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Well, let's see:

Manta does have chongos, not too many but enough for a few days worth of entertainment. Semi pro you'll have to have contacts or know people, but it's there, I'm sure.

Buses:...

Hi again Artisttyp,

1. Cuenca and Bogota are the same altitude as Quito, almost.

2. Manta is great: small town, good hotels, great fresh sea food, beautiful beaches, in town but more a short...

Hi Otravez,

I'm here but for me this is a one man job, sorry.

In any case, Tung did such a good job with the maps that all you need is cab fare and basic common sense security wise:

Stick to...