A must try on the coast of Ecuador, try the typical Corvina plato…a fish Ecuadorians pull right out of the ocean, fry, and put right on your plate….absolutely delicious…served with plantanes, salad and rice usually…
BEST IN: Salinas, Manta
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This week I will be highlighting traditional (and delicious!) foods of Ecuador. The local gastronomy is a HUGE reason why I chose to live in Ecuador after traveling large parts of the world…
This soup is very traditional Ecuadorian, and it’s delicious…you can get it with fresh fish (pescado), shrimp (camaron) or both (mixto)…
It is best in the cities of Manta, Salinas and Guayaquil!
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One absolute-must-visit while in Ecuador is the wonderful Galapagos Islands. The problem is that Galapagos can be quite pricey…unless you visit it how I will recommend in an upcoming article…But for now…
In September, LAN will begin to operate flights to the Galapagos, which is great news for Galapagos visitors…more airlines, more competition, lower prices for us!
In celebration of their opening, they are offering a flight deal on tickets purchased before August 16… for any departure dates between September 16 and February 2011. Price with all taxes included… $190 round-trip!
Most Galapagos flights have averaged around $400-450 round trip, (but some agencies offer the flight free if you buy a $7000 tour with them)…
Galapagos just got cheaper….stay tuned for more…Domenick
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One of the coolest things to do on the Ecuador coast during the months of July and August is to go Whale Watching.
If you see whales anywhere else in the world, it’s going to cost you at least $50 (like it did for me in the Dominican Republic)…in Ecuador, it costs a mere $15-20 per person (and even less per person for groups).
The main season is July to late August, when the guides guarantee you will see whales or your money back.
Another cool thing about seeing whales in Ecuador is that unlike in other destinations, in Ecuador the boats can pull right up next to the whales and even chase after them, so you can get a real up-close-and-personal look at the mammoth sea beasts.
Yes, the whales are protected from commercial fishing in Ecuador.
The best places to see whales are Puerto Lopez and Salinas (for me).
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As of 2009, the official word in Ecuador is tourists of many countries (like the USA) are no longer permitted to extend their tourist visas…at least that is what they will tell you if you go to an immigration office in one of the cities of Ecuador.
When you enter the country (citizens of USA, Europe, Australia and others) you will receive an automatic, free 3 month stamped tourist visa in your passport. No need to solicit one prior to arrival.
But before 2009, tourists could renew the visa while in the country for up to 6 months in a calendar year. But in 2009, the government released a law stating that tourist visas are no longer extend-able, and that is what migration officials will tell you too.
Now, what happens if you want to stay 4, 5, 6 or more months in Ecuador?
There are a few options that I’ve listed after having talked to some abogados de inmigracion florida.
Many people simply overstay their visa and pay a fine whenever it is they leave the country. The fine is around $200-250 and after payment migration gives you 48 hours to exit the country and you will not be legally permitted to re-enter for 6 months.
If you overstay 1 day or 5 months the fine does not change in price, but it is not advisable to stay lengthy amounts of time illegal (just apply for a resident visa or launch the K1 visa process, more on this in a later article).
But most people prefer to stay legal, which is always the best choice, so the next option is also possible…
You could use a good, knowledgeable immigration lawyer like the one I know in Guayaquil that could solicit a 6 month tourist visa I2-9 you can apply for and get once in Ecuador. Las Vegas EB-5 visa attorney will deal with such a case.
In fact, if your visa has already expired you could still apply for and get this visa, having to pay the fine, but not having to leave the country (if you have a good, knowledgeable lawyer). So your total stay in Ecuador on a tourist visa would be your initial 3 months + 6 months on the new 6 month visa= Total 9 months straight in Ecuador.
Disclaimer: This is not legal advise, do what you will, this is simply helpful hints being mentioned.
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