Canoa's Beautiful Stretch of Beach

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Canoa's Beautiful Stretch of Beach

September 26th, 2008 | Ecuador - Gringo Favorite, Ecuador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Heading about a half hour past Manta, we land in Canoa, a peaceful and relaxed fishing town with an amazing stretch of isolated beach. The area is crawling with adventure travelers, exploring the natural caves at the cliff base on the north side of the beach, hitting the waves on surfing and windsurfing, and flying through the air on hanggliders.

One source even claims that Canoa has more hammocks per capita than any other coastal town. While this may not be a proven fact, Canoa is, at least for the moment, a little more laid-back than other crazy coastal towns. Local fishermen spend the day out on the water, and surfers wander from the beach to Read more

English News Source in Ecuador

September 2nd, 2008 | Ecuador - News, Ecuador - Relocation, Ecuador - Travel Tips | 2 Comments »

The Ecuador Gringo is always looking for new sources of information on Ecuador and this post brings you The Ecuador Reporter.

The Ecuador Reporter supplies readers with a ton of information on moving around Ecuador. You’ll find reviews of bars, clubs, and restaurants as well as business news and travel advice especially designed for foreigners.

The online newspaper also has a sports section and a culture section. The classifieds and sales sections are comprehensive and well perused by foreigners and locals alike.

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.

Check out the Moving Ecuador Website Read more

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

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July 19th, 2008 | Ecuador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

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