@B.Bindon
Canadian expat in Ecuador
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Lives in Puerto L贸pez, Manab铆
Registration: 24 March 2018
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We are just joined Ecuador Forum. by edklaudio
My name is Ed Kats and my wife is Klaudia. It seemed that fate guided us through so many destinations but, every time we filled, what would be best for us is be close to the children. A long time ago we emigrated from Kyiv Ukraine to Rome Italy. ...
I live in Puerto Lopez, which has the nicest beach I have ever seen. My house was 30K. Gangs run the town they shot the Mayor elect a couple months ago, and the City Administrator appointed to replace him last week. I bought the house off Craig's ... Read More
Sending & receiving Packages by 56kathya
I have heard some good and a lot of bad about receiving mail order and simply getting packages delivered in Ecuador. Does anyone have the low down on this?
And, it looks like the Post Office won't be back. Read More
Trouble On the Coast and Mafia Carnage by cccmedia
Off-shore and airstrip drug activity along the Ecuador Coast is so bad in Manab铆 Province that radar may be installed shortly on private property.By presidential decree, property owners in parts of the province will be subject to the ...
We travel the roads around Jipijapa every few days, and there has been no noticeable change in Police presence. You always get stopped at certain times of day. Read More
Sending & receiving Packages by 56kathya
I have heard some good and a lot of bad about receiving mail order and simply getting packages delivered in Ecuador. Does anyone have the low down on this?
Depends on how it arrives. Mine were all paid In advance, and I still pay anywhere from $28 to $50 to DHL, And $20 to UPS, but UPS brought it to my door in Puerto Lopez, while with DHL I have to go to Manta. Read More
Sending & receiving Packages by 56kathya
I have heard some good and a lot of bad about receiving mail order and simply getting packages delivered in Ecuador. Does anyone have the low down on this?
Seems you have lots to say. On the lighter side, anyone鈥檚 who dies from a Drug overdose sitting on a toilet is any hero of mine. Read More
How to be happy as an expat in Ecuador by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Being happy is surely our common goal, whether we are living in Ecuador as an expat or somewhere else. We would love to know your tips and tricks to be fully fulfilled and happy as an expat in your host country. New environment ...
Eh, for me happiness was pay cash for the house, so have a Pension and very few Bills. Then find a friend. My friend and I started an Organic Fruit Farm, Machalilla Organic Fruit Farms by Pajan. I work all the time and like it. He put up land and ... Read More
Hard to find things in Ecuador by russelleaton
Some things I cannot find in Ecuador: English marmite. English Colman鈥檚 mustard. Greaseproof (parchment) paper for oven cooking. Shoe horn. Non-aluminium bakeware. Vitamin MK7. Bed sheets that are long enough. Ovaltine.
I鈥檓 new here. Just thought I鈥檇 mention that I bought two sets of queen size sheets on sale at Tia鈥檚 last week for $10 each. One flat sheet, one fitted sheet, and two pillow cases. Covers the bed. Read More
Getting a Motorcycle in Ecuador by jcr000
We are seriously considering retirement in Ecuador. We are planning a scouting trip to Cuenca with the possibility if everything goes well to move before the end of the year. Among other things I would like to keep my passion for riding bikes but ...
I find my China 250cc adequate for the lower highway speeds here. Two thousand new in Guayaquil. Of course it gets dark about 6pm here. My bike tops out about 75 mph, enough to stay ahead of any traffic on these roads, and much to fast for all ... Read More
Sending & receiving Packages by 56kathya
I have heard some good and a lot of bad about receiving mail order and simply getting packages delivered in Ecuador. Does anyone have the low down on this?
Did they not Close the Post Office permanently, thought that was on the News? Read More
Puerto Lopez by 56kathya
For my very first trip to Ecuador, I will be going to Puerto Lopez. Anyone have any information they would like to share? Good or bad all comments welcome please.
Yes, but it鈥檚 not great, My mattress is very hard,., Read More
Puerto Lopez by 56kathya
For my very first trip to Ecuador, I will be going to Puerto Lopez. Anyone have any information they would like to share? Good or bad all comments welcome please.
Electricity Bill comes to your door. When I bought this place it had $200 Owing in water/tax bills owing so they cut off my water until paid So you gotta go to Municipal hall and ask. Easy if you speak Spanish I don鈥檛. Read More
Sending & receiving Packages by 56kathya
I have heard some good and a lot of bad about receiving mail order and simply getting packages delivered in Ecuador. Does anyone have the low down on this?
The trouble with usps is where do they deliver the mail to with no addresses? What I have done 3 times on eBay is search for items Offering The Global shipping program. They come by DHL - which works like Forest Gumps proverbial box of chocolates, ... Read More
Puerto Lopez by 56kathya
For my very first trip to Ecuador, I will be going to Puerto Lopez. Anyone have any information they would like to share? Good or bad all comments welcome please.
I have owned a house here in Puerto Lopez for 3 years. Infrastructure is as good as anyplace in Ecuador. Roads are the pits ( pun intended ) all over Ecuador. Garbage gets picked up, town water most of the time, lots of bus service out of town and ... Read More
TEFL in Ecuador & cost of living by jfloyd123
Hi all - I am a retired executive living on Social Security Disability Income and a retirement pension in Tucson, AZ. I am divorced, no kids, one pug. I am currently living on about $4000 per month (I make about $1000 a month from part-time jobs ...
Good Day: I live in Puerto L贸pez. After having my first C茅dula for two years I need to apply for a Permanent Cedula . It requires complete medical coverage. Do I qualify for the 脥ES $77 Coverage and does it meet government ... Read More
Reporting 10k or more to the customs border in USA and Ecuador by rriiccaarrddoo
So I know you鈥檙e supposed to report to the customs border both leaving the United States and entering into Ecuador if you have $10,000 or more in your possession My question is does anyone have any experience with reporting that you have more ...
You don't need any investor visa. Most Countries allow $10K. In Canada it is the same, and you don't have to account for the source of the $10,000, just if it's over. Read More