Responsible Traveling and Volunteering Promote Progress

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Responsible Traveling and Volunteering Promote Progress

August 29th, 2008 | Ecuador - News, Ecuador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

An interesting initiative is being taken to promote responsible tourism and volunteering in Ecuador on the web. It is called Moving Ecuador, and it is fueled by the idea that every choice we make, every day, impacts someone and therefore small changes add up to make a big difference.

Moving Ecuador believes that development is necessary, but that in order to preserve the natural beauty of Ecuador development has to be done in a different way. The site contains a wealth of information on how the sharing of experiences and knowledge can motivate both those in Ecuador and abroad to preserve the country while helping it grow at the same time.

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Buying Real Estate in Ecuador

August 25th, 2008 | Ecuador - Business, Ecuador - Relocation, Ecuador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Buying property in Ecuador is a great way to invest your money, as well as set yourself up with a retirement or vacation home. When it comes to buying property, foreigners automatically have the same right as Ecuadorians. What is more, no special visa or residency is needed to purchase property, and for those who wish to obtain their residency in Ecuador, there is no better way to prove yourself to the government than by investing in their country!

The paperwork for buying property can be long-winded, and what is more if you don’t speak Spanish you will find yourself in a bind. Therefore, make sure you hire a trusted attorney to provide you with legal advice and Read more

Vilcabamba's Natural Yogurt

August 15th, 2008 | Ecuador - Gringo Favorite, Ecuador - Places to Eat | No Comments »

The little mountain town of Vilcabamba may be off the beaten path, but its natural beauty and friendly undisturbed atmosphere are attracting more and more people. If you want to live in a more remote location than say Quito or Cuenca, Vilcabamba is perfect for you. And the food there is not half bad either.

Take Natural Yogurt for example. Situated right on the Central Park, it is not only easy to find, it is also delicious! Breakfasts offer some of the best fruit and yogurt combinations, as the name implies, and cost less than $2. Many of the main entrée choices are vegetarian… where else can you get a Tempeh burger for a dollar? If your sweet Read more

Best Place to Retire in Latin America

August 13th, 2008 | Ecuador - News, Ecuador - Relocation | 2 Comments »

As the debate rages on as to which Latin American country is best to retire in, I’ve decided to take this opportunity to point out some of the pros and cons about settling in Ecuador. It seems that Panama is always the most talked about country, so I am going to compare the two, which will hopefully aid you in making your relocation decision.

To start off with, although the official language of both countries is Spanish, English is more widely spoken in Panama, whereas in Ecuador you mainly find English only in the tourist of business areas. Panama is more similar to the United States in that its construction standards are higher and its roads are superior. Read more