Ecuador's Competitive Edge
I have been watching comments for a while emanating from a South American nation, which happens to be focused on Ecuador. Focused as in, “That’s the… Read More...
Surprising Service in ER Ecuador
I have come to trust Hector Quintana, our COO of the Ecuador EscapeArtist site, implicitily. He is a forthright individual and the articles that… Read More...
Build it and they will come, may be risky advice for an entrepreneur to follow but Ecuador has implemented just that plan to draw tourism coastal Ecuador. Read More...
It is not too late to invest in Salinas Ecuador. In fact the potential for growth here is immense. The Correa government has laid in the infrastructure. Read More...
Soon we will be offering a program to up to 35 of our readers for a personalized examination of interesting investments in beautiful coastal Ecuador. Read More...
An EscapeArtist Special Opportunity Alert. Have you every dreamed about having your own oceanfront condo in Ecuador ? Here's your chance for under 100K USD. Read More...
I wear many hats. Sometimes, I think my nickname should be “Hat Rack”. However, I love it when it opens up the opportunity to bring something special to our loyal EscapeArtist… Read More...
Daily Brief - Ecuador promotes Regional Tourism
Stealing a page from the Samson and Goliath playbook, Ecuador has begun an impressive campaign to bring Brazilian tourism dollars… Read More...
Ecuador technology has scored big and the beneficiary is going to be Internet users across the nation. As service quality is ramped up, the costs will drop. Read More...
Why an International Driver's Permit may be a good idea
You may have heard that you should obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP), sometimes incorrectly referred to as a… Read More...
Lots of jobs, too few qualified applicants
If you are looking for a business to start in Panama, you might want to consider a trade school.
Panama has a welcoming attitude towards… Read More...
How Panama compares to other countries around the world
Out of 227 countries ranked in a recent study of life expectancy by the CIA’s World Factbook, Panama comes in at #56. According… Read More...
Options for sending and receiving mail in Panama
Government Postal Services
Sending and receiving mail in Panama can take a little work, but the routines aren’t difficult once you… Read More...
Part 1 – Driver’s License Requirements
As a foreigner, you can legally drive in Panama for up to 90 days using a valid driver’s license from your home country. As a tourist, you can… Read More...
Part 1 of 3 - Craft Beers with a Tropical Twist
Do you know that according to the 2011 Food and Lifestyle Report from the Kirin Institute, Panama ranks 11th in the world for beer… Read More...
Language in Panama
English as a Second Language
In Panama most people speak Spanish, the official language of the country. The Spanish in Panama is closer to Caribbean than Central… Read More...
A tropical challenge for runners at all levels
On December 1st, 2013 Panama City will host its 37th International Marathon. This race is the oldest marathon in Central and South… Read More...
Part 1 - An extraordinary economic growth spurt continues
November 3rd is a national holiday in Panama, celebrating the country’s independence from Columbia in 1903. In 2003, one… Read More...
The Americas get a Green Belly Button
When is a green belly button a good thing? When you’re referring to Panama’s little town of Penonome and its 110 new wind turbines, of course!… Read More...
I may have just tasted the nectar of the Gods!
On a recent trip to Boquete, I asked a realtor friend where I could get a sample of the Geisha coffee that is grown in the area. I read… Read More...