Day Trip to CUENCA’S Delicious Neighbour (GUALACEO)
Gualaceo is a great day trip from Cuenca Ecuador. Here's a compilation of the best Ecuadorian food to eat there.
You can support my work at where I share tips that don't make it to videos and behind the scenes content including one of the places I cut from this video that I loved but the footage wasn't great.
GUALACEO BUSINESSES FEATURED
- Market June 25 (Mercado 25 De Junio) -
465C+5VV, Vicente Peña Reyes, Gualaceo, Ecuador
- Asadero Doña Rebe -
E594, Ecuador
- Panaderia Y Dulceria La Delicia -
466F+XHW, Gualaceo, Ecuador
// MORE ABOUT ECUADOR//
Need an English speaking guide in Ecuador? I hired my friend Andres to tour the country, he's got an SUV and is a licensed national guide. The best way to reach him is on Whatapp: +593 98 711 9550 and second best by email at andrivet77 AT gmail.com.
His family owns accommodations in Cuenca and it's where I stay! You can book directly with him to avoid booking fees.
READ MORE!
You can find all of my best tips at
SUBSCRIBE to my Ecuador Travel Tips Newsletter:
// MY EQUIPMENT //
Camera:
Wide Angle Lens Hack:
Drone:
Mic:
Handheld Tripod:
// GET THE BEST FOOD + TRAVEL TIPS //
SUBSCRIBE:
Like the music? Here's what I use:
My travel insurance:
Protect Yourself With a VPN:
// MORE ABOUT ME!//
Hi I'm Ayngelina and my full time job is my site BaconisMagic.ca it's all about the best food around the world and how to make it at home.
In 2010 I left a job in advertising, 5 year relationship and sold all my possessions to travel the world. In the last ten years I've had some crazy experiences and even owned a restaurant in Toronto at one time. And prior to 2020 I had been based in Cuba.
When the world shut down I returned to Canada and decided to teach myself video. I wanted to share more than just words and photos but to show people the adventures I have learning about food around the world.
I'm not married. I have no kids. But I do have a lot of local friends who help me discover the best local tips.
Follow my other social channels here:
Instagram:
Facebook:
Blog:
00:00 Gualaceo Ecuador
01:16 Best Cuy in Ecuador
03:47 Best Hornado in Ecuador
05:30 Morocho and Tortillas
09:06 Chancho a la Barbosa
13:16 Ecuadorian Cecina
14:32 Rosero
SUBSCRIBERS
#gualaceo #Ecuador #comidaecuatoriana
Cuenca Ecuador 2022 - Top Ten Things to Do In and Around Cuenca Ecuador 2021
We hope you enjoyed this video, here are the links to the videos we created on these activities in and near Cuenca Ecuador:
#1 Hiking the Cajas:
# 2 Ecuador Artisan Tour to nearby towns: Guitars Makers, Panama Hats, Weavers, & Silversmiths
#3 Pumapungo ruins:
#4 The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
To be released soon
#5 Giron Falls and #6 Laguna de Busa:
#7 Novaqua Spa:
Stairs to Turi #8
#10 Cuenca Ecuador Bus Tour, and
# 9 Walking Tour of Cuenca Ecuador:
Ecuador is affordable, and the lifestyle you can have on a typical Social Security check of $1,500 a month is very attractive. Budgets vary, and many live in Cuenca Ecuador on much less than $1,500 and others far exceed $1,500. We've met people living on under $1,000 while we've been here, so that is a possibility.
See our $1,500 Cuenca Ecuador Quality of Life video
Ecuador video $2,000 a month for a couple:
Ecuador Luxury Budget for two on $2,400 a month video:
Ecuador
See our Tranvia and rental car video for Cuenca Ecuador:
If you are looking for a place in Cuenca use my affiliate link on AirBnb, we do make a commission on this.
Julie and I retired early not by luck but by planning.
One of our spokes to our wheel for savings, and now an income stream
is Fundrise. Basically we are invested in many apartment complexes around the country.
We get a portion of the rents in the form of dividends, and growth in value with the appreciation
of the properties. We currently have selected an income REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust)
which historically pays between 7.5% - 9% annually in dividends. You can chose a balanced REIT which has a split between appreciation and dividends or a REIT where it's focused on appreciation and not dividends.
Check it out to see if it's a fit for your savings, or retirement strategy. Feel free to share this with those you feel may benefit from this program.
If you wish to contact us email: warrenjulietravel@gmail.com
Join our Facebook Group at:
Music: YouTube Library
Music: Cuenca Street Performers
EDM Detection Mode by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.
Source:
Artist:
Ecuador Road Trip: CUENCA to GUALAQUIZA in the Amazon
I love our Ecuador road trips because they always surprise me and this one from Cuenca to the Amazon was everything and nothing like I expected.
You can support my work at where I share tips that don't make it to videos and behind the scenes content.
I'm calling this southern Amazon road trip a light Amazon trip as we're not doing anything crazy. We're sticking to the towns to see what they are like. Gualaquiza is the largest town in the Morona Santiago province and is mostly generations down of Cuencanos who moved here 60 years ago. I think traveling in this part of the Amazon may surprise you.
// MORE ABOUT ECUADOR//
Need an English speaking guide in Ecuador? I hired my friend Andres to tour the country, he's got an SUV and is a licensed national guide. The best way to reach him is on Whatapp: +593 98 711 9550 and second best by email at andrivet77 AT gmail.com.
