We recently received the following question from a reader about Ecuador Banks:
I am wondering if you can tell me your opinion on Ecuadorian banks. I am planning to visit Ecuador, possibly Cotacachi, in the next couple of months, and in that time I would be interested in opening a bank account with one of the [...]
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There are three major cell phone operators in Ecuador, Porta, Movistar, and Alegra. These companies play a significant part in the Ecuador culture. While there are monthly calling plans available, many people opt to use phone cards to purchase a certain amount of minutes. I use a Porta phone, not because I [...]
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I helped my father order flowers over the Internet this morning and he paid over $50 for roses, and then told me, “thanks Jason for helping me get a great deal.”
Roses in Ecuador are an even better deal! Tania paid $4 for everything in this picture, including the vase.
If you like arranging flowers, you [...]
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We have several inquiries recently about the Ecuador cost of living. With inflation rampant in the U.S., (even if the CPI doesn’t reflect it, those living on fixed incomes know) many are wondering if they can live more effectively in Ecuador.
The condos we are offering for sale offer a particularly good bargain for those [...]
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I just finished talking to a friend in Montana, the land of cold, snow, and ice. He shared with us that he had just been delivered a wallop on the side of the head from the sub-prime real estate crisis.
Then he gave us a piece of news that was even more shocking to [...]
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