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Ecuador Customs

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thanks to David Sasaki for this Ecuador has many customs. Greeting people is one of the most important. It should be the first thing out of your mouth when meeting most people. North Americans tend to be blunt and want to get right to the point. That is considered rude in this country. A common greeting is just saying “Buenos… Read More

Traveling to the Beaches of Ecuador

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thanks Raymond Benn for this Long Post – Our Two Weeks Trip Summary We recently took a two week break travelling along the beaches of Ecuador. We drove to Quito with Guillermo, flew to Guayaquil, then took the bus for the rest of the trip. We stayed in Salinas one night, Montanita three nights, Puerto Lopez four nights, Canoa for… Read More

Visa extension process

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I just wanted to share this information. I just got a 90 day visa extension in Ibarra at the oficina de Inmigración. You need to go to immigration FIRST! They will give you a form to fill out and a piece of paper that you need to take to the banco pacífico and pay the amount 128.00 US. The bank… Read More