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Mercado Artesanal – The Artisans Market, Craft Shopping

July 23rd, 2009 | Ecuador - Best Shopping, Ecuador - Business, Ecuador - Culture, Ecuador - Family Friendly, Ecuador - Gringo Favorite, Ecuador - Must See or Do, Ecuador - Travel Tips, The Best of Ecuador | No Comments »

So when you are through with the black market, La Bahia, and you want to buy some of the finest crafts available in Ecuador, head to the Guayaquil Artisan’s building, located at Baquerizo Moreno, between Loja and Juan Montalvo streets.

The building, which was given over to the artisan’s community by President Leon Febres Cordero, is home to over 260 exhibitions and sale booths that are attended to by the very artists themselves. The Chamber of Tourism supports the building, providing private guards, communication systems, and even music! It is clear they know what the majority of tourists wants when it comes to the arts: a pleasant buying experience with safety and lots of options!

Wandering from booth to booth Read more

Discount Shopping Near the Malecon – La Bahia Market

July 20th, 2009 | Ecuador - Adventure, Ecuador - Best Shopping, Ecuador - Culture, Ecuador - Gringo Favorite, Ecuador - Must See or Do, Ecuador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Crazy shopping in Guayaquil can be found in the massive Bahia market. This market, which spans indoor and outdoor shops, is located at the south end of the Malecon. While it is not the safest place to be in Guayaquil, it is home to everything you could ever want or need, from jewelry, to high heeled shoes, a camera, a pair of jeans, and a pirated copy of every movie you could ever want.

Bahia is not designed to be an artisan craft market, so don’t expect to find those kinds of creations here, but you can find pretty much everything else. It is kind of like the Chinatown of Guayaquil. Keep your eye out for fakes at this black Read more

Cool off at the Frutabar – Fruit Juice and Smoothies in Guayaquil

July 16th, 2009 | Ecuador - Best Shopping, Ecuador - Family Friendly, Ecuador - Gringo Favorite, Ecuador - Must See or Do, Ecuador - Places to Eat, Ecuador - Travel Tips | 2 Comments »

On a hot day of wandering around Guayaquil, my favorite place to stop is Frutabar, which is a small cafe style restaurant with a light menu and tons of fresh juices. Of all the places I have been in Guayaquil, Frutabar has the widest selection by far when it comes to the number of fruit juices to choose from. You can also mix and match… the combinations are endless.

The menu features a number of light sandwiches, my favorite being the Hawaii Sandwich (Sanduche Hawayano) with chicken, pineapple and a delicious light dressing. Entrees cost $3–6.

If you are getting a sandwich then get a juice, but if you are just coming in here for an ice cold drink get Read more

Celebrate Simón Bolivar's Birthday in Guayaquil

July 9th, 2009 | Ecuador - Culture, Ecuador - Family Friendly, Ecuador - Gringo Favorite, Ecuador - Must See or Do, Ecuador - News, Ecuador - Nightlife, Ecuador - Travel Tips, The Best of Ecuador | 2 Comments »

If you are planning a trip to Ecuador this month (July) and mapping out your route now, try and aim to be in Guayaquil on the 24th and 25th.

July 24th is a nationwide holiday as the whole country celebrates the birthday of Simón Bolivar, the famous South American liberator. Things get even crazier on the 25th, however, as Guayaquil shuts down for two days with the biggest birthday bash combined with the celebration of the anniversary of the founding of the city.

Guayaquil is the most populous city in Ecuador, and the whole town turns out for the party. It is a celebration not to be missed if you are looking to have some wild fun.

Normally, Read more

Tourist Visas and Resident Visas for Ecuador Travel

July 4th, 2009 | Ecuador - Business, Ecuador - Family Friendly, Ecuador - Relocation, Ecuador - Travel Tips | 4 Comments »

If you plan on residing in Ecuador for a period of more than six months, you will need to apply for a visa.

It is important to note that if you come into the country on a tourist visa (12–X), you will not be able to apply for any other type of permanent visa while in the country. You will have to return to your country of origin and apply from there.

There are two main categories of semi-permanent visas (non-tourists) these are the Non-Resident and Resident (immigrant) visa.

The following information is current from October of 2008, so it is a good idea to investigate the visas requirements and standards before traveling to Ecuador. If you are in Ecuador Read more

Mercado Artesanal – The Artisans Market, Craft Shopping

Discount Shopping Near the Malecon – La Bahia Market

Cool off at the Frutabar – Fruit Juice and Smoothies in Guayaquil

Celebrate Simón Bolivar's Birthday in Guayaquil

Tourist Visas and Resident Visas for Ecuador Travel

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