Americans Moving or Living in Ecuador, Your Guide is Here!

Oct. 19, 2009 - PRLog -- If you've ever wished you had access to someone who has "been there, done that" when planning a trip or relocation to Ecuador, a helping hand is as near as your computer. www.ecuadorcentral.com is a website set up by an American family who has been through the process, done all the legwork and acquired all the information you need to make your visit smooth and trouble-free.

The first move after deciding on Ecuador as a destination should be to log on to this website. They can assist with everything, from obtaining your passport and visas, searching out the best flights for your needs, booking your tickets and insuring that you arrive at the right Ecuadorian airport to finding an English-speaking taxi driver who can deliver you to a pre-selected, honest motel. Then, after you're settled in, they'll help you with sightseeing tours, hiking, biking and horseback trips, and shopping and souvenir hunting. Needless to say, a visit to Ecuador is not complete without a tour of the Incan ruins and a boat ride to the Galapagos Islands, all of which are also at your fingertips when you log on.

If you plan to live in Ecuador for an extended period, the site can help find a furnished or unfurnished rental at a reasonable price. They also assist in purchasing homes, farms and other real estate through their classified advertising section.

Emigrating to a foreign country is always fraught with complications and sometimes even the simplest transactions become stumbling blocks. Free videos and audio tapes available at www.ecuadorcentral.com offer advice on acquiring the proper immigration status for your situation, whether it be permanent residence or a limited stay, as well as information on avoiding import tariffs on your personal belongings and the ins and outs of container shipping from the U.S. or Canada. The site also offers valuable tips on importing and exporting precious metals, gold and silver in particular.

www.ecuadorcentral.com attracts a community of expatriates who log on regularly to exchange information and discuss mutual problems and experiences. Internet access is available in your Ecuadorian home or publicly at internet cafes. High speed connections are both faster and less expensive than in the States and accommodate Skype telephone connectivity with both the U.S. and Canada.

Travelers planning to visit or move to Ecuador are urged to register with www.ecuadorcentral.com, request their newsletter and become informed on everything a newcomer needs to know.

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Moving to Ecuador can be as easy as moving next door if you have the right people helping you. We are those people.