I'm not going to lie, Andres and I have joked several times that I should make a video to say why Ecuador has the best ceviche because I'd be flooded with haters 🤣 You know the funny thing is that I watched this video about a very compelling theory that ceviche is from Manabi, hence "iche" but that's opening a can of worms. I really love how food is similar but different across regions and it often appeared before we had country lines on a map. So why do we need to argue?
@@ayngelina Actually, Ayngelina, our theory is very convincing, and that video proves it. Note that the onion and spicy yucca is very similar to ceviche, they even began to call PICANTERIA to the places that sell spicy fish and all the food that it carries. seafood
I absolutely agree with you. Both ceviches are great!! Peruvian and Ecuadorian are different ceviches. I’m from SoCal but was born in Ecuador and I love Peruvian food because it is so similar but so different. You should have tried encocado. My Lithuanian wife love it so much that she learnt how to cook it.
Oh I had encocado! Just not that day, but keep watching as I have lots more of Esmeraldas videos in this series and the food ruined us, it was SOOOOOO good.
I’ve been in Esmeraldas Province before, but never crossed my mind to visit Tonsupa, but thanks to Ayngelina, now I have a new spot to visit. Thanks for sharing!
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El pop corn tanto en el ceviche como en el encebollado es una costumbre de los Inter andean peoples. En Guayaquil echarle canguil al encebollado o ceviche es casi un sacrilegio.
It's a great video and very informative. Just the "have be in at night" that's crazy I was alone and everywhere back streets, pure local areas never 1 issue and spent 2 months around here.
I compare Esmeraldas as the same safety level of Guayaquil because you need to know where to go and where not to go. To say you can go everywhere and do everything is irresponsible. Several locals warned us about Tonsupa at night as we were there. And before we arrived Andres, who is Ecuadorian, said he didn't want to be out at night. As I mentioned if you're staying in the resort area obviously there's more people around and it's safer. But we were at the local end of the beach where it was not safe to be out.
@@ayngelina I never stay at resorts. Staying at resorts is not visiting a country I being honest at night at never had any issues I'm Tonpchu or Mompichu. I was more worried for my safety in Chicago then Esmeralads.. being frank and honest
I completely agree with Mompiche. I have a video coming up about it and Isla Portete. However, Mompiche is southern Esmeraldas. The province is big and from north to south is a different situation. Tonsupa we had no issues during the day, but the far end toward Atacames where we stayed was not safe at night. When we had the earthquake that night and most people headed for the hills people quickly returned and sat outside their homes because they remembered the last time in 2016 people came in and looted everything while they were going for higher ground. I want people to come here and have a great time. I loved where I stayed and would recommend it. But unless you're looking to party they have everything you need within the grounds. There were Quitenos there along with us and they also stayed in.
@@ayngelina great! I'm going to trek nothing to the Amazon area then cross over into Peru for short period. So many beautiful small towns to still through in Ecuador 🇪🇨 it's really in my mind as I've said the best and safest in Latin America.
I really enjoyed your video in Esmeraldas...I'm also glad you explained the differences between Ecuadorian and Peruvian ceviche.Most Peruvians believe their ceviche is the best compared to the rest of Latin America.No hard feelings for Peruvians,but it always comes up.I love Peruvian food toom
Yes! In Peru I went to Piura just to try the ceviche. I love it too. But Ecuador also has amazing food. And the food I had in Esmeraldas was stellar. It was so good Andres and I were sad to leave and head to Manabi where the food is also delicious. But we did miss that Esmeraldan sazon 😋
Great video! The next time you come here, I recommend you go to "Sea 71" restaurant, Wich is at the lobby in the Fontainebleau; it is a white high rise Next to the four buildings called "diamond beach", it is so great!
You mentioned early in the video that people couldn’t swim at the beach. Why? Current, dirty water, or something else? Just curious. Loved the video!!!
Ecuadorians along the coast can swim but a lot of people who vacation here are from Quito and aren't the strongest swimmers. So if you have young kids they can play at the base of the water but the waves are probably too high to go out farther. A lot of places along the coast have pools, which I thought was strange initially because who wants a pool when you have the ocean. Later on we stopped in Puerto Lopez and I noticed the lifeguard at the beach wouldn't even allow adults past their chest in the water.
Don't walk on the beach ? At night Ecuador??? Other then Guayaquil I've never experienced danger anywhere well Mayne Quito in some areas. Don't let click bait scare you guys Ecuador at night is amazing and safe.
