Major city · Ecuador
Quevedo
Spend a day walking the centre, market and a cheap seafood meal; add a night only if you want a relaxed stay.
Quevedo is a low‑key coastal city known for its Chinese community, bustling fish market and inexpensive food. One full day covers the main sights and a meal; a second night adds comfort without extra attractions.
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Rules in force · 6Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Ecuador ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Ecuador's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or an Ecuadorian consulate.
- Ecuador ↗The Galápagos has its own entry controls: a transit control card bought at the airport before departure, a national park entrance fee, and inspections for food and plants. Check official Galápagos rules before booking.
- Ecuador ↗Several coastal provinces (including Guayas, where Guayaquil is) are under official warnings and periodic states of emergency; read your government's advice before routing through them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Quevedo911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Quevedo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).Ecuador-wide
- SIM or eSIMClaro and Movistar (plus CNT) sell prepaid SIMs in malls and shops with a passport; Claro has the widest coverage.Ecuador-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap in most places (Quito and Cuenca's water is treated but pipes vary); drink bottled or filtered.Ecuador-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% service often included; add a little for good service.Ecuador-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Ecuador-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; keep an eye on taxi fares and avoid isolated streets after dark.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin, not the bowl; bus terminal toilets charge a few cents.Ecuador-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays; national strikes can shut roads for days.Ecuador-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGYE José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (Guayaquil) (about 2 h by bus).
- Getting aroundTaxis charge a flat $1 within the city; buses run to Guayaquil, Manta ($7) and Puerto Viejo ($6).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$1 USD
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within city$1 USD flat
- Metro or bus rideBus to Manta$7 USD
A day, not counting the bed: Budget $20–30 USD · Mid $35–50 USD · High $60+ USD
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GYE José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (Guayaquil) (about 2 h by bus)
Weather and climate
Quevedo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis charge a flat $1 within the city; buses run to Guayaquil, Manta ($7) and Puerto Viejo ($6). Walkable centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Manta
goDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Bus from Quevedo, about $7, 2–3 h
Coastal beach town; good for a day visit.
Puerto Viejo
goDoor to door: ≈2.5 h total
Bus from Quevedo, about $6, 2 h
Small coastal settlement; optional stop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Olímpico
Rooms from $44 USD per night; pool and water slides; short walk from centre
Hostal Mafi
Clean cheap hostel; rooms with two beds or a large single; central location
Hotel Presidente
Rooms from $20 USD per night; bar‑restaurant and boutique; 1 km (0.6 mi) from centreRooms from $20 USD per night; bar‑restaurant and boutique; 0.6 mi (1 km) from centre
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $20–30 USD excl. bed
- Mid
- $35–50 USD excl. bed
- High
- $60+ USD excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Seafood plate (e.g., El Picudo Blanco) | $5 USD |
| Taxi within city | $1 USD flat |
| Bus to Manta | $7 USD |
| Bus to Puerto Viejo | $6 USD |
| Coffee | $1 USD |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxis often stick to the $1 flat fare rule; insist on it.
- Tourist services are limited; plan meals ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
US consulate in Guayaquil; other embassies in Quito.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi city‑wide: Flat $1 USD from any point to any point within Quevedo
- Bus Quevedo → Manta: About $7 USD, 2–3 h
- Bus Quevedo → Puerto Viejo: About $6 USD, 2 h
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpɛ)
- Gracias — Thank you (graˈθjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwanˈto ˈkwes.ta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the toilet? (ˈdon.de esˈta el ˈba.ɲo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Quevedo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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