His family owns accommodations in Cuenca and it's where I stay! You can book directly with him to avoid booking fees.
READ MORE!
You can find all of my best tips at
SUBSCRIBE to my Ecuador Travel Tips Newsletter:
// MY EQUIPMENT //
Camera:
Wide Angle Lens Hack:
Drone:
Mic:
Handheld Tripod:
// GET THE BEST FOOD + TRAVEL TIPS //
SUBSCRIBE:
Like the music? Here's what I use:
My travel insurance:
Protect Yourself With a VPN:
// MORE ABOUT ME!//
Hi I'm Ayngelina and my full time job is my site BaconisMagic.ca it's all about the best food around the world and how to make it at home.
In 2010 I left a job in advertising, 5 year relationship and sold all my possessions to travel the world. In the last ten years I've had some crazy experiences and even owned a restaurant in Toronto at one time. And prior to 2020 I had been based in Cuba.
When the world shut down I returned to Canada and decided to teach myself video. I wanted to share more than just words and photos but to show people the adventures I have learning about food around the world.
I'm not married. I have no kids. But I do have a lot of local friends who help me discover the best local tips.
Follow my other social channels here:
Instagram:
Facebook:
Blog:
00:00 Cuenca Ecuador
01:21 Amazon Road Trip
03:33 Gualaceo Ecuador
06:40 Driving to Gualaquiza
10:42 Landslides in Ecuador
12:35 Plan de Milagro
14:29 Southern Amazon in Ecuador
17:50 Gualaquiza Ecuador
#CUENCA #ECUADOR #moronasantiago
SUBSCRIBERS: 9683
My Favourite Market in CUENCA Ecuador
The best market in Cuenca Ecuador. I share why it's safe to eat in the market, how to get the best price and where to find everything.
Cuenca is one of the most popular cities in Ecuador for a good reason, it's one of the most beautiful and there's so much to do with lots of free art and culture events, museums.
And Cuenca is one of the best spots for traditional Ecuadorian food.
You can find other videos about Cuenca here:
And you can find the CASA CUENCANA here, my favourite spot to stay and where you can book with Andres:
// MORE ABOUT ECUADOR//
Need an English speaking guide in Ecuador? I hired my friend Andres to tour the country, he's got an SUV and is a licensed national guide. The best way to reach him is on Whatapp: +593 98 711 9550 and second best by email at andrivet77 AT gmail.com.
His family owns accommodations in Cuenca and it's where I stay! You can book directly with him to avoid booking fees.
READ MORE!
You can find all of my best tips at
SUBSCRIBE to my Ecuador Travel Tips Newsletter:
// MY EQUIPMENT //
Camera:
Wide Angle Lens Hack:
Drone:
Mic:
Handheld Tripod:
// GET THE BEST FOOD + TRAVEL TIPS //
SUBSCRIBE:
Like the music? Here's what I use:
My travel insurance:
Protect Yourself With a VPN:
// MORE ABOUT ME!//
Hi I'm Ayngelina and my full time job is my site BaconisMagic.ca it's all about the best food around the world and how to make it at home.
In 2010 I left a job in advertising, 5 year relationship and sold all my possessions to travel the world. In the last ten years I've had some crazy experiences and even owned a restaurant in Toronto at one time. And prior to 2020 I had been based in Cuba.
When the world shut down I returned to Canada and decided to teach myself video. I wanted to share more than just words and photos but to show people the adventures I have learning about food around the world.
I'm not married. I have no kids. But I do have a lot of local friends who help me discover the best local tips.
Follow my other social channels here:
Instagram:
Facebook:
Blog:
00:00 Cuenca Ecuador
01:29 What is the Yapa
02:58 Potatoes in Ecuador
04:12 Limpia
04:35 Meat Market
06:04 Natural Medicines
08:06 Abaceria Dry Goods
10:30 Vegetable Market
12:18 Sheep Head Soup
15:58 Sweet Empanada
#Cuenca #Ecuador #comidaecuatoriana
SUBSCRIBERS:
CUENCA Ecuador Tour with a Local! | ECUADOR Travel Guide
Walking tour of Cuenca Ecuador considered the most beautiful city in Ecuador. I'm spending the day with my friend Andres, a tour guide who knows the best things to do in Cuenca.
Want to book this official guide directly? or andrivet77 AT gmail DOT com
Many people retire in Cuenca Ecuador, there are lots of Expats. But it isn't a gringo town, it's a colonial city with lots of Ecuadorian culture, history and heritage...and known to have the best food in Ecuador.
We stopped at the corte de justicia or the justice court then el Seminario San Luis which is at one point it was where you would study to become a priest and is now really a court of a bunch of different restaurants, most of them are international and so I wasn't really keen to have breakfast there.
Instead I tried Angelus which is a very local spot right on the main square. Normally when you kind of go to a restaurant on the main square, you think it's super touristy but really this is all like Ecuadorians coming here. I got mote pillo and I am first with, like, oh my gawd, there's some kind of crazy cheese in here, but no, not at all.
When you come to Ecuador and you have the eggs, you will notice that the yolks here are so orange and bright and that's because you're probably going to be having free range eggs. Mote pillo is a classic Ecuadorian breakfast with hominy, eggs and cheese.
