Steverdude
American expat in Ecuador
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American
Lives in Ibarra
Registration: 02 January 2012
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I'm surprised there's not a single topic on dating in Ecuador by Garick
Hi, there. Do you guys date Ecuadorians? Any tips or suggestions? Any fun stories to tell? I'm visiting soon on a mission to explore Ecuador as my semi retirement destination. So, naturally, I'm quite curious about your dating experience there. ...
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Searching for the right location, suggestions? by Halcwhitley
My bride & I will be visiting & traveling around the whole country for 6 to 8 weeks soon. Our goal is to find the ideal climate for our retirement needs. We're searching for a private piece of property and high enough elevation to not need air ...
You are doing the right thing by travelling around to check out different places. From your desires I think that Vilcabamba or Yanguilla valley might be your only choices. I have lived in Vilcabamba, Cotacachi, and now Puerto Lopez. Each of course ... Read More
Hey all, newbie here...just a bit of info. by Lauratort
Hey all! Just found this site and think it's a fantastic idea! My husband and I are planning early retirement and have been considering Ecuador. You know that when you first begin searching for relocation info, you will find tons of "touristy" ...
Hi Laura, yes do your due diligence from a far. Then a trip down will yield more due diligence and finally when or if you decide to move down, pick only 2 of your favorite places . Spend 6 months minimum in each of them. Then make a final decision. ... Read More
Anybody living in Vilcabamba or Loja? by ActionMgt
You never see anything posted about Vilcabamba or Loja on this forum. Just wondering if anybody lives there that could tell me what it's like, if they like it there, and what the availability might be for renting a 2 bedroom small house with 2 ...
Are you guys still thinking about Vilcabamba? After the murder of a Canadian and 3 rapes. This is a small place. You might expect this in Guayaquil but not from a tiny place like Vilcabamba. Besides the anti american sentiment from the locals Read More
Life on the Coast of Ecuador by flor_123
Hello fellow expats! Hubby and I are excited about the possibility of living in Ecuador. It is a common theme to hear of life in Cuenca and Quito for most people. We are looking to move to Puerto de Manta (we have a relative living there). We know ...
Read your report. Sounds cute with your parents. But fyi I was getting 11% at the credit union (co-operativo ) in Otavalo up north. I live 2 hours south of Manta in Puerto Lopez. I am glad your parents like it in Manta, so many older people cant ... Read More
Life on the Coast of Ecuador by flor_123
Hello fellow expats! Hubby and I are excited about the possibility of living in Ecuador. It is a common theme to hear of life in Cuenca and Quito for most people. We are looking to move to Puerto de Manta (we have a relative living there). We know ...
Hi Marty, I llve on the coast. Now its true that big cities here can be dangerous. You know I have travelled here for 3+ years and never had a problem. But then I dont go where I shouldnt and I dont go out drinking and I am not out at 1 or 2 in the ... Read More
Anybody living in Vilcabamba or Loja? by ActionMgt
You never see anything posted about Vilcabamba or Loja on this forum. Just wondering if anybody lives there that could tell me what it's like, if they like it there, and what the availability might be for renting a 2 bedroom small house with 2 ...
Well, we actually lived in Vilcabamba for a year and bought property. As well we opened up the first american style bakery and served american style breakfast as well. It was a sucess. However there is a strong resentment just under the surface for ... Read More
Life on the Coast of Ecuador by flor_123
Hello fellow expats! Hubby and I are excited about the possibility of living in Ecuador. It is a common theme to hear of life in Cuenca and Quito for most people. We are looking to move to Puerto de Manta (we have a relative living there). We know ...
Hi my wife Alexandra and I have recently moved to Puerto Lopez just about 2 hrs south of Manta. Most of the coast has clouds a good amount of the time due to the marine layer. Summer is about to spring upon us for the next 4 months and it will be ... Read More
housing amongs locals in Ecuador by SharonM
Hi Everyone :-) My husband & I are moving to Ecuador as soon as we possibly can (within the next 3-6 months). I've been looking at the small towns on the Pacific coast, however, all the real estate that is shown is either a condo or a home within ...
Hi Sharon , mywife and I have lived in 3 different Ecuador cities and have never lived among Americans. Presently we live in Puerto Lopez where there are only a few ex pats. It is relatively inexpensive and very beautiful. Check it out on line. ... Read More