colleen
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Registration: 05 February 2013
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Immunizations by cccoger
Traveling to Ecuador in May. Arriving in Guayaquil, then traveling to Salinas, Manta Bahia, Puerto Lopez, and back to Guayaquil. Staying in each location one day/night. What are the recommended immunizations? I have gone on to the Center for ...
There is a clinic I can go to. They charge $71.00 for a nurse's consult and then prescribe or administer the necessary immunizations for additional charges.(could be a bit pricey by the time we are finished). I was hoping to bypass the consultation ... Read More
Immunizations
Traveling to Ecuador in May. Arriving in Guayaquil, then traveling to Salinas, Manta Bahia, Puerto Lopez, and back to Guayaquil. Staying in each location one day/night. What are the recommended immunizations? I have gone on to the Center for ... Read More
Tipping
What is the recommended tipping rate for restaurants and hotels in Ecuador? Read More
Guayaquil Airport by cccoger
This will be our first trip to Ecuador and our first international flight ever. We will be arriving at Guayaquil Airport. What should we expect when we arrive? We will be bringing carry on luggage only. I read something about getting stamped. Could ...
One more question? Is it the same procedure returning to Guayaquil airport to fly home? We go through Customs? How much time before our flight do you suggest we allow? We are flying out a 6:00 AM to return home. Read More
Guayaquil Airport by cccoger
This will be our first trip to Ecuador and our first international flight ever. We will be arriving at Guayaquil Airport. What should we expect when we arrive? We will be bringing carry on luggage only. I read something about getting stamped. Could ...
Yes, he is from Minneapolis and they are flying AA. Better itineray than what we are flying. We are using our United Airline miles and taking the long route to Ecuador. San Francisco to Los Angeles to Panama City to Guayaquil. Long day! Won't arrive ... Read More
Guayaquil Airport by cccoger
This will be our first trip to Ecuador and our first international flight ever. We will be arriving at Guayaquil Airport. What should we expect when we arrive? We will be bringing carry on luggage only. I read something about getting stamped. Could ...
At the Courtyard by Marriott. We are going to be traveling up the coast ending up in Bahia de Caraquez as our final stop. Then heading by to Guayaquil to head home. Read More
Guayaquil Airport by cccoger
This will be our first trip to Ecuador and our first international flight ever. We will be arriving at Guayaquil Airport. What should we expect when we arrive? We will be bringing carry on luggage only. I read something about getting stamped. Could ...
I just noticed you are from Minnesota. My sister's friend will be flying from Minneapolis. Read More
Guayaquil Airport by cccoger
This will be our first trip to Ecuador and our first international flight ever. We will be arriving at Guayaquil Airport. What should we expect when we arrive? We will be bringing carry on luggage only. I read something about getting stamped. Could ...
Thank you Neil for the information. I will smile. I will be so happy to be on land after flying the entire day! My sister and friend will be arriving before us and will pick us up in a rental car. I will be ready for a cocktail, even though it will ... Read More
Guayaquil Airport
This will be our first trip to Ecuador and our first international flight ever. We will be arriving at Guayaquil Airport. What should we expect when we arrive? We will be bringing carry on luggage only. I read something about getting stamped. Could ... Read More
Weather and Packing
We are traveling along the pacific coast of Ecuador in May. What type of weather can we expect and what type of clothing should we pack? We are traveling with carry on luggage only. Thank you! Read More
Traveling to Ecuador in May
We are traveling to Ecuador in May and would like to explore the idea of moving to a coastal area. Any suggestions as to what areas we should check out? We would like to put together a plan as soon as possible so that we can book hotels and flights. ... Read More
Panama by cccoger
I am getting so confused while doing research about retiring in Panama. I read that it is a wonderful place to retire and then I read about negative things such as homes being broken into etc. My husband and I have been researching places to retire ...
We have not decided on any paticular town at this point. We want to live at the beach and will be researching Coronado, Pedasi, Gorgona, Las Tablas and what ever else we come across. We have not made a definite decision as to where to retire. We are ... Read More
Panama by cccoger
I am getting so confused while doing research about retiring in Panama. I read that it is a wonderful place to retire and then I read about negative things such as homes being broken into etc. My husband and I have been researching places to retire ...
Thank you for your reply. We are looking to eventually rent/buy in a gated community on the beach. It is a huge decision. We will be traveling in May to research further. Read More
Panama by cccoger
I am getting so confused while doing research about retiring in Panama. I read that it is a wonderful place to retire and then I read about negative things such as homes being broken into etc. My husband and I have been researching places to retire ...
Thank you for your reply. I am not sure of a budget as of yet. I would like to rent/buy in a gated community on the beach. I also have a small dog that would be moving with us. We are planning a trip in May to either Panama or Ecuador to take a ... Read More