We also visited both the New Cathedral in Ecuador which is home to stained glass by an Indigenous Artist and climbed to the top of the Cathedral for $1.
At El Monasterio del Carmen, or the Carmen Monastery 12 nuns live here cloistered. There are actually two cloistered monasteries in Cuenca, but only a handful left in all of Latin America. And nuns come in here. And they never leave. They dedicate their lives to being inside the monastery for their life. They are famous for agua de pitimas, and pitimas means more please. It's made with herbs and flower petals for 50 cents
This is supposed to cure a number of things from insomnia to stomach problems to if you have skin problems. I've had this before because I had dry skin coming to this like very arid Andes.
Homero Ortega is a luxury Panama Hat museum and shop. They had people who are very famous from Ben Affleck to Johnny Depp. Hats here can cost up to $2500 but are sold for three times that outside Ecuador.
Lunch outside Cuenca in the San Joaquin neighbourhood at Cristol del Consuelo. We got the Bandeja Cristo del Consuelo which has a number of different kinds of meat, some sides, some avocado.
The Turi bus takes you on a tour of Cuenca to the Mirador or lookoff. It is only $5. Once there they offer you a glass of canelazo. But we did not follow the group.
We came up to the very top to the bar cafeteria restaurante La Colina. Canelazo is an alcoholic drink made with aguardiente, very typical drink in the Andes with aguardiente, an unaged sugarcane alcohol and they mix it with naranjilla fruit cinnamon and sugar. Everyone, again has their own recipe.
// MORE ABOUT ECUADOR//
You can find all of my best tips at
Need an English speaking guide in Ecuador? I hired my friend Andres to tour the country, he's got an SUV and is a licensed national guide. The best way to reach him is on Whatapp: +593 98 711 9550 and second best by email at andrivet77 AT gmail.com.
His family also owns a series of small hotels in Cuenca called La Casa Cuencana and you can book directly with him.
SUBSCRIBE to my Ecuador Travel Tips Newsletter:
------------------------------------------------
GET THE BEST FOOD + TRAVEL TIPS
SUBSCRIBE:
Like the music? Here's what I use:
My travel insurance:
Follow my other social channels here:
Instagram:
Facebook:
Blog:
00:00 Introduction
01:17 Breakfast in the Main Square
04:06 Cuenca New Cathedral
05:35 Old Cathedral
08:14 Agua de Pitimas
10:16 Homero Ortega Panama Hats
12:32 Traditional Ecuadorian Food
16:00 Cuenca Bus Tour
#cuenca #ecuador #SouthAmerica
SUBSCRIBERS: 4316
HUECAS! Best Food in QUITO Ecuador on a Budget | ECUADOR Travel
Food in Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, doesn't have to be expensive. Here are 6 traditional restaurants selling delicious cheap eats.
Mote @ Las Motes de San Juan
Nicaragua y Riofrío, Nicaragua y Riofrío
BE AWARE YOU CANNOT WALK HERE. It's not safe. Take a cab or Uber.
Ecuadorian Quesadilla @ Las Quesadillas de San Juan
Calle Deifilio Torres N13-140 y México, Quito 170402
PLEASE TAKE A CAB, UBER or DRIVE. Not safe to walk.
Ice Cream @ Helados Colonial
Lizardo Ruiz Oe5-127 y Gran, Gral. José María Guerrero, Quito 170103
Mortadella y Chancho @ Los Sanduches de la Plaza Grande
QFJQ+37M, Quito 170401
Happy Hour Beer @ Bandido Brewing
Jose J.Olmedo, Quito 170136
Tigrillo @ Fritadas Bolivar
Av. de la Prensa N55-37, Quito 170103
BONUS: Where we stay on a budget in Quito: Terra #3 on Avenida de la Prensa:
// MORE ABOUT ECUADOR//
You can find all of my best tips at
Need an English speaking guide in Ecuador? I hired my friend Andres to tour the country, he's got an SUV and is a licensed national guide. The best way to reach him is on Whatapp: +593 98 711 9550 and second best by email at andrivet77 AT gmail.com.
His family also owns a series of small hotels in Cuenca called La Casa Cuencana and you can book directly with him.
SUBSCRIBE to my Ecuador Travel Tips Newsletter:
// MORE ABOUT ME!//
Hi I'm Ayngelina and my full time job is my site BaconisMagic.ca it's all about the best food around the world and how to make it at home.
In 2010 I left a job in advertising, 5 year relationship and sold all my possessions to travel the world. In the last ten years I've had some crazy experiences and even owned a restaurant in Toronto at one time. And prior to 2020 I had been based in Cuba.
When the world shut down I returned to Canada and decided to teach myself video. I wanted to share more than just words and photos but to show people the adventures I have learning about food around the world.
I'm not married. I have no kids. But I do have a lot of local friends who help me discover the best local tips.
// MY EQUIPMENT //
Camera:
Wide Angle Lens Hack:
Drone:
Mic:
Handheld Tripod:
// GET THE BEST FOOD + TRAVEL TIPS //
SUBSCRIBE:
Like the music? Here's what I use:
My travel insurance:
Follow my other social channels here:
Instagram:
Facebook:
Blog:
00:00 Quito Ecuador
00:58 Las Motes de San Juan
03:15 Las Quesadillas de San Juan
05:29 Helados Colonial
06:46 Los Sanduches de la Plaza Grande
09:10 Bandido Brewing
11:06 Fritadas Bolivar
SUBSCRIBERS: 7430
#Quito #Ecuador #comidaecuatoriana
CUENCA Day Trip: You'll LOVE Eating in PAUTE | ECUADOR
Paute is just 45 minutes from Cuenca Ecuador and a popular weekend spot for locals to eat Ecuadorian food and go to the river with family and friends.
