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08-20-07 22:41 #1038
Posts: 439Originally Posted by SocalJarHead
David B.
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08-20-07 20:29 #1037
Posts: 14Coming down on the 31st
Hey Zippy
I am also heading next week but I will not arrive until Friday early afternoon.
It is pretty much a business trip but I fit in time for the casas wherever I can.. I have been down multiple times but haven't hit as many casas as some of the other guys. I'd be down to check out some new ones, if you are.
I generally run around by myself so as to not be tied down to someone or to make them do what I want, but it's cool to chill with someone sometimes..
Oh yeah, I'm also always seeking out business opps and am currently engaged in buying products for import to the US. Right now clothes and some other small items. I have many ideas that I would like to pursue, but mainly I need someone who is living in Ecuador to help me on that side.
So, I'd definitely like to chat with you re: business and/or chicas when I come down. I will be staying at the Crossroads Hostel in Mariscal. It's one street off the main drag there, Calama, so close to most everything.
Let me know what you think.
Socaljarhead
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08-20-07 13:34 #1036
Posts: 439Originally Posted by Zippy42
David B.
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08-20-07 13:32 #1035
Posts: 439Originally Posted by Bobisee
David B.
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08-20-07 13:30 #1034
Posts: 439Originally Posted by Hoof Hunter
You're right. I do pack my phone with lots of details. Locations, names, etc. It works out well.
My spanish is good. No problem there.
David B.
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08-20-07 04:14 #1033
Posts: 20Mraughh, regarding Extasis, this is a nice place, expensive of course, you will find girls most of them from Colombia and some Ecuadorians, prices you have to spend at least $100 US, this is because there are rooms in this place and you have to pay for the girl (ranges from $80 to $120) and $20 for the room. Some of them have very nice bodies and treat you well. You can also try the Doll House (do not remember the address,ask the cab driver) but is on the same prices, of course, more colombians than ecuadorians, here the rooms are amaizing compared to some that I have visited in different countries around Latin America.
Originally Posted by Mraughh
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08-19-07 23:44 #1032
Posts: 279Two Papaya.nets in Quito? Papaya.net Papayanet Papaya Net etc
Originally Posted by Davidb3069Originally Posted by Ezinho
It turned out that the other fellow was staying over in the colonial section of town
which he said also had a Papayanet cafe nearby (or something with a confusingly similar name).
This is something one might want to keep in mind when planning to meet there for the first time.
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08-19-07 17:01 #1031
Posts: 42Hi Guys
I am going to be in Quito the end of August for a month scouting out business oppts. If anyone is going to be in Quito, let me know and we can have a beer or hit a casa. Any of you guys that have spent a great deal of time in Quito know of the Expat bars? I would appreciate the info. I have done a little mongering in Quito in the past 6 months, mostly at 123. Colombia and Venezuela are my spots that I am more of an exprt having visited those countries 20 times or more and in Colombia know about every city that there is to know of decent size, but I am married to an Ecuatoriana, so that is why I am moving to Quito soon. Great board and lots of great information. keep it up.
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08-19-07 16:50 #1030
Posts: 58I have to agree that the mariscal area is not that dangerous after 9pm. I have always seen the police patrolling the area with huge dogs. Hanging out in the park after dark is not a good idea but amzonas is fine. Just be aware of your surroundings.
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08-19-07 15:38 #1029
Posts: 3858[QUOTE=Hoof Hunter]You're kidding, right???
Sketchy? This area??? At 8-9 pm??? No disrespect, but are you sure you've actually spent time around THIS area on Amazonas?
I've been up and down amazonas up until 10pm usually arriving on a trolley from the old city. There are very few people on the street even at those hours. It's not the south bronx but there are sketchy beggar types walking around mainly *young guys asking for money.
Once I left the immediate mariscal area I hardly saw police. I think quito as a whole can be dangerous if your not watching your moves. One of those moves IMHO would be watching your surroundings on amazonas or anywhere out of the immediate mariscal area at night.
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08-19-07 11:09 #1028
Posts: 353You're kidding, right???
Sketchy? This area??? At 8-9 pm??? No disrespect, but are you sure you've actually spent time around THIS area on Amazonas? Never had a problem, even walking around Amazonas at 4-5 am. Even walked down to a casino 2-3 blocks from the hotel one late night during presidential inaugeration wkd, not a single problem either way. Now down by gringolandia, there's the transvesti element, as well as a rougher element. One block from the Hilton Colon, not.
Noise doesn't bother me much, but if inclined, they will accomodate your request for a room not facing Amazonas. Or just ask for a room on the 4th floor, if walking stairs at 9000 ft above sea level isn't an issue. I've done it as well.
I'm done bumping for this hotel. Just thought I'd give the board a very reasonable and safe lodging option in Quito. From here on in, I'm pointing EVERYONE to the Hilton or Sheraton.
Originally Posted by Artisttyp
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08-18-07 22:32 #1027
Posts: 3858I would think hotel othello would be noisy and a little dangerous to get to at night on foot.
I almost stayed there on my first trip but the location is too central. It's located right on ave. amazonas. Even around 8/9pm amazonas can get sketchy.
Why are people choosing this hotel ? Do they allow guests or something ?
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08-18-07 22:12 #1026
Posts: 41I will agree 100% with HH. I stayed at Hotel Othello last year. There is always someone at the front desk, but it is doubtful they will speak much English. But, if you speak elementry Spanish, they will be more than happy to help you.
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08-18-07 20:26 #1025
Posts: 353There's no "zona rosa" in Quito. It's Mariscal Sucre. This is why everybody else were confused. Some advice, you really might need to brings notes with you, or write stuff down. I do it all the time. I just plug the notes into my pda/phone.
Hotel Othello is open 24 hrs. Someone's always there. That doesn't mean that there are always rooms available. I suggest making a reservation. I hope you speak decent Spanish. It's primarily geared towards Ecuadorians and other Spanish speakers. Meaning, no one speaks much English. If you can communicate, they are very helpful with whatever, including chicas.
www.hotelothello.com
Originally Posted by Davidb3069
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08-18-07 19:49 #1024
Posts: 698Papaya.net cafe
Originally Posted by Davidb3069
I'm not sure where the Zona Rosa is, so I can understand why people you asked were confused!
I have no idea about the Hotel Othello, maybe someone else on here can answer that. Don't forget to post your trip reports on the casas you visit!