How to Call Ecuador: Locally and From Abroad
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How to Call Ecuador: Locally and From Abroad

While it isn’t hard to call Ecuador, it is probably different than you’re used to. In this post, you’ll learn how to make a local call in Ecuador. And how to call Ecuador from another country. The phone system is very simple in Ecuador. Just follow these simple directions, and you’ll have no problems when…

Guide to Mall del Rio in Cuenca Ecuador (Maps and Photos)
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Guide to Mall del Rio in Cuenca Ecuador (Maps and Photos)

Today, we’re going to visit Mall del Rio in Cuenca, Ecuador. The largest mall in the city, Mall del Rio, will have you wondering if you even left your hometown. This probably isn’t what you thought would be in Ecuador’s Andes Mountains. A large multi-screen theater, bowling alley, huge food court, and over 220 other…

3 Ways to Learn Spanish in Ecuador (What Worked for Us)
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3 Ways to Learn Spanish in Ecuador (What Worked for Us)

For many travelers, the main reason for being in Cuenca is to learn Spanish. Noted by many as one of the better areas to learn Spanish – in part because of the locals slower pace of speaking (especially when compared to other Latin American countries) Cuenca is a hub for foreigners studying Spanish. How to…

We’re Moving to Ecuador! Here’s Our Story: Choose a Country, Sell, Move, Settle
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We’re Moving to Ecuador! Here’s Our Story: Choose a Country, Sell, Move, Settle

Our journey started long before we ever set foot on the soil of Ecuador. For about two years we did research and preparation. First we had to decide which country we would be moving to. We moved to Ecuador in July 2009. This is our story. Here are some of the expat books we read…