By Danielle Norris It is almost two o’clock in the afternoon on Christmas Day here in Manta, Ecuador. Soon there will be a grand venue called Lúpulo BeerGarden that will open its doors, and the hearts of many, to celebrate Christmas together. Almost 150 guests are on their way to gather, to celebrate with one another, and to commemorate a very purposeful event. With its beautiful décor and warm staff, Lúpulo Beer Garden welcomes its guests from far and wide. As they step thro

By Merly Loor; Daniela Delgado; Johanna Alarcón Manta is a booming commercial area that has seen considerable population growth in recent years. The national and international migration to the area has improved the quality of life and economy of the people of Manta. Year after year several festivals and fairs are put on to continue stimulating the economy and without exception, each one of them are distinctive and memorable for all who attend.

By Liz Marcillo HiExpat: Thank you very much Liz, we have heard about your work planning events and weddings and it is so great to have you as a guest in this edition of HiExpat. We know that Manta is one of the main tourist destinations in Ecuador and that it is chosen by many couples to celebrate their special day. Could you tell us a bit about how you started your career in the field of event planning? Liz Marcillo: Hello! I am delighted to take part in this interview and

By Carolina Segarra Ecuador has become the new wedding destination for foreigners around the world because of its beautiful ‘four worlds.’ Ecuador, as I have described before, is a country full of natural wonder, and choosing Ecuador as a destination for a wedding can be somewhat stressful due to the great variety available. An international wedding implies additional expenses since not only the wedding reception must be planned, but also the hotel for each guest, and any add

By Kika Uribe HiExpat: Thank you very much Kika, it is a true honor for us to have you as a guest in this edition, your career as an event planner specializing in weddings is impressive. We know that Ecuador is a country with magical landscapes and that it is a destination chosen by many when taking "the big step" in marriage. Could you tell us a bit about how you started your career in this beautiful and exciting area of ​​event planning? Kika: My career in the events indust

On December 15th, we had the immense joy of officially launching this magazine with our team. We have been very fortunate to find the perfect team whose hard work and dedication has made this possible. All of us at HiExpat are very proud and grateful for the support of the magazine by the expat community, writers and advertisers. We spent months meticulously planning how we would promote Ecuador and contribute to making this country a better place to live, not only for expats