Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade

Sebastián navigates Guayaquil’s mid-September humidity and new nightly curfew while tackling residency paperwork, exploring the riverside Malecón, and weighing up the city’s shifting food prices. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 49 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Las Peñas, Centro Histórico, Parque Seminario, Registro Civil, Malecón 2000, Torre Morisca, La Perla, Central 593 - Estación Central. Covered: Residency Bureaucracy, City Safety and Curfew, Local Food Costs, Urban Exploration, Transit Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Las Peñas01:34 Registro Civil04:59 Puerto Santa Ana07:54 Expoplaza A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuayaquilTravel #EcuadorLiving #CedulaProcess #Malecon2000 #LasPeñas #EcuadorResidency #MetroviaGuayaquil #Encebollado #GuayaquilSafety #FILGuayaquil #EcuadorFood #TravelTipsEcuador #SouthAmericaTravel #UrbanExploration #GuayasProvince #ExpatsInEcuador #EcuadorCulture #TravelBudget https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián explores Guayaquil’s riverside boardwalk and historic hill district on a humid September morning, navigating the city’s unique transit card system and observing the impact of the new nightly curfew on daily life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 48 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Malecón 2000, Torre Morisca, Rincón Del Café, MAAC Museum, La Perla, Banco Pichincha, Las Peñas, Cerro Santa Ana. Covered: Guayaquil Orientation, Transit Card System, Curfew Impact, Local Costs, Neighborhood Guide, Safety Advice. Chapters:00:00 Malecón 200002:13 MAAC Museum04:35 Las Peñas07:55 Plaza Guayarte10:39 Parque Histórico Guayaquil A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EcuadorTravel #GuayaquilLife #Malecon2000 #LasPeñas #ExpatInEcuador #SouthAmericaTravel #GuayaquilFood #TravelTips #CostOfLiving #ResidencyEcuador #Metrovia #CurfewNews #LatinAmerica #UrbanExploration #CulturalHeritage #EcuadorVlog #TravelPodcast #SebastianAndrade https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián lands in Guayaquil after the long descent from Cuenca. He explores the Malecón 2000, checks the pulse of the port city, and outlines the practical realities of settling into Ecuador’s largest urban hub. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 47 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Terminal Río Daule, Centro Histórico, Malecón 2000, La Rotonda, Torre Morisca, Rincón Del Café, Las Peñas, Cerro Santa Ana. Covered: Guayaquil Orientation, Residency Logistics, Cost of Living, Neighborhood Guide, Public Transport, Safety Advice. Chapters:00:00 Terminal Río Daule01:11 Centro Histórico03:50 Las Peñas06:27 Parque Seminario09:22 Urdesa A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Guayaquil #EcuadorTravel #LivingInEcuador #Malecon2000 #ResidencyGuide #CostOfLiving #LatinAmericaTravel #UrbanExploration #CedulaProcess #TransitTips #SafeTravel #CoastalCity #ExpatLife #Ecuador2026 #TravelBudget #CityWalk #RiverFront #LocalFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

My last full day in Cuenca before heading north. I finalize the residency paperwork, visit a toquilla hat workshop, eat hornado at LaMaría, and reflect on the smoke-filled skies. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 46 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Cuenca, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Yanuncay, Slow Brew Coffee Shop, Av. 12 de Octubre, Mall del Río, Banco del Austro, Parque Lineal, Mercado 10 de Agosto, Parque Calderón. Covered: Cuenca Residency Logistics, Artisan Crafts and Culture, Local Food Scene, City History and Architecture, Departure Reflections, Expat Life in Cuenca. Chapters:00:00 Yanuncay01:32 Mall del Río03:34 Parque Calderón05:12 LaMaría Cocina Libre07:01 Registro Civil A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CuencaEcuador #TravelEcuador #ExpatLife #ResidencyVisa #AndesMountains #CulturalHeritage #LocalFood #SlowTravel #PanamaHat #AzoyayProvince #SouthAmericaTravel #DigitalNomad #UNESCOWorldHeritage #HighAltitudeLiving #EcuadorAdventures #ColonialArchitecture #SustainableTravel #LatinAmerica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián Andrade spends his last full day in Cuenca before moving south. He navigates lingering wildfire smoke, finalizes residency paperwork, visits a toquilla hat workshop, and reflects on the rhythm of life in Ecuador's Athens. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 45 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Cuenca, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Yanuncay, El Centro, Banco del Austro, Slow Brew Coffee Shop, Mercado 10 de Agosto, Mirador de Turi, LaMaría Cocina Libre, Puente Roto. Covered: Cuenca Residency Logistics, Local Food Costs, Wildfire Impact, Artisan Crafts, Departure Reflections. Chapters:00:00 Yanuncay02:23 Slow Brew Coffee Shop04:47 LaMaría Cocina Libre06:50 Puente Roto08:55 Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EcuadorTravel #CuencaEcuador #ExpatLife #AndesMountains #ResidencyJourney #SlowTravel #DigitalNomad #EcuadorFood #ToquillaHat #ElCajasPark #UrbanExploration #SouthAmericaTravel #AzoguesRoute #CostaAGuayaquil #PanamaHatCraft #HikingEcuador #LatinAmericaLiving #SebastianAndrade https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián navigates the disrupted Tranvía, visits a toquilla hat workshop, eats hornado at Mercado 10 de Agosto, runs banking errands for residency, attends a free MúsicaOcupa concert, and prepares for a day hike in El Cajas National Park. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 44 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Cuenca, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Yanuncay, Parque Lineal, Tomebamba River, El Barranco, Remigio Crespo Toral, Pumapungo Museum, LaMaría Cocina Libre, San Sebastián Plaza. Covered: Cuenca Public Transport Disruptions, Artisan Craft Economy, Local Food Scene, Cultural Events, Visa Residency Logistics, Weather Impact on Travel. Chapters:00:00 Yanuncay01:50 Remigio Crespo Toral04:16 San Sebastián Plaza06:37 Cotopaxi08:28 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EcuadorTravel #CuencaEcuador #TravelPodcast #DigitalNomadLife #AndesMountains #PanamaHatCraft #ElCajasNationalPark #SouthAmericaTravel #ResidencyVisa #SlowTravel #UrbanExploration #FoodieTravel #CultureVulture #TravelTips #EcuadorLiving #HighAltitudeCity #ColonialArchitecture #SustainableTourism https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián hikes through the smoke-filled páramo of El Cajas National Park, navigates the historic Barranco gorge, and reflects on the rhythm of living in Ecuador's Athens while preparing for his cédula appointment. