@Drmark
American looking for information about Ecuador
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The best apps for expats in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Ecuador. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
I use several to navigate around Cuenca and Ecuador. Pilot Translator and Google translate. Google maps. WhattsApp Cuenca Bus shows the bus lines These seem to be all I have on my phone or need. Read More
RETIRING IN ECUADOR, any other town like Loja? by june0627
hi, single, 69 with 2 small dogs. as soon as house sells, i will be on my way. loja sounds great. can you tell me of any other town with those attributes. where do i start here with my arrangements. also,how do i rent an apt. when i get there. ...
Good morning June, I am in the process of moving right now. I have been using this Lawyer to help me with my paperwork ect. Sara Chaca, Attorney - Abogada Ecuador Lawyer Matricula Number: 01201515 Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com Email Address: ... Read More
Business etiquette in Ecuador by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Ecuador, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
I was in Mexico a few weeks ago. There I was right cheek to cheek, and got kissed by the women. I was also expected to kiss "cheek" back. Read More
Big move in July by Drmark
My wife and I are looking to move to Cuenca. I will be there first around July 1 and she will follow in 30 days with the cat. Love some help or full service with the VISA's. I expect to post a $25.5 k bond. $25K for me and $500 for her. I ...
Thank you again for all the help. We are looking forward to a nice retirement. I can't use a pension for several years so I need to post the $25k bond. Read More
Big move in July by Drmark
My wife and I are looking to move to Cuenca. I will be there first around July 1 and she will follow in 30 days with the cat. Love some help or full service with the VISA's. I expect to post a $25.5 k bond. $25K for me and $500 for her. I ...
Hence the reason why I am verifying all the requirements for the documents now and not the day before. I do also grasp the point. No visa, no container. I don't intend to move with a suitcase. I spent 10 plus years living overseas. Which is ... Read More
Big move in July by Drmark
My wife and I are looking to move to Cuenca. I will be there first around July 1 and she will follow in 30 days with the cat. Love some help or full service with the VISA's. I expect to post a $25.5 k bond. $25K for me and $500 for her. I ...
The apostille is a notarization of the document itself. Would this be something I would specify when I order the documents or would this be service a lawyer would provide? I was estimating, get the FBI report ordered in February. That should give ... Read More
Big move in July by Drmark
My wife and I are looking to move to Cuenca. I will be there first around July 1 and she will follow in 30 days with the cat. Love some help or full service with the VISA's. I expect to post a $25.5 k bond. $25K for me and $500 for her. I ...
Does apostille = Notarized? Also anyone have an actual list of the documents? I asked the Ecuadorian consulate here in Minneapolis and they would not provide any support. Read More
Big move in July by Drmark
My wife and I are looking to move to Cuenca. I will be there first around July 1 and she will follow in 30 days with the cat. Love some help or full service with the VISA's. I expect to post a $25.5 k bond. $25K for me and $500 for her. I ...
How do you get it Apostled? not sure how to spell that? Read More
Big move in July
My wife and I are looking to move to Cuenca. I will be there first around July 1 and she will follow in 30 days with the cat. Love some help or full service with the VISA's. I expect to post a $25.5 k bond. $25K for me and $500 for her. I ... Read More
Moving by Radcliffe21
Hello my name is rhonda and I've never been to your country but have been talking to half of a couple that have been there many times and plan to retire there. Being who I am, I'm just going to take that leap of faith and move there - ...
I loved it there and look forward to seeing you in Ecuador when I retire there. Read More
Exploring Cuenca by lpuccio721
Hi All! I am a 62y/o female currently living in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. I am making my 'exploratory' trip to Cuenca in August and if all goes well, will make the move next year. I'm both nervous and excited!! Am looking for a healthier, less ...
My wife and I were there in November. We are not planning on moving there. Wonderful place, wonderful people. Read More
Traveler Checks vs Prepaid Debit cards by retiranlovingit
I will be moving to EC the beginning of next year and not wanting to carry a lot of cash I was wandering what is better to carry for ease of use travelers checks or prepaid debit cards. I also will have a debit/Visa card linked to my bank here in ...
FYI, I did have an issue at a few ATM machines that would not scan my Visa card. Use a terminal that didn't work, move to one next to it that did. Read More
Visa problems by Anthony Bassak
My name is Anthony Bassak. I live in Northern Illinois and the closest embassy for Ecuador is in Chicago and they never answer their telephone and if they do they immediately hang up the receiver. I will keep tryin Has anyone ever heard of Patrick ...
Have you tried the consulate in Minneapolis? Read More
International Movers by mbotelho
Has anyone moved to Cuenca with container of goods? How was your experience and would you recommend the mover? Could you advise approx. cost of your move? Thank you. Marianne Botelho (email: jwmbaxcess@gmail.com)
I have been looking into this for awhile. My thoughts on it are... Moving there in 2-years. While I was going to get a 20 foot container for $5500 and wait the 2-3 months... thinking this. I can ship a crate there freight Over-night for around ... Read More
The unofficial web page of the greater Cuenca expat community by Nards Barley
I designate this thread as the unofficial web page for the Cuenca Expat community. I also designate myself as the unoffical spokesperson. It is actually a continuation of my non-blog, but I wanted to elevate my status in the wake of the continued ...
Apartment, home, security? Read More