Although interest in coastal real estate in Ecuador is running at a record high, many misconceptions remain about the coast itself. The following overview of the region attempts to set the record straight.   The terrain: The landscape is remarkably varied, ranging from broad, flat ... [More]

By Charmaine Noronha As the sun descends, street lamps take over, illuminating grand colonial plazas, historic buildings and romantic balconies that line the major streets of capital city Quito's Centro Historico district in Ecuador. The streets buzz with activity. Indigenous women... [More]

Ecuadorian airline Aerogal announced Oct. 12 that it will begin international service between Quito, Guayaquil and Miami, Dec. 7. The Cuenca-based airline, began the service last year but suspended the operations within days due to a lack of aircraft. The a... [More]

Life just got a little tougher for foreigners who want to remain in Ecuador beyond the 90 days granted by their tourist passport entry stamp. A memo from the country’s ministry of foreign relations to local immigration offices on Monday, Sept. 22, eliminates the in-country 90-day extens... [More]

U.S. ambassador Heather Hodges credits Ecuador's efforts to control drug traffic for steps by the U.S. Congress to extend trade preferences due to expire at the end of the year. The U.S. House of Representatives voted to extend preferences on Sept. 29 and the Senate followed sui... [More]