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 43 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Cuenca, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Yanuncay, Slow Brew Coffee Shop, Mercado 10 de Agosto, Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción, El Barranco, Puente Roto, Terminal Terrestre, Pumapungo Museum. Covered: Cuenca Wildfire Smoke, El Cajas Preparation, Puente Roto Walk, Residency Banking, Local Dining Costs. Chapters:00:00 Yanuncay01:10 Cafe02:08 Slow Brew Coffee Shop04:49 Puente Roto07:32 LaMaría Cocina Libre10:13 Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EcuadorTravel #CuencaEcuador #ElCajasNationalPark #ExpatsInEcuador #AndesMountains #TravelPodcast #CuencaLife #DigitalNomadEcuador #SouthAmericaTravel #ResidencyJourney #EcuadorFoodScene #ColonialArchitecture #HikingAdventures #SlowTravel #AzoguesToCuenca #PanamaHatWeaving #TomebambaRiver #DailyVlog https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián hikes through the smoke-filled páramo of El Cajas National Park, navigates the historic Barranco gorge, and reflects on the rhythm of living in Ecuador's Athens. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Cuenca, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Yanuncay, El Centro, Raymipampa Restaurant, Catedral Nueva, El Barranco, Puente Roto, Mirador de la Virgen de las Mercedes, Mercado 10 de Agosto. Covered: El Cajas Hiking, Cuenca Districts, Residency Bureaucracy, Local Food Costs, Wildfire Impact, Urban Safety. Chapters:00:00 Yanuncay02:06 El Barranco04:49 Catedral Nueva07:27 Guagualzhumi09:58 Registro Civil A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EcuadorTravel #CuencaEcuador #ElCajasNationalPark #AndesHiking #ExpatLife #ResidencyJourney #AzuayCulture #SouthAmericaTravel #DigitalNomad #SlowTravel #CuencaFood #HighAltitudeLiving #PanamaHatCraft #IncaRuins #TravelPodcast #SebastianAndrade #EcuadorAdventures #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián navigates the smoke of early September, visits the El Barranco gorge walk, and deals with a tram disruption while planning his next move south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Cuenca, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Yanuncay, Slow Brew Coffee Shop, El Barranco, Puente Roto, Mercado 10 de Agosto, Plaza de las Flores, Catedral Nueva, Parque Calderón. Covered: Cuenca City Walks, Residency Bureaucracy, Local Food Costs, Public Transport, Expatriate Life, Urban Safety. Chapters:00:00 Yanuncay01:57 El Barranco05:28 Banco del Austro09:33 Parque Calderón A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CuencaEcuador #ExpatLifeEcuador #TravelEcuador #AzuayProvince #ResidencyInEcuador #HighAndesTravel #UnescoWorldHeritage #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadEcuador #CuencaCityGuide #EcuadorCostOfLiving #TranviaCuenca #PumapungoMuseum #TomebambaRiver #LatinAmericaTravel #SouthAmericaBackpacking #EcuadorFoodScene #PanamaHatWeaving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Day six in Cuenca. I hike El Cajas National Park through morning smoke, visit a toquilla hat workshop, eat hornado at Mercado 10 de Agosto, run banking errands for residency, attend a free MúsicaOcupa concert, and prepare for a day hike in El Cajas National Park. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Cuenca, Ecuador. Places in this episode: El Cajas National Park, Slow Brew Coffee Shop, Mercado 10 de Agosto, Pumapungo Museum & Archaeological Park, The Rustic, Bistro Yaku. Covered: El Cajas Hiking, Local Food Costs, Wildfire Impact, Museum Visits, Cuenca daily life, artisan crafts. Chapters:00:00 Slow Brew Coffee Shop02:07 El Cajas National Park04:25 Mercado 10 de Agosto09:02 Bistro Yaku A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EcuadorTravel #CuencaEcuador #ElCajasNationalPark #PanamaHatWeaving #AndesHiking #ExpatLifeEcuador #ResidencyVisa #SouthAmericaTravel #UNESCOWorldHeritage #HighAltitudeHiking #EcuadorFood #HornadoRecipe #PumapungoMuseum #MúsicaOcupa #AzoguesToCuenca #YanuncayRiver #CajasLakes #ToquillaStraw https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián hikes El Cajas National Park through the morning smoke, navigates a tram delay in the afternoon, and reflects on the reality of long-term residency in Ecuador’s colonial capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Cuenca, Ecuador. Places in this episode: El Cajas National Park, Parque Calderón, Banco del Austro, Raymipampa Restaurant, Slow Brew Coffee Shop, Av. Remigio Crespo. Covered: El Cajas Hiking, Residency Paperwork, Local Costs, Wildfire Impact, Daily Routine. Chapters:00:00 Slow Brew Coffee Shop01:48 Bus04:32 Parque Calderón08:21 Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EcuadorTravel #CuencaEcuador #ElCajasNationalPark #ExpatLife #AndesHiking #ResidencyJourney #BudgetTravel #SlowTravel #AzulayProvince #EcuadorExpats #MountainLiving #TravelDiaries #SoloTraveler #DigitalNomad #SouthAmericaTrip #CuencaCity #HikingAdventures #EcuadorFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Day four in Cuenca. I navigate wildfire smoke, visit the Toquilla hat workshops, eat hornado at a local market, and plan the big hike in El Cajas National Park. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Cuenca, Ecuador. Places in this episode: El Centro, Parque Calderón, Catedral Nueva, Yanuncay, Mercado 10 de Agosto, Ordóñez Lasso, Banco del Austro, Parque Lineal. Covered: Cuenca daily life, artisan crafts, local politics, residency logistics, food costs, wildfire impact. Chapters:00:00 Catedral Nueva02:18 Mercado 10 de Agosto05:04 Slow Brew Coffee Shop07:07 Raymipampa Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EcuadorTravel #CuencaEcuador #ElCajasNationalPark #ExpatsInEcuador #AndesMountains #SlowTravel #CuencaFood #ResidencyInEcuador #SouthAmericaTravel #ToquillaHat #HighAltitudeHiking #ColonialArchitecture #TravelPodcast #SebastianAndrade #AzulayProvince #EcuadorLiving #DigitalNomadEcuador #PáramoEcology https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián navigates wildfire smoke in Cuenca’s historic center, visits a toquilla hat workshop, and explores the local reaction to the village cuy festival. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Cuenca, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Yanuncay, Parque Lineal, Slow Brew Coffee Shop, Centro Histórico, Parque Calderón, Catedral Nueva, Plaza de las Flores, Mercado 10 de Agosto. Covered: Cuenca daily life, wildfire impact, artisan crafts, local politics, residency logistics, food costs. Chapters:00:00 Yanuncay01:13 Centro Histórico02:33 Mercado 10 de Agosto04:05 El Barranco05:10 Raymipampa Restaurant06:46 San Sebastián08:28 Registro Civil A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CuencaEcuador #AzulayTravel #ExpatsInEcuador #AndesHiking #ToquillaHat #ElCajasNationalPark #EcuadorResidency #ColonialArchitecture #SouthAmericaTravel #DigitalNomadEcuador #WildfireSeason #TraditionalFood #UNESCOWorldHeritage #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #HighAltitudeLife #PanamaHatMaking #VisitEcuador https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Day two in Cuenca: navigating wildfire smoke from the páramo, hiking El Cajas, and understanding the real cost of living in Ecuador's Athens. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Cuenca, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Yanuncay, Parque Lineal, Slow Brew Coffee Shop, Banco del Austro, El Centro, Mercado 10 de Agosto, LaMaría Cocina Libre, San Sebastián. Covered: Cuenca City Life, Residency Paperwork, El Cajas Hiking, Local Food Costs, Wildfire Impact, Museum Visits. Chapters:00:00 Yanuncay01:37 Banco del Austro04:24 LaMaría Cocina Libre06:37 Catedral Nueva09:59 Ingapirca A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CuencaEcuador #TravelEcuador #AndesMountains #DigitalNomadLife #ExpatEcuador #ElCajasNationalPark #SouthAmericaTravel #ColonialArchitecture #SustainableTravel #IncaHistory #HighAltitudeLiving #CuencaCity #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #EcuadorCulture #PanamaHats #ResidencyProcess #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián arrives in Cuenca after a four-hour bus ride from Riobamba, exploring the colonial center, the Yanuncay River walk, and the quiet reality of settling into the Azuay capital during early autumn. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Cuenca, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Riobamba, Azogues, Parque Calderón, Catedral Nueva, Mercado 10 de Agosto, Yanuncay River, Parque Lineal, Yanuncay District. Covered: Cuenca Arrival, Cost of Living, Historic Center, Pumapungo Museum, Expat Life, Weather. Chapters:00:00 Riobamba01:33 Mercado 10 de Agosto04:19 Catedral Nueva06:01 Cuenca08:26 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CuencaEcuador #EcuadorTravel #Azuay #ExpatsInEcuador #DigitalNomadLife #SouthAmericaTravel #UNESCOCuenca #AndesMountains #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #EcuadorLiving #ColombiaAndEcuador #PatagoniaBound #TravelTips #ResidencyEcuador #ElCajasPark #ColonialArchitecture #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

My last full day in Riobamba. I walk through the historic centre where a recent fire has changed the streetscape, browse the back-to-school fair, and sort out the final pieces of my residency paperwork before heading south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Riobamba, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Parque Maldonado, Catedral de Riobamba, Diez de Agosto, La Merced, Mercado La Condamine, La Concepción, Banco Pichincha, Avenida Daniel León Borja. Covered: Riobamba City Life, Residency Paperwork, Local Markets, Urban Safety, Departure Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Parque Maldonado01:41 La Merced04:22 ESPOCH06:55 Asher Hospedaje y Turismo08:28 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Riobamba #EcuadorTravel #Chimborazo #SierraEcuador #TravelPodcast #AndesMountains #CostOfLiving #ResidencyInEcuador #MercadoLaCondamine #HistoricCentre #BackToSchool #MesDeLaRepublica #SafeTravel #BudgetTravel #LatinAmerica #SebastianAndrade #EcuadorVlog #HighAltitude https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián’s last full day in Riobamba. He navigates the back-to-school fair, samples local bread at a neighborhood bakery, reviews his residency paperwork, and reflects on the high-altitude landscape before heading south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Riobamba, Ecuador. Places in this episode: La Merced, Catedral de Riobamba, Parque Maldonado, Especie café, La Dolorosa, La Concepción, La Libertad, Banco Pichincha. Covered: Residency and Banking Logistics, Local Food and Costs, City History and Reconstruction, Final Reflections on Riobamba, Artisan Crafts and Culture. Chapters:00:00 Quito02:17 La Concepción04:45 Santa Rosa05:57 Parque 21 de Abril07:03 Mercado La Condamine08:14 Mama Negra festival A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Riobamba #EcuadorTravel #Chimborazo #AndesMountains #ExpatLifeEcuador #ResidencyInEcuador #CedulaExtranjeria #LatinAmericaTravel #VolcanoHiking #SouthAmericaBackpacking #CulturalHeritage #EcuadorFood #Hornado #TrainRide #DevilsNose #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadEcuador #HighAltitudeLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Day seven in Riobamba. A steep climb to the train station, a morning of residency paperwork, and the famous Devil's Nose rail journey toward Alausí. I also visit the Santa Rosa artisan quarter and share what this Andean city actually costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Riobamba, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Parque Sucre, La Cafetería de María, Banco Pichincha, Santa Rosa, Tren del Hielo, Nariz del Diablo, Pastaza gorge, El Rodeo Grill. Covered: Nariz del Diablo train tour, Residency and banking logistics, Santa Rosa artisan crafts, Local food costs, Altitude sickness prevention. Chapters:00:00 Riobamba01:53 Santa Rosa03:29 Tren del Hielo04:53 Nariz del Diablo07:05 Parque Maldonado08:06 Train A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Riobamba #EcuadorTravel #NarizDelDiablo #Chimborazo #AndesMountains #TrainJourney #EcuadorResidency #SantaRosaArtisans #HighAltitudeTravel #LatinAmericaBackpacker #VolcanoViews #EcuadorFood #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadEcuador #DevilsNoseRailway #SierraEcuador https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Day six in Riobamba: Sebastián wakes to a quiet city gearing up for its founding month, shares a coffee with a hielero's descendant at Especie café, and prepares for the Guamote market and the Nariz del Diablo train. He reflects on the cost of living and the business of ice. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Riobamba, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Especie café, Mercado La Condamine, Parque 21 de Abril, Basílica del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, RAYUELA RESTAURANT, Asher Hospedaje y Turismo, Terminal Terrestre Riobamba, Parque Maldonado. Covered: Hielero ice merchant history, Nariz del Diablo train planning, Riobamba food scene, Cost of living in Riobamba, Guamote market preparation, Mes de la República preparations. Chapters:00:00 Parque Maldonado02:41 Cafe interior03:42 Especie café05:28 Basílica del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús07:04 Parque 21 de Abril08:02 RAYUELA RESTAURANT09:23 Bedroom A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EcuadorTravel #Riobamba #Chimborazo #GuamoteMarket #NarizDelDiablo #TrenDelHielo #HieleroHistory #AndesMountains #EcuadorHighlands #MesDeLaRepublica #MercadoLaCondamine #PaseDelNiño #TravelEcuador #SouthAmericaTravel #EcuadorLife #RiobambaCity https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián reaches the final refuge on Chimborazo, learns the hielero ice-merchant history firsthand, and reflects on the mountain's pull. He also navigates Riobamba's practical costs, from a $3.50 lunch to a $0.28 bus ride, and plans the Guamote market trip. