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Have never had a problem in Ecuador but if it is getting dark it may be safer to grab a cab. If it is possible try to pick one up at their depot. If you have to flag a cab do not get in if you don’t like the look of the driver or if there is another person in the cab.

Bring sun screen from home and twice what you think you will need. Sunglasses and a wide brimmed hat. A small bottle of lotion can cost up to $25.00 as Ecuadorians do not use it. There is no Walmart around and you do not want to be schlepping around on the bus to get these things. Walmart Sport SPF 50 is around $7.95 for a good sized bottle and rated second in protection by Consumer Reports and first in value.

A lot of the flights from North America get into Guayaquil after 4pm and as late as midnight. If you get thru customs around 4pm you should be able to get a cab right away and you tell them you are going to Montanita price should be no more than 85.00. If your flight is late best to book hotel to stay over and you can take the bus in the morning for $7.00 .(3 hours) Cab to hotels is $5.00 and from hotel to Terminal Terrestre ( Bus Station). I have stayed at 3 hotels by the airport. Highly recommend Mundial City via The other is Dreamkapture Hostel funky younger crowd no AC just fans but clean

Quanta Cuesta - how much, Por Favor - please, Gracias - thank you, Almuerso - set prefixed lunch usually consists of soup tuna, fish or pork with salad a fruit beverage usually great and sometimes a banana z- price ranges from $2.50 to $3.50. Signor - Sir, Senorita - Miss, Senorigna - Madame, Boos - Bus, Terminal Terrestre- Bus Terminal, Bano - prounced banjo - bathroom

Great for hoping on and off buses carrying water etc.

The most economical way to Montanita is via the CLP Bus. Rate is

Bus leaves on the hour from 4am to 4pm with trips at 430, 500, 530,630 out of Terminal Terrestre . $5.00 cab from airport.Buy your ticket from clerk and f the number is 1-99 his window will be on the first floor, cost is $6.00 and is very comfy bus with A/C and WIFI. He will give you the Loading Stall number. If you have a lot of Luggage you can get a porter and he will go to ticket window and then to the bus with you. This is a very good solution if you have had a long overnight flight. You will be given a baggage claim ticket make sure can produce it when getting off.

After approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes you will come to town called Cadeate as you go through the town will come to a speed bump which marks the boundary between Cadeate and Rio Chico as you go over the bump will see white fence and boat surrounded by flowers this is where you get off. If you go past the blue Rio Chico sign you have just gone by Ocean View Hill. The best thing to do is tell driver that you want to parade (stop) at Cadeate, shows him your baggage claim so he can keep your bag to the front. In 2 hours you should arrive at Simon Bolivar which is the town before Cadeate and

CLP Bus leaves Terminal Terrestre from 4am to 4pm, 430, 500, 530, 630 and 730. Takes about 2.5 hours and fare is $6.00 and $5.00 cab ride to Terminal from Airport. Ask for ticket to Montanita but “ PARAD” (stop) at Cadeate. Tell driver PARAD at Cadeate at speed bump. About in 2 hours will go through a town called Simon Bolivar. Get on up to front of bus as Cadeate is 5 minutes away at most. Get driver to PARAD at speed bump and make sure you have your baggage claim. Get off bus and white fence and boat is your destination, up incline first house is office and my house is 4th on the left.

CLP Bus leaves on the hour from 4am to 4pm, 430, 500, 530, 630,