Ecuador Blog

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. Learn more about the best Galapagos airport Tortuga Bay, Galapagos: 9 Things to Know [...]

This is part of our Ecuador Expats Series. Why I’m Living in Coastal Ecuador (Santa Marianita) Inge Van den Herrewegen Website / Blog URL: puntalabarca.com More reading: Buyers Guide to the Best Sun Protection Hats – specifically for travelers to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Where are your currently living? We (my partner Juan, our two sons, and [...]

What can you expect when exploring Ecuador? In this post by Carla of Exciting Adventure, you’ll learn about her favorite experiences, food and attractions in Ecuador while visiting her mother’s native country. 3 Months Exploring Ecuador: Our Top 12 Experiences, Dishes and Attractions Today we want to share with you our experience in Ecuador. For [...]

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 [...]

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 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 this 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 [...]

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 [...]