It's home to traditional Ecuadorian food you won't find in many other places like yaguana, tortillas, some of the best rotisserie chicken, mapanagua, mistela and coffee grown in Paute. It's also home of the world's largest spoon.
El Cabuyo in Barrio El Cabo
Restaurant Corvel
// MORE ABOUT ECUADOR//
Need an English speaking guide in Ecuador? I hired my friend Andres to tour the country, he's got an SUV and is a licensed national guide. The best way to reach him is on Whatapp: +593 98 711 9550 and second best by email at andrivet77 AT gmail.com.
His family owns accommodations in Cuenca and it's where I stay! You can book directly with him to avoid booking fees.
READ MORE!
You can find all of my best tips at
SUBSCRIBE to my Ecuador Travel Tips Newsletter:
// MY EQUIPMENT //
Camera:
Wide Angle Lens Hack:
Drone:
Mic:
Handheld Tripod:
// GET THE BEST FOOD + TRAVEL TIPS //
SUBSCRIBE:
Like the music? Here's what I use:
My travel insurance:
Protect Yourself With a VPN:
// MORE ABOUT ME!//
Hi I'm Ayngelina and my full time job is my site BaconisMagic.ca it's all about the best food around the world and how to make it at home.
In 2010 I left a job in advertising, 5 year relationship and sold all my possessions to travel the world. In the last ten years I've had some crazy experiences and even owned a restaurant in Toronto at one time. And prior to 2020 I had been based in Cuba.
When the world shut down I returned to Canada and decided to teach myself video. I wanted to share more than just words and photos but to show people the adventures I have learning about food around the world.
I'm not married. I have no kids. But I do have a lot of local friends who help me discover the best local tips.
Follow my other social channels here:
Instagram:
Facebook:
Blog:
00:00 El Cabo Ecuador
01:36 Ecuadorian Tortillas
06:00 Helado de Moises
06:32 Paute Market
09:58 Hornado in Paute
12:00 Bulan Ecuador Fruit
16:00 Organic Fruit in Ecuador
16:50 Biggest Wooden Spoon in the World
17:47 Mapanagua
20:13 El Corval
21:44 Mistela
24:08 Pauteño Coffee
25:39 Parque Linear
#Cuenca #ecuador
SUBSCRIBERS:
Cuenca Day Trip to Cañar: Dairy, Cascaritas + Ingapirca | ECUADOR
Do not go to Ingapirca in Cañar without watching this. It's a great day trip but here are essential tips on making it the best day, including where to eat and why you should care about this archeological site that shares both Cañari and Inca ruins.
// MORE ABOUT ECUADOR//
You can find all of my best tips at
Need an English speaking guide in Ecuador? I hired my friend Andres to tour the country, he's got an SUV and is a licensed national guide. The best way to reach him is on Whatapp: +593 98 711 9550 and second best by email at andrivet77 AT gmail.com.
His family also owns a series of small hotels in Cuenca called La Casa Cuencana and you can book directly with him.
SUBSCRIBE to my Ecuador Travel Tips Newsletter:
// MORE ABOUT ME!//
Hi I'm Ayngelina and my full time job is my site BaconisMagic.ca it's all about the best food around the world and how to make it at home.
In 2010 I left a job in advertising, 5 year relationship and sold all my possessions to travel the world. In the last ten years I've had some crazy experiences and even owned a restaurant in Toronto at one time. And prior to 2020 I had been based in Cuba.
When the world shut down I returned to Canada and decided to teach myself video. I wanted to share more than just words and photos but to show people the adventures I have learning about food around the world.
I'm not married. I have no kids. But I do have a lot of local friends who help me discover the best local tips.
// MY EQUIPMENT //
Camera:
Wide Angle Lens Hack:
Drone:
Mic:
Handheld Tripod:
// GET THE BEST FOOD + TRAVEL TIPS //
SUBSCRIBE:
Like the music? Here's what I use:
My travel insurance:
Follow my other social channels here:
Instagram:
Facebook:
Blog:
00:00 Cuenca Ecuador Day Trip
00:30 Breakfast in Biblian
04:06 Ingapirca Ruins
10:52 Inca Face
14:05 Cascaritas
#Cuenca #Ecuador
SUBSCRIBERS: 6275
Top Places to Visit in Ecuador - ECUADOR TRAVEL VLOG
TRAVEL ECUADOR! Today we share 16 amazing and we think, BEST places to visit when traveling Ecuador. We think after you visit these places, you'll agree they are awesome! Hope you enjoy your stay in Cuenca Ecuador and other areas of Ecuador!
DIY CUENCA LANDING GUIDE
DIY QUITO LANDING GUIDE
DIY ECUADOR COAST GUIDE
For more real Nitty-gritty life abroad, click blog below
Get help renting in Ecuador
HUECAS! Best Restaurants in CUENCA Ecuador on a Budget
Some of the best restaurants in Cuenca Ecuador are huecas. These little hole in the wall restaurants serve traditional Ecuadorian food, open after 5pm and have killer aji.
