Getting Internet (data in your phone) anytime anywhere in Ecuador – Not always as easy as you think

I know, I know, I get it. Staying connected to the Internet is more important than water, electricity for you. We´ve reached that point in our society. Problem is, in Ecuador, the Internet connection is not so good, especially in the small towns.  Even hotels that advertise they have WIFI, often will be having network … Continue reading Getting Internet (data in your phone) anytime anywhere in Ecuador – Not always as easy as you think

Getting electricity to your lot in Ecuador

Next up, electricity, not necessarily a sure thing in Ecuador. But in this case, the electricity was about 100 meters away from my lot, maybe a bit less, so it wasn’t a huge deal hooking it up to my property, if you need some help just visit the contractors website and Get a Free Service … Continue reading Getting electricity to your lot in Ecuador

Making sense of the new Ecuador Inheritance Law

This week (June 2015) the Ecuador president is sending a new bill to the Ecuador Assembly to seriously hike the inheritance taxes the rich will have to pay.Important news for us property investors.As it lays now, folks in Ecuador with inheritances under $66,000USD dont pay any tax.  For inheritances valued $100,000, they pay a 5% … Continue reading Making sense of the new Ecuador Inheritance Law

5 Ecuador beaches suffering from receding sand line- buyer beware

Although the Ecuador coast still has some extraordinarily good buys, and many beaches not at all effected by erosion, here are five places on the coast I would avoid buying front-line beachfront property due to the noticeably receding sand line.     In other words, the beach there is disappearing fast and who knows, your investment could … Continue reading 5 Ecuador beaches suffering from receding sand line- buyer beware