In general being on the beach at night in any country is a bad idea. But also it's an unnecessary risk in Esmeraldas. Most people don't want to visit this province for safety reasons and this series shares you can do it but you need to be smart about it.
@@ayngelina great but scared of what I'm a single male Canadian there for 2 months went everywhere on my own no guide no police escorts nothing. It's simply not needed and I often wonder why foreigners or others visit here and think it's so dangerous Dangerous is Quayaquil over the river.. Esmaradles is a gem and so amazing and beautiful
Our goals for what we want to share is the same. That people should come to Ecuador and enjoy it. In 2010 I backpacked overland for two years solo from Mexico to Argentina. I write about travel on my website and share it on this channel. My goal is to share that Latin America isn't scary. Since then I've been back to Ecuador 5 times and this visit has been 8 months shooting over 100 videos to encourage people to come here. But if you spent 2 months in Esmeraldas you know that there are areas you should not be in and risks you should not take. When I announced I was going to do a series there people, mostly Ecuadorians, were really worried for me. But these videos are to show people you can come here, have a good time and not worry about your safety if you are smart. Because right now there's a state of exception and people think the entire province is unsafe, which is not true. The point at which we disagree is saying you can go anywhere in Ecuador and you'll be safe. I'm happy you haven't had any issues. But there is a reason why I only feature some places in Guayaquil, and only visited Zaruma in the El Oro province, that I tell people not to walk to Panecillo in Quito. And let people know when they need to get a cab vs walking. These are practices that Ecuadorians follow, advice I get from locals.
Pools are good for people wanting to make laps when swimming in the ocean is difficult. Is Esmeraldas really an option for expats? Are prices for houses or condos better there then, compared like Manta? Is it not safe after dark? Or why? Acasia tree honey is great. I was in a place of beautiful Hungary where they had lots and lots of acasia trees. You could buy honey that was made locally and it was so different and better than regular honey.
So unfortunately the region is having a lot of issues. I wanted to visit again but it’s just not safe right now. But as you know I wouldn’t buy anywhere so I don’t bother looking for prices. That said it’s mostly wealthy people from Quito who buy in Esmeraldas . It doesn’t have the same expat draw as Manta or Salinas
@@ayngelina OK, thank you for answer. I would not buy directly but looking to find a place on the beach like Olon, Canoa or similar. Preferably beach side property. Then buy some inland hectars as well. I very much appreciate your videos and go through them in no particular order. 🙂
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I use the auto translate button as I think CZcams does a pretty good job at it. Not perfect but pretty good But I don't find their auto transcription good. It's easy to do but not good. Or maybe I don't speak clearly enough. It also doesnt get Spanish words correctly like names of towns or foods. Quito is keto and Cuenca is Cwanka. So spending the time to get the original transcription right also helps English speakers who may be seeing words for the first time like encebollado and making the connection between how the word is spelled and pronounced. I try to put the names of food on the right in text so people become more familiar with them. I actually always watch Netflix with subtitles on even when it's in English. I don't know why. But I do see in my analytics a lot of people also use English subtitles. Subtitles help everyone become more comfortable when learning about Ecuador, and that's my ultimate goal, so that's why I do it 😕
@@ayngelina Wow! What an outstanding, and well explained answer! Yes, we noticed a few quirks like this on the last Q&A video. They were very minor, and it was at times funny to see how they'd translated a simple "Um" comment. It is 100% better than nothing, and kept us very engaged watching it a 2nd time. Please allow us to confirm your English pronunciation is nothing short of fantasticly clear! We love your thoughtfullnes in helping even English speakers with genuine tongue twisters like encebollado, and of course Quito vs Keto, Cuenca vs Cwanka. Phonetically, it's right, but we both know how confusing this could be. We can only imagine how they'd spell Guayaquil. We too watch Netflix with subtitles, however take it a step further. If the English content doesn't offer Spanish audio or subtitles, we simply don't add it to our playlist. We do the same thing with CZcams. There's so much to watch. Thanks for playing the long game, and being so considerate of your viewers. You clearly are a key role model for how to build a community of loyal viewers, and we hope you inspire others to follow your lead.
Thank you. I do tell other people to do it! Even selfishly you can reach a bigger audience. But also I have lots of friends who don't speak English, so now they have no excuse not to watch my videos!
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I believe they chopped trees down to make way for property developments. Not sure whether that was Tonsupa or Atacames. I'd love to know experiences of retirees, such as cost of living, HOA expenses, transport connections, availability of chicken or turkey meat(I'm not particularly a fish fan), what the quality of eggs is like in the Tia supermarket, whether the prodigious rainfall hinders daily life, and noise and crime levels.
