Quick Links - Links Relevant to Ecuador or Mentioned in Our Blog

Government Agencies:

USDA - United States Department of Agricultre's APHIS site.

USPS - United States Postal Service.

US Passports and International Travel - The US Government site containing all information, costs, and forms required to apply for your passport.

CDC - US Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility - The Ecuadorian government website containing all current costs, forms, requirements and information for Consulates, Embassies, Immigration, Visas, Passports, Divorce, Marriage, Birth Registration, Wills, Death Certificates, Apostilles, Legalization, Wills, etc.

Shopping and Finance:

Tiendeo.com - Supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, malls, and any other resource you might need for  Ecuador of course.  Maps and links included.  Invaluable resource for both the visitor or newly relocated.  Set up for Portoviejo Ecuador but other cities and countries are available.

SuperMaxi - Grocery stores.

Aki - Another line of grocery stores.

Petco - Dog and Cat one stop shop for travel from the USA.  Sherpa pet carriers, herbal calming treats, harnesses and leashes.

Sturdi Products - Waterproof and yes sturdy, containers for travel including collapsible litter boxes for plane and train.


Conservation and Ecology Research:

Fauna and Flora International - International conservation and information.

Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation - All about tropical conservation in Ecuador.  Courses, workshops, volunteering, conservation, and research material.

National Geographic - The one and only.


Travel Plans:

American Airlines - Affordable non-stop Flight from Miami to Ecuador.

Delta Airlines - Flights to Ecuador.

Travelocity - All in one Flight, hotel and vehicle rentals.

Interactive Map of Ecuador - by Google.

Real Estate:

Ecuador Beachfront Property - Real Estate.  Moving out of the rental arena but a good place to start.  This site has some very good information about Ecuador in general.

Culture and History:

Ecuador - Art, dance, cuisine, drink, history, folklore, education, events, photos, and more.

Laylita  - Common traditional recipes including beverages.

South America  - A website dedicated to common cuisine found throughout South America.

Wikipedia - Collective research on Ecuador.

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In the Beginning - Updated 02/05/2016

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For some time, my wife and I have been scouting potential international locations we could move to in an effort to improve our quality of life.  For us, the time of living on credit, working for someone else, and rarely having time to enjoy our lives is at an end.  Our American dream will continue in a new country.  It's time to take a chance and embark on a new adventure. We have chosen Ecuador.  For us its the hands down choice.

We have found lots of good information over the years but it has been a long, arduous process.  We are finally to the point where the research is paying off.  This blog is an attempt to help others by sharing what we have learned. We will post relevant information of our move process; the end result being a one stop informational blog for anyone attempting the same.  Please remember this is only one couple's journey.  As you will read should you choose to read on, things change.  We will attempt to update changes when possible.  Research everything.  There are now Quick Links available at the bottom of every page to help with that.  We hope you join us on our adventure.  Adios!

Completed or Updated Information:

• Tourist and resident VISAs.  What you will need and how to get them. - Paperwork and Then- More Paperwork!

• Documents; what you must gather in the U.S. and how to prepare them. - Paperwork and Then- More Paperwork!

• Health; what care and documentation you will need prior to travelling. - Paperwork and Then- More Paperwork!

• Pets, who can you bring, what is required. - Moving Pets to Ecuador - The Most Fun You Will Never Have

• Getting there; our adventures in air travel. - International Traveler - Tom Tuttle from Tacoma Washington

• Family; be prepared for the reactions! - Familia y Los Amigos - They Love You. Always and Forever

• Cost of Living including utilities, shopping, and pet food/supplies - Living on the Edge - Money, Shopping, and Tequila

• Inventory; what you can you buy there, what you should ship - Tamera's Take:  A Day In The Life, Cats, & What To Bring 

• Cell Phones, internet and general communication - Tamera's Take: Everything's Eventual, Cats & Cell Phone Communication

• Money; what to carry and why.  Tipping and buying - Money, "It's a Gas" - What to Bring, When to Tip, How it Works

Information to Look Forward to:

 As of 02/05/2016 - All costs are USD.  As Ecuador is on the US Dollar, there is no exchange rate for U.S. citizens.  Costs are included on all information pages.

• Real Estate buy or rent?  Do you need an agent?

• Where to live. It's your choice.  What is your dream?

•  Transportation

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