Road Signs of Ecuador

6 Feb

It’s a 20-mile drive from our home to the nearest “major town” in the Manabi province. And from our back door to Jipijapa we go from sea level to 2,500 feet in just a few miles.

I recently took note of the various road signs on this drive and how interesting they are. It’s an interesting commute….

Yes, the inclines are this steep.

Yes, the inclines are this steep.

Puerto Cayo Ecuador

Not to worry, but falling rocks or a mudslide could kill you on this drive.

Not to worry, but falling rocks or a mudslide could kill you on this drive.

For all my associates with the National Rifle Association: Please refrain from shooting the monkeys.

For all my associates with the National Rifle Association: Please refrain from shooting the monkeys.

Puerto Cayo Ecuador

Very typical.

Very typical.

Honestly, I have no idea what this means.

Honestly, I have no idea what this means.

See photo below.

See photo below.

See photo above.

See photo above.

Not a top had, but a speed bump - they are everywhere.

Not a top hat, but a speed bump – they are everywhere.

After a day like we've had, this is precisely where I should be spending my time.

After a day like we’ve had, this is precisely where I should be spending my time.

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Take precaution against the heavy mist. (you are driving through the jungle)

Take precaution against the heavy mist. (you are driving through the jungle)

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7 Responses to “Road Signs of Ecuador”

  1. Mike Rhodes February 6, 2013 at 2:58 pm #

    I’ll be driving the coast from Salinas to Manta from Feb 18 to 24 checking out beach towns, so this is a timely post. I’m guessing the sign with the ax is to save the trees.

    • stevenwwatkins February 6, 2013 at 3:25 pm #

      Let us know if we may be of assistance … and if this is your first driving experience here, my strong advice is do not drive at night.

  2. Sandra February 6, 2013 at 9:48 pm #

    I think the ax picture means “No chopping down trees for firewood!”

  3. Teresa Teasdale February 8, 2013 at 9:34 pm #

    I have a few questions – if you have the time – thank You 1. How hard is it to get your pets into Ecuador ? I have 2 small dogs. 2. Where is the best place to stay while checking out the area ? and looking for a place to buy or rent. ? 3. I speak no Spanish, how much of a problem will that be. Thanks again Teresa

    On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 2:32 PM, stevenwwatkins

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