Our detailed videos, photos and blog posts about Olón Ecuador help remove some of the mystery and uncertainty for those of you considering a visit or move here. If you already live here, you might learn about some new things to do, new places to go, new restaurants to check out, and more.
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WATERFALLS are NOT supposed to be like THIS! (Dos Mangas Ecuador Cascadas)
/0 Comments/in Day Trips, Olón Ecuador /by JPWe waited for the rainy season to do the hike up to Las Cascadas in Dos Mangas, Ecuador. It’s been on our list since we moved to Olón, but the waterfalls (cascadas) have been dry for most that time.
AMELIA FULFILLS A DREAM!!!
/0 Comments/in Olón Ecuador /by JPIn this video, we get to see what heaven looks like when Amelia closes her eyes and imagines it! She did a great job of fighting the temptation to dive headfirst into a bowl of her favorite substance!
Olón is BOOMING! Plus, Meet our FAMOUS Ecuadorian Neighbor: Quimbita!
/0 Comments/in Olón Ecuador /by JPDespite water shortages, Olón continues to prosper. We have several new tiendas and restaurants, a few remodeled restaurants, electric scooter rentals, new bike sales, and a few new murals.
Be INSPIRED and Be WHOEVER you want in Ecuador! An UNCONVENTIONAL Origin Story…
/0 Comments/in Olón Ecuador, Special Guests /by JPAdventure! Romance! Entrepreneurship! Unconventional Life Choices! This video has it all!
What SURPRISED us about Ayangue Ecuador + Is it a good place for expats? (2021)
/0 Comments/in Day Trips, Ecuador Expat Info, Olón Ecuador /by JPFollowing our visit to Ayampe about 30 minutes north of Olón, several of our viewers asked us to show Ayangue, which is about 30 minutes south of Olón.
$500/mo COST OF LIVING for LOW BUDGET EXPATS in Ecuador (2021)
/0 Comments/in Cost of Living, Olón Ecuador /by JPWe’ve been accused of MISREPRESENTING Ecuador and OVERPAYING for EVERYTHING because our monthly cost of living in Ecuador is more than some people who live much more cheaply than we do.
We live by HOWLER MONKEYS!!! Incredible jungle trek to the natural springs of Dos Mangas (2021)
/0 Comments/in Day Trips, Olón Ecuador /by JPThe Dos Mangas Ecuador jungle trail has been on our bucket list since we arrived in Olón and we’re so incredibly thankful that we finally did it!
Epic Adventure FINALLY Checked Off the Bucket List! (Isla de la Plata & the Blue-Footed Boobies)
/0 Comments/in Day Trips, Olón Ecuador /by JPWe’ve been wanting to experience this adventure since we moved to Ecuador!
Can you get ELECTRIC BIKES in ECUADOR? YES! And the COST might SHOCK you! (ElectroBike Guayaquil)
/0 Comments/in Ecuador Expat Info, Olón Ecuador /by JPDuring the pandemic, when the taxis and buses weren’t running, we were forced to walk 2 miles to Montañita to get cash from the ATM and groceries from Tía. That prompted a frequently asked question, “Can you buy e-Bikes in Ecuador and how much do they cost?”
Is Cuenca STILL The Best Place in Ecuador to Start Your Expat Life Abroad?
/0 Comments/in Ecuador Expat Info, Olón Ecuador /by JPSince we left Cuenca and moved to the small rural beach town of Olón Ecuador back in February 2020, lots of people have asked us if we still recommend Cuenca as the best place to start as an expat in Ecuador. In this video, we take a walk down memory lane while we attempt to answer the question, Is Cuenca Still The Best Place in Ecuador to Start Your Expat Life Abroad?