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Cotacachi, Cuicocha, Stunning Mountain Views 2 Casas side by side, at a Great Price, 277m2, 5BR, 3.5Bath, on 12.5Hct / 30.8Ac, Fruit Orchard Gardens, Asking $369k

Rightfully called the Tranquil Place from previous use as an AirBnb vacation rental. Land: Slightly over 12.5 hectares of prime view fenced property. Currently rented as cattle pasture for $2,000 per year. Very fertile black soil has produced potato, bean and quinoa crops in the past. Orchard area with prolific lemon production, minimal peach and avocado tree production could be remediated with pruning and fertilization. Views include snowcapped Volcano Cayambe (with a short walk to Ucshapungo’s Lake Cuicocha Overlook, Fuya Fuya Mountain Range, market town of Otavalo. Orchard area with lemon, peach and avocado trees.

Access: Property frontage has a substantial buffer zone between the houses and the paved Intag Valley Road. It is one of the few properties with a side public road and gated entrances with the potential for parcel view lot development. Features include Community Water System includes filtration and pressure pump. Starlink Internet System for both houses and a Blink security camera system.

Main house is approximately 200m2 (2160sf) with 3 large bedrooms (one king with walk-in closet and fireplace, two queen, one with walk-in closet and one without closet), 2 full bathrooms. Large dining area with wood burning stove. Living room with fireplace. Large modern kitchen with refrigerator and gas stove, upper and lower cabinets. Separate Laundry room with lockable storage area, washer, dryer and cabinet storage space.

Separate breakfast room with a serving/storage cabinet, fireplace and large windows with mountain views. Large comfortable covered front porch. Main house currently rented to a US missionary couple for over 6 years at $700 per month. Parking: Covered carport with gravel drive, large concrete driveway allows parking for 3 cars without blocking entry or exit. Large space for visitor parking between the highway and front gate.

Guest House: Is 70m2, (756sf) Has 2 Large Bedrooms – 2 with queen-size beds. 1 has a custom armoire closet, and 1 Full bathroom. A custom cabinet in the hallway for storage. A large living room. A modern kitchen with a eating area. Currently used by owner and friends. Have rented in the past for $250 – $300. Both houses have been extensively remodeled and modernized to US standards. Both Houses are being offered as fully furnished all appliances, beds complete as shown. Reduced: $369,000.

A one of a kind unique property with Eco-Tourism potential reduced price of $369,000. (Negotiable / Available MARCH 2025) To see this incredible property or to See more properties here in Ecuador Real Estate: http://ecuadorrealestate.org – contact us for more info photos & details: JourneymanJack@usa.com ‘One Call does it All!’ – Toll free from U.S. & Canada: +1-770-828-7913, – ECU. Off: 02-380-4088, – Ecu. Cell: 098-828-8953, WhatsApp: wa.me/593988288953 – Telegram, Signal,+593-98-828-8953, Virtual Real Estate Tours, PreTrip Planning and Video Conference via Zoom, –

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Galera, Esmeraldas, OceanView, 2Casas side by side, 170m2, 4BR, 4Bath, balconys, Lote 5000m2 / 1.2Acres, Built 2016, Fruit Orchard Gardens (Nego)$42k

EXTERIOR Video, 04AUG24 Pt1 Galera OceanView 2 Casas 170m2 4Br 4Ba Lote: 5000m2, Fruit trees, Gardens Reduced from $64k down to $49,950.

Property is located in the ‘Estero del Platano’ – Galera Parish, Muisne Canton, Esmeraldas Province, – Half a hectare Two 2 story Houses with a total of 170m2 of finished construction under the roofs. (constant city water from Galera, electricity, Internet, direcTV, huge cistern, 1 kitchen, 4 bedrooms each with 4 private bathrooms)

Paved road frontage, both houses have huge balcony terraces for outdoor grilling and sunning. Main house is used as a residence, 2nd house rents out on airbnb,

INTERIOR Video, 04AUG24 Pt2 Galera OceanView 2 Casas 170m2 4Br 4Ba Lote: 5000m2, asking $49,950

In the ‘Estero del Platano’ – Galera Parish, Muisne Canton, Esmeraldas Province Area: Oceanfront is part of the Reserva Ecologica Galera San Francisco. Watch humpback whales during mating season, on a local boat or better yet, from the 2nd floor terrace! Surf the waves in front of Estero del Platano. There are no waiting lines!

Not only is there jungle hiking locally, jungle borders the property and is perfect for a hiking trail. Enjoy bird watching? Wake to the sounds of the flock of parakeets and watch closely and you may spot a toucan! Love beach combing? Walk the beach for miles where you are met by very few people, only the local women fishing for octopus to sell to the local eateries.

