I think I read a comment somewhere that stated that he doesn’t want to go there because they’re not in the champions league. I don’t think Villarreal qualified to the CL anyways. Do you remember that game against Uruguay that he was getting outmuscled? That one that we lost in the last seconds. He really improved after that. He’s probably gonna get wrecked but If Hormiga Paredes can play 3 seasons in England I think Pervis can too. I have a feeling that Sarmiento is going to ride the bench.
It's a fine area. There's a few good hotels - use the Sheraton as a close option to the estadio olimpico atahalpa. It's also got the Quicentro shopping center basically across the street, which has tons of food options and the best shopping experience in the city. In that general area (slightly south), there's also the Dann Carlton and the Luxury Suites. Those 3 hotels have lots of restaurants (+ the mall) close by. On the southwest corner/end of the parque Carolina there's a Wyndham Garden - it used to be a Hampton Inn, and although it's close to the Mall el Jardin and a few other restaurants. I've been told the rooms are adequate and prices are very reasonable for an international brand. Any of those hotels would be good options, but if it was up to me, I'd opt for the Dann Carlton (by multiple recommendation from work colleagues) OR the Sheraton (personal experience). There's many Airbnb options in the general vicinity, too. Check for reviews, but you should be ok. Many of the buildings in that area are higher-end condos and they have good security. Quito at night, much like many other LATAM cities, gets a bit dodgy, so if you stay in a hotel, just air on the side of caution and have the concierge or front desk call a licensed cab to take you wherever you want to go. Uber service is pretty reliable, too, but I typically opt to go for the more expensive ones because there's less competition when booking and it's a bit safer. I'd opt for the hotel to get firsthand advice from the staff on where you should go and the best routes to get there....to avoid petty crime and other unsavory incidents that can spoil your stay. Regrettably, as with all things in a post-covid world, joblessness and underemployment are high and crime is becoming more of a worry for many in Quito. Although maybe it's overblown, I prefer to air on the side of caution. If you want more advice, feel free to PM me. Glad to assist in any way I can.
Pervis doesn't realize how well this move would suit him. Not only is he going to a place where he would start but getting used to physical players will help prep for the world cup.
Will do. I wanted the centro as there was a nice AirBnB there but it's way too far from LDU's ground. Going closer to Parque La Carolina I think.
I would personally avoid El Centro for almost anything except daytime tourism. Since my last visit in December, my cousins have been telling me it's getting pretty dangerous at night due a lack of evening businesses activity. From firsthand experience, it gets pretty desolate at night. Make a wrong turn and you can wind up in a pretty problematic neighborhood where things can go downhill quick. Stick to La Carolina. If you're looking at Airbnbs, you can also check out areas near the Hotel Quito, Gonzalez Suarez, and Quito Tenis for neighborhoods where it's relatively safe. If you don't mind quieter neighborhoods, Quito Tenis is perfect. Although all 3 areas are still not that "close" to the Estadio Rodrigo Paz (LDU's stadium), a 4-6 dollar cab ride gets you there with relative ease. Taxis and ubers are VERY cheap.
Thanks, ended up reserving a place in Ponceano Alto which I hear is near LDU's ground. Going with a few Ecuadorian mates who will be my bodyguards so I can celebrate Melgar's goals peacefully hahaha
I think the only decently safe place left in Ecuador is Cuenca lol Because my hometown (Guayaquil) is so bad that I don't think I'll visit soon
I'm so glad they passed on him They would have stalled his development and endangered our qualification to the world cup
Nah Cuenca is dangerous too. All major cities and the majority of the coast is. I have alot of family in the small towns in Manabi and it sad seeing those supper small town go from not having any major crimes to sicariatos. The only cities I would say are still relatively "safe" are the small isolated towns in the mountains that are majority farmers and indigenous people. Last time my family went to Ecuador they got robbed leaving the air port in Guayaquil. they were followed and stopped on the highway heading to Cuenca. Def dont want to Ecuador anytime soon.
That's such a bummer...these stories are becoming way too common, and despite the fact that much of this is still considered "petty crime", the trauma on residents is definitely palpable. Everyone is always looking over their shoulder, nervous to leave their buildings, and just wary of trying to live "normal" lives. The coastline is definitely the most concerning region where the cartels have used our gangs to fight proxy wars for territory and shipping routes. I'm surprised about Cuenca because of so many expats retiring there and it always being lauded for its cleanliness and safety. This new phenomenon of the gas cylinder bombs is going to start sowing discontent, confusion, and panic in the cities making it a perfect place for the criminal underbelly to really just dive deeper into the communities. Law enforcement and later prosecution are basically nonexistent (at worst) and inefficient (at best). I'll still take my once a year trip to Ecuador over the holidays to visit family, but that's about as far as it will go.
I was born and Raised in Cuenca for the most part and my family is mostly from Canar and Manabi. Although cities like Cuenca and Azogues arent as bad as Guayaquil there still alot of petty crimes. Robbery in the streets, breaking and entering luckily I havent heard any gang related crimes or sicariatos there yet but the number of these petty crimes has risen alot. I mean that LATAM in general. I was talking to people from Brazil say similar stories where these small town are now like war zones with gang activities. It just really the fact that these things were really rare and not very heard of in Ecuador. LATAM esta llendo de mal en peor.
You're spot on. A true failure of US foreign policy. The US basically forgot its own backyard, and it's coming back to bite them in the a**. Look at the rising left tide, high rates of unemployment and underemployment, and countries hedging their bets on China or other non-US players. The mess is probably too big to clean up.
Haha why would I be scared? I seriously doubt Quito is more dangerous than Lima, a place I have managed to escape being a victim of crime from for many years.
Quinto refuerzo de La Máquina. ¡Bienvenido a tu nueva casa, Michael Estrada! 🚂¡A darlo todo por Cruz Azul! #AzulDePorVida 💙 pic.twitter.com/1tjdM9uHZz— CRUZ AZUL (@CruzAzul) August 16, 2022 Estrada has to step it up. I don't think his roster spot for the WC is in danger but the NT needs him to be in rhythm and scoring goals.
We REALLY need Estrada and Jordy to start really getting to rhythm. Estrada, in particular, is VERY streaky.
Take the power away from cartels legalize drugs in the way Cannabis was legalized. Depreciate its value, create jobs, end the war on drugs. The person who manages to do that and lives will turn LATAM around. Yea my only advice to you is that if you wear a Melgar jersey go straight home and dont hang out on the streets if the score happens to favor you guys. Here in NY the last time Peru beat Mexico. My friend was walking around Roosevelt (Area with alot of bars and Mexicans) late at night after the game with his Peru Jersey and some dude hit him in the back with a bottle.