I'd be interested to know where foreign residents go for groceries. I've already looked at Manta, Salinas, the usual places and though I could live there I'm looking for a different experience.@@ayngelina
I'm not sure. I don't want to live amongst a huge expatriate community, but on the other hand I don't care to be mugged in the street either. I do want to be able to buy fresh chicken, eggs and pasta. Someone has recommended Santa Marta, Colombia. I do want to try Ecuador though. I was mainly attracted by the Professional Visa.@@ayngelina
Go to Muisne, I think it’s a better beach though it’s ground zero for the 2016 mayor earthquake and it’s a very small town but the beach it’s fabulous!
@@ayngelina I had the best fish encocado in Esmeraldas but that was almost 10 years ago, maybe you find a better place this time. I’ll be going to Ecuador next summer and I’m planning to visit Esmeraldas my birth place, but grew up in Cojimies which I hope you get to go and Pedernales two little towns. I recommend my cousin’s hostal La Mapara. There are so many places to go like Canoa and EL MATAL near JAMA.
The private sector has invested in Tonsupa millions of dollars, in real state. The public sector unfortunately has done nothing for Tonsupa. The terrible state of the streets is evident. This situation has last for around 50 years. The Majors of Atacames, who are in charge of Tonsupa, one after a other, have done nothing, them have gone rich although. Tonsupa has the highest rates in municipal taxes, electrical bill and water bill.
It likely had stopped but I was dead asleep to the whole thing. I’m just so thankful we were in a two floor building. J can’t imagine what it would have been like in one of the Tonsupa high rises
I am from Ecuador and that ceviche looks weird, why is it so red? Haha Also deep fried bolon is typical of the "sierra", in the coast especially un Guayaquil is inusual to have a bolon with crust
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. In Esmeraldas things are made a bit differently with lots of flavour using sofrito. A lot of dishes have a deep red flavour, which could be the difference. Interesting about the bolon, that was why I hated Bolon de Tere so much... It was just a mash with no textural difference. Well that and the price! Although the only other place on the coast I've seen it unfried like that was Puerto Lopez otherwise every other bolon has been deep fried or pan fried. But the best bolon is coming Wednesday and it has shrimp in it!
Your North American attitude that the world is a dangerous place is disturbing ... and certainly doesn't do justice to such lovely places and cultures. Maybe just go, enjoy, and show the beauty ... and keep your own personal worries to yourself. They aren't that accurate and promote fear mongering.
Dennis I'm guessing you haven't watched many of my videos. The purpose of this Esmeraldas series is to show people that while many people don't come to this Province for its perceived danger. That the issues its having with crime is limited to specific areas and that similarly to Guayaquil, if you know where to go and where not to go you'll have issues. I have traveled solo throughout Latin America over the last 12 years so I have good perspective on the level of danger and risk. That said, this is a vlog. And most Ecuadorians and travelers avoid Esmeraldas because it has the highest levels of crime in the country and not all of it is safe. I'm traveling with an Ecuadorian who is also sharing their honest perspective as we explore this beautiful province. The funny thing is some people are giving me grief for promoting tourism here because they paint the whole province as crime ridden when it's not. And then you, without knowing my background or purpose, are slamming me for sharing my perspective.
@@ayngelina Although the "Picho" expression implies "rotten", or, "drunk", it is applied mostly in Colombia. There is more to it behind the Picho's name, in reality a nice story told by the owners.
The CevICHE is actually originally from Ecuador, not from Peru! That has been demonstrated by the dozens of Ecuadorian words with the Sufix ICHE. For instance, dishes like CorvICHE, fruits like PechICHE and towns like MonpICHE. So sorry Peruvians, but you stole that word like you stole the Pisco.
Thank you very much! I am not fluent in spoken Spanish, but I do understand it very well. It's a great Video! But I read about this somewhere. That's why I posted my comment
I should look into it a bit more. I always joke that I'm going to post a video that ceviche in Ecuador is the best because for some reason I think there is a segment of Peruvians who just search for Ecuadorian food on CZcams to comment that it is their own. I'd get a flood of views...although they'd all be trolls!
Not everyone feels the same way you do. And people avoid Esmeraldas because they have heard it's dangerous. This series here is to show people how they can travel and have a good time here. But also I have to be honest about how I felt too. This was my first two days and it's how I felt here.
@@ayngelina That is fine. I just do not like seeing a place like that labeled as dangerous. I would walk that at night alone before I would many areas of US cities. Business owners there are not going to allow people to be robbed and hurt their incomes. If the police do not handle things, the Ecuadorians' will often assure their own neighborhoods are crime free, and I really like that about them. Esmeraldas is probably only dangerous if you are involved with illegal activities.
