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 …
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 …
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 – …
What’s it like to live in Cuenca Ecuador? That question could have many answers. The response could differ greatly depending on who you ask, where they are from and what mood they are in at the time. What’s it Like to Live in Cuenca Ecuador? Cuenca Ecuador: An Expats Paradise? We all carry certain perceptions and …
This is part of our Ecuador Expats Series. Ecuador Expat Profile: Cowtan Family, Capaes Ecuador The Expats: Mark Cowtan and family Where are your currently living? Capaes, on the Salinas peninsula in Santa Elena Province. What’s Your Story? We moved to Ecuador from Northern California, in Dec 2012 to a small beach community called Capaes on the …
So Dena has her Ecuadorian drivers license. And she didn’t have to take a week long course, like I did to get my Ecuadorian license (detailed in the second half of this post). Guide to Getting an Ecuadorian Drivers License More than a year ago, we heard about a new program by the ANT (Agencia …
As we planned our move to Ecuador we bought a lot of books. Not just books to learn Spanish or books about becoming expats. Once we decided on Ecuador, we were hungry for information about what was actually there (here). Thinking about Ecuador retirement? Check out the list of the top books about retirement in Ecuador at …
This is part of our Ecuador Expats Series. Ecuador Expat Life: David Day Living in Canoa, Manabi The Expat: David Day Where are you currently living? In December of 2004 I arrived in Quito after some years traveling in and out of Peru. In Quito I bought a cheap Chinese motorcycle and began touring Ecuador. Eventually I …
This is part of our Ecuador Expats Series. Ecuador Expat Life: Stewart Perez, Cumbaya Ecuador The Expat: Stewart Perez What is your blog url? LinkedIn: ec.linkedin.com/in/stewartperez Where are you currently living? We live in Cumbayá, Pichincha Province, Ecuador. Cumbayá is a rural parish of Quito, located in the Sierra region of Ecuador. We’ve been living in this area since …