I loved this video because you showcased such a jewel of a lodge, Pacoche Lodge is in Pacoche. Ecuador. Loved the wildlife and lush vegetation. Your background information of the lodge and the protected reserve was outstanding. I agree that what makes Ecuador so unique is its many micro climates I.e. at least 10 micro climate zones. For a great adventure, one has to consider Ecuador!
Ok I just got the iPhone and looked at the cinematic video. I can absolutely see how people are now just switching to their phone as this mimics the depth of field I have with my Sony ZV1 Definitely a game changer.
Oh, what a place Ayngelina!! Up in the morning for a lovely breakfast, out hiking in this stunning forest, speaking with the animals, back to the hammock and, simply just existing....THAT fits 100% into my life - definitely written on my to-do-list, which gets longer and longer... I simply HAVE to live till I'm at least 100 - just to explore Ecuador and, then there are all the other places I need/want/have to go 😊😊 Thanks so much for sharing!!
Hi Ayngelina, love so much your blogs , we get to see this country and its beauty through your eyes thanks and enjoy your family , welcome back home 🇨🇦
I’m watching ur video for first time amazing how u promociónate my country I’m planning to go next year so excited how amazing time and food u get there Greetings from Switzerland
I missed the live premiere, however am like # 61. Thanks for your consistent efforts to deliver Latin American Spanish subtitle options (and other languages also).
@@pedroblanco8311 pretty good, Quito isn't a bit airport and Guayaquil is even smaller so it was nice. And flying through Colombia was much less stressful than the US. I decided to not shoot a video and just spend the day relaxing.
The best of both, the beach and forest combined together amazing. Ayngelina I once heard from a holistic doctor that if you put eucalyptus oil on parts of your body you can keep insects away. Give it a try my dear friend 🤗
Woww no sabía de ese lugar! Para la proxima cuando vaya a manabi iré a ese bello bosque! Otros lugares de Manabi que te recomiendo a futuro sería ir a Santa Ana y conocer la laguna poza honda, ir al cerro hojas de jaboncillo (Portoviejo) allá es bosque seco y existe objetos arqueológicos y dicen que debajo de ese cerro está enterrado ruinas arqueológicas pre colombinas pero por falta de presupuesto y la falta de interés de los gobiernos siguen ahí abajo y sólo han sacado objetos de los indígenas de esa zona. Existen también cascadas como chindul o salto del armadillo y otras más pero esas es mejor ir en épocas de invierno.
Not sure how I missed this but I am so glad I found it. Now that the Paro is over I am starting my journey of Ecuador, I am heading to the coast in Two weeks starting in Salinas then traveling to Manta and this looks like a great place to stay. I will end up in Cotacachi in August and then from there I am not sure. I love following your journey and hope try some of the foods you show. Thank you
Another great video worthy of multiple watches! We enjoyed this again as a group, and a bunch of questions came up. For starters..... We recall having an ajillo dish or two in the Andes, but it's been a few years. Would you say the sauce on the camarones al ajillo you featured might be thicker than what you've seen or ordered elsewhere in the highlands?
I think garlic sauce really varies from cook to cook. In some cases it can mean just cooked in garlic and oil, and it other cases they make it a vicious sauce. The reason I rarely order it is that a lot of people don't know how to cook garlic properly and they either undercook it and it has a raw garlic taste or they overcook it and that's almost worse!
Hi Ayngelina I love your videos on Ecuador and all the types of food you have. I'm currently in Cuenca and would love it if you a list of the restaurants you visited. I.m one of youre subcribers thank you....!
Awesome! So I have a restaurant coming up this summer of my favourite high end restaurants and I’m actually considering putting together an ebook as so many people have told me they take notes. On my Patreon community I also list more information as I visit restaurants that may not have made their way into a video
Tim (the Jailer) turned me on to your channel, and I love it! I was having a difficult time knowing where to stay and what to do on the coast (long story), but you have inspired and excited me for the trip. So many questions for you: I'm planning on spending a weekend in Pacoche at the lodge. I also am looking at a AirBnB in Marianita. Should I plan a couple of days to travel down to Solanga? I have a total of 7 days to enjoy the area south of Manta, then have to fly from Manta back to Quito. I also work remotely, so staying on top of work daily is important. What do you suggest? Starting in Solanga and working back to Marianita and Pacoche? Or??? What about transportation? Bus? Or???