@@chirisici i love adventure. Dangerous is where innocent kids are shot in their school.... Or cops kill you if you have dark skin. NOW@ 8Thats Dangerous...
@@juicebox853 I hear you. Discussing safety here is really about addressing people's concerns because they aren't visiting because of it. If I didn't talk about this everyone would be asking about it. I find it's similar to Guayaquil, you need to know where to go and where you don't belong.
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Como colombiano, probé en ecuador y sus playas, una comida sensacional, que ni en el Caribe ni Perú no probé , rica y variada
Si, hay tanta diversidad de sur a norte en la costa
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Thank you for defending our Ecuadorian ceviche, you were fair and impartial, they are two different ceviches, they only resemble each other in name
I'm not going to lie, Andres and I have joked several times that I should make a video to say why Ecuador has the best ceviche because I'd be flooded with haters 🤣 You know the funny thing is that I watched this video about a very compelling theory that ceviche is from Manabi, hence "iche" but that's opening a can of worms. I really love how food is similar but different across regions and it often appeared before we had country lines on a map. So why do we need to argue?
@@ayngelina Funny!
Here's the video link, it's quite interesting: facebook.com/Manabiparaelmundo/videos/636350717808660/
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@@ayngelina Actually, Ayngelina, our theory is very convincing, and that video proves it. Note that the onion and spicy yucca is very similar to ceviche, they even began to call PICANTERIA to the places that sell spicy fish and all the food that it carries. seafood
Todo lo qué hay en mi maravilloso Ecuador es autenticidad, exótico, y único , gracias.
Es un placer compartirlo 😊
Thanks for showing us this part of Ecuador. I would definitely stay at that family owned hotel. The beach looks beautiful!
Absolutely one of the best beaches in Ecuador!
Linda playa 😗 comida espectacular 😍🌸🙏🖐️
Estoy muy emocionada para compartir mis videos de Esmeraldas, la comida aqui estan incomparable!
Maravillosas playas en Esmeraldas y su comida deliciosa.
la comida en Esmeraldas es tan rica
Hola, excelente video de mi tierra visita same que está ah media hora de atacames, same casa blanca.
Tengo mas videos en Esmeraldas, no olvides suscribirte para verles ;)
@@ayngelina ya lo hice hace rato, me llamo Ricardo Cruel Risco, vivo en tonsupa.
Ahh chevre!
I absolutely agree with you. Both ceviches are great!! Peruvian and Ecuadorian are different ceviches. I’m from SoCal but was born in Ecuador and I love Peruvian food because it is so similar but so different. You should have tried encocado. My Lithuanian wife love it so much that she learnt how to cook it.
Oh I had encocado! Just not that day, but keep watching as I have lots more of Esmeraldas videos in this series and the food ruined us, it was SOOOOOO good.
@@ayngelina for sure I will keep watching for your next great video. Txs.
@@kikechiriboga2481 Awesome thanks so much
Great video of Tonsupa Beach in Esmeraldas, Ecuador. The segments on the typical foods were very appetizing. Keep it up!
Wait until you see the bolon with shrimp. It takes breakfast to a whole never level.
I’ve been in Esmeraldas Province before, but never crossed my mind to visit Tonsupa, but thanks to Ayngelina, now I have a new spot to visit. Thanks for sharing!
I would love to know where you went! Recommendations please!
@@ayngelina Atacames and Muisne.
@@raiz91 I think you'll like my upcoming videos 😁
@@ayngelina I will, all your videos have excellent quality content.
Thank you for the wonderful content. Very informative.
Thanks for watching Robert, and also taking the time to leave a comment 😊
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Gracias no lo sabia de esta Playa
Your videos are so eloquent and the food you're eating is so good...You are showing the Ecuadorian spotlights, Thanks.
So nice of you to say. Thank you! Esmeraldas is an incredible province.
Thank you for showing our hidden treasures to the world.
It is my pleasure. The country has so much to offer.
Beautiful area:)) Stay safe.
Thanks so much Sharon 💜
Great as always! Thank you!!
So glad you liked it!
Nice video, tonsupa beautiful
Isn't it! Esmeraldas is so beautiful.
In my opinion Ecuadorian ceviche is the best. Is a beautiful place 😍
Me encanta pero ahora peligrosa por las turistas
El pop corn tanto en el ceviche como en el encebollado es una costumbre de los Inter andean peoples. En Guayaquil echarle canguil al encebollado o ceviche es casi un sacrilegio.