A great buy Reduced to $42,000. (Negotiable / Available MARCH 2025) To see this property or to See more properties here in Ecuador Real Estate: http://ecuadorrealestate.org – contact us for more info photos & details: JourneymanJack@usa.com ‘One Call does it All!’ – Toll free from U.S. & Canada: +1-770-828-7913, – ECU. Off: 02-380-4088, – Ecu. Cell: 098-828-8953, WhatsApp: wa.me/593988288953 – Telegram, Signal,+593-98-828-8953, Virtual Real Estate Tours, PreTrip Planning and Video Conference via Zoom, –

Urcuquí Yachay UNV Imbabura, 380m2, Spacious Artistic Home/Business with 2 Apts on 2nd flr 3BR, 3Full baths, Cafe 80cap. 1st flr 2public half baths, Remodeled 2016, Fully Furnished, Reduced $199k

Spacious and Artistic Restaurant with two apartments in Urcuquí-Imbabura. Due to the sellers upcoming retirement, they are selling this successful restaurant with two apartments. They have enjoyed 8 successful years and become the meeting hub for the Yachay University community. Our growing market targets teachers, students, local and international tourists, and the community of Urcuquí.

This historic colonial building was completely remodeled in 2016. It has a total of 380m2, ( 4090 sq ft). It includes a restaurant, large kitchen, two cozy apartments and a small patio. The restaurant has a capacity for 80 people with an area of 189m2, and 60m2 for the commercial kitchen space.

The first apartment is 80m2 and has a kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 2 balconies.

The second apartment is 65m2 and has a kitchen, living room, one bedroom, and one bathroom.

We are selling the building with the business. The business includes the brand name, kitchen equipment, furniture, permits, and training and support during the first months (if desired/needed). – and has 2 spacious patio balconies.

We are open to different modalities and options. For example if you want you can rent the space for a trial period. If you end up buying, the payment for rent would be considered as part of the total payment. Feel free to make an offer- The Leather Craft town of Cotacachi is 30 minutes to the south. For any and all major shopping the City of Ibarra is 30 minutes to the east.

The location is just 3 blocks away from the Central Park of Urcuqui Ecuador the town of the University of Yachay known as the City of Knowledge. Professionally appraised at $223,000 unfurnished empty, the estimated value of the contents is $65,000. A great buy Reduced to $199,950. (Negotiable / Updated MARCH 2025)

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San Jacinto, Manabi Coast Beachfront Investment 2 Apts, 2 floors, 4BR 3Bath, 2130sq.ft on 2690sq.ft Lot, in La Boca sector, Fully Renovated 2021, Sell $125k (or Rent $900 p/m)

The lot is 250sq meters (2690sq ft) and the home is approximately 198sq m (2130sq ft). Each unit is approx 98sq m (1054sq ft). At the back of the property is a 36sq m (387sq ft) bodega. The lower unit consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large open area that has the living, dining room and kitchen. Off of this area is a laundry closet with a stacked washer and dryer. The master bedroom has its own attached bathroom with shower. Outside the front door is a nice covered patio with hammocks and seating to enjoy the ocean breezes and views.

The upper unit consists of two bedrooms and one bath. The main open area has the living room and dining area. To the back of this space is the second bedroom. The kitchen, large laundry room, master bedroom and bathroom are off of the main central space as well. Towards the front of the living area is a large picture window to enjoy the ocean views. Also at the front is a door that leads to the upper balcony where will you find hammock chairs and more seating to enjoy those beach views and breezes.

Both apartments have ac units in all of the bedrooms and main living spaces. There is one electric hot water heater for both units. An upgraded water pump to provide strong pressure to both levels of the home. Located on the walkway to the back of the property you will find an outdoor closest and shower. This pathway also leads to the bodega which has a wide roll up door. The bodega has lighting and outlets. Behind the front gate you will find a parking space and a small casita which contains the transformer.

This Beautiful Home underwent a substantial remodel in June and July of 2021. All new paint for the exterior and interior. Windows were added to improve the ocean views. All new appliances as well. Some landscaping was added too. The sale of the home includes everything. All furniture, linens, beds, television, plates, silverware, paintings and so on. Again this has been an operating airbnb and rental for about 3 years. Clean escritura / deed, that is in sellers name. Please message or call with any questions or to arrange a showing. Thank you for looking. (Reduced Again) Sale price asking $15,000. Rental price: $900 for the entire house or $500 for one apartment, upper or lower. Utilities not included except internet.

