Explainer: What a “Super El Niño” Means for Ecuador
1. First: is a “Super El Niño” officially confirmed? Not yet. The phrase “Super El Niño” is not an official […]
Explainer, History & Culture, Living in Ecuador (practical explainers)
Living in Ecuador (practical explainers)
General information that might be useful for living in Ecuador
Explainer, Living in Ecuador (practical explainers), Politics & Law
Primary Political Forces in Ecuador (2026)
To understand Ecuador’s political landscape in 2026, it’s helpful to view it as a battle between established traditional movements and
Economy & Business, Explainer, Living in Ecuador (practical explainers)
Explainer: Why Ecuadorian Co-ops are Restricting Foreign ATMs
The recent difficulty in using foreign bank cards (US, European, etc.) at Cooperative ATMs (like JEP, Pilahuin Tío, or Alianza
Explainer, Geography, Living in Ecuador (practical explainers)
“El Niño Costero”: An Explainer
Understanding “El Niño Costero”: An Explainer While the world often speaks of the “Global El Niño,” Ecuador and Peru frequently
Living in Ecuador (practical explainers), Local / Manabí
Music scene in Portoviejo
The music scene in Portoviejo is a vibrant mix of traditional Manabí culture and a modern, energetic nightlife. As the
Explainer, Living in Ecuador (practical explainers)
Ecuador Carnival… what to expect as a newcomer
Welcome to one of the most vibrant times of the year! If you’re heading into Carnival in Ecuador, you aren’t
