojamiento en habitaciones privadas con ba\u00f1o y aseo privado, ocupando todo el edificio o una parte independiente del mismo, cuenta con servicio de alimentos y bebidas en una zona definida como restaurante o cafeter\u00eda, dependiendo de su categor\u00eda, sin perjuicio de prestar otros servicios complementarios. Debe tener un m\u00ednimo de 5 habitaciones.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">La informaci\u00f3n proviene del Ministerio de Turismo.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Marriott<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Esta categor\u00eda de alojamiento tur\u00edstico cuenta con instalaciones para ofrecer el servicio de hospedaje en habitaciones privadas o compartidas con ba\u00f1o y ba\u00f1os privados o compartidos, seg\u00fan su categor\u00eda, ocupando la totalidad de un edificio o una parte independiente del mismo. Puede proporcionar servicios de alimentos y bebidas (desayuno, almuerzo y \/ o cena) a los hu\u00e9spedes, sin perjuicio de proporcionar otros servicios complementarios. Debe tener un m\u00ednimo de 5 habitaciones.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">La informaci\u00f3n proviene del Ministerio de Turismo.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Lodge<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Este alojamiento ofrece servicio en habitaciones o caba\u00f1as privadas, con ba\u00f1o y ba\u00f1o privado y\/o compartido seg\u00fan su categor\u00eda. Situado en entornos naturales y mantiene la armon\u00eda con el entorno. Sirve como enclave para excursiones organizadas, como observaci\u00f3n de flora y fauna, culturas locales y caminatas por senderos, entre otros. Proporciona servicios de alimentos y bebidas sin perjuicio de proporcionar otros servicios complementarios. Debe tener un m\u00ednimo de 5 habitaciones.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">La informaci\u00f3n proviene del Ministerio de Turismo.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Camping<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Este establecimiento de alojamiento tur\u00edstico cuenta con instalaciones para ofrecer servicios de hospedaje para pernoctar en carpas; dispone al menos de ba\u00f1os y aseos compartidos cerca de la zona de acampada, cuyos terrenos est\u00e1n debidamente delimitados y acondicionados para ofrecer actividades de recreo y descanso al aire libre. Cuenta con instalaciones exteriores para la preparaci\u00f3n y descanso de alimentos, adem\u00e1s ofrece seguridad y se\u00f1alizaci\u00f3n interna en toda su zona.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">La informaci\u00f3n proviene del Ministerio de Turismo.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Alojamiento en la comunidad local<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Este servicio se ofrece en el hogar donde reside el proveedor de servicios; Dispone de habitaciones privadas con ba\u00f1o y aseos privados; puede proporcionar servicio de alimentos y bebidas (desayuno y \/ o cena) a sus hu\u00e9spedes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">La informaci\u00f3n proviene del Ministerio de Turismo.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cruceros (Gal\u00e1pagos y Amazon\u00eda)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hay tres categor\u00edas de barcos: grandes (80-100 pasajeros), medianos (40-50 pasajeros) y peque\u00f1os (hasta 20 pasajeros). Para viajar de isla en isla en Gal\u00e1pagos, solo se pueden tomar las embarcaciones autorizadas por las autoridades del Parque Nacional.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Los cruceros m\u00e1s grandes suelen tener instalaciones m\u00e1s c\u00f3modas y m\u00e1s capacidad para llegar a islas m\u00e1s lejanas que Santa Cruz (como la parte occidental de Isabela y Fernandina). Como llevan m\u00e1s pasajeros, tienen m\u00e1s actividades y trabajan de una manera m\u00e1s disciplinada. Los barcos m\u00e1s peque\u00f1os, por otro lado, son m\u00e1s \u00edntimos y ofrecen mucha m\u00e1s flexibilidad en, por ejemplo, cu\u00e1nto tiempo los pasajeros quieren pasar buceando o explorando las islas. Los barcos peque\u00f1os naturalmente tienen menos espacio y son m\u00e1s susceptibles a las condiciones del mar. Analice cuidadosamente las fotos y descripciones de los barcos antes de tomar decisiones.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hay algunas categor\u00edas de cruceros: Lujo, Primera Clase, Turista Superior, Turista y Econ\u00f3mico. El precio de tu excursi\u00f3n depender\u00e1 del tipo de crucero que elijas. Los barcos m\u00e1s baratos suelen ser m\u00e1s peque\u00f1os, tienen gu\u00edas menos experimentados y no son tan buenas las instalaciones; pero ofrecen excursiones m\u00e1s \u00edntimas que facilitan las relaciones con tus acompa\u00f1antes y con la tripulaci\u00f3n. More expensive excursions mean better boats with more power, and more experienced guides. Make sure you do your research very well before making any decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>\u00bfC\u00f3mo moverse por Ecuador?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Moverse por Ecuador, especialmente en las ciudades, puede convertirse en una gran aventura, ya que necesitar\u00e1, primero, entender los nombres de las calles, luego las rutas de los autobuses y finalmente conocerlas tan bien que no se asuste cuando el conductor toma otra ru\u00a1oute debido a trabajos en la carretera o simplemente porque s\u00ed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">El precio del boleto de autob\u00fas es de $ 0,35, que es bastante barato para la mayor\u00eda de los extranjeros de Estados Unidos y Europa y, sin duda, ser\u00e1 una experiencia real.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dicen \"si quieres conocer la cultura ecuatoriana, s\u00fabete a un bus urbano\". A\u00fan as\u00ed, siempre tenga en cuenta nuestras recomendaciones sobre \"c\u00f3mo mantenerse a salvo\".<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Si cree que estar\u00e1 m\u00e1s c\u00f3modo y seguro, use la opci\u00f3n de taxi (los taxis aqu\u00ed son amarillos) que tambi\u00e9n es barato ($ 1,50 m\u00ednimo durante la ma\u00f1ana y $ 1,75 durante la noche).