Here are 7 huecas in Cuenca that you'll want to try (addresses below!).
At the Los Sandwiches de Doña Piedad you can try a pernil sandwich. It's made similar to hornado where it's a slow roasted pork. It comes in a simple white bun and of course you have some aji and coco drink for $2.60.
One pernil sandwich isn't enough so go to El Vecino, which means neighbour. This family run spot has been around for generations. The aji they use is different. It's a cream base. This one is $1.50. It's really good. Worth trying both.
Huecas are all about eating traditional food in Cuenca. But did you know hot dogs are considered traditional and super popular in Cuenca. La Tropical been around for 53 years and I'm actually at the very first location, which is called Dispensa Tropical.
They're only a dollar and they do it a little bit differently. It's actually a chicken hot dog cooked on like a rotisserie served with mayonnaise and pickled onions.
One of the most popular street vendors in the city is now one of the best restaurants in Cuenca, Las Piezas del Maño. This guy is known all over the city, everyone knows him and that's because he first started as a food truck outside of the university. And he's famous for his hot dogs, for two reasons, one, because they always have a second meaning.
In fact, his name means Maño’s Wieners and how he names his hot dogs: big weiner, little weiner etc.
So the hot dogs are actually steamed alongside the onion and tomato and then topped with mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup. This and a coco drink is $1.50.
The last hot dog restaurant has an English name “My Favorite Dog”, but everyone here calls it La Ventanita. It's a steamed hot dog with shredded cured meat on top of it along with onion, mustard, mayonnaise. Ecuadorians don't like to stand in line, but they do here.
Soda Margarita is known for two things: Salchipapas and secos. Secos have quite an interesting story, and it comes from the fact that at lunch in Ecuador, you have almuerzo, it’s a set lunch. And there were two different courses, but in Guayaquil it was very hot. And so when the British came here, they didn't want to have a hot soup to start their lunch.
They only wanted the second course. Not knowing Spanish they just kept saying second but Ecuadorians not knowing English thought...didn't know what they And thought they were saying seco. And so this dish is far from dry, which is what seco means.
Pinchos in northern Ecuador are called chuzos here. Chuzos Alexandrita is in southern Cuenca. The only restaurant that is not in Cuenca's historic district. I wanted to try molleja or chicken heart. You can also get chicken feet called pata, chicken neck, choclo con queso, paisa etc.
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Los Sanduches de Doña Piedad
02:07 El Vecino
03:19 Dispensa Tropical
05:10 Las Piezas de Maño
06:28 La Ventanita
07:32 Soda Margarita
10:00 Chuzos Alexandrita
Dona Piedad: Juan Jaramillo # 1-119
El Vecino: Bolivar y Tomas Ordoñez
Dispensa Tropical: C. Mariscal Lamar 10
Maño: Av juan Iñiguez entre Av 10 de Agosto y Alfonso Moreno Mora
My Favorite Hot - Dog: Manuel Vega y Juan Jaramillo
Soda Margarita: Estevez de Toral y Pio Bravo
Chuzos: Av Américas y Mexico
// MORE ABOUT ECUADOR//
You can find all of my best tips at
Need an English speaking guide in Ecuador? I hired my friend Andres to tour the country, he's got an SUV and is a licensed national guide. The best way to reach him is on Whatapp: +593 98 711 9550 and second best by email at andrivet77 AT gmail.com.
His family also owns a series of small hotels in Cuenca called La Casa Cuencana and you can book directly with him.
SUBSCRIBE to my Ecuador Travel Tips Newsletter:
// MORE ABOUT ME!//
Hi I'm Ayngelina and my full time job is my site BaconisMagic.ca it's all about the best food around the world and how to make it at home.
In 2010 I left a job in advertising, 5 year relationship and sold all my possessions to travel the world. In the last ten years I've had some crazy experiences and even owned a restaurant in Toronto at one time. And prior to 2020 I had been based in Cuba.
// MY EQUIPMENT //
Camera:
Wide Angle Lens Hack:
Drone:
Mic:
Handheld Tripod:
// GET THE BEST FOOD + TRAVEL TIPS //
SUBSCRIBE:
Like the music? Here's what I use:
My travel insurance:
Follow my other social channels here:
Instagram:
Facebook:
Blog:
#Cuenca #Ecuador #SouthAmerica
SUBSCRIBERS: 4355
Snails, Beetles + the Best Hornado in OTAVALO Imbabura | Ecuador
The Otavalo market in Imbabura Ecuador is world famous, but don't leave without traditional Ecuadorian food like catzos, churos and the best hornado in Ecuador.
The Imbabura Province just outside Quito Ecuador is home to the most famous markets in Ecuador - Otavalo. Most people only come on Saturday, shop the artisanal market and leave.
But there's more than just the fabulous market. In fact I spent most of it in the food market! In the video we share with you
Catzos: white beetles
Churos: snails
Jugo de Sabila: Aloe juice
Chaulafán Otavaleño: epic Ecuadorian rice and noodle dish
Hornado with morcilla: epic roasted pork with sausage and llapingachos (potato cakes), mote (hominy) and encurtido .
// MORE ABOUT ECUADOR//
You can find all of my best tips at
Need an English speaking guide in Ecuador? I hired my friend Andres to tour the country, he's got an SUV and is a licensed national guide. The best way to reach him is on Whatapp: +593 98 711 9550 and second best by email at andrivet77 AT gmail.com.
