We stayed at Casa de Terrazas as part of a private real estate tour through Ecuador Beachfront Property in March 2022.  Upon arriving at the airport in Guayaquil, we were immediately met by Marcelo and driven 3 hours north to San Clemente.  Marcelo is fluent in English, provided bottled waters and soda, offered to stop at one of the many towns along the way for food, and provided a very knowledgeable narration as we progressed along the route.

 

We arrived at Casa de Terrazas around 7pm where Andrew and Carol had a delicious dinner ready for us, which was most welcome after nearly 18 hours of flying from Nevada (USA).

 

Over the next few days, we were given a fully guided tour (via

taxi, moto taxi, and our own two feet) of the coast from Canoa to Manta.  We explored local beaches, shops ranging from local tiendas and souvenir shops to hardware stores and malls, and mingled with locals and expats alike.  We ate at some of the finest restaurants in the region as well as some of the cutest food carts in Bahia de Caraquez.  All the while, we had a chance to look at several properties that fit our tastes and budget ranging from beachfront condos to standalone homes in beautiful locations.

 

The entire experience was amazing (and did I mention that the price included everything I mentioned above?). It was the perfect combination of scheduled itinerary mixed with ample time for exploring, relaxing, or revisiting favorite properties and towns.

 

Oh, and the Casa de Terrazas property itself!  A wonderful place to stay with the best breakfasts we’ve ever had while on vacation.  Andrew and Carol are superb hosts, patiently answering all of our questions and giving us ample information to help guide our own conversations about moving to Ecuador.

 

We can’t do enough to recommend the property tour as both an educational and enjoyable experience in Ecuador.  If you are even thinking about exploring the area, do yourself a favor and book the property tour with Ecuador Beachfront Property and Casa de Terrazas.  Just don’t blame us when you never want to leave.