Si tienes razón. Hay canguil aquí porque hay muchas turistas de Quito 😊
Such a Beauty place. Enjoy georgeous
It's truly stunning in Esmeraldas.
@@ayngelina is awesome have u here in our country georgeous. Have a great life join us
It's a great video and very informative. Just the "have be in at night" that's crazy I was alone and everywhere back streets, pure local areas never 1 issue and spent 2 months around here.
I compare Esmeraldas as the same safety level of Guayaquil because you need to know where to go and where not to go. To say you can go everywhere and do everything is irresponsible. Several locals warned us about Tonsupa at night as we were there. And before we arrived Andres, who is Ecuadorian, said he didn't want to be out at night. As I mentioned if you're staying in the resort area obviously there's more people around and it's safer. But we were at the local end of the beach where it was not safe to be out.
@@ayngelina I never stay at resorts. Staying at resorts is not visiting a country
I being honest at night at never had any issues I'm Tonpchu or Mompichu.
I was more worried for my safety in Chicago then Esmeralads.. being frank and honest
I completely agree with Mompiche. I have a video coming up about it and Isla Portete. However, Mompiche is southern Esmeraldas. The province is big and from north to south is a different situation. Tonsupa we had no issues during the day, but the far end toward Atacames where we stayed was not safe at night.
When we had the earthquake that night and most people headed for the hills people quickly returned and sat outside their homes because they remembered the last time in 2016 people came in and looted everything while they were going for higher ground.
I want people to come here and have a great time. I loved where I stayed and would recommend it. But unless you're looking to party they have everything you need within the grounds. There were Quitenos there along with us and they also stayed in.
@@ayngelina great! I'm going to trek nothing to the Amazon area then cross over into Peru for short period.
So many beautiful small towns to still through in Ecuador 🇪🇨 it's really in my mind as I've said the best and safest in Latin America.
Agree, and the diversity of the landscape is always so beautiful.
I really enjoyed your video in Esmeraldas...I'm also glad you explained the differences between Ecuadorian and Peruvian ceviche.Most Peruvians believe their ceviche is the best compared to the rest of Latin America.No hard feelings for Peruvians,but it always comes up.I love Peruvian food toom
Yes! In Peru I went to Piura just to try the ceviche. I love it too. But Ecuador also has amazing food. And the food I had in Esmeraldas was stellar. It was so good Andres and I were sad to leave and head to Manabi where the food is also delicious. But we did miss that Esmeraldan sazon 😋
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Linda mi tierrita bella,
Si, muy hermosa
¡¡¡¡¡Oh que rico ,,,,mmmm !!!!
I want to be in Ecuador
The absolute best food I've had in Ecuador!
Beautiful thumbnail! Wow, the water seems very close to several of the buildings.
High tide, I think can become high. But also why all the locals were scared of a tsunami.
@@ayngelina Scary indeed.
Great video! The next time you come here, I recommend you go to "Sea 71" restaurant, Wich is at the lobby in the Fontainebleau; it is a white high rise Next to the four buildings called "diamond beach", it is so great!
What should I eat there?
@@ayngelina It has so many options, American breakfast, bolones, burgers, lunch, etc, that's my favorite in Tonsupa 🙌
As soon as I see American breakfast I'm hesitant to go. I'm more of a huecas gal.
You mentioned early in the video that people couldn’t swim at the beach. Why? Current, dirty water, or something else? Just curious. Loved the video!!!
Ecuadorians along the coast can swim but a lot of people who vacation here are from Quito and aren't the strongest swimmers. So if you have young kids they can play at the base of the water but the waves are probably too high to go out farther. A lot of places along the coast have pools, which I thought was strange initially because who wants a pool when you have the ocean. Later on we stopped in Puerto Lopez and I noticed the lifeguard at the beach wouldn't even allow adults past their chest in the water.
tump up 10/10 program keep doing please.
Thanks so much!
Another great video ceviche looks delicious
It was so good!
@@ayngelina I bet fresh n good
Wait until you see the bolon with shrimp in the next video!
@@ayngelina i never try bolon con camaron
I didn't even know it was an option but I think I had 3 in 3 different places and they were all amazing
Don't walk on the beach ? At night Ecuador??? Other then Guayaquil I've never experienced danger anywhere well Mayne Quito in some areas.
Don't let click bait scare you guys Ecuador at night is amazing and safe.
In general being on the beach at night in any country is a bad idea. But also it's an unnecessary risk in Esmeraldas. Most people don't want to visit this province for safety reasons and this series shares you can do it but you need to be smart about it.
