1. “¿Cómo vas, pana?” (How’s it going, friend?) – A friendly Ecuadorian greeting.
2. “Un ceviche de camarón, por favor.” (A shrimp ceviche, please.) – To try a local seafood dish.
3. “¿Dónde está la Mitad del Mundo?” (Where is the Middle of the World?) – For visiting the equator monument.
4. “¿Cómo llego a las Islas Galápagos?” (How do I get to the Galápagos Islands?) – For planning a trip to the famous islands.
5. “Un jugo de naranjilla, por favor.” (A naranjilla juice, please.) – To try a local fruit drink.
6. “¿Dónde puedo comprar un sombrero de paja toquilla?” (Where can I buy a Panama hat?) – For souvenir shopping.
7. “Qué chévere.” (How cool.) – A common expression of approval.
8. “¿Hay algún volcán cerca para visitar?” (Is there a volcano nearby to visit?) – For adventure tourism.
¡Buen Viaje! Essential Phrases for Traveling in Ecuador
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