Introducing Ecuador At Your Service

Ecuador At Your Service represents a network of professionals in Ecuador specializing in real estate sales and rentals, travel, legal and relocation services.

Whether you are interested in visiting Ecuador for vacation, purchasing a second home, starting a business, or relocating permanently to Ecuador, Ecuador At Your Service is a great place to start your

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The Logistics Of Relocating To Ecuador

Article courtesy of Ashley Rogers and Michel Blanchard at Ecuador At Your Service (ecuadoratyourservice.com)

Shipping Household Goods To Ecuador

One of the hardest decisions for people moving overseas … after the initial “where to go” question has been answered … is whether or not to

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A Special Invitation To Ecuador In 2012

The architecture in Cuenca is stunning, in a cool mountain setting, where a unique blend of cosmopolitan meets ancient Andean wisdom.

If you are planning a visit to Ecuador in 2012, we’d like to introduce you to our friends Ashley Rogers and Michel Blanchard, based in Cuenca, Ecuador.

Ashley and Michel are

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Ecuador Lifestyle Update

A previous post about Ecuador continues to attract a lot of comments so I will make a few updates.

Bahia de Caraquez

I neglected to include the name the town in Ecuador with the beach view condos for $40,000.  The town is called Bahia de Caraquez and it is one

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Panama-Ecuador Seminar – Newark NJ – July 16th and 17th

Panama Ecuador seminar over two days in Neward NJ. No need to get your passport out. No international flight.

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Migration to Ecuador

Japan’s Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Reactor Disaster May Trigger More Interest in Migration to Ecuador

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Experience Ecuador – A taste of life at latitude zero

Experience Ecuador in a way that you get to know the culture, the people and the country. Explore, learn and live the experience.

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Differences Between Panama, Ecuador, Uruguay

Question: There are so many opportunities that I read about in so many countries it’s hard to know where to start. Most of the information I read is about buying properties. I really don’t want to tie myself down initially to one place. How do I get information about rentals in

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Cost of Living in Cuenca, Ecuador

Real cost of living in Cuenca. We have lived here for two and a half years and here I share with you some of my favorite past times and also cost of living.

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Vilcabamba, Ecuador – How the residents of one small but extraordinary Ecuadorian town are co-creating a blueprint for better lives.

Hello everybody

Hi, my name’s Nick Vasey, and I am a new contributor to Retire Worldwide. For the last few years I have been a resident ex-pat in a small but famous town in Southern Ecuador called Vilcabamba. I have a real-estate consultancy here called the Vilcabamba Real Estate Company (or VREC Properties). For

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Is Political and Social Unrest Healthy?

In light of recent political unrest in Ecuador, it’s worth pointing out that only a few short months ago, Thailand was the source of crisis and violence as a result of political protests. Now it seems tourists are returning to Thailand as per usual.

Perhaps these political outbursts, coup attempts,

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Forum: What To Make Of The ‘Attempted Coup’ In Ecuador?

Hearing about an armed conflict between Ecuadorian police and their own military doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in Ecuador as a place to live and invest. But is this story as serious as it sounds and is it enough to scare away potential expats or investors?

If you have not read about the coup attempt

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Ecuador Crisis – Or a strike gone wrong?

Ecuador Crisis – Or just a strike gone wrong. Read about my personal experience on this particular day that will go down in history as an attempted coup on President Correa.

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Likes and Dislikes of Living in Cuenca

Beautiful flower in the Jungle/Macas

Likes and dislikes of living in Cuenca, Ecuador.  This is probably the most asked question that I receive.

DISLIKES

I actually don’t have many at all and really need to think what on earth are my dislikes.  Ok well for one it is that I am so far away from my children.  Even though

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A Personal Story About Relocating To Cuenca, Ecuador

Why the …… Ecuador?  This was the response we received from some family and friends when we advised them that we were relocating to Ecuador.  Three years ago we first visited Ecuador and very quickly fell in love with Cuenca one of the most charming cities in Ecuador.  With a population of 450,000 this

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Why You Should Live and Invest In Ecuador

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When I suggest Ecuador as a place for living and investing, most people give me the same blank stares I received when I suggested Panama for the same reasons back in 1999.  For those of you with foresight and a sense of adventure, blank stares from mainstream audiences are excellent indicators. Blank

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Ecuador Retirement Visa Options

Cuenca, Ecuador

Ecuador has some of the most lenient residency visa programs on the planet.  Here is a quick summary of the primary residency visa options for Ecuador:

Ecuador Tourist Visa Valid for 90 days upon entry and can be renewed for an additional 90 days per one year

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Living And Investing In Cuenca, Ecuador

Cuenca is one of Ecuadors primary art and cultural centers

Cuenca

Cuenca is one of Ecuador's primary art and cultural centers

Cuenca Lifestyle Highlights

** Enjoy a year-round spring like climate amid rolling mountain scenery

** Soak in the historical ambiance, diverse artistry, and cosmopolitan flare

** Rent an ancient apartment restored

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Ten Reasons Why Ecuador’s Beaches Are On Our List

The view from a $40,000 condo in Ecuador

Ecuador’s beaches are on our list of places to visit during the Amazing Journey – 180 Day Search For The Top Places To Live and Retire.

Here are ten top reasons why, based on our previous visits to Ecuador…

1. Land Prices Appear To Be Seriously Undervalued! We

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Retire On Ecuador’s Hawaiian Coast

As this slide show clearly shows, the area within one hour south of Manta resembles parts of Hawaii’s coastline… Except for the fact that beach property, food, and living costs are perhaps one-tenth the price in Ecuador compared with Hawaii.  This could make for an interesting retirement destination….

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