Galapagos diving can be described as nothing short of spectacular. It has been said that if Darwain would have had scuba gear, he’d never have left. The Galapagos has many accolades: the world’s second largest marine preserve; one of the world’s top ten dive sites; the last place in the world to dive with large schools of Hammerhead sharks
Want to meet a bunch of like-minded South American explorers, get blitzed and have a chance to win some prizes too? The South American Explorers club’s bi-monthly pub quiz takes place at the Turtle’s Head Pub located in Quito’s La Mariscal the first and third Wednesday of every month.
Finding solid medical coverage should be the Expat’s top priority when assessing overseas living costs…. Reducing these medical costs is one of the beauties of overseas living and with the right Expat medical plan you will reduce your medical costs.
Being a surfer, I know how frustrating it can be negotiating the rising and often restrictive baggage policies of major airlines. The so-called handling fees for your surfboards, snowboards, musical instruments can be annoying and at times preposterously high. In the wake of competition, rising fuel costs airlines….
Open your eyes to the thrills and experience of learning a new language while studying abroad. Step out of your comfort zone and consume yourself in a culture that is both new, yet exciting, but also provides a supportive and opportunistic way to learn the Spanish language. Experience a hospitable environment with LearnSpanishandSurf.com’s Ecuador Spanish Immersion program that provides each student the choice of living with a host family in which Spanish is their first and only language spoken.
With LearnSpanishandSurf.com’s two Ecuador Immersion programs; Manta and Montanita, enjoy surfing the warm waters as well as Learning Spanish in a beautiful beach location. With the country of Ecuador being no larger than Read more
think it was reported last year that a rumor was circulating that the $200 (and theoretically up to $2000) overstay departure tax was no longer. Well, I have been speaking recently to those who have sweated it out at passport control with over-staid visas and all parties have confirmed that there is no more tax—or at least they never paid a penny.
So I’ll round out our little mini guide to Ecuador’s second city with my top three tourist attractions. Like I said before, Guayaquil is easily passed over because it seems like a humid quagmire of noise and rush-hour traffic. But get beyond the grud and you’ll find a few places worth seeing if you are stuck for a couple of days in transit or sorting out visas.
Quito has always collected its fair share of foreign traffic, but Guayquil, the economic portal of Ecuador and the ever-bitter rival to Quito, is quickly becoming a hub to tourists and expats alike.
After scaling Ecuador’s volcanoes or hacking your way through its jungle, you’re going to need a place to kick back and unwind. Canoa, located on the country’s central coast, is the perfect place to do it.
Practically unknown just a decade ago, Canoa has emerged as a low-key tourist destination. The obvious draws here are the long, wide, clean beach that stretches for several kilometers, and the surfing breaks. Canoa has emerged as one of the premier surfing destinations in Ecuador, and it draws a lot of local and foreign enthusiasts, especially during the local summer- December through April. The beach has a number of breaks for beginners, too, and there are plenty of instructors who are happy to give Read more
The Ecuador Gringo has teamed up with a few other awesome expats to bring you more travel tips. Here is a guest post from N.H.Rosen:
There are few places in Latin America as atmospheric as Quito’s Centro Histórico. The city’s colonial core is the largest and best-preserved collection of colonial architecture in the New World, and it is still the beating heart of Quito. The neighborhood was declared the first UNESCO World Heritage Site, and after visiting its narrow, hilly streets and regal plazas, you’ll understand why.
Any visit to the Centro Histórico, indeed any visit to Quito, should begin at the Plaza Grande. This is the city’s central square, and it is flanked by the city’s cathedral and presidential Read more
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