@Coxhere
American looking for information about Ecuador
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American, Married, 79 years old
Speaks I speak and comprehend English as my primary language and Intermediate Spanish is my secondary language.
Registration: 02 February 2017
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Update on Covid 19 situation in Manta Ecuador by Keljam
Hello All, I own a condominium in Manta, but haven't returned since January 29, 2020 (Covid 19 Crisis). I would like an update on the Covid 19 situation in Manta and when air international/domestic travel will resume, thanks all-Kel
Thanks for your response and additional information. I'd heard that one has to have had a coronavirus "test" 72 hours prior to departure. Mamacita plans to go home immediately and to comply with the quarantine orders from her home. Read More
Update on Covid 19 situation in Manta Ecuador by Keljam
Hello All, I own a condominium in Manta, but haven't returned since January 29, 2020 (Covid 19 Crisis). I would like an update on the Covid 19 situation in Manta and when air international/domestic travel will resume, thanks all-Kel
My Ecuadorian mother-in-law has been stranded in the States for the past couple of months. We watch and listen to Ecuadorian television news and are seeing/hearing that Ecuador is reopening now, as of June 1, 2020. She will be able to return home ... Read More
How do you navigate your expat identity in Ecuador? by Anne-Lise Mty
Hey guys in Ecuador or wanting to move there, Fellow expat Stephanie has sent us a piece about how she navigates between her British-ish and her French-ish identity and we thought we would share it with you. Her opinion piece is featured on ...
Some expats in Ecuador (or any Hispanic country for that matter) don't work to understand and use Spanish? What would motivate one to move to a country where the primary language is not English and without attempting to learn the primary ... Read More
Permanent Residence in Ecuador by Coxhere
I'm married to an Ecuadorian. Does being married to an Ecuadorian make it easier to live permanently in Ecuador?
My husband has a permanent residency card in the U.S. and will be eligible for citizenship in less than one more year. He will become a "dual citizen." I'm wanting the exact opposite. We have an attorney who facilitated us being ... Read More
Permanent Residence in Ecuador
I'm married to an Ecuadorian. Does being married to an Ecuadorian make it easier to live permanently in Ecuador? Read More
Best cities for retirement in Ecuador by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Ecuador for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in Ecuador? Why ...
The title is deceptive. Folks think you're giving a list of best retirement cities in EC. Title should indicate people are to respond to the question, In Your Opinion, What's the best retirement location in EC? Read More
Traveling in Ecuador, of coarse by bus. Have 30 days, a map by amw1955
I getting very frustrated in finding if my agenda can make it and see it in 30 days, Quito arrive, one day then on to Banos,Tena, down to Cuenca, Loja and up the coast as far as Puerto Lopes then back over to depart. Quito. How many miles and is ...
Dear amw1955, On 05 May 2012, you posted concerning a question about going around Ecuador for 30-days via bus. It's now been over seven years since you wrote your question and also said that you planned to move to Ecuador at some point in your ... Read More
Speaking Spanish in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Ecuador. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Ah, but you see, my husband was born and grew up in Quito! He's bilingual and his English is as good as or better than mine! Thing is, he speaks Spanish so damned fast that I'm unable to understand. His response is, "Well, John, you ... Read More
Speaking Spanish in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Ecuador. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Ericvigdor, Thanks for the suggestion to try duolingo! I tested out of the first eight levels! Read More
Speaking Spanish in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Ecuador. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
But BIGBRAD2008, what about us GAY guys???? How do we best learn Spanish???? (smile) Read More
Speaking Spanish in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Ecuador. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Also, if a Spanish as a second language speaker can SEE a spelled word in Spanish, s/he can pronounce it because the beautiful Spanish language has the five vowel sounds that are ALWAYS pronounced the same way, every time, ALWAYS. Not so, of ... Read More
Speaking Spanish in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Ecuador. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
We subscribe to a Spanish speaking "package" through our cable company. These channels include news, weather, and sports broadcasts from Quito, Ecuador. The various anchors speak Ecuadorian Spanish. We also have news broadcasts coming ... Read More
Speaking Spanish in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Ecuador. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Thanks for your very informative message, lebowski888. Antonio and I live in a 9th floor, two bedroom, two bathroom condo in Covington right next to the John Roebling Suspension Bridge. We've consulted with a property manager who says that ... Read More
Speaking Spanish in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Ecuador. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
I have bilateral hearing deficit from having served in the U. S. Army back before ear plugs were issued to soldiers. I wear V. A. issued hearing aids but even so, they are only AIDS: I've not gotten my pre-army hearing back! My primary ... Read More
Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages by Coxhere
I am legally married to an Ecuadorian man and I am a man. Does the Ecuadorian government recognize same-sex (United States) marriages between an Ecuadorian man and a citizen of the United States? He currently has a United States permanent resident ...
It angers me that this is supposed to be a website that focuses on expats and then for me to be accused of thinking that expats are the entire universe. I didn't and don't think that expats are anything beyond the focus of this expat ... Read More