@RobinJoel
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Does anyone in Quito know how to buy half price airline tickets from Delta Airlines? by Coxhere1
Hello,I changed my email address and then got this email which says to "introduce" myself. Â I think I did this several years ago, but I have a question that I'll add after a brief, new "introduction."I don't remember the first time I visited ...
@Coxhere1 I have heard that you get 25% off senior tickets if you buy at the Aeroregional office with your cedula. I don't know if that helps any?RobinjoelRobin Lynn Read More
Does anyone in Quito know how to buy half price airline tickets from Delta Airlines? by Coxhere1
Hello,I changed my email address and then got this email which says to "introduce" myself. Â I think I did this several years ago, but I have a question that I'll add after a brief, new "introduction."I don't remember the first time I visited ...
We live in Ecuador but will be flying round trip from Piura to Lima to Columbia and back in November / December with our cedulas. Can we get discounted tickets in Peru for my senior husband?  Do we need to by them in Peru?This ... Read More
Does anyone in Quito know how to buy half price airline tickets from Delta Airlines? by Coxhere1
Hello,I changed my email address and then got this email which says to "introduce" myself. Â I think I did this several years ago, but I have a question that I'll add after a brief, new "introduction."I don't remember the first time I visited ...
That was a nightmare! I need to use a wheelchair on my AA round trip flights to Kansas City sometimes due to a medical condition.  I have never had a problem with AA, but with flights as they are now, I have heard some bad ... Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in Ecuador by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Ecuador, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...
I hope that the protesters and the government can work out the concessions and solutions soon. I have read that Quito has just a few days of supplies.At the Mercado in Vilcabamba today, overall each stand had about 30% of the usual products, ... Read More
Shipping household goods to Ecuador by Michael-2018
Hello everyone, I'm in the midst of a veritable nightmare trying to get my shipment out of the port in Guayaquil. While everything I've read and been told was that you have a one time, tax free shipment of all your household goods if you ...
@Michael-2018Â HI,I don't know what happened with your shipment but if the packers did not do the inventory correctly and honestly, you have to stay on top of the packers with any moving company, then that can and often will cause problems with ... Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in Ecuador by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Ecuador, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...
@cpt100ton I wish you well on your journey and wherever that takes you and those you love.We all need to encourage each other and share some thoughts or information.I also hope that we can be open and always give people chances to do well in ... Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in Ecuador by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Ecuador, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...
To CPT:If you are considering the life of an international nomad, why are you bringing $30K in furniture? I'm not trying to be rude, just wondering? If you try to sell your home things here, you won't make nearly that back. Read More
Shipping household goods to Ecuador by Michael-2018
Hello everyone, I'm in the midst of a veritable nightmare trying to get my shipment out of the port in Guayaquil. While everything I've read and been told was that you have a one time, tax free shipment of all your household goods if you ...
My husband and I used Sandra Baquero's company to move our things in a 40 ft container to Ecuador. We could have not been more please with the service we received. Everything was upfront with costs. When there was a change, we were ... Read More
116 Dead in New Prison Violence -- State of Emergency Declared by cccmedia
The president of Ecuador has declared a state of emergency in the nation's prisons in the wake of horrifying violence apparently ordered by Mexican drug cartels. At least 116 prisoners were killed at the Guayaquil-area Litoral Penitentiary in ...
It seems to me that most of Ecuador's violence stats may come from prison violence. Just a thought... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
My husband, Joel, and I love living here. The people, the culture, the beauty, and the diversity are amazing. But, before moving here, or anywhere, it is good to spend time in the country. Learn about a few places before you visit, then spend at ... Read More
Charge at Customs for computers by Fireymom
Hi I am coming to Cuenca and I understand I am able to take one new, and one used computer. I am bringing one new laptop, and two used desktop computers. Do you know the fee I will be charged for the extra used desktop computer or a way to contact ...
HI, My husband and I moved here officially in October 2021. We were delayed due to the pandemic. We bought our home in 2015. This week we go to Guayaquil to meet our shipment, after multiple delays. I am primary and he is my dependent for now. ... Read More
Where the Heck Is Everybody? by cccmedia
Coming back to Quito and Ecuador after an extended U.S. visit, I find it spooky how some big places no longer are attracting people. The upscale Patio Andaluz hotel near the presidential palace here in Centro Histórico used to have some ...
Hi All, I've been in and out of Ecuador four times since last summer. Each time, some places want vax and PCR papers , some ask if I have them (but don't want to see them,) and some places won't let people in the door without a vax ... Read More
Apostille of Required Documents by seoulguy
Looking back at cccmedia's post in another thread, I checked out Expat Visas. I copy the following: "As such, I entirely process your Temporary Residency Visa and Cedula handling for an absolutely everything TOTAL cost of $1700 (this ...
I did a little research on the web and had no problem getting documents and getting them apostilled at a very reasonable cost. I never paid $150 or let alone $900 for an apostille! Coming from the US, I had to get documents from two states due to ... Read More
Loja in 2020 by GuestPoster296
Hi: We have our feet on the ground and have learned a lot about Loja in the 9 months we have lived here. There really is no Yellow Pages so expats here share information a lot.
HI, My husband and I own a home in Vilcabamba. We would like to move there before the end of the year. We go to Loja to shop sometimes. Any thoughts about moving to our home right now? Thanks, Robin and Joel Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Hi, Iceland is an incredible vacation. You can take tours but make sure to have a four or five days on your own! I don't think I would want to live there but definately a long vacation. Enjoy! Robin Read More