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Finalmente, tienes la opci\u00f3n Uber (y otros) por buenos precios, mejor servicio y seguridad.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Si est\u00e1s planeando moverte entre provincias, la mejor opci\u00f3n ser\u00e1n los autobuses interprovinciales o, adem\u00e1s, en la mayor\u00eda de los destinos populares, puedes contratar servicio compartido o privado puerta a puerta.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Qu\u00e9 NO hacer en Ecuador?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mucha gente piensa que en Ecuador y, en general, en Am\u00e9rica Latina, es muy f\u00e1cil e incluso aceptado violar la ley.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bueno, debemos decir que eso es PARCIALMENTE (tristemente) cierto.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">S\u00ed, es muy com\u00fan hacerlo, pero te recomendamos encarecidamente que no... queremos un pa\u00eds justo.\nQueremos darte algunos consejos de lo que no deber\u00edas hacer, ya sea porque es ilegal o porque no es aceptado socialmente.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Como de costumbre, te animamos a que dejes tus comentarios sobre tus experiencias u otras experiencias que conozcas, para que m\u00e1s viajeros se asesoren.\n\n1. No sobornes a la autoridad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/coast-2\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sub-coast.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/andes-2\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sub-andes.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/amazon-2\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sub_amazon.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/galapagos-islands\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sub_galapagos_island.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>AHORA EN ECUADOR<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/personajes.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\">Ver M\u00e1s<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/mitad_mundo.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\">Ver M\u00e1s<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/alimento.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\">Ver M\u00e1s<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/iglesia.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\">Ver M\u00e1s<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<!-- {\"type\":\"layout\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"css\":\".el-section {padding-top:20px;}\",\"image\":\"wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/que_hacer.png\",\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"image_size\":\"cover\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"middle\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"media_overlay_gradient\":\"\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"vertical_align\":\"bottom\"},\"children\":[]}]}]},{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"middle\",\"width\":\"small\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"media_overlay_gradient\":\"\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"3-4\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"What to do in Ecuador?\",\"css\":\".el-element {color:#CA611F; }\",\"title_element\":\"h2\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p>There are four regions\\u2026 and a lot to do.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>To start, ask yourself what do you want to do and how much time do you have. Ecuador is a small country and you can travel around very easily and in a few hours.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>If you like art and history, visit Quito or Cuenca old towns; if you like extreme sports visit Ba\\u00f1os or Tena; if you like birdwatching and nature visit the amazon, the Galapagos Islands or the cloudforest; do you want to relax? visit a lodge in the amazon or the hotsprings in Papallacta; maybe, you want to share some time with a local community, then you should definitely go Otavalo and surroundings; but if you like to swim in the warm water of the ocean, the visit the beaches.<\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\",\"text_align\":\"justify\"}},{\"type\":\"accordion\",\"props\":{\"collapsible\":false,\"content_column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"image_align\":\"top\",\"image_grid_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"image_grid_width\":\"1-2\",\"image_svg_color\":\"emphasis\",\"image_width\":\"350\",\"link_style\":\"default\",\"link_text\":\"Read more\",\"multiple\":false,\"show_image\":true,\"show_link\":true,\"text_align\":\"justify\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"<center><img src=\\\"wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/encebollado-ecuatoriano.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"alignnone  wp-image-2832\\\" width=\\\"415\\\" height=\\\"276\\\" \\\/><\\\/center>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">There is a dish for every little town and region so, depending on where you are traveling to, there are some dishes that you must try.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">In the amazon, the base of the gastronomy is the cassava or yucca with fish and chonta, which is a fruit that comes froma palm and is harvested on april; in the andean region, the base of the gastroinomy are the potatoes, corn, different types of beans, rice, pork, chicken, fish (trout) and the traditional guinea pig; in the coast, green banana, rice and seafood; in the Galapagos Islands basically the seafood but with special lobster (seasonal due to closed season for reproduction).<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">We must say that EATING HEALTHY IN ECUADOR, IS VERY CHEAP.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">Here are some of the most popular dishes that, for sure, you will hear about and have to try\\u2026. bon appetit!<\\\/p>\",\"image\":\"\",\"title\":\"What to eat in Ecuador?