Oh wow, who is Tim the jailer? So...to answer some of your questions. It depends on what you need to do for work to answer if it would be good enough. Pacoche is located in an area where wifi isn't awesome and neither is data. So if you just need to be on email etc you're fine. But if you need to stream/zoom it could be challenging. That area of the coast is great because nothing is really far from each other and the bus is easy. But you could also take a cab as well, I'd ask wherever you stay if they can give you a price and compare it to the bus. And whatever you do NEVER EVER EVER put anything on the floor of the bus by your feet. If you have a daypack with your valuables it is always on your lap. Never above never below. A lot of people leave the bus and realize someone cut the back of their bag and took things. I don't want to scare you but always things on your lap. Your larger luggage can go underneath the bus no problem. As for what to see, it really depends on what you like. I have videos on Ayampe, Salango, Puerto Lopez, Machalilla, Puerto Cayo, and north of Manta I love San Jacinto and talk about places I stay there. Depending on how fast you want to travel you could do a day at each place.
@@ayngelina Thank you! You know Tim DeBruiler and he knows both you an Andreas. He's in Cuenca. He comments on all your videos. Another question, so sorry... These days I'm having difficulty deciding. So many wonderful places to experience in so short a time! You make everything so appealing! So, what do you think: 2 nights or 3 at Pacoche Lodge in the reserve? I'll stay over the weekend to avoid issues with internet and work. Decided to stay at Casa Blanca near by on the beach for a couple of nights. Now trying to decide which would be better - an extra night at the beach or one at the Reserve. Sorry, I'm having difficulty deciding sight unseen. Are the mosquitos tolerable for 3 nights? BTW (in ref to your reply) - I work online doing marketing for a resort in Alaska.
Oh THAT Tim! Yes of course he's awesome. So 2 nights is more than enough, it's a private reserve next to the national park. But I'd also check out the beach there, it's very local and would be relaxing for the day. Pacoche could probably organize someone to drive you there and come back for the day, it's like 7 minutes away and you have the restaurant there for lunch just make sure you have cash. You DEFINITELY need mosquito repellent. Go hiking during the morning before they all come out and make sure you have long sleeves. As we were finishing that hike they were brutal and I ran most of the way back!
@@ayngelina because he cannot wait to go back and our mouth is watering 🤤 So many places to go and so many wonderful and delicious foods!!! We’re taking notes based on your reviews 🥰
@@ayngelina landing Guayaquil, then going to Riobamba, Baños, Olon, Cuenca, Loja, etc. Maybe you can help with a question…I was planning on taking the train Riobamba to Devils Nose but I don’t think it’s running anymore. Any other way we can get there? Could you recommend a guide for Chimborazo?
No trains at the moment . For Chimborazo send a WhatsApp to Andres (his info in description) and he can recommend a local guide you can book directly 😊
I don’t feature pricing as it depends on the day of the week, number of people and if it’s low or high season. But in the description I included their website so you can check it out for the dates you’d like.
Hello Angeylina, tonga has no Inca origin, normally Peruvians have a bad habit of wanting to appropriate everything arguing an Inka origin, since they know that the Inkas are original from Peru, but the Incas were only in what we now call Ecuador, only 30 years, Tonga has its origin in the workers of the field, of the banana plantations, their wives, sent a meal with a lot of protein for the long hours of work, and used the banana leaf to take away.
You’re absolutely right! Have a listen and I said it was pre-Colombian which I then said pre Inca as a lot of people don’t know what pre Colombian means so I gave it context that it existed before the Inca people arrived 😁
Not there but I have shared videos from the Amazon and rainforests where you do need to wear close toed shoes. The snakes aren't aggressive but if it's not a clear path and you step on one by accident it will bite you.
Tonga has its origin in Ecuador, in the banana and agricultural areas of Manabí and Machala, the wives of the farm workers sent a meal with a lot of protein to sustain the long hours of work, that's why the original Tonga is made of field chicken, it is a very sustainable food for people who up to many calories, It is a dish of Ecuadorian origin, nothing to do with the Incas there is no relationship with them.
You’re absolutely right! Have a listen and I said it was pre-Colombian which I then said pre Inca as a lot of people don’t know what pre Colombian means so I gave it context that it existed before the Inca people arrived 😁