@@ayngelina great but scared of what
I'm a single male Canadian there for 2 months went everywhere on my own no guide no police escorts nothing.
It's simply not needed and I often wonder why foreigners or others visit here and think it's so dangerous
Dangerous is Quayaquil over the river..
Esmaradles is a gem and so amazing and beautiful
You spent 2 months in Esmeraldas or 2 months in Ecuador
@@ayngelina Esmeraldes I'm 2 different apartments. Never 1 issue
Our goals for what we want to share is the same. That people should come to Ecuador and enjoy it. In 2010 I backpacked overland for two years solo from Mexico to Argentina. I write about travel on my website and share it on this channel. My goal is to share that Latin America isn't scary. Since then I've been back to Ecuador 5 times and this visit has been 8 months shooting over 100 videos to encourage people to come here.
But if you spent 2 months in Esmeraldas you know that there are areas you should not be in and risks you should not take. When I announced I was going to do a series there people, mostly Ecuadorians, were really worried for me. But these videos are to show people you can come here, have a good time and not worry about your safety if you are smart. Because right now there's a state of exception and people think the entire province is unsafe, which is not true.
The point at which we disagree is saying you can go anywhere in Ecuador and you'll be safe. I'm happy you haven't had any issues. But there is a reason why I only feature some places in Guayaquil, and only visited Zaruma in the El Oro province, that I tell people not to walk to Panecillo in Quito. And let people know when they need to get a cab vs walking. These are practices that Ecuadorians follow, advice I get from locals.
Great job!!
Thank you so much!
Playa almendro used to be my favorite spot!!
Someone else mentioned this, where is that?
@@ayngelina Tonsupa the original buildings and the exclusive ares was Playa Almendro last time I was there was when my dad died about 10 yrs ago.
Oh so I would have been on it when I walked the beach. Sorry to hear about your Dad...
You guys make me hungryyyyyyyyy
Believe me we were always hungry in Esmeraldas!
So, would you like everyone watching to post a comment about how the Bolon Andrés gave a top 5 rating looked to them?
Yesss comments truly make my day.
To eat all those different varieties of food😋😋
You don't know how many different types of bolon I've eaten BUT the best one I've ever had is in the next video. It has shrimp here!
Pools are good for people wanting to make laps when swimming in the ocean is difficult.
Is Esmeraldas really an option for expats? Are prices for houses or condos better there then, compared like Manta?
Is it not safe after dark? Or why?
Acasia tree honey is great. I was in a place of beautiful Hungary where they had lots and lots of acasia trees. You could buy honey that was made locally and it was so different and better than regular honey.
So unfortunately the region is having a lot of issues. I wanted to visit again but it’s just not safe right now. But as you know I wouldn’t buy anywhere so I don’t bother looking for prices. That said it’s mostly wealthy people from Quito who buy in Esmeraldas . It doesn’t have the same expat draw as Manta or Salinas
@@ayngelina OK, thank you for answer. I would not buy directly but looking to find a place on the beach like Olon, Canoa or similar. Preferably beach side property. Then buy some inland hectars as well. I very much appreciate your videos and go through them in no particular order. 🙂
Definitely look at San Jacinto, Playas and Puerto Cayo
@@ayngelina Thank you for the advice
My pleasure. I love the country and have traveled more of it than most, there are some really great spots that aren't Manta or Salinas ;)
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I use the auto translate button as I think CZcams does a pretty good job at it. Not perfect but pretty good
But I don't find their auto transcription good. It's easy to do but not good.
Or maybe I don't speak clearly enough. It also doesnt get Spanish words correctly like names of towns or foods. Quito is keto and Cuenca is Cwanka. So spending the time to get the original transcription right also helps English speakers who may be seeing words for the first time like encebollado and making the connection between how the word is spelled and pronounced. I try to put the names of food on the right in text so people become more familiar with them.
I actually always watch Netflix with subtitles on even when it's in English. I don't know why. But I do see in my analytics a lot of people also use English subtitles.
Subtitles help everyone become more comfortable when learning about Ecuador, and that's my ultimate goal, so that's why I do it 😕
@@ayngelina Wow! What an outstanding, and well explained answer! Yes, we noticed a few quirks like this on the last Q&A video. They were very minor, and it was at times funny to see how they'd translated a simple "Um" comment. It is 100% better than nothing, and kept us very engaged watching it a 2nd time. Please allow us to confirm your English pronunciation is nothing short of fantasticly clear! We love your thoughtfullnes in helping even English speakers with genuine tongue twisters like encebollado, and of course Quito vs Keto, Cuenca vs Cwanka. Phonetically, it's right, but we both know how confusing this could be. We can only imagine how they'd spell Guayaquil. We too watch Netflix with subtitles, however take it a step further. If the English content doesn't offer Spanish audio or subtitles, we simply don't add it to our playlist. We do the same thing with CZcams. There's so much to watch.