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Riobamba, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Chimborazo, Carrel refuge, Mercado La Condamine, Parque 21 de Abril, La Cafetería de María, Banco Pichincha, Santa Rosa, Basílica del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús. Covered: Chimborazo refuge and altitude, Hielero ice merchant tradition, Practical costs and banking in Riobamba, Artisan quarter and city landmarks, Guamote market and Nariz del Diablo planning, Local food and market experience. Chapters:00:00 Riobamba03:39 Mercado La Condamine06:31 Santa Rosa07:49 Asher Hospedaje y Turismo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chimborazo #Riobamba #EcuadorTravel #Andes #Hielero #IceTrain #GuamoteMarket #NarizDelDiablo #MercadoLaCondamine #AltitudeTraining #EcuadorLiving #TravelBudget #BankEcuador #ResidencyEcuador #SantaRosaRiobamba #VolcanoViews #SangayNationalPark #LatinAmerica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Day four in Riobamba: Sebastián attempts the Chimborazo refuge climb, talks ice merchants with a guide, and eats hornado at a local market. Plus the real costs of the high-altitude trip and what to book before you go. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Riobamba, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Reserva de Producción de Fauna Chimborazo, Carrel refuge, Parque Maldonado, Mercado La Condamine, Banco Pichincha, Santa Rosa, Bear Brothers GastroPub, Parque 21 de Abril. Covered: Chimborazo refuge hike and altitude, Hielero ice merchant history, Tren del Hielo railway, Mercado La Condamine food and costs, Banking and cédula paperwork, Santa Rosa artisan quarter. Chapters:00:00 Carrel refuge01:17 High mountain wind04:34 Parque Maldonado05:28 Banco Pichincha06:55 Parque 21 de Abril A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chimborazo #Riobamba #EcuadorTravel #Andes #Hieleros #TrenDelHielo #MercadoLaCondamine #SantaRosa #AltitudeTrekking #VolcanoHiking #EcuadorBudget #SouthAmericaTravel #IndigenousMarket #Guamote #CedulaEcuador #LivingInEcuador https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

On day three in Riobamba, Sebastián scouts the Chimborazo refuge route, talks ice-merchant history at the Tren del Hielo, wanders the back-to-school fair at La Dolorosa, and eats his way through the Mercado La Condamine. He also gets practical about costs, safety, and the lunar eclipse aftermath. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Riobamba, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Terminal Terrestre Riobamba, Tren del Hielo station, Parque 21 de Abril, Mercado La Condamine, Santa Rosa barrio, La Cafetería de María, Asher Hospedaje y Turismo, La Dolorosa. Covered: Chimborazo refuge trip planning, Hielero ice merchant history, Back-to-school fair Feria del Estudiante, Market food and costs, Riobamba city districts and safety, Practical local transport and prices. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room interior01:32 Bus terminal concourse03:05 La Dolorosa04:03 Parque 21 de Abril05:38 Santa Rosa barrio06:31 La Cafetería de María08:10 City street evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chimborazo #Riobamba #EcuadorTravel #Andes #TrenDelHielo #Hielero #MercadoLaCondamine #TravelEcuador #ChimborazoVolcano #BackToSchool #Ecuador #HighAltitude #LocalMarket #AndeanCulture #RiobambaEcuador #SouthAmericaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Day two in Riobamba: Sebastián eyes Chimborazo's glaciers, traces the Tren del Hielo and its last hieleros, chews over the 1797 earthquake's rebuilt city, and plans to watch the partial lunar eclipse from Parque 21 de Abril. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Riobamba, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Chimborazo, Parque 21 de Abril, Mercado La Condamine, Museo de la Ciudad, La Cafetería de María, El Rodeo Grill, Tourist and Cultural Center Pucara Tambo, Guamote. Covered: Chimborazo planning and hielero history, Riobamba earthquake history and rebuild, Mercado La Condamine food and costs, Guamote Saturday market preparation, Lunar eclipse observation, Practical costs in Riobamba. Chapters:00:00 Chimborazo01:53 Tourist and Cultural Center Pucara Tambo03:07 El Rodeo Grill04:19 Museo de la Ciudad06:03 Riobamba07:17 Guamote A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Riobamba #EcuadorTravel #Chimborazo #Andes #LunarEclipse #TravelEcuador #ChimborazoVolcano #GuamoteMarket #EcuadorHistory #HighlandsEcuador #TravelGuide #MercadoLaCondamine #RiobambaEcuador #TrenDelHielo #Hielero #VolcanoTravel #EcuadorBudget #SouthAmericaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián arrives in Riobamba, the high-Andes city rebuilt after the 1797 earthquake. He gets oriented, eats at the Mercado La Condamine, and plans his climb up Chimborazo, plus the Guamote market and the Nariz del Diablo train. Practical costs, the upcoming lunar eclipse, and the city's artisan quarter. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Riobamba, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Terminal Terrestre Riobamba, Parque Maldonado, Catedral de Riobamba, Parque Sucre, Mercado La Condamine, Santa Rosa, Parque 21 de Abril, Iglesia San Antonio. Covered: Arrival and orientation in Riobamba, Local food and market costs, Chimborazo access and planning, Tren del Hielo and hielero tradition, Guamote market day trip, City history and reconstruction after 1797 earthquake, Practical costs and transport, Lunar eclipse planning. Chapters:00:00 Bus ride00:40 Asher Hospedaje y Turismo02:41 Mercado La Condamine04:10 Parque 21 de Abril05:00 Guamote07:44 Restaurant09:13 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Riobamba #Chimborazo #EcuadorTravel #Andes #VolcanoHiking #LocalMarket #IndigenousCulture #LunarEclipse #BackpackingEcuador #HighAltitude #EcuadorHistory #TravelBlogger #DigitalNomadLife #SouthAmerica #RiobambaEcuador #GuamoteMarket https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián spends his final day in Baños with a dawn soak at Termas de la Virgen, a last market lunch, and a quiet evening at Casa del Árbol, reflecting on volcano life and planning the bus route south toward Cuenca. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Baños, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Termas de la Virgen, Mercado Central, La Mazorca Dorada, Casa del Árbol, Puente San Francisco, Cabellera de la Virgen, Parque Palomino Flores, Crater Rooftop Bar. Covered: Last day in Baños, Thermal springs, Local food costs, Volcano culture, Departure planning, Travel practicalities. Chapters:00:00 Termas de la Virgen02:43 La Mazorca Dorada03:59 Cabellera de la Virgen05:13 Casa del Árbol06:46 Mirador Bellavista07:58 Crater Rooftop Bar09:33 Quiet room, night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BañosEcuador #Tungurahua #VolcanoLife #EcuadorTravel #AndesAdventure #HotSprings #WaterfallRoute #PailonDelDiablo #CasaDelArbol #Melcocha #Fritada #MercadoCentral #RoadTripEcuador #CuencaNext #TravelBackpacking #SlowTravel #EcuadorBudget #SamanthaAndrade https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

