Peru or Ecuador?

This topic was created by Kirk
[Tue 18 May, 5:02 Tasmanian Standard Time]

Aside from the obvious, what are the differences in peru and
Ecuador? I've got 3 weeks. In my reading I just seem to get
a beter vibe from ecuador. This seems like an odd way of
choseing, having been to neither. Anyone who has been to
both have an oppinion? Help me decide, PLEA

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  1. Ecuador Added by: D.Carr (joetourist@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Tue 18 May, 9:03 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    just got back from ecuador 2 days ago. I haven't been to
    Peru to compare it to. I loved it there. The people were
    nice, it was super cheap and very safe. easy to get around.
    They have the Galapagos Islands (doon't miss them) and the
    Andes. It does lack Incan ruins though. There are some small
    sites bit nothing major. Quito is not a huge stinky town,
    it's quite pleasant. The indigineous people are super
    friendly and wear traditional dress. If you have specific
    questions let me know.



  2. Hmmm. Added by: Bob (bklinge1@san.rr.com)
    [Timestamp: Tue 18 May, 13:40 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Lived in both and love both. If this is likely to be your
    only trip then I'd have to say go to Peru and see Cusco and
    Macchu Pichu. Maybe Arequipa and the lake.
    Ecuador...Galapogos if lots of money. Elsewise, Quito and
    Otavalo, Riobamba..maybe Banos and the jungle. You won't be
    dissapointed by either.



  3. And Hmmmmm. Added by: Wayne
    [Timestamp: Tue 18 May, 13:58 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Peru is about 2-3 times as expensive as Ecuador, but with perhaps more noteworthy sites to see (as above) like Machu Picchu,
    Titicaca, Huaraz, Nazca, Colca Canyon, etc. However, lil' Ecuador is SO nice, and scenic, and laidback, with better
    congeniality. The Galapagos are its hallmark, but somewhat expensive. If money's important, see Ecuador. If not, see both.



  4. I'd vote Peru Added by: Michelle
    [Timestamp: Wed 19 May, 16:22 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I've been to both and would give Peru my vote for the same
    reasons as Wayne. Peru was more expensive but I don't
    recall it being 2-3 times more.
    Wayne's summary of Ecuador is spot on.
    I'd give Riobamba a miss if going to Ecuador except to
    catch the train out of there!



  5. Asi Es... Added by: Michele
    [Timestamp: Thu 20 May, 13:23 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Ecuador is like a friendly little brother and Peru is like a
    wild, street-wise cousin. Both are wonderful..absolutely
    wonderful. Ecuador is cheaper and easier to get around in.
    You can easily do the entire country in three weeks (the
    highlights, anyway) without having to fly anywhere. Peru is
    bigger and so you would either spend most of your time in
    one region of the country, spend a lot of time traveling by
    bus from region to region, or spend a lot of money and
    frustration flying from region to region. The food in both
    is really nothing to write home about, though Ecuador has
    excellent papas fritas.
    Why not just flip a coin?



  6. Thanks all! Added by: Kirk
    [Timestamp: Sat 22 May, 1:32 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Thanks to all of you esp Michele- I have been trying to
    figure out in my head for 2 months what you so wonderfuly
    described in one sentance. I got to tell ya- i think I may
    go for the street wise cousin- if i can get the $- thanks
    again-




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