Moving to Quito, Ecuador? EcuadorExplorer can help. The following information will lead you to the right places and people to make your move to Ecuador easy and enjoyable.

Renting for a period of less than one year:

If you will be in Quito for more than a month or two but less than a year, you may want to rent an apartment. Please visit our apartments page for helpful information.

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Fully furnished and recently renovated apartments in colonial Quito - Terra Firma Properties specializes in the historic area of Colonial Quito and offers apartments to rent for foreigners for as short as two nights for up to one year. Our units are safe and offer the charm of Colonial Quito. We have apartments and colonial homes to rent and some amenities such as parking, fireplaces, Satellite TV and charming neighbourhood settings. For more information please go to www.colonialecuador.com

Family Salazar Delgado Apartments.- Fully furnished apartments in the heart of the tourist sector of Quito, at 9 de Octubre and Veintimilla. Our beautiful, comfortable, and fully furnished apartments (including electric appliances) will make feel at home in Quito. Offering three bedroom apartments with private bathrooms, dining room, living room with fireplace, common bathroom, parking space, and more. For more information please contact us at info@majesticquito.com

Homestay in Quito - submerge yourself in the culture and customs of Ecuador by living with an Ecuadorian family. A homestay is an excellent choice for those looking to truly learn about the Ecuadorian way of life and to improve their Spanish. Offering private bedroom, 2 meals a day, and laundry service, all in a warm and friendly family environment. Please contact katyguerreroponce@hotmail.com for more information.

Buying or renting an Apartment or House for a period of one year or more:
In order to find you the ideal apartment or house I need you to send me the following information:
An estimated budget.
Number of bedrooms required.
Neighborhood preference.
Do you have a particular neighborhood in mind?
Do you or your spouse already have a job and would like to be close to the office?
Would you like to be close to the children’s school?
Do you prefer a nearby suburb or in the city?
Of course the apartment/house is going to be in a safe neighborhood, we never recommend anything that could be dangerous.
Contact: maria@ecuadorexplorer.com

Nursery or Day Care

We highly recommend Mundo de Papel in Quito, contact: maru@uio.telconet.net
Or in Cumbaya, Kikirikids Learning Center, contact education@kikirikids.com

Primary and Secondary Schools

Learn Spanish
Visit our Spanish schools page for a list of Spanish schools in Ecuador.

Visas
For stays over 6 months, you and all residing in Ecuador will need visas. See our Ecuador visas page for more information.
You may contact Bruce Horowitz, bhorowitz@pazhorowitz.com who will assist you with a free consultation on visa needs. He will need to know the primary activity that each person will be involved with to get the correct visa type.

International Clubs
The South American Explorer's Club is highly recommend to help get you orientated, meet other foreigners and organize excursions around Ecuador.

Become a member of Arrayanes Country Club
Become a member of the prestigious Arrayanes Country Club for an incredibly low price. For sale is one personal membership (which allows entry for all family members and accompanied guests) for $9000, less than half of the price if bought directly from the club. Arrayanes has Ecuador's top golf course, equestrian facilities and much more to offer. For more information contact: robertoguerrero_2405@hotmail.com. For more information about the country club feel free to view their web page: www.arrayanes.com