omegaet, I noticed you mentioned Cuenca. Where did you stay? When we visited Cuenca we stayed in a suite at Hotel Mansion Alcazar. This was one of the real treasures of our three weeks in Ecuador.
Staying at Mansion Alcazar is much like a giant step back in time, more or less like a private home and a wonderfully attentive staff. We encountered many more Europeans than Americans during our time in Cuenca.
We stopped by Cafe Eucalyptus a couple of times for drinks and light dining and enjoyed the experience. Both times, the cafe was crowded with primarily English speaking clients having a good time. Seems like most visitors to Cuenca find their way to the cafe.
Don't recall meeting the owners.
We took day trips outside of Cuenca and still feel the surrounding areas offer some of the most beautiful sights we experienced in Ecuador.
We would return to Ecuador as well, but will probably wait until the new airport is completed.
Interesing observations.
omegaet, I noticed you mentioned Cuenca. Where did you stay? When we visited Cuenca we stayed in a suite at Hotel Mansion Alcazar. This was one of the real treasures of our three weeks in Ecuador.
Staying at Mansion Alcazar is much like a giant step back in time, more or less like a private home and a wonderfully attentive staff. We encountered many more Europeans than Americans during our time in Cuenca.
We stopped by Cafe Eucalyptus a couple of times for drinks and light dining and enjoyed the experience. Both times, the cafe was crowded with primarily English speaking clients having a good time. Seems like most visitors to Cuenca find their way to the cafe.
Don't recall meeting the owners.
We took day trips outside of Cuenca and still feel the surrounding areas offer some of the most beautiful sights we experienced in Ecuador.
We would return to Ecuador as well, but will probably wait until the new airport is completed.