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Andean Highlands (Ecuador), Ecuador
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Tababela is in the Andean Highlands of Ecuador, significant to travelers for being the closest town to the Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) which opened in 2013 to serve the capital, Quito. The airport is about an hour and a half from the center of the capital by bus (with no stops) so Tababela's proximity makes it an important layover location for travellers arriving or departing at extremely early or late times.
Reasonably priced bread and breakfast pastries baked on site. Cold air conditioning.
Ice cream. Popular with local school children.
Simple family establishment serving lunch and dinner.
Breakfast, lunch, and hot chocolate. Located along the park.
Lunch plates.
Nice, social atmosphere with full dinner menu, Wi-fi in-room, breakfast included, satellite TV, and English-speaking staff.
Simple, clean hosteria for travelers who need a place to crash. Private bathrooms. Simple rooms. Airport transfer available for $5 per person each way. One standard meal option per night. Swimming pool with slide. Free WiFi. Large peaceful courtyard.
Sky Mall
A mall attached to the airport. Various retailers. SIM chips for unlocked phones may be purchased here.
Many small tiendas may be found in town. They stock the regular items: milk, eggs, beer, fruit, packaged foods, gum and other sundries. Some sell SIM chips and reloads for prepaid accounts. Photocopying and basic stationery supplies are also available.
By bus
Aeroservicios offers direct transportation from Quito to the New Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Buses leave every 30 minutes, 24/7, all year round, without intermediate stops.
Tababela is small enough to be easily traversed on foot, so no car will be necessary.
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