Ah, the Gringo Tax. We are pretty much the only resident extranjeros (people from the exterior) in Ambato, besides a small group of missionaries who basically keep to themselves. This means that the vendors all know us and have come to the conclusion that we're Ambateños of lighter skin, which means that we pay the same price as nationals. In other towns, whether the Gringo Tax is levied depends on whether the vendors think you're a tourist - which will come down to how you dress, what you're