Guayaquil, Ecuador’s Malecón 2000 is one of the top attractions in the city. Residents and tourists alike visit the Malecón 2000. It’s a boardwalk overlooking the Guayas River.
March 16, 2017
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February 16, 2017
by Paul Acee
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Chordeleg, Ecuador’s Fine Jewelry Destination
Chordeleg, Ecuador’s fine jewelry destination is a great day trip from Cuenca. Chordeleg is a town and parish and seat in Chordeleg Canton, Azuay Province, Ecuador. The population of the town of Chordeleg is around 10,000. Chordeleg is well known for … Continue reading
January 17, 2017
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Yunguilla Valley’s Giron, Ecuador
Yunguilla Valley’s Giron, Ecuador is a nice day trip from Cuenca. Girón is a town and parish in Azuay Province, Ecuador. The town has about 3,500 residents, and the Giron Canton as a whole has about 12,600 residents. The elevation … Continue reading
January 5, 2017
by Paul Acee
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Buying Prescription Drugs in Ecuador Without a Prescription
Buying prescription drugs in Ecuador without a prescription is very easy to do. I’m sure that sounds confusing but I’ll explain. With the exception of narcotics and some pain medications you can get just about any pharmaceutical drug at an … Continue reading
December 15, 2016
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The Small Mountain Town of Sigsig, Ecuador
I spent the day visiting the small mountain town of Sigsig, Ecuador from Cuenca earlier this week. Sigsig is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Azuay Province. The town of Sigsig is the capitol of the canton. It’s in … Continue reading
November 16, 2016
by Paul Acee
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Paute, Ecuador Day Trip
Today I went on a Paute, Ecuador day trip from Cuenca. Paute is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Azuay Province. The town of Paute is the capitol of the canton and the population is about 23,000.
October 24, 2016
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Visiting Qualaceo, Ecuador from Cuenca
I spent today visiting Qualaceo, Ecuador. Qualaceo, nicknamed “El Jardin Del Azuay” (The Garden of Azuay), is a Canton (territorial subdivision) in the south-central region of Ecuador. It belongs to Azuay Province, Ecuador. The population is about 42,000 inhabitants. The … Continue reading
September 16, 2016
by Paul Acee
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Santa Isabel, Ecuador, Day Trip From Cuenca
I did a little sightseeing and took a Santa Isabel, Ecuador, day trip from Cuenca yesterday. Santa Isabel is a small mountain town in Ecuador’s Yunguilla Valley just south of Cuenca. The population is around 20,000 and Santa Isabel is … Continue reading
July 29, 2016
by Paul Acee
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Free Ecuador Internet Tools
I’m calling this post free Ecuador Internet tools but they’ll work anywhere in the world. These are some freebies that I use.
July 15, 2016
by Paul Acee
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Ecuagenera – Gualaceo, Ecuador
I took a day trip to Ecuagenera – Qualaceo, Ecuador today from Cuenca. What an incredible place. Ecuagenera in Qualaceo, Ecuador has the largest collection of orchid species and orchid hybrids in the world. When I got off the bus from … Continue reading
July 2, 2016
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Ecuador’s Frogs
It looks like some of Ecuador’s frogs will be getting a new home. Three habitats are being constructed along the Rio Yanuncay in south Cuenca between Avenida Loja and Tres Puentes. One of them is very visible from Primero de … Continue reading
June 21, 2016
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Living in Ecuador
One of the many benefits of living in Ecuador is the low cost of fruits and vegetables. In Cuenca if you go to super mercados like Coral or Supermaxi I think the prices are comparable to what you would pay … Continue reading
May 12, 2016
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Opening an Ecuador Bank Account
This is my experience with opening an Ecuador bank account as well as opening an account with a cooperative. Last Friday I had a friend of mine meet me at Mall del Rio in Cuenca to translate for me. He’s … Continue reading
April 20, 2016
by Paul Acee
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Cuenca’s Earthquake Response
Cuenca’s earthquake response has been phenomenal. Almost immediately after the earthquake Saturday night Cuenca put a plan in place to help with the disaster. Mayor Cabrera dispatched about 87 firefighters to Manabi Province to provide rescue and recovery assistance. About … Continue reading
April 1, 2016
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The Ruins at Todos Santos
The Ruins at Todos Santos are in Cuenca, Ecuador. The location is about 150 yards west of the Pumapungo Archeological Park, on Calle Larga in the Todos Santos neighborhood. It’s a small site that sits on about one half hectare … Continue reading
March 27, 2016
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La Tricolor
La Tricolor (the Tricolor), is the nickname for Ecuador’s national football team. Most people here just call it La Tri for short. The tricoler refers to their uniforms which are yellow, blue and red and are also the colors of … Continue reading