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El Puente Roto (Broken Bridge) in Cuenca, Ecuador


Passport: The Most Sought After Document in South America

By Charles Barrett

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Summary: Altered passports bring thousands on the black market in Ecuador. Keeping your passport safe and giving notarized, color copies to lawyers, customs and other officials is very important.

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Charles Barrett retired Political Consultant and Marketing Professional for 25 years. Charles is with Relocation Services of Ecuador (RSE), which specializes in the Manta, Cuenca, Loja and Quito areas of Ecuador.


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Comments

guest
Nov 10, 2010 17:59

very informative, thank you charles

guest
Mar 18, 2011 09:19

Wow, good to know we are not required to leave our original passport with a lawyer or authorities. We have made color copies of everything before leaving and will make copies of our passport once we get there. We had already decided not to carry wallet and purses, but didn't think to put money and cards in separate pockets. Great ideas and info, Thanks, Terry and Lynn

El Puente Roto (Broken Bridge) in Cuenca, Ecuador

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