Hi! Thanks for taking the time to make this list. I'm considering buying a property in Ecuador next year with the main goal of either reforesting some degraded land or protecting an existing piece of rainforest and creating a little homestead similar to yours. I just found your channel and it's such a good source of information. Keep up the good work!
@tinyhandsbigdreams Thank you! I'll definitely take you up on that offer. The plan is to visit in August and drive around the country a bit to see what places feels right. Maybe we can have a tea or coffee and chat a bit if you're available. Take care!
Yes, we'll go reply to it now! And yes, lots of properties for sale, you would just need to know the general area you want to be in and ask around. That's the best option for finding rural properties here.
My 2-month exploratory trip to Ecuador is in just a few months. I don't expect it'll be too different from what my 2-month exploratory trip to Colombia was, but you never know. Honestly, I didn't run into that many issues. I landed, took a bus to a village, got a room, went out once a day to eat my meal and take a walk, and that was pretty much it. When I changed villages I'd just ask the taxi to bring me to the park. I did have one hotel with incredibly bad service (they actually forgot I existed, left, and locked me in the hotel, alone) and admittedly most of these people just don't give a fudge about anything, but it's not too difficult to get what you need even with almost no Spanish and no phone.
I think it probably depends on what you're looking for in a trip, and what areas you are exploring. We've definitely had better luck with decent Spanish and a working phone, that's for sure!
I've lived in Ecuador more than 5 years. My spanish learning has been slow. I can carry on simple conversations. Some people understand me pretty well. Others, not at all. It's like you described, you feel like you say it perfectly, yet they don't understand. I think it's because of "tildes" (accents). They are super important in Spanish. In English, somewhat, but not written or emphasized. I haven't learned them very well. Maracuyá (passion fruit). MaracuYA. Really important for folks to understand what you are saying. My experience is that educated people seem to understand me better. Kichwa speakers don't understand me at all. Their Spanish is very different. Therefore, they don't understand me.
Where we are they are - within an hour's drive there might be 3. I suppose that's relative to the U.S., though, where they are on just about every corner!
This is the type of info future expats or just travelers need. "emergency donkey her out" that was priceless. Thanks guys!
good advice thanks
Good video. Thanks
Hi! Thanks for taking the time to make this list. I'm considering buying a property in Ecuador next year with the main goal of either reforesting some degraded land or protecting an existing piece of rainforest and creating a little homestead similar to yours. I just found your channel and it's such a good source of information. Keep up the good work!
Awesome! Thank you so much! Let us know if you have any specific questions, we're happy to help!
@tinyhandsbigdreams Thank you! I'll definitely take you up on that offer. The plan is to visit in August and drive around the country a bit to see what places feels right. Maybe we can have a tea or coffee and chat a bit if you're available. Take care!
Thank you for this wonderful video. I was wondering if you got my email. Do you know any locals that is selling properties in your area?
Yes, we'll go reply to it now! And yes, lots of properties for sale, you would just need to know the general area you want to be in and ask around. That's the best option for finding rural properties here.
My 2-month exploratory trip to Ecuador is in just a few months. I don't expect it'll be too different from what my 2-month exploratory trip to Colombia was, but you never know.
Honestly, I didn't run into that many issues. I landed, took a bus to a village, got a room, went out once a day to eat my meal and take a walk, and that was pretty much it. When I changed villages I'd just ask the taxi to bring me to the park. I did have one hotel with incredibly bad service (they actually forgot I existed, left, and locked me in the hotel, alone) and admittedly most of these people just don't give a fudge about anything, but it's not too difficult to get what you need even with almost no Spanish and no phone.
I think it probably depends on what you're looking for in a trip, and what areas you are exploring. We've definitely had better luck with decent Spanish and a working phone, that's for sure!
I've lived in Ecuador more than 5 years. My spanish learning has been slow. I can carry on simple conversations. Some people understand me pretty well. Others, not at all. It's like you described, you feel like you say it perfectly, yet they don't understand. I think it's because of "tildes" (accents). They are super important in Spanish. In English, somewhat, but not written or emphasized. I haven't learned them very well. Maracuyá (passion fruit). MaracuYA. Really important for folks to understand what you are saying. My experience is that educated people seem to understand me better. Kichwa speakers don't understand me at all. Their Spanish is very different. Therefore, they don't understand me.
Do you buy juices on street or restaurant? Can you ask no sugar ?no sugar ?
"Sin azúcar, por favor."
You can, yes. Most juices you find on the street are fresh and don't have added sugar.
Filter water ? do you ?how?
For a trip here, you could use a portable filter into a camelback or bottle, but it might just be easier to buy bottled water.
Coffee shops are only in the big cities, but they are not a thing. Not common. Therefore, small towns don't have them for sure.
Funny enough, our tiny little town has one suddenly! We'll see how it does, though.
how do you get your money safely? Small bills?
Coins. Small bills up to 20s
We use the ATM. And yes, small bills. 20s and smaller.
DeepL Is a better translator than Google Translate.
Huh, never heard of it, we'll check it out! Maybe it works better!
Coffee shops rare in Ecuador? Not really 🍵
Where we are they are - within an hour's drive there might be 3. I suppose that's relative to the U.S., though, where they are on just about every corner!
Please don't bring a knife on a plane!
True! We would bring most kitchen supplies like a knife if we're doing checked bags!
e simm don't understand.Apple 15 no simm card. E-simm . LLatamflies toQuito then connects to Cuenca,,,same Flt.No. new plane though.
Our phones use physical sim cards, newer phones might not. They would just do a downloadable sim in that case.