08 August 2012
$16k, Manta Furnished Apartment for sale, 51m2, 4th floor, sector Aeropuerto, call 099728612 for more. To be the first to know of other properties like this, as soon as they hit the market, please sign up for my weekly, Ecuador Insider’s Newsletter below (You can unsubscribe at ANY time): First Name * Email * = [...]
Posted in Apartments/Condos, Beach properties, Listings by Area, Listings by Price, Listings by Type, Manta Area, Under $50k
07 August 2012
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Posted in Expat Lifestyle
06 August 2012
No doubt it. If you speak a few words of Spanish, it could be a lot easier to find a decent property buy in Ecuador. Most locals have about as much grasp of English as we do of Spanish (that is, very little). Here’s what you need to know before you look for property: “Cuánto [...]
Posted in Expat Lifestyle, Investor News/Analysis
05 August 2012
$60,000 neg, San Clemente, Beachfront house on large lot for sale 505m2 (5435 ft2) beachfront land, 300m2 (3229 ft2) of construction of house. My take: Can´t go wrong with buying beachfront and this is a nice sized lot right on the beach with a house at an undervalued price. For more on this property and [...]
Posted in $50-150k, Bahia-Canoa Area, Beach properties, Houses, Listings by Area, Listings by Price, Listings by Type
04 August 2012
-$7,000. Punta Blanca Lot for sale near the beach 250m2 (2690 ft2), near the beach. My take: This lot near the beach in a posh area of the southern coast would be ideal for someone looking to buy and build in a dryer area with little humidity and fewer mosquitos. But you’d still need a [...]
Posted in Beach properties, Listings by Price, Listings by Type, Salinas Area, Under $50k, Vacant land for sale
02 August 2012
“How do they do it?” My friend, a travel agent in Cuenca, asked in Spanish. “What do you mean?” I said. “How do foreigners come to Ecuador and make money from the mountainside?” She continued. She was referring to how some foreigners come to Ecuador and buy a large lot in the middle of literally [...]
Posted in Investor News/Analysis
29 July 2012
Where to stay in Manta? Hotel Leo: This hotel is my pick for budget travelers, right in the center of town and across from the bus terminal. Clean, safe, simple rooms with TV and fan await you starting around $12 per person. Hotel Costa del Sol: Is my pick for those who’d like a mid-range [...]
Posted in Ecuador Travel Guides
28 July 2012
Where to stay in Crucita? -For a clean, safe, Spartan, budget option right on the boardwalk I recommend the Marlin Hostal, $15 per person. Where to eat in Crucita? -If seafood is your thing, look no further than Las Gaviotas Restaurant right at the far end of the boardwalk near the mountain in Crucita. Most [...]
Posted in Ecuador Travel Guides
27 July 2012
Where to stay in San Jacinto? -For a clean, safe, Spartan, budget option right on the boardwalk I recommend the Marco’s Hostal in the town center, with prices starting around $10 per person. What to do in San Jacinto? -Chat up one of the local fishermen and get them to allow you to tag along [...]
Posted in Ecuador Travel Guides
26 July 2012
$14,800, 3,800m2 Lot for sale in Tarqui, near Cuenca, has road access, great for a small hacienda or to build a farm home. For more on this property and to be notified of similar properties for sale as soon as they hit the market, sign up for my Weekly Ecuador Insider´s Newsletter, you can unsubscribe [...]
Posted in Andes Mountain Properties, Cuenca Area, Listings by Area, Listings by Price, Listings by Type, Under $50k, Vacant land for sale
26 July 2012
Where to stay in San Clemente? -For a clean, safe, Spartan, budget option right on the boardwalk I recommend the Mya’s Hostal in the town center, with prices starting around $10 per person. What to do in San Clemente? -Chat up one of the local fishermen and get them to allow you to tag along [...]
Posted in Ecuador Travel Guides
25 July 2012
$9,500. Playas. 3 bedroom villa for sale 10 minutes walking to the beach in the ciudadela (neighborhood) of 25 de Julio. 375m2. For more on this property and to be notified of similar properties for sale as soon as they hit the market, sign up for my Weekly Ecuador Insider´s Newsletter, you can unsubscribe at [...]
Posted in Beach properties, Houses, Listings by Area, Listings by Price, Listings by Type, Playas Area, Under $50k
25 July 2012
My cat in Ecuador, found on the street as a kitten. I get this question a lot. And from what I’ve seen, YES, Ecuador is dangerous for your pet. Let me explain. I’m the manager of a small hotel in Guayaquil. Everyday we get guests who are recent arrivals on their big move to Ecuador. [...]
Posted in Expat Lifestyle
24 July 2012
Where to stay in Canoa? -My top choice for a quiet, clean, safe place right on the beach is the Hostal Playa Azul, at $8 per person for a private room with a shared bath or $10 per person for a private room with a private bath. Contact 086600991 or hostalplaya_azul AT hotmail.com for reservations. [...]
Posted in Ecuador Travel Guides
24 July 2012
$35k Quaint Hacienda-Farm 4 1/2 Hectare near river and with cocoa and tropical fruit plants for sale an hour and a half from Guayaquil in Pedro Carbo area… the farm is right on the main highway and has a wooden house on the premise. For more on this property and to be notified of similar [...]
Posted in Farms for Sale, Listings by Area, Listings by Price, Listings by Type, Manta Area, Under $50k
23 July 2012
Asking $44k, Quito 2 Bedr Apartment for sale, in La Mañosca. My take: This 2 bedroom apartment has an excellent location in the north of Quito near the Americas mall, CCI, El Jardin and more. It’s where both the locals and foreigners want to be, and the building has a guard and the apartment [...]
Posted in Andes Mountain Properties, Apartments/Condos, Listings by Area, Listings by Price, Listings by Type, Quito, Under $50k
23 July 2012
Where to stay in Bahia? There’s not much accommodation selection in Bahia, but that may be to a lack of demand, Bahia being primarily just a weekend destination for most travelers. I recommend for higher end budgets La Herradura Hotel, the only hotel right on the boardwalk, ocean front in Bahia. The hotel has an [...]
Posted in Ecuador Travel Guides
22 July 2012
I know the feeling. That feeling you get when you look around a country and think “man, I love it here.” … …And then for immigration reasons, or due to a lack of legal residency, you got to go. It’s happened to me, but I hope it doesn’t happen to you. One big plus of [...]
Posted in Ecuador for Investors, Expat Lifestyle, Investor News/Analysis
22 July 2012
Asking $45k, 1 bedroom, Manta Ocean-view condo. My take: The condo is a few blocks off the beach, in a nice area of Manta and has an ocean view (only from the bedroom). The building is relatively new, well-cared and has an elevator which is a big plus. Most condos sell for a bit [...]
Posted in Apartments/Condos, Beach properties, Listings by Area, Listings by Price, Listings by Type, Manta Area, Under $50k
21 July 2012
Beachfront lot in San Clemente 1000 m2 asking $55k negotiable. My take: Can’t go wrong with beachfront property and with this sized lot (not in any gated community) you could do a lot of things, plus its in a good area (near a large expat development) on one of the sunniest beaches in Ecuador (San [...]
Posted in $50-150k, Bahia-Canoa Area, Beach properties, Listings by Area, Listings by Price, Listings by Type, Vacant land for sale
