sikendrick
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Registration: 20 April 2015
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Best Real Estate Tour and/or Guide for the Cotacachi/Ibarra Area? by emoss28
Please Help!!!! Does anyone have any recommendations for touring the Otalavo/Cotacachi/Ibarra area with a reputable real estate guide? My boyfriend and I are planning to spend 3 days in the area on a real estate scouting trip, and will need hotel ...
I have been to all of those places over the carnival period, it´s not for me, and like my Ecuadorian family said ¨it´s good for day trips but nothing else¨Otavalo you have arts and crafts in the center, Cotacachi leather stores ... Read More
Wow! Quito in expensive. And know Spanish. by amerexpatteacher
We all hear and read about how inexpensive Ecuador is to live as a retiree. "It's much, much cheaper than in the United States." That's really great marketing. I live in Quito. I carefully look at the prices. Wow! Look at the ...
It all comes down to living the Ecuador life or an expat life, i have just moved back up to Quito from Portoviejo and i can tell you it is a lot cheaper up here, my circumstances are different to yours, i rent my house out in Portoviejo which pays ... Read More
Best cities to live in Ecuador by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Ecuador. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
In fairness i feel hot everywhere in Manabi, as i am from a cooler climate, but i feel the likes of manta and surrounding areas are hotter,i live on a hill so get a nice breeze, living in the centre of town will be hot, i find most expats go for ... Read More
Best cities to live in Ecuador by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Ecuador. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Some mixed views on cost of living and where is best, for me it is Portoviejo in Manabi close to the beaches and has everything i want/need been here nearly 6 years with a brief stint in Quito,all depends what you are after Read More
Best cities to live in Ecuador by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Ecuador. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
I lived in Quitumbe Quito Sur pollution was ok in some parts, but the main roads ie bus fumes are shocking Read More
Best cities to live in Ecuador by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Ecuador. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
For me it is Portoviejo has everything i need here and not too far from the beaches, i have also made a blog post about Portoviejo if it interests you ecuadorlivingparadise.blogspot.com/2016/01/ecuador-why-living-in-portoviejo-has.html Read More
Young family thinking of moving to Ecuador by langone7
I have a 2 year old and am currently pregnant. However, we wouldn't move until our baby was 8 months if we did so. We own a house and my husband has a government job. We are in our late 20s. However, to survive my husband works 70+ hours a week, ...
For a teacher of English a basic tefl certificate is all that is needed, but some places you don´t even need that,as for the doctor i know 1 British guy who is a doctor for the metropolitan in Quito got the job very quick, 3 months to be ... Read More
Young family thinking of moving to Ecuador by langone7
I have a 2 year old and am currently pregnant. However, we wouldn't move until our baby was 8 months if we did so. We own a house and my husband has a government job. We are in our late 20s. However, to survive my husband works 70+ hours a week, ...
There is no reason why you couldn´t make a go of it over here, but that all depends on what kind of life you are after, I came here nearly 6 years ago and live in manabi on the coast, i would suggest coming out for a 3 month holiday if you can ... 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 ...
Hi i am currently using public health care, i was private at first, but for me if it is good enough for an Ecuadorian then it is good enough for me, the only set back is certain things maybe slow, I can't complain though Portoviejo has some ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2015 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 ...
Hi all, i am from Newcastle in the uk, and have been living here in Ecuador for 5 years, i am married to an Ecuadorian and have a son together, i currently work as an internet marketer and also developing my new businesses, one being a new business ... Read More