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Come with us as we follow the journey of Sebastian's 1st horse riding competition held at the exclusive Cuenca Tenis & Golf Club.

This is our 1st vlog style video, so all feedback is very much welcome & encouraged.

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- Horse riding in Ecuador: https://expatsecuador.com/living/horse-riding/
- Horse riding in Cuenca: https://expatsecuador.com/travel/cuenca-horse-riding-tours-schools/
- Horse riding at Bellavista (Cuenca): https://expatsecuador.com/cuenca/centro-ecuestre-bellavista-horse-riding-cuenca/
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Our Family's 1st Horse Riding Competition at Cuenca Tenis & Golf Club [VLOG 1]

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Opening a new bank account in Ecuador has become a little more difficult recently.

This video walks you through the entire process, including the documents you're going to need.

But, this is Ecuador, and specific requirements do change frequently. So much so that you see me fail my 1st attempt of opening an account.

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- Contact us for general facilitation services in Cuenca: https://expatsecuador.com/contact-us/
- Transfer cash into Ecuador: https://expatsecuador.com/money/transfer-money-into/
- Trade Bitcoin in Ecuador: https://expatsecuador.com/money/is-bitcoin-legal-in-ecuador/

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How to open a bank account in Ecuador (includes a big fail)

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Got questions about what you should be bringing to Ecuador?

This video is made just for you.

Ecuador is one of the quirkiest countries when it comes to importing anything. There's a surprising amount you need to consider.

Feel free to comment any items that you're considering bringing and we'll try out best to guide you.

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- Related blog post: https://expatsecuador.com/living/bringing-electronics/
- Official allowance: https://www.aduana.gob.ec/viajeros-por-via-aerea-aeropuerto/
- Support our 'Farm Fund': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/expatsecuador
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Must Bring Shopping List For Ecuador

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Ecuador has 5 main visa types that are popular with expats.

We cover these visas in detail with our guest, Joseph Guznay. Joseph is one of, if not the, most respected visa facilitators in Ecuador.

Joseph opens up to share some of the expert knowledge he's gained from helping expats with over 5,000 successful visa applications.

This type of detailed visa information can be very difficult to find, so we sincerely hope it helps answer some of your residency visa questions.

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Resources mentioned in the video:
- Visa Eligibility Calculator: https://expatsecuador.com/visas/residency-visa-calculator/
- Send Joseph a Message: https://expatsecuador.com/businesses/joseph-guznay-visa-facilitator/
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5 Most Popular Ecuador Visas with Joseph Guznay (Visa Expert)

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Expats move to Ecuador for many reasons.

Today, I cover the details leading up to my decision to move to Ecuador after a couple of failed migration attempts to other countries...

I also give you a sneak peak at our new video studio.

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How I Ended Up In Ecuador (You'll Never Guess...)

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