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12-X Tourist Visa Requirements Ecuador

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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 the entry stamp, ID page and current visa.

4.- Copy of exit airfare ticket.

5.-Proof of economic solvency (show bank statement from home institution). All documents should be translated if in language other than Spanish.

Valid: 90 days in each 1 year period.

Application fee: $30 USD
Visa fee: $30 USD

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12-IX Tourist Visa Requirements Ecuador

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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 copies of the entry stamp, ID page and current visa.

4.- Copy of exit airfare ticket.

5.-Proof of economic solvency (show bank statement from home institution). All documents should be translated if in language other than Spanish.

Valid: 90-180 days

Application fee: $30 USD
Visa fee: $200 USD

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Where’s the best surf in Ecuador?

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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 north.

Another good relatively unknown break is in the Playas-Engabao area.

For a world-class left break try Mompiche in the north.

In the Galapagos, world-class surfing for experts only can be enjoyed in and around the beaches of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

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Where’s Best to Go Scuba Diving + Snorkeling in Ecuador??

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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 in a matter or minutes when scuba diving in the Galapagos.

I highly recommend Scuba off of Floreana Island, Galapagos.

The mainland has darker, murkier water not great for seeing wildlife but the best place to scuba is in Ayangue, on the southern coast.

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Whats the Ecuadorian Lifestyle like?

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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 distrustful (maybe with reason).

Women still look for men to support them and are happy to get married and stay in the kitchen… so to speak.

Girls from less affluent backgrounds have kids VERY young.

Ecuadorians are very family-oriented and Sundays are generally set aside for relaxing and hanging with family.

The work week is from 9-6 with a one or even 2 hr lunch.

Marriage is also expected at younger ages and folks in their 30s un-wed is an odd sight.

Interesting place to say the least!

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