\"}},{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"<center><img src=\\\"wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/camping.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2834\\\" width=\\\"892\\\" height=\\\"301\\\" \\\/><\\\/center>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">We want to show some of the pictures and characteristics of the accommodation in Ecuador, with a little description of it\\u2019s characteristics so you can have a better idea of which is your preference\\u2026 if you want more information or booking, you can do it here.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\"><em><strong>DISCLAIMER:<\\\/strong> The booking system that we are using (for now) is through our own platform and we highly recommend that you check the other traveler\\u2019s comments first, before you book, or check out our Youtube channel because we have some videos of our special recommendations ;).<\\\/em><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">According to the Ministry of Tourism \\u201cthe differentiating technical requirements of [accommodation] categorization are considered, in a range from one to five stars, which allows measuring the infrastructure, quantity, and type of services provided tourist accommodation establishments to guests. An establishment is considered five stars as the highest category and one star as the lowest category.\\u201d<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\"><strong>Hostels<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">This tourist accommodation category has facilities to offer service accommodation in private rooms with a bathroom and private toilet, occupying the entire building or an independent part thereof, has food and beverage service in an area defined as a restaurant or cafeteria, depending on its category, without prejudice to providing other complimentary services. It must have a minimum of 5 rooms.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">Information is taken from the Ministry of Tourism.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\"><strong>Marriott<\\\/strong><\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">This tourist accommodation category has facilities to offer the lodging service in private or shared rooms with bathrooms and private or shared toilets, according to its category, occupying the entirety of a building or an independent part of it. It can provide food and beverage services (breakfast, lunch and\\\/or dinner) to guests, without prejudice to providing other complimentary services. It must have a minimum of 5 rooms.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">Information is taken from the Ministry of Tourism.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\"><strong>Lodge<\\\/strong><\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">This lodging offers service in private rooms or cabins, with a bathroom and private and\\\/or shared toilet according to its category. Located in natural environments and maintains harmony with the environment. It serves as an enclave for organized excursions, such as flora and fauna observation, local cultures, and hikes on trails, among others. Provides food and beverage services without prejudice to providing other complimentary services. It must have a minimum of 5 rooms.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">Information is taken from the Ministry of Tourism.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\"><strong>Camping<\\\/strong><\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">This tourist accommodation establishment has facilities for offering lodging services to spend the night in tents; has at least shared bathrooms and toilets close to the camping area, whose grounds are duly delimited and conditioned to offer recreation and rest activities in the outdoors. It has outside facilities for food preparation and rest, it also offers security and internal signage throughout its area.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">Information is taken from the Ministry of Tourism.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\"><strong>Local Community Lodging<\\\/strong><\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">This service is offered in the home where the service provider resides; It has private rooms with bathrooms and private toilets; it can provide food and beverage service (breakfast and\\\/or dinner) to its guests.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">Information is taken from the Ministry of Tourism.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\"><strong>Cruises (Galapagos &amp; Amazon)<\\\/strong><\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">There are three ship categories: large (80-100 passengers), medium (40-50 passengers), and small (up to 20 passengers). To travel from island to island in Galapagos, you can only take the boats authorized by the authorities of the National Park.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">The larger cruise ships usually have more comfortable facilities and more capacity to reach islands further away than Santa Cruz (such as the western part of Isabela and Fernandina). Since they carry more passengers, they have more activities and they work in a more disciplined way. Smaller ships, on the other hand, are more intimate and offer much more flexibility in, for example, how long passengers want to spend diving or exploring the islands. Small boats naturally have less space and are more susceptible to sea conditions. Carefully analyze the photos and descriptions of the boats before making decisions.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">There are some cruise categories: Luxury, First Class, Superior Tourist, Tourist, and Economy. The price of your excursion will depend on the type of cruise you choose. The cheapest boats are usually smaller, have less experienced guides and not as good facilities; but they offer more intimate excursions that facilitate relationships with your companions and with the crew. More expensive excursions mean better boats with more power, and more experienced guides. 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