@bartenderinquito
American expat in Ecuador
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Registration: 13 July 2010
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Planning my first visit in Oct:. by Flatpik
Hello all, Possible relocation to Quito or Cuenca. I'm planning my first exploration trip to Quito, Otavalo / Cotacachi and Cuenca for October. I'd love to hear from you ex-pats with any advice. Saludos y gracias - Mike
Hey there, Let me know what you are interested in and I can point you in the right direction.. savvyroundtheworld.wordpress.com/2010/08/09/passion-and-prose-lee-obrian/ Read More
Where's the best beach town to live? by ErinRiger
We are a couple in our 30's and would like to move to a beach town in Ecuador. My husband works from home. We don't want to live somewhere too rural. So far we have researched Salinas and it looks great but we are wondering if there are other ...
Try getting in touch with Pete at canoathrills.com. He's an expat who moved here with his wife and now own a bar in canoa.. Let me know if you need anything else! savvyroundtheworld.wordpress.com Read More
My goal - Buy land in Ecuador and live there for 4 months per yr by ecuadoraussie
Could anyone please advise what I first need to do? In particular - who do i need to speak to about visa requirements, and any other legal formalities? Can i just jump in and buy land or do i need to have a special visa. at the moment i am just ...
Try contacting the Secret Garden in Quito about thier lawyer. It's owned by an Aussie and an Ecuadorian.. savvyroundtheworld.wordpress.com Read More
Best City to live near by kenandsusanoliveira
We are considering living in or near Quito, cuenca or Cotacachi. We are lookibng for anyone that has reliable information as far as : Cost of Living medical (if needed) availability to transportaion. We are anticipating a visit in about 12 months. ...
Ken, The cost of living here is cheap compared to the states.. I know friends who paid something in the range of four hundred dollars for a furnished, two bedroom condo. Other expenses vary with the big one being cars. Another friend just sold ... Read More
Moving to Central/South America by catrionainengland
Hello me, my partner and my 4 year old daughter are considering a move in about 18 months and were trying to decide on the final destination so we can visit in a few months time. Were thinking either Ecador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua or Grand ...
If you want to be near a city but not really in one, cumbaya, outside of Quito is a good place to start.. There are also school there that you might find work in. Let me know if this helps and what else you are looking for information about! ... Read More
Crime and Internet ? by Sephius
Hi, I've 2 different things about Ecuador, one saying that is one of the South American countries with less crime and others saying violent crime is rising a lot in Ecuador, can anyone tell me which one is true? Specially in Salinas.. Other thing ...
Crime here is like that of a major city.. You need to be aware of your surrondings and take care when on busses or at night. Internet is another ball of wax and you might want to do some more research as it麓s never spot ... Read More
Best City to live near by kenandsusanoliveira
We are considering living in or near Quito, cuenca or Cotacachi. We are lookibng for anyone that has reliable information as far as : Cost of Living medical (if needed) availability to transportaion. We are anticipating a visit in about 12 months. ...
Hi, Try looking up cumbaya.. It麓s a great location in a valley outside of Quito.. Let me know if you need any information as I have been living here for two years.. Jon savvyroundtheworld.wordpress.com Read More
Living in Ecuador, still working in U.S. by groupertrooper
Hi! We have a question about residency in Ecuador. My husband and I are seriously contemplating moving to Ecuador with our young daughter and my mother (she is retired). I am a stay at home mom and my husband is a merchant marine working as a tow ...
I would take the advise of Ed and contact his attorney.. visas in Ecuador are tricky and you need a laywer to help you figure it out! Jon savvyroundtheworld.wordpress.com Read More
Jobs in Ecuador by catrionainengland
Me and my partner are seriously considering a move to Ecuador with my 4 year old daughter in about 18 months time, were coming for a visit within the next 8 months. Can anyone give me advise on finding work, im learning Spanish at the moment - id ...
What are you thiinking as far as work.. I know a lot of people who have hostels, tour agencies, etc here and could get you in touch with some of them if you let me know the kind of work that you have done or want to do! ... Read More
Ecuador Coast Line by RRC
Is the Ecuador coast line a good area to settle down in, as a retirement living condition, cost wise versus Cuenca and inland? Single male from Southern CA who wants to relax and enjoy a more subtle lifestyle, soon.
Look up canoathrills on the web. It麓s the website of two friends that moved there and bought a bar. Pete has a lot of information for expats and can help you figure out where a good match would be. Hope it helps- ... Read More
Best beach towns in Equador by wheresthebeach
Hello, i'm interested in visiting equador and am wondering where are the best beach towns?
I have friends who live and work in Canoa and they have a great set up if you want to get in touch to ask about surfing, living,etc.. They came here on thier honeymoon and never left. Look up Canoa Thrills on the web. Hope it helps. ... Read More