His family also owns a series of small hotels in Cuenca called La Casa Cuencana and you can book directly with him.
SUBSCRIBE to my Ecuador Travel Tips Newsletter:
// MORE ABOUT ME!//
Hi I'm Ayngelina and my full time job is my site BaconisMagic.ca it's all about the best food around the world and how to make it at home.
In 2010 I left a job in advertising, 5 year relationship and sold all my possessions to travel the world. In the last ten years I've had some crazy experiences and even owned a restaurant in Toronto at one time. And prior to 2020 I had been based in Cuba.
When the world shut down I returned to Canada and decided to teach myself video. I wanted to share more than just words and photos but to show people the adventures I have learning about food around the world.
I'm not married. I have no kids. But I do have a lot of local friends who help me discover the best local tips.
// MY EQUIPMENT //
Camera:
Wide Angle Lens Hack:
Drone:
Mic:
Handheld Tripod:
// GET THE BEST FOOD + TRAVEL TIPS //
SUBSCRIBE:
Like the music? Here's what I use:
My travel insurance:
Follow my other social channels here:
Instagram:
Facebook:
Blog:
00:00 Otavalo Ecuador
01:51 Eating Catzos
05:34 Eating Churos
10:43 Chaulafán Otavaleño
13:16 Jugo de Sabila
15:29 Otavalo Artisan market
17:13 Best Hornado in Ecuador
SUBSCRIBERS: 6036
#Otavalo #Ecuador #ComidaEcuatoriana
3 Famous Villages in Ecuador: San Bartolomé, Chordeleg & Gualaceo Ecuador
This video shows one of the most popular day trips from Cuenca Ecuador. We visited San Bartolomé, Chordeleg and Gualaceo. Each town has a unique trade that makes them famous throughout Ecuador and South America.
San Bartolomé - Taller Uyaguari Guitar Maker:
Chordeleg - Joyeria Puerta del Sol Filigree Jewelry:
Gualaceo - Gino Zanetti Shoe Store:
Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:
Maité Duran
Gail H.
Joe Stratton
Jose and Alexandra Rivera
Leif Brogren
Maureen Kelly
Jennifer Hughes
Deborah Linton
Susan & Rick Joyce
Trevor McGuire
Bliss Mitton
Leigh and Carlos
Join Our Community of Unconventionals:
#ameliaandjp #cuenca #ecuador
Cuenca Day Trip to the Artisanal Villages of Gualaceo Chordeleg Sigsig | ECUADOR
Andres takes me on one of his most popular tours from Cuenca to the artisanal villages of Gualaceo, Sigsig, Chordeleg and San Bartholome.
In San Bartholome we stopped at one of the famous guitar makers. They make everything by hand and it was so impressive.
We moved onto Sigsig for breakfast, then went to buy Panama Hats from a collective. You can find Panama Hats everywhere but Sigsig is known to have some of the best weavers and also the best deals.
We moved onto Chobshi to walk to a waterfall.
Then onto Chordeleg, known for its artisanal jewelry makers with the filigree and also really interesting ceramics. I tried craft beer in the squre and sugarcane juice called guaro.
And we ended it with one of my favourite towns in Ecuador. Gualaceo should be a UNESCO World Heritage Site for food, they really maintain the traditional cuisine. We had lunch at the Mercado 25 de junio and then traditional tortillas of maiz, choclo and wheat.
And then onto one of the best hornados in Ecuador with pepa de sambo aji.
Finally Casa Museo de la Makana is one of the last textile makers using traditional Inca and Cañari techniques. The signature textile is the makana shawl. During the colonial period this was one of the most important pieces to wear for special occasions in the province. You can still see people wearing this traditional piece today.
And of course, they apply the use of the Makana. That texture is so important to the culture even today his son also creates streetwear using the Makana fabrics. So this is one of the designs. It takes 15 days to make, all by hand, including this part, which is all embroidered. And it's only $80. And look at all of the colors, the colors all made by hand as well.
The Jimenez family has been preserving this forgotten craft for generations. Everything is handmade from counting the thread, dying it with natural plants and weaving into fabric. This is a must visit in Gualaceo.
// MORE ABOUT ECUADOR//
You can find all of my best tips at
Need an English speaking guide in Ecuador? I hired my friend Andres to tour the country, he's got an SUV and is a licensed national guide. The best way to reach him is on Whatapp: +593 98 711 9550 and second best by email at andrivet77 AT gmail.com.
His family also owns a series of small hotels in Cuenca called La Casa Cuencana and you can book directly with him.
SUBSCRIBE to my Ecuador Travel Tips Newsletter:
// MORE ABOUT ME!//
Hi I'm Ayngelina and my full time job is my site BaconisMagic.ca it's all about the best food around the world and how to make it at home.
In 2010 I left a job in advertising, 5 year relationship and sold all my possessions to travel the world. In the last ten years I've had some crazy experiences and even owned a restaurant in Toronto at one time. And prior to 2020 I had been based in Cuba.
When the world shut down I returned to Canada and decided to teach myself video. I wanted to share more than just words and photos but to show people the adventures I have learning about food around the world.
I'm not married. I have no kids. But I do have a lot of local friends who help me discover the best local tips.
