Ecuador Living and Travel Guide

Find Your Next Adventure in Ecuador!

Learn About Ecuador Living

Learn about getting started, where to live in Ecuador, daily life, living in Ecuador as a family and getting settled. This is what you’ve been looking for.

Learn About Ecuador Travel

Travel Ecuador with us! Learn about Quito, Salinas, Guayaquil, Cuenca and the Galapagos Islands. We also have sections about Ecuador food and wildlife.

Guide to Cuenca Ecuador

Learn about life and travel in Cuenca Ecuador. This free guide covers food, attractions, expat life and general information.

Learn from 32 Ecuador Expats

In this huge guide, you’ll meet 32 expats in Ecuador. While it’s great to read books about expat life, nothing replaces first hand experience.

Best Way to Learn Spanish

Looking for the best way to learn Spanish? This guide will help you learn about the primary ways to learn Spanish, and help you choose the one that’s best for you.

17 Galapagos Island Animals

Planning a trip to the Galapagos? Here are 17 amazing Galapagos Islands animals to watch for on your next trip! This traveler’s guide to the animals of the Galapagos will whet your appetite for adventure.

How to Choose the Best Camera for Travel

Here’s how to choose the best camera for travel – for activities like cruises, hiking, wildlife trekking, and snorkeling. You’ll learn about the 6 type of cameras and 7 factors to consider when choosing. Plus photography tips, gear suggestions, and much more.

16 Things That Make Ecuador Famous

So, what is Ecuador famous for? In this post you’ll find out what makes Ecuador famous – the people, places, and things that have put Ecuador on the map.

17 Facts About Quito Ecuador

Thinking about a trip to Quito? Here are some of our favorite facts about Quito. We’re going to learn about volcanoes, location, sister cities, airport, seasons, altitude sickness, and a lot more!

22 Best Ecuador Beaches

Looking for a great beach in Ecuador? In this post, we’ll cover 22 Ecuador beaches worth visiting. Plus details on the best beach towns in the country. We begin the post with our picks for the 3 best beaches in Ecuador.

UV Index in Ecuador (Plus Recommended Gear)

It’s no secret that the equatorial sun is harsh. In this guide, you’ll learn about the UV index in Ecuador and how to choose the best sun protection hats. We also answer commonly asked questions about sun protection. And we include our top picks for the best sun protection hats.

8 Things to Know Before Visiting the Amazon Rainforest

Are you thinking about visiting the Ecuador Amazon? In this post, we’ll cover 8 things you should know before you visit Ecuador’s Amazon Rainforest. You’ll learn about yellow fever risk, the climate, accommodations, safety, and more.

11 Things to Know When Visiting Otavalo Market, Ecuador

In this post, you’ll take an Otavalo tour that’ll show you the highlights and everything you need to know as you plan your actual trip to the Otavalo Market.

Tortuga Bay, Galapagos: 9 Things to Know Before You Visit

Santa Cruz Island is home to Tortuga Bay, one of the top attractions in the Galapagos Islands. It’s the perfect spot for swimming, snorkeling, and seeing some amazing Galapagos wildlife. In this post, I’ll share 9 things to know before you visit.

7 Reasons Why Ecuador is the Best Country for Expats

What is the best country for expats? Ecuador is almost always on the radar for future expats planning a move to Latin America. In this guest post by Sara Chaca (Cuenca Attorney) you’ll learn about factors that make Ecuador the best country for expats.

What do People in Ecuador Eat? My Favorite 15 Foods

There are so many wonderful things about Ecuador – the scenery, the people and the culture. A big part of Ecuadorian culture is their food, passed down for generations. So it begs the question: What do people in Ecuador eat? Here are some of my favorites!

21 Weird and Interesting Facts About Ecuador (That You Might Not Know)

Although tiny, Ecuador is a very diverse country. In this post, I’ll share 21 unusual and interesting facts about Ecuador.

9 Ecuador Beverages You’ll Want to Taste: Horchata, Canelazo, Colada Morada…

Are you taking a trip to Ecuador? Or maybe just looking for some classic latino flavors? Here are nine Ecuador beverages to check out.

Welcome to GringosAbroad!

Hi! We’re Bryan and Dena – and we are the editors of GringosAbroad. What started as a small blog to document our life abroad has grown to become the largest English language blog about Ecuador.

We blog about travel, living, and real estate in Ecuador. While we cover all areas around the country, we have special focus on the city of Cuenca and surrounding regions. We have also produced the ultimate guide to Ecuador beaches and Galapagos animals. To help you get to know more about other areas, we have a special feature of Ecuador expat interviews.

Because Ecuador is a Spanish-speaking country, we had to learn the language. We’ve written a lot about learning Spanish, including the best book (chosen by our readers), realities of total immersion and the books and courses we used to learn Spanish.

Happy travels!