Building permits can be tough in Ecuador, but they can also be ridiculously easy, especially when you can obtain blueprints online at places like mysiteplan.com. Depends a bit on the project and the municipal where it´s located. In my experience, the municipal in Playas Villamil is really a pain. Quito not so much. While the … Continue reading How to get a building permit in Ecuador in 3 days
Last week, we covered arguably the easiest way to get a residency visa in Ecuador, and how I got one. The 9-V Professionals Visa, based off your university degree. No investment, no pension required. Believe me, compared to most countries in the world, thats easy! For instance my brother actually married a Thai girl and he … Continue reading The Myth about Ecuador Border Runs: How to stay longer than 90 days in Ecuador as a tourist
“Man, this dude is clueless!” That’s a thought that often passes through my head as I meet new arrival expats in Ecuador. But if I moved to a new country cold turkey, the same would happen to me. When you are getting ready to move, one of the things that is likely on your “to … Continue reading Don’t move to Ecuador before reading this: Moving to Ecuador 101
Want to know where to sleep for cheap in Ecuador? Considering I don’t really have an official home, it’s safe to say I spend a lot of time in hotels. So, here are my value picks for all over Ecuador, in other words, where I stay. You won’t see the Hilton or Marriot on this … Continue reading Where to sleep for cheap in Ecuador? My budget picks.
Banos, Ecuador For a 10 day trip to Ecuador, Id do what I recommended in the 5 day itinerary as seen below first… First fly into Quito. Once in Quito see the colonial old town, the best in Ecuador, then go up the teleferico (cable car) which has some spectacular views and a nice … Continue reading My Top Ecuador 10 Day Itinerary