Alan
@alanj1
American expat in Ecuador
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American
Lives in Quito
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 22 October 2011
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A few questions on moving to Ecuador by mappam
Hi all! My hubby and I are thinking of moving to Cuenca next year. I am trying to do some research and Love what I have found on Cuenca and Ecuador in general. We lived in Brazil in the late '70's so my questions are based on that experience. Not ...
Kurt The roads in Ecuador, at least major highways, are wonderfully paved and in great shape. Secondary roads are what you might expect. Not such good shape and in need of repairs. And of course there are still plenty of dirt roads, some better ... Read More
A few questions on moving to Ecuador by mappam
Hi all! My hubby and I are thinking of moving to Cuenca next year. I am trying to do some research and Love what I have found on Cuenca and Ecuador in general. We lived in Brazil in the late '70's so my questions are based on that experience. Not ...
Pam As someone coming to Ecuador wanting to become residents, you are entitled to bring pretty much what you want. About the only restriction I can think of as of July this year was on cell phones. You will likely be best served to get one ... Read More
Should I forget Manta and concentrate on Cuenca? by Eddie54
I saw a few youtube videos on Manta and it looked like a cool place to settle down. However, I noticed that most posters here are focused primarily on Cuence and also Salinas. Is there something I don't know. Is Manta a bad place? Please let me ...
Eddie No one is quite like you! So no one is going to have an answer that will really be what you are looking for. Just as Vinny said, you will need to go and evaluate for yourself. Here are some things to consider. 1. Ecuador is nothing like what ... Read More
Ecuador Bound? by alanj1
Ecuador is a diversity of climate, culture, flora and fauna like nowhere else on Planet Earth! Over 40 years of coming and going, living, owning my own business, married to my bella Quitena, I can truly say I don't know all of Ecuador, but enough ...
Hi Cynthia I maintain an account with Bank of America in the U.S. Unfortunately, your dollar funds in Ecuador are subject to confiscation by the Ecuadorian government should they decide to do so, or a bank failure which you are not immune to in ... Read More
Ecuador Bound? by alanj1
Ecuador is a diversity of climate, culture, flora and fauna like nowhere else on Planet Earth! Over 40 years of coming and going, living, owning my own business, married to my bella Quitena, I can truly say I don't know all of Ecuador, but enough ...
Adventuresq 1. Safety: I suspect you will find safety to be an issue always. There is no real security from Police in Ecuador, and therefore it is always your responsibility to be cautious. Manta, being on the coast will generally have a higher ... Read More
Does VA disability income count for a pensioner's visa?? by dgreenw7
I hope someone out there can tell me if a VA disability income would be accepted as proof for a pensioner's visa. Is there anyone out there that is in this position? Thanks.
This is one of the things you will experience in Ecuador. It's their way of keeping the minority employed, by making anything that is a legal process a paper jungle. That may be a slight exaggeration but remember, this is a 3rd world country and ... Read More
Relocating to Cuenca area on a $800 budget. by dgreenw7
Hi all, I am planning an early retirement (43) to Ecuador in possibly the Cuenca area in the next year. I have $30000 cash to spend on an apartment or house. Is it realistic to expect to find a home for this price? My Veterans Administration ...
A verifiable pension of minimum $800 is required to acquire a pensioners visa. However, you would also be able to qualify by making the investment of $25,000 in the real estate such as an apartment or condo. There are some different procedures you ... Read More
Does VA disability income count for a pensioner's visa?? by dgreenw7
I hope someone out there can tell me if a VA disability income would be accepted as proof for a pensioner's visa. Is there anyone out there that is in this position? Thanks.
Currently, any verifiable pension over $800, or $900 for a couple and $100 for each additional dependent will qualify for a pensioners visa. Be prepared to spend 6 months acquiring this by yourself and waiting in many lines and putting up with lost ... Read More
Ecuador Bound?
Ecuador is a diversity of climate, culture, flora and fauna like nowhere else on Planet Earth! Over 40 years of coming and going, living, owning my own business, married to my bella Quitena, I can truly say I don't know all of Ecuador, but enough ... Read More