Gary Jones
@ChecMark
Canadian looking for information about Ecuador
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About me
Canadian
Lives in London
Speaks Bit of Spanish
Registration: 21 April 2013
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Mirador San Jose. by Dackombe
I am moving to Mirador next year and would appreciate any comments on the following. a. Taxi availability and costs, to say Manta and Puerto Cayo. b. Local coach costs to Manta. c. Eating : What is available ( type of food, costs etc ). d. ...
That development is being built by a Canadian company (http://holaecuador.net/). When I was in Ecuador I was building a number of city portal sites and I contacted the company with a number of questions about the development. They were very ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Ecuador is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
Susan, before I came to Ecuador I did months of research, both about personal issues like rentals and about business, primarily about creating city portal websites for Ecuador. I created WelcomeToEcuador first, followed by city portals for ... Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Ecuador can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent homesickness? How ...
My decision to move to Ecuador had been well researched, at least as far as what you could learn on the internet. I was sick of winter and the overly regulated life in Canada, plus I was not ready to just mold away what years I had left and wanted ... Read More
Finding the perfect place in Ecuador and Moving by RobinJoel
Joel and I just got back from a few weeks in southern Ecuador. It was our first trip there after lots of research. We have decided for sure that is where we want to buy a house and live during our retirement - now! We love the Malacos and ...
The best advice when moving to Ecuador is to rent first. Ecuador is a very diverse country with every kind of weather and topography you can think of, from mountains to beaches. You may find you like the cooler weather of a place like Cotacachi, ... Read More
Ecuador Raises Residency-Visa Fee by $200, Says Immigration Attorney by cccmedia
The 2016 fee for a residency-visa stamp has been raised from $350 to $550, according to an Ecuadorian immigration attorney -- Sara Chaca of Ecuador Visas. The visa fee covering a minor child has been raised from $0 to $250, according to attorney ...
I confirmed with the Ecuadorian consulate in Toronto that there is no fifty percent discount for Expats over sixty-five. That was just a rumor posted on Facebook. Read More
The best is yet to come! by Julien
Hi everyone, Hope you are all doing well. For more than 10 years, has been helping expatriates and those who wish to live abroad by offering a user-friendly participative exchange platform. During these 10 years, the ...
Congrats, Julien, both on your success thus far and on your new direction. As you know, we have a number of sites focused on Ecuador and when you are ready please share your new logo and banner ad material with us and we will be only too happy to ... Read More
Healthcare in Ecuador by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Ecuador ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Ecuador? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Being Canadian I have admittedly been spoiled by our health care system, under which most things are free. Also, as a senior my expensive medications for diabetes are also covered. When I researched moving to Ecuador the government had removed the ... Read More
Cost of living in Ecuador – 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Ecuador in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Ecuador you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Ecuador? > accommodation ...
Coming from Canada I consider myself very fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful places in the world - Cotacachi. I am a pensioner and the only difficulty I am having right now is the disastrous state of the Canadian dollar. My pensions ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? DonÂ’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 your ...
Where r u at these days? Read More
the insect population by getting there
Hi after moving to an area where there is a huge insect population mainly mosquitoes and black flies I have become very concerned about them. I had not considered them to be much of a problem and now I do because of the reaction that I have to ...
I am considering either Vilcabamba or Otavalo. Can anyone tell me what the difference is, if any, in the insect population? Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? DonÂ’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 your ...
lol. Got me all excited there! Missed the "Hi, Susan" and thought you were talking to me. Oh. well. Dream on. Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? DonÂ’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 your ...
You are obviously an experienced world traveler, Susan. I was just curious as to why you settled on Vilcabamba? I have been researching Vilcabamba and Otavalo. Although Vilcabamba appears to have better weather, I am concerned about the distance to ... Read More
looking to move to Cotacochi/Ibarra by the end of 2015 by Joanneinict
Hi All, My name is Joanne, and I'm looking to move to Cotacochi/Ibarra by the end of 2015, if everything works out as planned. Right now I am finishing up a Master's Degree, and will defend my thesis in January. I thought about coming on a ...
I just watched a number of videos from Andy, the HoboTraveler (https://www.youtube.com/user/HoboTraveler) and I must say they were very eye-opening. He covers everything from visas to the climate. He does a very in-depth analysis of the difference ... Read More
looking to move to Cotacochi/Ibarra by the end of 2015 by Joanneinict
Hi All, My name is Joanne, and I'm looking to move to Cotacochi/Ibarra by the end of 2015, if everything works out as planned. Right now I am finishing up a Master's Degree, and will defend my thesis in January. I thought about coming on a ...
Have you looked at the Otavalo/Ibarra area? Cuenca is cold! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QsvM9iJIdA Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? DonÂ’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 your ...
London, Ontario. The groups were Facebook groups, some for ExPats and some specific to Canadians. Just do a search and they'll all show up. Safe trip. I'm jealous. Read More