On his last full day in Baños, Sebastián savors the town's melcocha, soaks in the thermal springs, wrestles with volcano anxiety, and reflects on the road south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Baños, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Andes Specialty Coffee, Termas de la Virgen, El Salado, Mercado Central, Casa del Arbol, Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Agua Santa, Crater Rooftop Bar, La Floresta. Covered: Last day in Baños, Thermal springs, Local food and sweets, Volcano culture, Practical costs, Departure planning. Chapters:00:00 Andes Specialty Coffee02:53 Termas de la Virgen06:43 Casa del Arbol09:39 El Salado10:40 La Floresta A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BanosEcuador #EcuadorTravel #AndesAdventure #Tungurahua #HotSprings #Melcocha #CasaDelArbol #TravelEcuador #SoloTravel #VolcanoLiving #EcuadorPodcast #SouthAmerica #RutaDeLasCascadas #MercadoCentral #ThermalSprings #EcuadorLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Day 6 in Baños: a restless volcano, a trout festival, a soak at El Salado, and the promise of a partial lunar eclipse over Tungurahua. Sebastián reflects on the town's rhythm and the practical magic of living with an active mountain. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Baños, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Andes Specialty Coffee, Casa del Árbol, Mercado Central de Baños, Termas El Salado, La Mazorca Dorada, El Pailón del Diablo, Mirador Bellavista, Crater Rooftop Bar. Covered: Volcano living and tremor, Thermal springs and relaxation, Waterfall route and biking, Local food and market costs, Lunar eclipse planning, Practical costs and budget in Baños. Chapters:00:00 Andes Specialty Coffee01:02 Casa del Árbol02:56 Market04:20 Termas El Salado06:07 Puente San Francisco08:02 Mirador Bellavista08:59 Quiet street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BañosEcuador #Tungurahua #RutaDeLasCascadas #PailónDelDiablo #CasaDelÁrbol #TermasElSalado #LunarEclipse #EcuadorTravel #VolcanoLiving #AndesEcuador #Melcocha #FritadaEcuatoriana #BañosDeAguaSanta #TravelEcuador #MercadoCentral #PuenteSanFrancisco https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Day five in Baños: Sebastián wakes to drizzle, helps pull melcocha at a sweet shop, checks out the Ulba river trout contest, and reflects on the town's stubborn love affair with Tungurahua. Plus practical notes on the area's low-cost rhythm and the lunar eclipse coming up. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Baños, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Calle Ambato, Mercado Central, Ulba River, Casa del Árbol, Termas El Salado, La Mazorca Dorada, Baños de Agua Santa. Covered: Local food and taffy, Volcano living and culture, Day trip to Ulba, Thermal springs and relaxation, Practical budgeting and costs, Weather and seasonal activities. Chapters:00:00 Calle Ambato01:53 Ulba River04:12 Casa del Árbol05:41 Termas El Salado07:09 Night street, distant music, footsteps A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Baños #Ecuador #BañosEcuador #Tungurahua #Melcocha #CasaDelArbol #TermasElSalado #RutaDeLasCascadas #PuyoDayTrip #VolcanoLiving #EcuadorTravel #Andes #LocalFood #TroutFishing #LunarEclipse #RainyDayTravel #BudgetTravel #EcuadorVisit https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián spends a rainy day under Tungurahua, soaking in the springs, visiting a coffee roastery, and following the gorged route to Pailón del Diablo. He reflects on what it means to live beside an active volcano, and why the town's adventure economy thrives in the wet. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Baños, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Termas de la Virgen, Andes Specialty Coffee, Pastaza Gorge, Ruta de las Cascadas, El Pailón del Diablo, Mercado Central, Casa del Árbol, Tungurahua. Covered: Rainy day itinerary, Thermal springs, Waterfall hiking, Volcano living and culture, Local market food, Volcano viewing. Chapters:00:00 Baños02:31 Pastaza Gorge04:09 El Pailón del Diablo05:48 Casa del Árbol06:59 Tungurahua08:36 Quiet room, rain outside09:36 Puyo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BanosEcuador #Tungurahua #EcuadorTravel #AndesMountains #ThermalSprings #PailonDelDiablo #VolcanoLiving #EcuadorHiking #RainyDayTravel #MercadoCentral #TraditionalFood #EcuadorAdventure #TravelSouthAmerica #BanosDeAguaSanta #EcuadorVolcano #WaterfallHike #LocalLifeEcuador #AndesCoffee https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Day three in Baños: Sebastián wakes to a clear volcano view, visits a local melcocha workshop, hikes to El Bosque Encantado, and reflects on living with Tungurahua. Plus practical Baños costs and a sunset from the Casa del Árbol. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Baños, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Termas de la Virgen, Andes Specialty Coffee, Mercado Central, La Casa del Arbol, El Bosque Encantado, La Mazorca Dorada, Tungurahua, Puyo. Covered: Baños local culture and sweet shops, Volcano coexistence, Cloud forest hike, Thermal springs history, Local food costs, Day trip planning to Puyo. Chapters:00:00 Tungurahua01:12 Andes Specialty Coffee02:50 Clifftop03:56 Mercado Central05:46 Cafe terrace06:53 La Mazorca Dorada A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BanosDeAguaSanta #TungurahuaVolcano #EcuadorTravel #AndesMountains #Melcocha #CasaDelArbol #ElBosqueEncantado #Fritada #AdventureTravel #VolcanoLive #EcuadorHighlands #TravelPodcast #SouthAmericaTravel #BudgetTravel #CloudForest https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián explores Baños' thermal springs, the waterfall route, and the town's relationship with an active volcano. He tracks a day of drizzle, eats fritada, and considers what it means to live in the shadow of Tungurahua. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Baños, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Termas de la Virgen, Andes Specialty Coffee, El Pailón del Diablo, Mercado Central, Casa del Árbol, La Mazorca Dorada, Hotel Casa Santa Lucía. Covered: Baños thermal springs, Waterfall route hiking, Living with an active volcano, Local food and market costs, Day trip to Amazon gateway. Chapters:00:00 Hotel Casa Santa Lucía01:33 Andes Specialty Coffee03:36 El Pailón del Diablo05:09 Casa del Árbol06:18 Bar interior07:45 La Mazorca Dorada A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BanosEcuador #Tungurahua #ThermalSprings #VolcanoTravel #EcuadorTravel #WaterfallRoute #PailonDelDiablo #CasaDelArbol #Andes #AdventureTravel #TravelEcuador #SouthAmerica #HotSprings #VolcanoEcotourism #TravelPodcast #EcuadorBlog #HikingEcuador https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián moves south to Baños, finds the Termas de la Virgen, and takes the Ruta de las Cascadas to Pailón del Diablo. Living with Tungurahua, melcocha taffy, and the town's thermal springs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Baños, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Latacunga, Ambato, Termas de la Virgen, Mercado Central, El Pailón del Diablo, Caverna Sigsi - Huayco-, La Casa del Arbol, Paraíso Gastro Bar & mirador. Covered: thermal springs and their history, waterfall route and Pailón del Diablo, volcano culture and living with Tungurahua, adventure tourism economy, local food and melcocha, gateway to the Amazon region. Chapters:00:00 Latacunga01:30 Hostal Posada J06:19 La Casa del Arbol07:19 Paraíso Gastro Bar & mirador08:45 Puyo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BañosEcuador #Tungurahua #RutaDeLasCascadas #PailónDelDiablo #LaCasaDelArbol #TermasDeLaVirgen #EcuadorTravel #VolcanoCountry #Melcocha #BañosDeAguaSanta #Andes #Puyo #HotSprings #AdventureTravel #EcuadorLife #TravelOnBudget https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

On his final full day in Latacunga, Sebastián explores the working districts of San Buenaventura and La Laguna after a night of heavy rain. He reflects on the city's unique blend of festival preparation, geological history, and everyday resilience, and offers a practical look at budgets, transport, and the cost of living in this corner of the high Andes. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Latacunga, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Parque Vicente León, Catedral de Latacunga, Parque de San Buenaventura, Molinos de Monserrat, Mercado Cerrado, Parque Recreacional La Laguna, Mirador de la Virgen de las Mercedes, Casa de los Marqueses de Miraflores. Covered: Latacunga district exploration, local market food and costs, volcano history and resilience, trout farms and local economy, Mama Negra festival preparation, budget travel in highland Ecuador. Chapters:00:00 Mercado Cerrado02:47 Parque Vicente León05:29 Parque Recreacional La Laguna07:07 Mirador de la Virgen de las Mercedes A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Latacunga #Cotopaxi #EcuadorTravel #AndesMountains #MamaNegra #EcuadorBudget #TravelSouthAmerica #VolcanoCity #Chugchucaras #Quilotoa #HighlandEcuador #LocalLife #TravelOnABudget #MercadoCerrado #SanFelipeEcuador https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

On his final full day in Latacunga, Sebastián takes a last shot at Cotopaxi's peak, revisits the Virgin of the Volcano, eats chugchucaras, and reflects on the city's resilience before heading south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Latacunga, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Parque Vicente León, Coffee Roots, Mirador de la Virgen de las Mercedes, Mercado Cerrado, Plaza El Salto, Casa de los Marqueses de Miraflores, Iglesia de la Merced. Covered: Cotopaxi viewpoint, market food costs, city resilience, Mama Negra festival history, local coffee and water, day trip planning. Chapters:00:00 Parque Vicente León01:33 Mirador de la Virgen de las Mercedes03:09 Plaza El Salto05:29 Casa de los Marqueses de Miraflores06:27 City rain07:14 Evening street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Latacunga #Cotopaxi #EcuadorTravel #Andes #Chugchucaras #MamaNegra #MercadoCerrado #CoffeeRoots #VolcanoView #TravelPodcast #Ecuador #LatacungaFood #Quilotoa #SanFelipeWater #MiradorDeLaVirgen #BudgetTravel #BackpackingEcuador https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián spends a rainy Saturday in Latacunga's San Felipe district, exploring the source of the city's famous sparkling water, visiting a local bakery and a hidden courtyard, and getting a taste of the Mama Negra festival's culinary heart at a family-run chugchucaras spot. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Latacunga, Ecuador. Places in this episode: San Felipe, Molinos de Monserrat, Coffee Roots, Mercado Cerrado, Mirador de la Virgen de las Mercedes, Hacienda Tilipulo, Casa de los Marqueses de Miraflores. Covered: Volcano tourism, Local market food, Mama Negra festival, Colonial architecture, Daily life in Latacunga, Natural springs. Chapters:00:00 San Felipe01:20 Coffee Roots02:44 Mercado Cerrado04:03 Mirador de la Virgen de las Mercedes05:59 Hacienda Tilipulo07:11 Casa de los Marqueses de Miraflores08:22 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Latacunga #Cotopaxi #EcuadorTravel #MamaNegra #Chugchucaras #SanFelipe #HaciendaTilipulo #MercadoCerrado #VolcanoReligion #AndesTravel #EcuadorLife #TravelPodcast #BackpackingEcuador #CotopaxiNationalPark #LatacungaFood #QuilotoaLoop https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Day six in Latacunga. Sebastián dives into the city's volcano religion at the Iglesia de la Merced, checks in on the Mama Negra festival preparations, and climbs to the Mirador for a clear view of Cotopaxi. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Latacunga, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Iglesia de la Merced, Casa de los Marqueses de Miraflores, Mirador de la Virgen de las Mercedes, Mercado Cerrado, Parque Vicente León, San Buenaventura district, Juan Montalvo district, Catedral de Latacunga. Covered: Volcano history and culture, Mama Negra festival, City districts and landmarks, Market food and costs, Practical budgeting and transport. Chapters:00:00 Iglesia de la Merced03:05 Juan Montalvo district06:22 Parque Vicente León07:39 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Latacunga #Cotopaxi #MamaNegra #EcuadorTravel #VolcanoReligion #IglesiaDeLaMerced #MercadoCerrado #Chugchucaras #AndesMountains #LatacungaEcuador #TravelEcuador #ParqueVicenteLeon #MiradorVirgenDeLasMercedes #Quilotoa #EcuadorHistory #WorkingTown #CotopaxiVolcano #SouthAmericaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Day five in Latacunga: I take the local bus to the Thursday indigenous market at Saquisilí, eat a market breakfast, watch livestock trading, and come home to a $2.50 almuerzo. Plus the practical case for booking the Mama Negra festival early. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Latacunga, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Saquisilí, Mercado Cerrado, Coffee Roots, Hotel Maderanegra by Huasicama, Mirador de la Virgen de las Mercedes, Iglesia de Saquisilí. Covered: Saquisilí market, Festival planning, Local food, Budget travel, Colonial history. Chapters:00:00 Saquisilí00:30 Market02:02 Street02:50 Mercado Cerrado03:44 Hotel Maderanegra by Huasicama05:48 Mirador de la Virgen de las Mercedes07:00 Room tone A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EcuadorTravel #Latacunga #Saquisili #MamaNegra #Cotopaxi #Andes #BackpackingEcuador #TravelEcuador #EcuadorHighlands #MarketFood #IndigenousMarket #Quilotoa #TravelPodcast #LatacungaEcuador #VolcanoCountry https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

