How long out of the country?

this question comes up frequently How long can a foreign citizen, resident in Ecuador, stay abroad, without losing their migratory status? Foreign citizens with temporary residence can leave the country 90 days in the first year and 90 in the second year. Foreign citizens with permanent residence can leave the country for 180 days in the first year and 180… Read More

Traveling to the Beaches of Ecuador

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

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

Rugs or Carpets need cleaning?

I want to thank all that responded to my request for recommendation. Mo Mo Simpson referred me to a wonderful young man that cleans, upholstered furniture, large area rugs, mattress , pillows. Paul Lima can be reached at 0996462374. Paul did an outstanding job, hard worker , professional. If you’re in need of this kind of service I would recommend… Read More

Dermatologists – Ibarra, Quito

Dr. Rommel Aguilar – Ibarra Phone: (Cell) 099-069-0349 (Landline) 06-260-5451 Dra. Nancy Bonilla – Clinica Metropolitana Address: Chica Narvaez 421 y Grijalva, Ibarra Phone: (Cell) 099-402-7858 (Landline) 06-261-2074 Dra. Nancy Ballesteros de Garzón – Quito Phone: (Cell) 098-794-7590 – 099-293-4693 thanks to Cotacachi Health Chapters for the details

Fireplace Inserts

Peter McGoldrick shared this information For those interested in having a woodstove or fireplace insert installed, EcuaVitroceramicos Ecuador can help you out. We had 2 custom inserts installed in our existing fireplaces. They work great. We use 70% less wood and the house actually heats up. They will be displaying their wares at the Cheese Festival in Cayambe so it’s… Read More

Galapagos Part 3

this is a three part story Galapagos Part 1 | Galapagos Part 2 | Galapagos on a Budget thanks again Tracy The key is to research the itinerary. I useful tip I got from a TripAdvisor member was chose your itinerary then the boat. I think we got a great deal. When I booked for Pete’s friend, she paid more… Read More

Galapagos Part 2

this is a three part story Galapagos Part 1 | Galapagos Part 3 | Galapagos on a Budget Tracy Copemans notes on her recent trip Make sure you do researche where the cruise will visit. There are many free things today. Way pay for a cruise when you can visit yourself. ( I will send you a list a places… Read More