Get the latest Ecuador news direct from one of Ecuador’s 32 daily newspapers. In this post, we share all the major daily newspapers in Ecuador. Every one of them is in Spanish. There are no English dailies in Ecuador. Get Local News from these Ecuador Newspapers This set of papers will give you local news…
A great way to see Quito is from above. The TelefériQo (a combination of teleférico and Quito) runs up the foothills of Pichincha Volcano and offers a crazy view of Quito. 5 Fast Facts: Quito TelefériQo It is a gondola lift (also known as a cable car). Travels 2,237 linear meters in just 8 minutes Rises…
We were robbed. By two men with a gun and a knife in front of our house in Cuenca, Ecuador. And this post has taken me two years to write. The day after it happened I knew I would blog about it – I just didn’t realize it would take me so long. We’ve referred to it…
Curious about what type of cell phone will work in Ecuador? In this post, you’ll learn about the best type of cell phone, how to unlock, the best carriers, and plans to use in Ecuador. Cell phones are expensive in Ecuador. As a result, many expats and travelers bring a phone with them. Not only is it…
How do I choose good travel insurance? This is a question we get asked all the time. Which provider is best? How can I get coverage as an expat? In this post, you’ll learn about the best travel insurance for travelers and expats traveling abroad. When we moved to Ecuador we lost eligibility to buy…
Do you like spiders? Now we have some new photos – and a video – of the largest spider we’ve ever seen. This spider had a 4-inch footprint and its body was shaped like a crab shell. It didn’t have the typically extended abdomen like every other spider we’ve seen. Update: After closer examination of…
Looking for the best coffee in Ecuador? In this post, you’ll learn about our favorite brand and roast of coffee. This is significant for a country that produces a lot of coffee. Ecuador’s Best Coffee Coffee in Ecuador is an interesting paradox. It’s produced here, but it is rather expensive and it can be hard…
Everyone wants to know about the climate in Cuenca. On an almost daily basis, we get asked: When is the rainy season in Cuenca? What is the best time to visit? When is it hottest in Cuenca? These are some of the most common questions from travelers and prospective expats. And it is understandable –…
Paute is a small canton (county) in Azuay province – just outside of the city of Cuenca. It is just a short drive to Paute. On our recent visit to Hacienda Uzhupud we spoke with Charlie Castro – head of entertainment. In this video, Charlie explains some of the highlights of Paute and the surrounding…
Are you concerned about parasites and amoebas? When we first moved, we were too. And since then we’ve been sick many times. But don’t worry – it wasn’t as bad as it sounds. We have used a number of different concoctions – including some super strong anti-parasite meds. They were brutally strong; we were exhausted…