08 October 2012
Requirements of the Pensioner’s Visa (Visa de Rentista 9-1): 1. Written petition letter in Spanish directed to the Minister of “Relaciones Exteriores”. In Guayaquil, the Minister is Arq. Octavio Villacreses Peña. See example of letter “visa petition letter” contained in this report. 2. Completed visa form as provided in this report. (Solicitud de visa) 3. [...]
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08 October 2012
VISA 12 – IV Refugee Visa Requirements Ecuador (VISA 12 – IV DE ASILO Y REFUGIO) This visa is extended to people who can prove unfair persecusion in their home country based on race, wars, politics, religion. This visa is given exclusively by the MINISTERIODE RELACIONES EXTERIORES. And to stay up to date on the [...]
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07 October 2012
12-VIII Volunteer Visa Requirements Ecuador (12-VIII INTERCAMBIO CULTURAL) Requirements: 1.- Signed petition letter directed to the head of the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores which states how long youd like to stay in Ecuador and why. 2.- Signed Application Form with passport photo. 3.- Passport with at least 6 months valid remaining with copies of the [...]
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07 October 2012
12-VI Work Visa Requirements Ecuador (VISA 12-VI TRABAJO) Requirements: 1.- Signed petition letter directed to the head of the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores which states how long youd like to stay in Ecuador and why. 2.- Signed Application Form with passport photo. 3.- Passport with at least 6 months valid remaining with copies of the [...]
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06 October 2012
12-V Student Visa Requirements Ecuador (VISA 12-V ESTUDIANTES) Requirements: 1.- Signed petition letter directed to the head of the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores which states how long youd like to stay in Ecuador and why. 2.- Signed Application Form with passport photo. 3.- Passport with at least 6 months valid remaining with copies of the [...]
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06 October 2012
12-X Tourist Visa Requirements Ecuador (VISA 12-X VISITANTE TEMPORAL) Requirements: 1.- Signed petition letter directed to the head of the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores which states how long youd like to stay in Ecuador and why. 2.- Signed Application Form with passport photo. 3.- Passport with at least 6 months valid remaining with copies of [...]
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05 October 2012
12-IX Tourist Visa Requirements Ecuador (VISA 12-IX TURISMO-DEPORTE-SALUD-ESTUDIOS CIENCIA-ARTE-ACTOS DE COMERCIO) Requirements: 1.- Signed petition letter directed to the head of the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores which states how long youd like to stay in Ecuador and why. 2.- Signed Application Form with passport photo. 3.- Passport with at least 6 months valid remaining with [...]
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04 October 2012
Salinas, Ecuador This is part 9 of this not-so-common look inside a real, live property transaction (of my own) in Ecuador. Follow me as I reveal all the dirt as it happens. Today I just finalized the process of clearing up the title issues of the lot. It helped to have a few contacts in [...]
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03 October 2012
The surf off Ayampe. For the best surfing in Ecuador for beginners and intermediates I’d try Montanita or Canoa. The beach in Montanita has a good gradual break for beginners at one point and intermediates in another. For empty waves off the beaten track try the breaks off Ayampe and Las Tunas a little further [...]
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02 October 2012
For me, the top 3 places to white water raft or kayak in Ecuador are … 1. Rio Quijos near El Chaco town. 2. Tena and the Rio Napo. 3. Ibarra and the rivers around are an off the beaten track kayaking or white water destination. My fav! And for more need-to-know, useful Ecuador info [...]
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01 October 2012
A view of the wildlife swimming just off shore on Isabela Island, Galapagos… Amazing! By far the best place for snorkeling and scuba in Ecuador is in the Galapagos where the water is transparent and the animals are a plenty. It’s not uncommon to see gigantic Manta Rays, sharks, sea turtles, sea lions and more [...]
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30 September 2012
That’s me biking Chimborazo. For mountain biking in Ecuador its hard to beat the all-day-long descents offered by Cotopaxi, Chimborazo or Banos. Guides out of Quito offer the day trips to Cotopaxi and Chimborazo, the Banos trip can be done independently renting a bike from one of the many shops in town. And for [...]
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30 September 2012
This is part 8 of the not-so-commonly-seen look into a real, live Ecuador real estate transaction (of my own with my own money) as I reveal all the dirt as it happens in this rare, completely transparent property play. After we agreed on price, the next step was to go visit the lot one more [...]
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29 September 2012
Me at the base of Cotopaxi. For those who like scaling mountains in one day I’d try the Volcan Imbababura (4609m) in the northern highlands. For more experienced climbers the next best are Cotopaxi and Chimborazo(6310m). And for more helpful, useful info try my weekly newsletter on Ecuador living and investing, you can unsubscribe at [...]
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29 September 2012
Near Olon Beach in Ecuador. For horseback riding, I’d try the beach of Olon on weekends, or one of the several agencies offering guided rides in the Banos area. And for more need-to-know, useful Ecuador info for anyone interested in living or investing in Ecuador try my weekly Ecuador Insiders newsletter, you can unsubscribe at [...]
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29 September 2012
A view from the trial of Quicocha Lake Ecuador’s an awesome country if hiking is your thing. For me, the coolest hikes in Ecuador is the hike down to the crater of Quilotoa Volcano, the hike with the natives around the dry coastal rain-forest in the Machalilla National Park, and the hike around the Quicocha [...]
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28 September 2012
A Pelican hanging out off a peir in the Galapagos. By far the best place to bird watch is in the Galapagos where on a single day you can see the world’s smallest penguin, frigates, blue-footed boobies, finches and more. Next would be the cloud forests of Mindo where you can see hundreds of different [...]
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27 September 2012
This is part 7 of the not-so-commonly-seen look into a real, live Ecuador real estate transaction (of my own with my own money) as I reveal all the dirt as it happens in this rare, completely transparent property play. OK, so today I came to agreement with the seller to buy his 475 m2 (5112 [...]
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26 September 2012
Good question. It depends a little where you are. On the coast the people are laid back and definitely have the “manaña” mindset. There’s always tomorrow. People definitely “work to live” instead of our “live to work” lifestyle. Ecuadorians in general aren’t quite as ambitious as we are brought up to be, and generally more [...]
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25 September 2012
$6000? “Whew, that’s steep man.” I said as we sat down to negotiate the 475m2 (5112 ft2) beachfront lot I found for sale in Ecuador this week. “Look, I’ve got another opportunity available, whats the minimum you’d accept?” (Mire, tengo otra opcion, digame cual es lo ultimo?) I asked. “OK, OK, $5000, but that’s if [...]
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