// MY EQUIPMENT //
Camera:
Wide Angle Lens Hack:
Drone:
Mic:
Handheld Tripod:
// GET THE BEST FOOD + TRAVEL TIPS //
SUBSCRIBE:
Like the music? Here's what I use:
My travel insurance:
Follow my other social channels here:
Instagram:
Facebook:
Blog:
00:00 Cuenca Ecuador
00:29 San Bartholome
02:35 Sigsig
06:39 Chobshi
11:41 Chordeleg
14:11 Gualaceo
#Cuenca #Ecuador
SUBSCRIBERS: 6523
Lugares Mágicos / Paseo por el centro de Chordeleg y Gualaceo 2020
Paseando por el centro de Chordeleg y Gualaceo, hermosos pueblos artesanales cerca de Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador.
Suscribete a nuestro canal y visitanos en facebook @amalatiendamagica
Paute - Gualaceo - Ecuador
Visiting Paute - Ecuador first video of 2020 of the region.
Places featured here are:
@Paute
@Gualaceo
Exploring Cuenca's Most Famous Market
Always a great time exploring the mercados in Cuenca! @ericandsandy #ecuador #cuenca #market #mercado #fresh #food #expats #travel #explore #love #ericandsandy
Support our channel
COMPANYS WE WORK WITH AND RECOMMEND /// USE OUR LINK FOR THE BEST RATES ON THESE INCREDIBLE TRAVEL SERVICES!!!!
Always searching for the best deals on airline tickets? WayAway is an innovative flight aggregator that features the WayAway Plus membership plan for cashback on travel deals! Use our link for a 10% discount!!!
Looking for a place to stay? Vrbo offers vacation rentals ranging from simple apartments to luxury and unique options (even castles)!
Need a rental car?
For the Best deals on airline tickets try!
For an amazing travel experience always!!!
Solo traveling, need low nightly rates, and looking to meet other travelers? Try!!!
Looking for fun activities while traveling?
Looking for a place to stay? Agoda lists more than 1.5 million private homes, such as city apartments, family homes, and pool villas.
Like our music? Find it here:
EATING CUY in Ecuador - What Does Guinea Pig Taste Like ???????? Ecuadorian Food
The best guinea pig in Ecuador. It's not in Quito Baños or Cuenca. The best cuy in Ecuador is Gualaceo, which is 30 minutes outside Cuenca.
At Mercado 25 de Junio at stall CA01 Mrs. Rosario sells a small one here for $10. She also sells roast chicken. Nothing else. She’s the only one here that still wears the Ecuadorian traditional dress. The pollera skirt. So you can pick her out immediately.
S
he doesn't do the sides. But fortunately, right next to her are Maria and Narcissa and they have all the sides like potatoes cooked in a pepa de sambo sauce which is a pumpkin seed aji, mote and chulpi, which is a type of corn with fava beans.
She cooks guinea pig to order. Tell her what size you want she gives you the price. It took about 25 minutes for us to get this cuy.
Cuy is one of the most traditional Ecuadorian foods. It was considered to be a gift from the gods by the Inca and Cañari people. And today Ecuadorians have still held that tradition.
It is revered as something that you have at a special occasion. It might be a baptism, it might be someone graduating from college. But also sometimes families will come here, and have cuy together.
Maybe eating guinea pig is difficult if you had one as a child. However, this is not the same kind of guinea pig and instead the size of a rabbit.
What does guinea pig taste like? Well it mostly tastes like chicken thighs with just a touch of rabbit. Yes guinea pig tastes like chicken.
I've eaten cuy in Ecuador before roasted over charcoal. I've also eaten cuy in Peru where it was deep fried guinea pig but I found it a bit greasy.
Mrs.Rosario's cuy recipe is easy. She marinates this only in garlic and salt and then bastes it with achiote oil.
It is so good I really do believe the best guinea pig in Ecuador is in Gualaceo.
// MORE ABOUT ECUADOR//
You can find all of my best tips at
Need an English speaking guide in Ecuador? I hired my friend Andres to tour the country, he's got an SUV and is a licensed national guide. The best way to reach him is on Whatapp: +593 98 711 9550 and second best by email at andrivet77 AT gmail.com.
His family also owns a series of small hotels in Cuenca called La Casa Cuencana and you can book directly with him.
SUBSCRIBE to my Ecuador Travel Tips Newsletter:
// MORE ABOUT ME!//
Hi I'm Ayngelina and my full time job is my site BaconisMagic.ca it's all about the best food around the world and how to make it at home.
In 2010 I left a job in advertising, 5 year relationship and sold all my possessions to travel the world. In the last ten years I've had some crazy experiences and even owned a restaurant in Toronto at one time. And prior to 2020 I had been based in Cuba.
When the world shut down I returned to Canada and decided to teach myself video. I wanted to share more than just words and photos but to show people the adventures I have learning about food around the world.
I'm not married. I have no kids. But I do have a lot of local friends who help me discover the best local tips.
// MY EQUIPMENT //
Camera:
Wide Angle Lens Hack:
Drone:
Mic:
Handheld Tripod:
// GET THE BEST FOOD + TRAVEL TIPS //
SUBSCRIBE:
Like the music? Here's what I use:
My travel insurance:
Follow my other social channels here:
Instagram:
Facebook:
Blog:
00:00 Guinea Pig in Ecuador
00:49 Gualaceo Ecuador
02:02 Traditional Ecuadorian Food
02:45 How big are guinea pig in Ecuador
03:40 What do you eat with Guinea Pig
05:21 What does guinea pig tastes like?