Thanks for playing the long game, and being so considerate of your viewers.
You clearly are a key role model for how to build a community of loyal viewers, and we hope you inspire others to follow your lead.
Thank you. I do tell other people to do it! Even selfishly you can reach a bigger audience. But also I have lots of friends who don't speak English, so now they have no excuse not to watch my videos!
@@ayngelina Yo veo tus vídeos 🥰 y no hablo Inglés 😥, pero me ENCANTA que pongas subtítulos en español 🙂. Un fuerte abrazo desde Guayaquil Ecuador 🇪🇨👍
Gracias Sara, por eso lo hago!
Saying hi on puter, movng to tv to watch, thanks!
Jim thank you so much for taking the time to comment from your computer. I love seeing the names of the people who watch.
I’m glad you ok after the earthquake
it was pretty scary. For weeks both Andres and I felt phantom tremors where we thought the ground was shaking but it wasn't.
@@ayngelina yeah earthquake r scary I was in one when I leave in California it was bad back in 87
@@henryle1940 I THINK TORNADOS R WORSE. CANT GO TO SLEEP THINKING THE WHOLE PLACE WILL GO FLYING. czcams.com/video/6iSUxQwYsZk/video.html and this is a small tornado.
I believe they chopped trees down to make way for property developments. Not sure whether that was Tonsupa or Atacames. I'd love to know experiences of retirees, such as cost of living, HOA expenses, transport connections, availability of chicken or turkey meat(I'm not particularly a fish fan), what the quality of eggs is like in the Tia supermarket, whether the prodigious rainfall hinders daily life, and noise and crime levels.
I think farther south would be a better fit for you as Esmeraldas has problems with crime and infrastructure since the earthquake.
I'd be interested to know where foreign residents go for groceries. I've already looked at Manta, Salinas, the usual places and though I could live there I'm looking for a different experience.@@ayngelina
What kind of experience are you looking for?
I'm not sure. I don't want to live amongst a huge expatriate community, but on the other hand I don't care to be mugged in the street either. I do want to be able to buy fresh chicken, eggs and pasta. Someone has recommended Santa Marta, Colombia. I do want to try Ecuador though. I was mainly attracted by the Professional Visa.@@ayngelina
Do you speak Spanish and what’s your experience traveling in Latin America?
Go to Muisne, I think it’s a better beach though it’s ground zero for the 2016 mayor earthquake and it’s a very small town but the beach it’s fabulous!
It's on the to do list!
@@ayngelina I had the best fish encocado in Esmeraldas but that was almost 10 years ago, maybe you find a better place this time. I’ll be going to Ecuador next summer and I’m planning to visit Esmeraldas my birth place, but grew up in Cojimies which I hope you get to go and Pedernales two little towns. I recommend my cousin’s hostal La Mapara. There are so many places to go like Canoa and EL MATAL near JAMA.
Oh wow. When was the last you were home? Was it ten years ago?
@@ayngelina no, actually I was there on December but only for 10 days to visit my mom but she lives in Manta.
Oh I have a video coming up on Manta, will be interested to see what you think!
The private sector has invested in Tonsupa millions of dollars, in real state.
The public sector unfortunately has done nothing for Tonsupa. The terrible state of the streets is evident. This situation has last for around 50 years. The Majors of Atacames, who are in charge of Tonsupa, one after a other, have done nothing, them have gone rich although.
Tonsupa has the highest rates in municipal taxes, electrical bill and water bill.
Oh this is interesting. I did not know that.
What kind of beer were you drinking at the restaurant in the opening?
Andrés prefers Club. I prefer Pilsner but I'll often defer to what he likes because I don't really care we usually get a big one and share it.
@@ayngelina We enjoy them both. Neither are too heavy, and really compliment many meals.
Yes, I mean I'm not going to complain if someone hands me a Club 🤣
How did that meal cost you guys
Which one
@@ayngelina the first one
@@ayngelina or all of them lol
Everything I think was under $10. I mention the costs for a bunch of the menu items in the bolon de verde segment
YOU DON'T LEAVE THE BUILDING IMMEDIATELY. YOU STAY INSIDE UNTIL IT STOPS SHAKING, THEN YOU LEAVE.
