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Hi 2amigos,

Welcome to ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ!

You may post an advert in the Cuenca classifieds > accommodation section as well.

I wish you good luck in your search.
Christine

Thanks, Christine. 

Can you recommend a shuttle service from Guayaquil -  Cuenca? I've written several companies and they are quoting prices over 100US!!

Also, we will fly out of Cuenca - QUito with full international checked bags. Will this be a problem on domestic flights?

Thank you!  a

Hi,

$100 for a trip Guayaquil-Cuenca is a big fraud unless is a personal special trip.
The regular suttles like Operazuaytour cost $12 one way and there's departures every hour.

You should not have a problem with your bags, but is better to check directly with the air company.

I will try to find an apartment for you based on your requests.

Yes, you can use ATM's here, they work with Cirrus, Banred and similar ones, if you use a credit card is better.
But I know that some debit cards from small american banks don't work in all the local ATMs.  There's a fee about $2 for every withdrawal.

About Podocarpus, I didn't find any tour operator in Cuenca that has trips to this Park.
I found this one in Vicabamba but I don't know how good they are. 

Good luck, hope this info will help you and if you need more info let me know.

Vinny

Hi 2Amigos,

We used Operazuay - 'Caro Publico.'  It is a shared van ride - $12 pp from Guayaquil to Cuenca.  Reservation was made for us by the B&B we stayed in Guayquil.  When I contacted them directly, I got the same response - $100.  So if you have someone in Guayaquil (GYE) who can arrange it for you - great. 

I recommend it over flying. 

Are you staying in GYE?  We stayed at a B&B that is  very expat - friendly - Macaw - hostalmacaw.com.  That is who took care of our reservation.

Enjoy, Wendy