I hired Jona for a very long tour to guide me in a search for property, and he did an incredible job tailoring the trip specifically to my unusual and specific requirements – all of which were spot-on and which gave me much to consider – places I would have dismissed or overlooked without his inside local knowledge. But best of all was Jona’s command of the English language, such that we were able to have deep and meaningful conversations about life and culture. I had other bi-lingual guides during my stay in Ecuador, and he was truly next level. He really did above and beyond because he truly cares.

Life in Loja Ecuador offers extra-ordinary relocation assistance! During my exploratory trip to southern Ecuador, Jonathan provided a private two-day tour of Loja city center and selected neighborhoods. Once I had a move date, I sent my rental criteria. Within a few days, Jonathan found the perfect place: spectacular view, desirable neighborhood, new construction, upscale appliances. Then he served as translator and interpreter during contract negotiation with the owner. I will continue to use Life in Loja bi-lingual services as I settle into life in Loja.

For over six years, Jona has done everything for us from translating (medical, government, and more), to finding repairmen, … doctors, lawyers, and other professionals…, all with a very high degree of integrity. Our quality of life has benefited immeasurably by his assistance. … It is important to support businesses owned and run by local Ecuadorians. There are now hundreds of fantastic reviews about Jona’s tours and services.

We had an incredible experience at Podocarpus National Park, thanks to our tour guide, Jonathan. He had a deep knowledge of the local ecology and was always ready to answer any questions. We spent around 3 hours in the park and did several trails to see some beautiful waterfalls. Jonathan is very personable, speaks great English and even hopped in one of the waterfalls with us! We’ll be back next year for more hiking and a coffee tour.

Now I know what ‘a good cup of coffee’ – free of synthetic fertilizers and chemical
pesticides – really means! On this Life in Loja tour of an organic coffee farm, we
learned that organic coffee has to be shade-grown – or the sun would scorch the
earth and require large amounts of (non-organic) fertilizer to restore nutrients. So
these coffee farmers keep native trees in place to provide shade, and this has a
positive impact on biodiversity sustainability. Our Lojano guide Jonathan also
showed us how farming and processing are significantly different from that of
conventional coffee. He and his community partners have changed my experience
of coffee forever!

Life in Loja is what l’d call a “Lifeline in Loja” for expats moving to Loja, Ecuador. I say lifeline because Jona Poma has facilitated commercial, medical, legal, and cultural interactions, agreements, plans, and crucial activities that otherwise would have been Herculean tasks for a newcomer. Jona’s English acumen is on par with a native speaker, dare I say, superior to most because his university accreditation in English language studies mean he enjoys a solid grasp of English grammar, syntax, semantics.

I myself have an honors degree in Linguistics so my endorsement does not come lightly. All in all, Jona is a trustworthy professional, with impeccable standards, and unimpeachable ethics. My endorsement comes not just from my head, but my heart.