Ecuador Q&A – Page 63 – The Ecuador Insider

Where Should I Start my Ecuador Property Searching Trip?

if you’re interested in looking for properties in the Andes region of Ecuador, start your trip in Quito. If your interested in coastal properties, start your trip in Guayaquil (2 1/2 hrs from the coast) or in Manta.

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What’s the Easiest Way to Get Around in Ecuador?

Good question. You can rent a car easily in Quito or Guayaquil with a driver’s license from any country and a credit card starting around $40 a day. Renting a car is a good option if you want to explore the coast or countryside at your own leisure.

If you plan on spending most your time in the big cities, Quito, Cuenca, Guayaquil, then I recommend you DON’T rent a car and just get around via the cheap taxi network and local buses. The minimum taxi fare is $1 in Quito, for instance.

How to Find the Cheapest Rentals in Ecuador

Sure, I recommend come down to Ecuador FIRST… then look for rentals in the local newspapers in the area where you decide to live… the stuff on the net is usually overpriced.

Do Most of the Business Owners in Ecuador Speak English?

Great question. Surprisingly no! In Ecuador, kids under the age of 20 have a pretty good grasp of English (especially the rich kids), but the older Ecuadorians in general seriously lack English skills.

See this as you may, for most its a big business opportunity.

How Much Should I Tip in Ecuador?

Great question. In Ecuador, tips aren´t really expected nor often given by the locals. In really high-class places that often serve foreigners tips may be requested. Often though, in the high-class places tips are already included in the bill.

So the short answer is “no”, you don´t have to tip in Ecuador (but it´s always appreciated!).

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