High Quality Hostel in Quito

February 26th, 2010 | Ecuador - Gringo Favorite, Ecuador - Places to Stay, Ecuador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Quito is probably the most popular city in Ecuador in terms of tourism, and with good reason. Set in one of the best climates in the world to live in, and on the doorstep to the mountains and jungle of Ecuador, this city makes the perfect launch-pad for a trek to the interior. Plus, with the mix of easy going locals and fun loving foreigners, a night out in Quito is one not quickly forgotten.

 

With all the tourists in and out of Quito there is a wide variety of lodging available in the city. Since the most popular kind of traveler to pass through here is of the backpacker genre you will find a whole slew of Read more

When is the Best Time to Visit Ecuador?

February 18th, 2010 | Ecuador - Places to Eat, Ecuador - Travel Tips | 1 Comment »

To be honest, there really isn’t a bad time to visit Ecuador, depending on where you want to go and what you want to do. Quito, for example, is spring-like all year round, although its rainy season is from May to September, making it, and the rest of the highlands, more enjoyable from June to August.

The Amazon and the eastern slopes of the Andes are quite the opposite. The wet season there runs from June to August, making the best time to explore the jungle from late August to February. Along the coast January to April seem to be the best time to visit, especially the Galapagos.

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Lunch at a Traditional Comedor

February 11th, 2010 | Ecuador - Places to Eat | 3 Comments »

Dining out in Ecuador is one of the best parts of visiting the country! Depending on what region you are visiting and what budget you are traveling on will dictate what you enjoy for your noontime meal or late night snack. Most comedors, or restaurants, serve a plate of the day, which includes soup, the main course (meat, rice or potatoes) a drink, and dessert. These platos del dia usually only cost about 1 dollar.

Roadside stands, only for the brave of heart and iron stomached, serve typical fried treats, such as empanadas and fritadas. At a fritada stand the vendor will carve up a slab of pork right there on the spot, pound it Read more

Facts Regarding Investing in Real Estate in Ecuador

February 3rd, 2010 | Ecuador - Business, Ecuador - Relocation, Ecuador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

In Ecuador equal treatment is given to local and foreign investors, so across the board you receive the same rights of entry as Ecuadorian citizens. Almost all sectors are open to investors, and profits and capital can be repatriated without restriction.

 

Foreigners have the same legal rights to own property anywhere in Ecuador.

 

You do not need to have any special visa to purchase property in Ecuador; the Tourist Visa that you purchase upon entrance is all you need to invest in real estate. Make sure you know how long your tourist visa is valid for – click here for additional visa information.

 

Investing in real estate, be it a house, an apartment

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