Update Regarding Ecuador Tourist Visas

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Update Regarding Ecuador Tourist Visas

January 28th, 2010 | Ecuador - Business, Ecuador - Travel Tips | 14 Comments »

Immigration authorities in Ecuador are getting stricter when it comes to the 90 day tourist visa. In the past, if you wished to extend your visa, all you had to do was leave the country for a day, and then upon reentry you were granted another 90 days, making for a total of 180 days in Ecuador on a tourist visa.

Recently, things have changed.

Many immigration authorities are now counting the number of days you have already spent in Ecuador and giving you the number of days needed to equal the alloted 90 days as a tourist.

So, if you would like to stay in Ecuador for more than just 90 days, what do you do? Read more

Finding an Apartment in Quito – Short and Long Term Rentals

January 22nd, 2010 | Ecuador - Business, Ecuador - Relocation, Ecuador - Travel Tips | 2 Comments »

Renting an apartment in Ecuador is a good solution for those staying for several months or more. Once you arrive in Ecuador it is easy to locate furnished apartment or house rentals while staying at a local hotel or hostel. If you want to get a head start on finding a place to stay in Quito check out what EcuadorExplorer.com has to say on the topic:

Renting a one bedroom furnished apartment for a period of less than one year or more with the following facilities:Area: 65 m2.Living and dining room furniture Complete beddingFully furnished KitchenHandicap accessible BathroomPrivate telephoneParking spaceIs located in a secure building with a 12 hour guard from monday to friday and 24 hour Read more

Private Spanish Lessons in Quito – Immersion Program

January 18th, 2010 | Ecuador - Family Friendly, Ecuador - Gringo Favorite, Ecuador - Relocation, The Best of Ecuador | 4 Comments »

Need to learn Spanish quickly? Try an immersion program, like the one offered byMariana Gonzalez. Mariana has been teaching Spanish as a foreign language for over 10 years in Europe and Latin America. Not only are her credentials amazing, she is incredible teacher.

The classes are based on the method of total immersion, where right from the start you hear the language and then begin to speak it. As the classes develop, grammar, pronunciation, grammar excercises and conversation topics are introduced. Conversation topics can cover a wide variety of themes such as politics, economics, education, travel, culture and of course themes relating to Ecuadorian life and culture. There would also be an emphasis on idiomatic expressions and Read more

Cheap Flights and Reduced Fares to Ecuador

January 8th, 2010 | Ecuador - Travel Tips | 2 Comments »

Now is the time to purchase tickets to Ecuador. Fares across the board are lower than ever and here’s why:

This month LAN Ecuador and Aero Galapagos are having a competition from both JFK in New York and MIA in Miami to Quito. Reduced fares from these two companies is causing other airlines to drop prices in order to compete.

LAN is one of the most trusted and recommended flights for those coming into Ecuador. They provide excellent service and have a great reputation. Having flown with them multiple times I personally have had no problems with the company.

Aero Galapagos is a new airline that just received permission to provide flights to and from Ecuador. Read more

Invest in Beachfront Property in Northern Ecuador

January 5th, 2010 | Ecuador - Adventure, Ecuador - Business, Ecuador - Gringo Owned Business, Ecuador - Relocation | 2 Comments »

Today I am going to share a special report from Gary Scott, an expert on pretty much everything Ecuador and everything investment as well.

In a recent article, entitled Ecuador Beach Acreage, Gary highlights the investment potential of areas north of Manta and Bahia. He writes:

“Bahía is a Pacific coastal city located on a peninsula about an hour and 15 minutes north of Manta and is bordered by the Chone River. This river creates the opportunity. The estuary has always stopped the traffic flow.”

Bahia is one of nicest resort areas due to its natural beauty and cleanliness, as well as easy access from Quito, Manta, and Guayaquil. The problem is the estuary Read more