Ecuador is a country of beautiful landscapes, pleasant year-round weather, and festive and welcoming people.
You should come without fear to the neighborhood Las Orquideas, which is one of the safest in Quito. You can enjoy a small town environment while being in the middle of Quito, and walk around at night without fear. You are 15 minutes from the heart of the old city by bus, which costs only 25 cents.
Besides being in a wonderful neighborhood, Elena is incredibly nice, and her house has all the conforts of home: bathroom, stereo, computer, microwave, and, of course, a blender so that you can enjoy all of the homemade fruit juices that she makes (mango, guayaba, papaya, pineapple juice…). Not to mention that Elena is an excellent and healthy cook. Honestly, it’s an ideal place to stay while you get to know Quito; it’s much better than a hotel!
If you are coming to Quito, Ecuador, don’t miss out on this opportunity to truly experience the Ecuadorian ambiance with residents of Quito… in a word, cool!