On day four in Latacunga, Sebastián visits the Iglesia de la Merced's Virgin of the Volcano, explores the Miraflores mirador and the city's rebuild-every-time character, and plans a practical route to the Mama Negra festival. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Latacunga, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Iglesia de la Merced, Mercado Cerrado, Mirador de la Virgen de las Mercedes, Casa de los Marqueses de Miraflores, Parque Vicente León, Molinos de Monserrat, Giardino cucina italiana, Coffee Roots. Covered: Volcano history and rebuilding, Mama Negra festival background, Market food and costs, Local districts and landmarks, Practical budgeting and transport. Chapters:00:00 Iglesia de la Merced01:39 Mercado Cerrado02:23 Juan Montalvo district04:21 Parque Vicente León06:48 Eloy Alfaro district08:02 City street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Latacunga #EcuadorTravel #Cotopaxi #MamaNegra #VolcanoHistory #Andes #Quilotoa #Ecuador #TravelPodcast #IndigenousMarket #LatacungaFood #Chugchucaras #EcuadorVolcano #DrySeason #LatacungaMuseum #WeekendTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Day three in Latacunga: a clear-morning decision to chase the Quilotoa crater lake, a bus ride through the páramo, the rim walk at 3,800 metres, and a slow afternoon in the city's markets and plazas. Plus the costs that make this town a traveller's bargain. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Latacunga, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Zumbahua, Quilotoa crater lake, Hacienda Tilipulo, Mercado Cerrado, Eloy Alfaro district, Parque Vicente León, Catedral de Latacunga, Casa de los Marqueses de Miraflores. Covered: Quilotoa day trip, Páramo landscape, Market food, Latacunga city districts, Colonial history, Mama Negra festival background. Chapters:00:00 Zumbahua01:02 Bus rank02:13 Wind gust03:33 Mercado Cerrado04:46 Eloy Alfaro district06:10 Iglesia de la Merced A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Latacunga #Quilotoa #Cotopaxi #Ecuador #Andes #EcuadorTravel #QuilotoaLagoon #Chugchucaras #MercadoCerrado #TravelEcuador #LatacungaEcuador #MamaNegra #HikingEcuador #CraterLake #VolcanoCountry #SlowTravel #SouthAmericaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Day two in Latacunga: Sebastián attempts a Cotopaxi National Park day trip, learns the hard way about volcano weather, and walks the city's streets to understand how a town rebuilds after eruptions. Plus the practical costs of a high-Andes base camp and a first taste of Mama Negra's story. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Latacunga, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Cotopaxi National Park, Limpiapungo lagoon, Pucará del Salitre, Parque Vicente León, Casa de los Marqueses de Miraflores, Mercado Cerrado, Mirador de la Virgen de las Mercedes, El Calvario hill. Covered: Cotopaxi day trip, Latacunga city walk, Volcano history and culture, Market food, Cost of living specifics, Mama Negra festival background. Chapters:02:11 Limpiapungo lagoon03:22 Parque Vicente León05:01 Mercado Cerrado06:09 Mirador de la Virgen de las Mercedes07:25 Giardino cucina italiana A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Cotopaxi #Latacunga #EcuadorTravel #VolcanoTrekking #MamaNegra #Quilotoa #AndesMountains #EcuadorBlog #TravelGuide #Chugchucaras #HighAltitudeHiking #CotopaxiNationalPark #LatacungaFood #EcuadorAdventure #SierraEcuador #TravelEcuador https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián arrives in Latacunga, navigates a bus fare hike and market chaos, settles into a budget-friendly flat, and plans his Cotopaxi and Quilotoa adventures amid local tragedy and holiday buzz. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Latacunga, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Parque Vicente León, Catedral de Latacunga, Casa de los Marqueses de Miraflores, Iglesia de la Merced, Mercado Cerrado, Coffee Roots, Estadio La Cocha, Cotopaxi National Park. Covered: Bus travel, Accommodation, Local food, Festivals, Volcano trekking, City orientation. Chapters:00:00 Bus terminal interior02:12 Parque Vicente León03:48 Estadio La Cocha05:50 Casa de los Marqueses de Miraflores07:39 Iglesia de la Merced08:43 Cotopaxi National Park10:35 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Latacunga #EcuadorTravel #Cotopaxi #MamaNegra #Quilotoa #Andes #Highlands #BusTravel #Chugchucaras #IndigenousMarket #Volcano #TravelPodcast #Ecuador #SouthAmericaTravel #AdventureTravel #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Sebastián spends his last full day in Quito running final errands with his new cédula, planning the bus route south to Latacunga, and soaking in the quiet, holiday-mode Centro Histórico on the eve of Ecuador's Independence Day. A final $3 almuerzo at Mercado Central and a coffee in La Floresta close out the first chapter of the project. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Quito, Ecuador. Places in this episode: La Floresta, Banco Pichincha, Parque La Carolina, Metro de Quito, Universidad Central station, Centro Histórico, Plaza de la Independencia, Calle La Ronda. Covered: banking finalization, certified documents, local food last meal, meeting fixer for route planning, farewell view from TelefériQo, packing and preparation, holiday eve atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 La Floresta02:28 Calle La Ronda05:10 Casa Warmi07:01 TelefériQo09:02 Latacunga A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Quito #EcuadorTravel #LastDayInQuito #CentroHistorico #MercadoCentral #CasaWarmi #TelefericoQuito #Cotopaxi #Paramo #IndependenceDay #LatinAmericaTravel #DigitalNomad #Residency #Cedula #LaFloresta #Andes #BusTravelEcuador #Pichincha https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

