Dom’s Guide to San Jacinto, Ecuador

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 on a shrimp fishing outing, Ecuadorian style.  They’ll likely let you go if you ask.

-Dolphin, whale watch right on the beach as the orcas come right up to the edge of the waves, especially in the months July-September.

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The beach out front San Jacinto, Ecuador

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$14,800, Lot for sale in Tarqui, near Cuenca

$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.

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Dom’s Guide to San Clemente, Ecuador

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 on a shrimp fishing outing, Ecuadorian style.  They’ll likely let you go if you ask.

-Dolphin, whale watch right on the beach as the orcas come right up to the edge of the waves, especially in the months July-September.

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The houses go right up to the beach in San Clemente, Ecuador.

 

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$9,500. Villa for sale near beach, Playas

$9,500. Playas. 3 bedroom villa for sale 10 minutes walking to the beach in the ciudadela (neighborhood) of 25 de Julio.  375m2.

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Is Ecuador Dangerous for your Pets?

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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.

Some of them bring pets.

But if I talk to the guests about a month or two after they’ve been in Ecuador, it never fails, their pet has deceased.

Why?

Various reasons.

One dog brought by expats was attacked and killed by 2 street dogs.

Another dog died of a disease.

The thing is in Ecuador animals aren’t viewed upon like in the States, they aren’t ever fully integrated into a family, nor do Ecuadorians share their bed with them.

That’s just how it is.

Just like any 3rd world country, there are many street cats and dogs people just let roam.

And unknown diseases for your pet they’re simply not used to are plentiful.

All in all, I wouldn’t bring my pet to Ecuador.

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