It likely had stopped but I was dead asleep to the whole thing. I’m just so thankful we were in a two floor building. J can’t imagine what it would have been like in one of the Tonsupa high rises
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Thank you!
I am from Ecuador and that ceviche looks weird, why is it so red? Haha
Also deep fried bolon is typical of the "sierra", in the coast especially un Guayaquil is inusual to have a bolon with crust
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts.
In Esmeraldas things are made a bit differently with lots of flavour using sofrito. A lot of dishes have a deep red flavour, which could be the difference.
Interesting about the bolon, that was why I hated Bolon de Tere so much... It was just a mash with no textural difference. Well that and the price!
Although the only other place on the coast I've seen it unfried like that was Puerto Lopez otherwise every other bolon has been deep fried or pan fried.
But the best bolon is coming Wednesday and it has shrimp in it!
Your North American attitude that the world is a dangerous place is disturbing ... and certainly doesn't do justice to such lovely places and cultures.
Maybe just go, enjoy, and show the beauty ... and keep your own personal worries to yourself. They aren't that accurate and promote fear mongering.
Dennis I'm guessing you haven't watched many of my videos. The purpose of this Esmeraldas series is to show people that while many people don't come to this Province for its perceived danger. That the issues its having with crime is limited to specific areas and that similarly to Guayaquil, if you know where to go and where not to go you'll have issues.
I have traveled solo throughout Latin America over the last 12 years so I have good perspective on the level of danger and risk. That said, this is a vlog. And most Ecuadorians and travelers avoid Esmeraldas because it has the highest levels of crime in the country and not all of it is safe. I'm traveling with an Ecuadorian who is also sharing their honest perspective as we explore this beautiful province.
The funny thing is some people are giving me grief for promoting tourism here because they paint the whole province as crime ridden when it's not. And then you, without knowing my background or purpose, are slamming me for sharing my perspective.
EXCUSAS ES ANGELYNA LA HERMOSA PRESENTADORA... IM SORRY
No se preoccupe, todo bien! Tengo mas videos de Esmeraldas pero creo que tengo que regresar. Dime todo su recommendaciones :)
The name of the big restaurant with the bolon is horrible. If you know you know.
Oh I don't know, what does it mean?
To this ecuadorian is slang for the male genitalia.
@@ayngelina Although the "Picho" expression implies "rotten", or, "drunk", it is applied mostly in Colombia.
There is more to it behind the Picho's name, in reality a nice story told by the owners.
Good to know, I would have thought Andres would have picked up on that if it was tasteless.
The CevICHE is actually originally from Ecuador, not from Peru! That has been demonstrated by the dozens of Ecuadorian words with the Sufix ICHE. For instance, dishes like CorvICHE, fruits like PechICHE and towns like MonpICHE. So sorry Peruvians, but you stole that word like you stole the Pisco.
Did you watch the video I shared of this?
No, I did not. Could you please share the Link?
Of course! facebook.com/Manabiparaelmundo/videos/636350717808660/
Thank you very much! I am not fluent in spoken Spanish, but I do understand it very well. It's a great Video! But I read about this somewhere. That's why I posted my comment
I should look into it a bit more. I always joke that I'm going to post a video that ceviche in Ecuador is the best because for some reason I think there is a segment of Peruvians who just search for Ecuadorian food on CZcams to comment that it is their own. I'd get a flood of views...although they'd all be trolls!
Calm down withthe robbed stuff. I will walk almost anywhere in Ecuador
Not everyone feels the same way you do. And people avoid Esmeraldas because they have heard it's dangerous. This series here is to show people how they can travel and have a good time here. But also I have to be honest about how I felt too. This was my first two days and it's how I felt here.
@@ayngelina
That is fine. I just do not like seeing a place like that labeled as dangerous. I would walk that at night alone before I would many areas of US cities. Business owners there are not going to allow people to be robbed and hurt their incomes. If the police do not handle things, the Ecuadorians' will often assure their own neighborhoods are crime free, and I really like that about them. Esmeraldas is probably only dangerous if you are involved with illegal activities.
Esmeraldas has always had a reputation for danger. She would be irresponsible to not bring that up.
@@chirisici i love adventure.
Dangerous is where innocent kids are shot in their school....
Or cops kill you if you have dark skin.
NOW@ 8Thats Dangerous...
@@juicebox853 I hear you. Discussing safety here is really about addressing people's concerns because they aren't visiting because of it. If I didn't talk about this everyone would be asking about it. I find it's similar to Guayaquil, you need to know where to go and where you don't belong.