Ecuador Blog

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. What is Ecuador Famous For? The list of what makes Ecuador famous is filled with some pretty impressive things. Some you may have heard about, and [...]

Thinking about buying real estate in Ecuador? In the following guest post, Jesse Bayer of Abundant Living Ecuador, shares seven common mistakes that will mess up your Ecuador property purchase. Bio at end of post.  Check our full guide to Ecuador real estate. 7 Ways to Mess up Your Ecuador Property Purchase Purchasing property in a foreign [...]

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. Ready to get started? Let’s go! Ultimate guide? Really? Yes, while this guide doesn’t include [...]

How will you handle medical costs while living abroad? Do you need travel or expat health insurance? In this guest post by Moti Bashkin of Buenavida, you’ll learn how to choose between the two. Bonus: we include a decision flow chart to help you decide between travel or expat medical insurance. Jump to bio. Travel or Expat [...]

Thinking about investing in the real estate market in Ecuador? In the following guest post, Jesse Bayer of Abundant Living Ecuador, shares tips for expats buying property in Ecuador. Bio at end of post.  Check our full guide to Ecuador real estate. 7 Tips for Expats Buying Property in Ecuador 1. Set Your Parameters First Know your preferences [...]

We all know that person. You know – the one who claims to love travel but really has ulterior motives. Here are all of those awful reasons all in one place. (And don’t worry, if one of these reasons is your reason – your secret’s safe with me.) And while I don’t travel for these [...]

Planning a trip to Guayaquil? Here’s what you need to know about Guayaquil weather – including rainfall, average temperatures (monthly / annual), rainy days, humidity and daylight hours. Guayaquil Weather: Annual Climate Chart When you get off the plane in Guayaquil – there will be no doubt that you are in a tropical climate (tropical savanna [...]

Ecuador’s Podocarpus National Park is said to have some of the highest plant and animal diversity in the world. In this post, we share 7 reasons to visit this amazing place. 7 Reasons to Visit Podocarpus National Park Podocarpus National Park covers an area of just over 1460 km2, with an elevation range from around 700 [...]

Thinking about summiting a volcano in Ecuador? In this post, you’ll learn about Antisana Volcano – Ecuador’s 4th highest volcano at 5,704 metres. Antisana Volcano is located 50 km southeast of Quito. This is a guest post by Eran Hayoun of Gulliver Expeditions in Quito, Ecuador. See full bio at end of the post. What [...]