07:45 Eating guinea pig head
#Ecuador #ComidaEcuatoriana #Cuenca
SUBSCRIBERS: 4760
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IN CUENCA, ECUADOR - STREET FOOD, SHRUNKEN HEADS & LIMPIAS // ECUADOR TRAVEL VLOG
** To access exclusive earl-bird content AND support our work, come check out our Patreon at If you choose to support us in this way, THANK YOU so much! **
Expats and locals have been telling us to visit Cuenca ever since we got to Ecuador, so we finally did! We discovered there are lots of awesome things to do in Cuenca, Ecuador, and in this video we bring you around the city and show you our favourite things to do in Cuenca in one day! The city is really easy to navigate and is full of beautiful colours, cafes, and museums. There is no shortage of places to visit and things to see, so in this video we visit as many as we can in one day (plus a little extra, but we explain that in the video).
We start off by getting Mico a traditional limpia which he says hurt a little but also felt refreshing, and then we show you around la Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion (the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception), the flower market, Mercado 10 de Agosto, a Panama hat shop, and Pumapungo Museum to see the shrunken heads, all while eating delicious food along the way! If you are wondering what to do in Cuenca or what to see in 24 hours in Cuenca, then stay tuned!
This is the fourth video in our Ecuador series. Click here to check out the playlist:
Thanks for watching our travel vlog! | Filmed May, 2022
If you enjoyed this video and want to buy us a cup of Joe (which we LOVE), you can head over to to buy us a coffee and help support this channel! Thank you so much if you do this!!
== Connect with us! ==
♥ Instagram: @nicoleandmico_
♥ Website:
♥ Email: info@nicoleandmico.com
== OUR FAVOURITE TRAVEL GEAR ==
+ Mico's main backpack:
+ Nicole's main backpack:
+ Nicole's daypack:
+ Matador soap bar case:
+ Toiletry kit:
Our FULL Packing List:
== OUR FILMING GEAR ==
+ SONY ZV-E10 Camera
+ Camera Microphone
+ Sony 10-18mm Lens
+ Sony 18-135mm Lens
+ DJI Mini 2 Drone
+ GoPro Hero 5
== OUR FAVOURITE SERVICES ==
✈️ SafetyWing is our favourite travel insurance provider during Covid-19
???????? Surfshark is how we keep our data and information safe while traveling the world (not to mention it gives you awesome access to Netflix no matter where you are)
*The links above are affiliate links and we may get a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use a link to purchase a products! We only use affiliate links for products/services we believe in and we hope you like these ones as much as we do!
== Chapters ==
0:00 Getting a traditional cleansing (limpia) in Cuenca
2:56 Impressions of Cuenca so far
4:04 Inside and on top of the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception
6:43 Beautiful Seminario San Luis
7:05 Why everyone loves Cuenca
7:53 Stop to smell the romantic-ness
9:00 Ice-creamy fluff stuff
10:53 How to tell everyone you've been to South America
12:24 Typical Ecuadorian market (Mercado 10 de Agosto)
12:56 Why you should eat at local markets
13:54 Trying coconut juice and humitas
15:06 Shrunken heads at Museo Pumapungo
17:16 An exciting announcement!
18:09 Bloopers
#travelvlog #southamerica #cuenca #ecuador #travelcouple
======================
Hey there! We are Nicole and Mico, full-time travel vloggers searching for adventures all around the globe. In March 2021 we quit our jobs, sold our belongings, and hopped on our first ever one-way flight leaving our home country #Canada. We believe #travel builds understanding that reaches across culture, language, and boundaries, and we want to share our experiences as we create connections all over the world. If you like learning about unique places, new cultures and different foods, then come follow our adventure as we explore all our beautiful planet has to offer.
CUENCA Y SUS ALREDEDORES
CUENCA AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
Después de visitar Cuenca, no olvides que es el punto de partida para otras experiencias cerca de la ciudad. Visita el Orquideario en Gualaceo, los huertos en Paute, el Chorro de Girón, la Laguna de Busa, el Complejo Arqueológico de Ingapirca y Saraguro. Cada sector tiene un encanto particular, te mostramos un poquito en este video de 360°!
After visiting Cuenca, do not forget that it is the starting point for other experiences near the city. Find and buy orchards at Gualaceo, visit the gardens in Paute, the Chorro de Girón, the Busa Lagoon, Ingapirca Archaeological Complex and Saraguro. Each sector has a particular charm, we show you a little bit in this 360° video!
Un ESPECTACULAR cañón y ruinas en Sigsig, Ecuador que tienes que visitar! - Mate Mochilero
#CañónDeSigsig #Sigsig #Chobshi #CuencaEcuador
En el video de hoy queremos mostrarles unos increíbles lugares que puedes visitar en el cantón Sigsig. Ubicado a una hora y media de Cuenca, Ecuador, esta area tiene las ruinas arqueológicas cañaris de Chobshi, la cueva negra, y el cañón del pailón. Puedes visitar estos lugares sin costo, y la vista es impresionante, así que te recomiendo que los visites!
Si te gustó el video, no olvides darle like y subscribirte a la página para conocer más lugares para explorar como estos y comida típica de cada lugar!
Síguenos en nuestras redes sociales:
Instagram Mateo:
Facebook Mateo:
Instagram Davita: