My Final Thoughts on Living in Guayaquil Ecuador

My final thoughts living in Guayaquil Ecuador.
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[@TimMaloneyNMactor]

I Love the way you make your Videos . Giving a 'feel' for what it`s like just walking down the street etc. Most U tubers have the Camera on themselves the whole time 'explaining ' as if it`s all about them . that gets old . You make it about 'the place' , very much appreciated . Thank you .

[@maruplua3823]

I'm from Guayaquil and I'm very impressed about your video because you talked about very specific facts, I'm glad you are exploring my country and also you liked it! Greetings from Canada!

[@katrynamcintyre5687]

Blessings for the people of Ecuador. Thanks, Katy

[@andrewsmith9174]

I like the shots of Guayarte. That’s a great place to go at night for drinks and some quick food. Sometimes live music and good walking. Nice hangout spot.

[@mikedx2706]

Thanks for the video, Sly. I really appreciate your comments and observations on the places you are visiting. Guayaquil seems to be a very clean and modern city, and one that has not been ruined by being too touristy.

[@slyslife]

You're welcome and it's not that bad of a city. It does get really hot there however.

[@nicasiosangurima7734]

There is a legend in reference to ceviche that I would like to share. During the conquest, a group of Spaniards got lost near the coast and after a few days they were hungry. They were able to find a group of indigenous young guys and told them they were hungry. The indians offered themselves to catch shrimp and they carried with them some lemons. After a few minutes they prepared ceviche and the Spaniards loved the food so much that one of them shared the recipe with Louis XV cook. It happened that Louis XV had demanded from his cook to prepare every day a different dish or the cook will be beheaded. Well, the poor guy was running out of dishes and one day he prepared for the king ceviche and french fries, which was also a south American dish. The king liked so much that demanded from the cook to prepare ceviche and french fries every day. Since then the fried potatoes had been known as "french" fries.

[@slyslife]

Interesting..I've never heard that story before🤔

[@bhrisworld1964]

Yo Sly Im impressed with how much you learned about Ecuador in your short time there! Yes Ecuadorian ceviche is 100% the best.

[@nancycersonsky1170]

Your style of narration is very thorough and informative. Thank you for posting. Looks like your traveling quite a bit. Enjoy your travels and keep posting . Thanks!

[@jctai100]

Thanks Sly, I love that you give 'impressions' of a city or place. Every town has amenities but description of the 'atmosphere' tends to be a rarity in travel videos.

[@slyslife]

You're welcome and that's always good to hear.

[@wick2640]

Great content and info! Every place you adventure makes me feel right in the mix.

[@slyslife]

Thanks and I'm glad to hear that .

[@tysoncole1584]

Good overview of the city brother, can't wait to see your next country!

[@slyslife]

Thanks👊🏿

[@FloridaHeat72]

My parents are from Ecuador I lived there for a year. Best time of my life.

[@creativefortress]

Hey, I found your channel and found it amazing. Then I kept scrolling and foubd a review of my city! You are 100% right! The video is amazing and has very good points. Thanks for the kind words!

[@trainwreck3697]

6:03 guy in the pot leaf shirt 😂 nice video man. Guayaquil looks very nice. And also the city looks very clean, at least compared to many urban areas in the US.

[@slyslife]

Thanks and the Northern part is the nicest.

[@kristelfiore1330]

Omg Ecuadorian food is my addiction 😅so good 👍 shrimp ceviche 🍤 it’s amazing conchas negras ceviche also good all the food manabi de cazuela 🥘 viche it’s hot seafood soup but unique👌🥰😋 bollo de pescado 🫔 delicious in Quito pork it’s unbelievable amazing chicharrón the homemade hot sauce that they make it’s gold 😻 I don’t know but I love Ecuadorian food they have the most amazing crab 🦀 in the world I think 🤔 there’s no country with that kind of crab 🦀 🤔 well maybe Brazil 🇧🇷 maybe…. I’m not sure 😅

[@exercisecanbehealthy]

Very nicely done, Sly!

[@coolbrezze67]

Great video. Keep up the great content 👍

[@slyslife]

Thanks and will do

[@shanetalmage1661]

I recently spent a week or so in Guayaquil. One thing i think was missing from this very good video was the weather (maybe it's in another video). I was told that there are a few months a year where Guayaquil gets very warm. First week of September it was similar to Medellin weather wise, but i hear that it's more like Cartagena or Cali Colombia in the winter months. If i visit again it will be during the low heat months. I also got lucky my first day on the coast with great weather, and our tour guide pushed us to do everything, and it was s good plan because our second day was crappy weather which is normal there for the Pacific coast beach towns. FYI, the buses in Ecuador play violent movies for USA standards, if traveling with kids.

[@TK-76054]

Wiki says, Hot & humid. No thanks.

[@__BA__]

Keep living the life, Sly.

[@slyslife]

Always🙏🏿

[@hdchillin]

Your videos are always appreciated

[@maribelcevallos9374]

Well put video, the gastronomy in Guayaquil is on point! One thing though, Quito’s gastronomy is no stereotypical at all!! There are amazing and original dishes thanks to the more than a hundred varieties of corn, the pork dishes such as hornado and fritada are another level there, same with empanadas, and literally thousands of different soups, such as logro de papa which was even included in the recipe book to commemorate Elizabeth Queen platinum jubilee celebration.

[@queencobrasnake2726]

Excellent video!!!.. btw don't forget to visit Samborondom and all the amenities you can find in that location. Guayaquil is also called "the pearl of the Pacific", the "money town" and "the industrial and economic center of Ecuador " that's why Guayaquil doesn't appear in the top list for retirees. Guayaquil is a "melting pot" since people from different regions, countries and continents come to work in our city. I really hope you had a great time in my GUAYAQUIL DE MIS AMORES !!! 😁😁😁😁👍👍

[@SuperBruins12]

Looks cool

[@travel9two557]

Damn bro you put the nail in coffin for me. I’m travelling all winter long starting in December and imma end it off in Ecuador for a month. That food looks delicious! I live in NYC and have seen Ecuadorian food/people but shit be so expensive I rather travel with the money and get authentic experience. I’m coming! 🇪🇨

[@slyslife]

Nice. If you like beaches they have a popular route called "la ruta del sol" where there are different coastal towns all within a few hours drive between each other.

[@houmatthew]

Great information !!!

[@slyslife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ignaciobonilla9694]

Guayaquil es una metrópolis fabulosa

[@luiscastillo2006]

Very nice city similar to Colombia... ❤️❤️😎😎

[@wonderingwade1802]

Nice video man, was wondering what kind of camera do you use?

[@slyslife]

Thanks and I use an Osmo pocket 2 & a Sony RX100M3

[@MrSandro141]

You made me hungry when you were describing the food lol. Good video. How were the women or dating there? Did you have any experience with that while you were there?

[@slyslife]

My bad lol...I didn't date because I wasn't there long enough. However, meeting some of the women there was easy as there are very approachable and willing to show you their country.

[@wick2640]

Sly as far as places you been what would be your top 3 recommendations for retirement for expats? Thanks

[@slyslife]

hmm that's tough. I'll answer that in a future video.

[@RichieB40444]

I love Ecuador. I really feel like I'd be more comfortable in Ecuador than Colombia. It's a toss up for now but I'm really feeling Ecuador

[@slyslife]

Colombia is my favorite, but Ecuador is not bad either. I barely touched the surface while I was there.

[@tycromwell7483]

His channel was better when he was in Medellin. It was more well rounded and appealed to men. Now it seems very vanilla and PG-13 as if he is applying for a job at the history channel. Does anyone know why ?

[@Justin-wk5mi]

I tend to agree but maybe he can clarify. I think it has to do with not wanting youtube to give him strikes or be demonetized. If its family friendly advertisers are more willing to work with you. Just my theory though..

[@evoGage]

Leaving so soon? Look forward to your next adventure!

[@slyslife]

Yea, I may start to travel a little quicker through LATAM as I want to visit a new continent next year.

[@charlesbennett7688]

Great video keep up good work

[@julianbrown3668]

Great content

[@slyslife]

Thanks

[@letslearnspanishtv]

So would you say Colombia is cheaper than Ecuador or the same? Also, if you had to choose one, which one?

[@slyslife]

I would choose Colombia, but Ecuador has a slower pace so great for retirees IMO. As far as Guayaquil, Medellín was cheaper.

[@letslearnspanishtv]

@@slyslife Thanks my dude!

[@devillockj]

Hey Sly! What’s your favourite country so far?

[@Kari-xg1gl]

Hi, what restaurant is the ceviche from?

[@3DAnimationForBeginners]

Could to see you again Sly, this is Tony Starks.

[@mjhines3]

But Sly, that Raisin Canes sauce be hitting 😂🤣

[@slyslife]

😂 I know

[@gereflorvil309]

Hey bro! What is the cost of living there? Please let me if you have contact there. Thanks

[@BrownLiquorBaron]

Dope video

[@dualia-s74m]

Take care. Gye has become very dangerous lately.

[@slyslife]

Thanks and I'll keep that in mind👍🏿

[@breslibrary]

Real talk. 90% of American men who view these videos are looking for specific info that's never really provided.

[@Nino_J]

Not all of us travel for sex. Don’t stereotype

[@dennisurueta3800]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Newworld1492]

WERE U THERE BY URSELF???

[@fuunyboyasmr9892]

i like it

[@luiscastillo2006]

Beautiful ❤️ but Medellín I think is cheaper

[@VS-ys7gw]

Ecuador usa el dolar como moneda, será x eso q es más costoso con relación a Medellin, sin embargo Medellin es otra coudad muy hermosa tiene parecido a Guayaquil en su infraestructura y urbanismo aunque en climas son diferentes, Medellin es mas primavera y lluvias y en Guayaquil es clima caribeño tropical y tb con muchas lluvias a inicio del año 😂. Saludos.

[@BoydJones]

I don’t think I could stand the Mississippi swamp weather there though…

[@slyslife]

Yea, I was there in winter season I believe and it still was pretty hot and humid.

[@leavelbw]

Did you even spend 2 months in Ecuador? That kinda says it all right there. You ditched before you even needed to extend your visa 😂😂😂 Where are you off to now?

[@slyslife]

I will probably move quicker through some countries as I plan to visit a new continent next year.

[@irvingflores4137]

hey, man. awesome content! love your videos. thx for sharing for all of us 🙏 am making plans to move down permanently to south america. deciding between chile, colombia and ecuador. would love to be near a beautiful beach town, saves to fresh seafood, and fresh, organic red meat. and most importantly, NOT to many expats. love my hometown U.S. but and not moving down there to continue hanging around my fellow americanos, haha. any places that come to mind that you could recommend for me to look into? if not, no worries. all good.

[@usa_kenyan]

It's being reported today that 116 people have been killed in a Guayaquil prison fight between rival gangs. Damn! that sounds serious.

[@vivasaludablele]

452 peoples died every day in the New York State, in others words one person every 3 minutes.

[@usa_kenyan]

@@vivasaludablele But you do not specify what your figure includes. Did the people die from violence? Sickness? What? Also, 116 people died in ONE place, a prison. I'm trying to see how you are comparing your figure with mine. I'm confused.

[@yulgomez8279]

Any sistas there ?