This home has been used as a rental for the past 3 years. It has a very versatile layout. The home consists of 2 completely independent fully furnished / equipped apartments. There is the upper unit and the lower unit. One could rent just one unit or the entire house. Can easily be used as a single-family residence or live in one unit and rent out the other. Lots of options with this property.

San Jacinto is located about 1 hour north of Manta where you will find the new (MEC) international airport. Bahia de Caraquez is 30 minutes to the north and Portoviejo is 45 minutes away inland. The airbnb house is about a 15 min walk to el centro where you will find all of your basic necessities and eateries. La Boca is a very quiet part of town. So if you or your guests want the peace and quiet of beach life but still be close to town, this is the perfect area. (Reduced NEGO / Updated MARCH 2025)

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San Jacinto, Manabi Coast Luxury Beachfront Home 2BR 2Bath, 1590sq.ft on 2150sq.ft Lot, in La Boca sector, Built 2019, asking $199k (nego)

Asking price: $199,950 USD Unfurnished. Would consider a trade for a finca/quinta with some land in the Cotacachi / Otavalo area. – Lot size: 200 sq meters or approx 2150 sq feet.-House size: 148 sq meters or approx 1590 sq feet, -Rooftop terrace size: 23 sq meters or 256 sq feet, -Covered patio size: 19 sq meters or 200 sq feet, *The sq m/sq ft numbers for the exterior spaces are in addition to the interior numbers provided.

For sale is A 2 bedroom, 2 bath custom built home located in the tranquil La Boca part of San Jacinto. It is a true beachfront property and has a protected mangrove reserve behind the house. The home was constructed using structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP), reinforced with rebar on both sides and then the final layer of concrete. This method provides exceptional temperature and sound insulation as well as superior durability during a seismic event. Construction was completed in February of 2019.

The open concept living room / kitchen are spacious with high ceilings. The kitchen has ample storage, granite countertops and also a dishwasher. There is a reverse osmosis, dedicated, drinking water tap as well. The guest bedroom and a full bath are located towards the back of the home on the first floor.

The upstairs consists of a long hallway with a seating area towards the front of the home and opens up onto the balcony. At the rear of the hall is the laundry closest, a window seat that overlooks the back of the house and the mangrove. Also located at the back of the hall is a door that goes to the exterior stairs that lead up to the large rooftop terrace.

The master bedroom is located off the the upper hallway as well. There are large picture windows providing the spectacular views and lots of natural light if needed. The attached master bathroom has a large walk in closet, separate room with the toilet and an amazing shower and deep soaking tub with views of the mangrove.

The exterior grounds are landscaped and there is plenty of outdoor spaces to relax in after coming in from the beach or pool. The outdoor kitchen has a Char Broil brand gas grill, sink, storage cabinets and granite countertops.

The home comes furnished with all appliances and furniture with the exception of the beds, dressers, nightstands and artwork. All of the furniture as well as much of the interior woodwork was custom made by a local craftsmen and is of the highest quality.

There are amazing views from almost every room in the house. The large picture windows in the living room and master bedroom provide endless views. Looking to the south you can see Monticristi and at night time the city lights of Manta can be clearly seen. The balcony and rooftop terrace are the perfect spots for whale watching during their migration.

Other amenities include ceiling fans and a/c units for both bedrooms and also the main living area/kitchen. There is high speed, fiber optic internet. There is a whole house water purification system with a UV light for added filtration. Hot water is provided through out the house with an electric hot water heater.

There are 2 cisterns. The water pump that provides the water to the house was upgraded to a larger size to provide better pressure. There is a 3000 watt Honda generator to plug into the house during power outages. This will provide sufficient power to run everything except the air conditioners. There are 2 outdoor closets for storage as well as an outdoor shower to use when coming in from the beach. The swimming pool has a small waterfall and the pool is heated as well.

The home is located on a small road that dead ends at the Rio Portoviejo. It is a quiet street with higher end expat homes. It is about a 15 min walk to al centro where you will find restaurants, tiendas, pharmacies, hardware stores etc.. It is the ideal location to enjoy the peace and quiet of beachfront living, yet close enough to the basic essentials. San Jacinto is located about 1 hour north of Manta where you will find the new (MEC) international airport. Bahia de Caraquez is 30 minutes to the north and Portoviejo is 45 minutes away inland.

The house is about a 15 min walk to el centro where you will find all of your basic necessities and eateries. La Boca is a very quiet part of town. So if you or your guests want the peace and quiet of beach life but still be close to town, this is the perfect area. Clean escritura /deed that is in sellers name. Please message or call with any questions or to arrange a showing. Thank you for looking. Asking price is $199,950 USD Unfurnished. (NEGO / Updated MARCH 2025)