@jwoot
American expat in Mexico
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American
Lives in Chihuahua
Registration: 21 February 2014
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Buying a condo by jwoot
Within the next 1-1.5 I am planning to go to a few select locations in hopes of buying a condo in the place I like and can get the best value. I have a couple Latin American cities on my radar already. I would also like to say that I am not a ...
Also, personally, I believe that the eastern world is going to slowly raise their standard of living while the west will come down a little. Basically, I believe things will even out a little more in countries like China vs the USA/west. What else ... Read More
Buying a condo
Within the next 1-1.5 I am planning to go to a few select locations in hopes of buying a condo in the place I like and can get the best value. I have a couple Latin American cities on my radar already. I would also like to say that I am not a ... Read More
Placer mining in Ecuador? by James-Esq
This is probably an odd-ball question, but does any one here have any experience with placer mining in Ecuador? You might be a geologist, mining eng, etc. Knowing a bit about the industry in Canada ( i did have some leases once), i was just ...
Are you serious? The goofball claims "I have found more gold in Ecuador than I can mine in ten lifetimes," and also promises to teach you how to find "at least a quarter ounce of gold every day." Now he's happily selling training courses on the ... Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
Thanks for the reply. Everything I read makes Salinas sound better than Manta, for me personally. What are the opinions on Punta Carnero? Before I ever knew anything about Salinas I remember a guy giving a speech talking up Punta Carnero and how it ... Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
I have to say that this entire thread has been one of the more informative threads I've ever found on any subject. Thanks to everyone for their contribution. Does anybody else have any opinions on living in Manta vs Salinas? Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
I have a few questions if anyone could answer In Salinas, are there local legit agencys that will care for/rent out a property while away? Most likely a condo. In the off season how dead is Salinas exactly? Is it just a normal town or does it ... Read More