On his final full day in Quito, Sebastián finally gets his cédula appointment, wanders a holiday-quiet Centro Histórico, checks in on the cancelled mapping festival, and eats a last $3 lunch at Mercado Central before planning the route south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Quito, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Civil Registry, La Carolina station, San Francisco station, Centro Histórico, Calle Venezuela, Plaza Grande, Mercado Central, Basílica del Voto Nacional. Covered: Residency paperwork finalised, Centro Histórico Independence Day preparations, Mercado Central food and cost, Local transport details, Planning route south via Latacunga, Coffee culture in La Floresta. Chapters:00:00 Civil Registry01:37 La Carolina station03:01 Mercado Central06:16 La Ronda08:01 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #QuitoTravel #Ecuador #CentroHistorico #MercadoCentralQuito #Cedula #ExpatLife #IndependenceDayEcuador #LaFloresta #QuitoEcuador #AndesTravel #SouthAmericaTravel #Cotopaxi #TravelEcuador #QuitoOldTown #BasilicaQuito #Latacunga #BusTravelEcuador #CafeQuito https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Day six in Quito: I explore the city's pulse amid dry-season haze and prepare for the Independence Day weekend, from rooftop views to the rhythms of La Floresta, all while tying up loose ends on my cédula and route south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Quito, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Ciudad Colonial, La Floresta, Mercado Central, Querubin, La Mariscal, Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Parque Bicentenario, Casa Museo Guayasamín. Covered: Residency paperwork, Banking, Local food, Independence Day preparations, Transportation, Neighbourhood exploration. Chapters:00:00 La Floresta01:05 La Mariscal02:43 Parque Bicentenario04:07 Casa Museo Guayasamín05:39 Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado06:48 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Quito #EcuadorTravel #QuitoLife #IndependenceDayEcuador #LaFloresta #CevicheEcuador #CedulaEcuador #BankingEcuador #MetroDeQuito #HuecaFest #Guayasamin #QuitoOldTown #LaRonda #Pichincha #ExpatEcuador #AndesTravel #TravelPodcast #EcuadorAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

On day five in Quito, Sebastián signs a lease in La Floresta, deals with the lingering smoke from wildfires, and plans his southward route while the city gears up for the August 10 Independence holiday. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Quito, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Centro Histórico, La Floresta, Mercado Central, Quitumbe bus station, Parque Bicentenario, Coffee Zular, De La Llama, Calle La Ronda. Covered: Housing sign-up in La Floresta, SIM card purchase, Bus route planning south, Independence Day weekend preparations, Air quality and wildfire smoke, Local food experiences. Chapters:00:00 Quito01:47 Quiet room02:59 La Floresta04:10 Bus station05:20 Parque Bicentenario06:29 De La Llama08:30 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EcuadorTravel #Quito #LaFloresta #IndependenceDay #PrimerGrito #Cotopaxi #HuecaFest #QuitoEcuador #TravelPodcast #SouthAmerica #Andes #Cedula #ResidencyInEcuador #MarketFood #LocalTravel #SlowTravel #Hornado #Páramo https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Day four in Quito: wildfire smoke clears as the city gears up for Independence Day. I scout a flat in La Floresta, eat my way through Mercado Central, and plan the bus route south through the Andes. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Quito, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Urban Colonial, La Floresta, Mercado Central, Centro Histórico, Plaza Grande, La Ronda, Casa Warmi, Basílica del Voto Nacional. Covered: housing, food, transportation, holiday planning, residency paperwork. Chapters:00:00 Urban Colonial00:40 La Floresta02:31 Mercado Central04:06 Centro Histórico05:54 Casa Warmi07:11 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Quito #Ecuador #QuitoTravel #EcuadorTravel #LaFloresta #MercadoCentral #PrimerGrito #IndependenceDay #HuecaFest #Andes #SouthAmericaTravel #DigitalNomad #ExpatLife #Llapingachos #CasaWarmi #Cotopaxi #Pichincha #QuitoHistoricCenter https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Day three in Quito: wildfire smoke, a canceled mapping festival, and a Metro ride south. I check the pulse of the Centro Histórico, price a flat in La Floresta, and plan the long road down the Andes. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Quito, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Urban Colonial, La Floresta, Mercado Central, La Compañía de Jesús, Plaza Grande, Café Plaza Grande Restaurante, Basílica del Voto Nacional, La Ronda. Covered: weather, housing, food, culture, transportation, visa/practicalities. Chapters:00:00 Urban Colonial01:18 La Floresta02:57 Mercado Central05:09 Café Plaza Grande Restaurante07:35 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Quito #Ecuador #QuitoTravel #EcuadorTravel #LaFloresta #CentroHistorico #MercadoCentral #QuitoTrail2026 #LaCompaniaDeJesus #BasilicaDelVotoNacional #CafePlazaGrande #ElQuinche #Wildfire #TravelPodcast #DigitalNomad #ExpatLife #Andes #Cotopaxi https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

Day two in Quito: Sebastián wrestles with one last piece of paperwork, learns the city's Sunday rhythms, eats his weight in market food, and takes a hard look at where he'll be living for the next two years. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Quito, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Urban Colonial, La Floresta, Guápulo, Coffee Zular, Banco Pichincha, Parque La Carolina, Metro de Quito, Casa Warmi. Covered: Housing search, Banking in Ecuador, Neighbourhood orientation, Public transit details, Sunday city rhythm, Festival planning. Chapters:00:00 Urban Colonial02:47 Banco Pichincha04:17 Metro de Quito05:51 Basílica del Voto Nacional07:20 Calle La Ronda08:50 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Quito #Ecuador #QuitoTravel #EcuadorTravel #LivingInQuito #ExpatLife #TravelPodcast #AndesMountains #LaFloresta #QuitoOldTown #CentroHistorico #EcuadorianFood #SouthAmericaTravel #TelefericoQuito #DigitalNomad #CasaWarmi #BasilicaQuito #MetroDeQuito https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

In the first episode, Sebastián lands at Mariscal Sucre, fumbles through cedula paperwork, gets a SIM card, and learns to walk slowly at 2,850 metres. He navigates the Centro Histórico, eats a three-dollar lunch at Mercado Central, and takes the TelefériQo up Pichincha to plan the journey south. A practical, ground-level orientation to Ecuador's high-altitude capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Quito, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Urban Colonial, Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande), La Compañía de Jesús, Basílica del Voto Nacional, La Cafebreria UIO, Mercado Central, Calle La Ronda. Covered: Arrival logistics visa, SIMcard banking, Centro Historico exploration, Quito food market, Altitude acclimatization, Teleferiqo and volcano viewing. Chapters:00:00 Cotopaxi01:34 Banco Pichincha03:22 Urban Colonial05:08 La Compañía de Jesús07:10 Calle La Ronda08:01 TelefériQo09:01 El Panecillo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Quito #EcuadorTravel #QuitoEcuador #CentroHistoricoQuito #MercadoCentralQuito #TeleferiQoQuito #AndesMountains #Cotopaxi #TravelPodcast #EcuadorVisa #CedulaEcuador #QuitoArrival #AltitudeAcclimatization #QuitoOldTown #EcuadorExpat #TravelEcuador #QuitoLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/