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American expat in Ecuador
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The Swing at the End of the World by BobH
A newsletter I get (not one normally involved with Ecuador or expat topics) had info today on this site in Banos. It looks fascinating -- has anyone been there to try it out?
I have been there, if the weather is clear a great view of the volcano, and if the volcano goes off even better. The volcano is normally clouded in. Well worth the drive up the hill. Another great view is from the cell towers on a mountain across ... Read More
Carrying of passport. by customade
Hello Folks, I had read on some government site that a person should always have your passport with you. What happens in Ecuador? Is this rule applied? The same rule for Russia, Ukraine and China, but nobody does.
I have lived in ec for 3 years been through countless traffic stops, have never been asked once for a passport. Might be good to have a copy with you incase you tip over or get run over, they can figure out who you are and contact someone, but they ... Read More
motorcycle license by Cold Chill
I am considering buying a new $1500.00 motorcycle when I arive in ecuador.Does anyone out there know cost and procedure for license of bike and myself? thank you for your time.:rolleyes:
Here is the trick, by from a dealer that will pull the plate for you!, Doing it on your own takes an act of god and about 6 months. If your comming to cuenca I can introduce you to a dealer. I bought a chinese 250 dirt bike a year ago, its been ... Read More
We are on our way by Lance & Chon Brown
My wife and I are moving to Cuenca, from Butuan City in the Philippines. I am a retired Americano and my wife Chonita, is a retired master teacher ,and a Filipina. We are looking forward to the move and meeting you all. We have had the pleasure of ...
Riding motorcycles in the Andes is about as good as it gets. If you end up in Cuenca there are a few expats that ride, look us up we are not hard to find. Good luck. T Read More
Moving to Ecuador and bringing my stuff? by erthe_mama
My family (my partner and I and two kids) wants to move from Canada to Loja, we do not fly, and we'd obviously like to take our belongings with us (not furniture, etc. of course, but our clothing, electronics, and keepsakes). We own a van, and would ...
You may want to then learn to fly, come down take a look for a few months before you load the van. A lot of info on this blog is given out by people that don' t have a clue what there talking about, and may not even live in Ecuador. The immigration ... Read More
Beaches by Dana Williams
What are the top 2-3 beach locations with respect to beauty/safety/climate in Ecuador?...can be from small communities/villages to larger towns...Thank You!
If you like poverty, garbage and raw sewage then Ecuador's beaches are for you. There is a reason few gringos live there. Moncora Peru has beautiful beaches, they still have the poverty, but the beaches are clean with out the raw sewage. t Read More
Manta and the coast - real estate by mike adams
Manta and the coast are often overlooked in the Expat.com. More and more tourists, and especially retired expats, arrive by the day. And the coastal region offers a different life style compared to the Sierras. Manta itself is a boom town, with ...
If you like poverty, trash, and raw sewage then ecuador's coast is for you. Don't believe me, see for yourself. If you want pristine beaches take a look at Peru. The prices are higher but worth every penny. t Read More
smallish towns to live in on the coast by judyanna
Hello everyone! I will be retiring to Ecuador within the next five years. I would appreciate any and all advise on smallish towns to live in on the coast. I have always been a beach girl. Do not want to live in a large city, something on the small ...
Mancora Peru has very nice beaches with great weather, without the trash and raw sewage. t Read More
talk to me about Suicide Showers! by dickk
Found two blogs which describe this charming appliance as being pretty ubiquitous all through South America. Instead of the water supply running to your shower from a water heater, the heating element is IN THE SHOWER HEAD! So, I'm in a 36" X 36" ...
You're incorrect, the voltage, in Ec it is 120v. Most apts. and houses don't even have 220. So what's the big deal about a little smoke and sparks. Regarding OSHA they don't need bare wires to have brain freeze. Read More
Julian Assange by samgeets
Hi, I would like to know what is the opinion of Locals from Ecuador on the issue of asylum to Julian Assange. No, I am not making any judgement or comment for or against it. Just seeking to know what the locals think of this. Any comments will be ...
I'm not sure Vietnam or Afghanistan have oil but we sure sold a lot guns, great for the economy? Getting back to the Assange question. It reminds me of the Elsberg - Pentagon papers case. Again if it was not for screwed up foreign policy people ... Read More
Julian Assange by samgeets
Hi, I would like to know what is the opinion of Locals from Ecuador on the issue of asylum to Julian Assange. No, I am not making any judgement or comment for or against it. Just seeking to know what the locals think of this. Any comments will be ...
The real villain is US foreign policy, expose that killing machine for what it really is and your life will be at risk, ask Assange. Wave the flag, trump up some charges and save the world for Democratic,. Sheep are easy to slaughter. t Read More
International Livings seminar, Worth it? by Txsbigfoot
We are planning to retire and move in late spring 2013. Been reading about the fast track conference in Quito sponsored by International Living. Cost 850, flight from Houston 1000, Hotel for 4 nights 400. I am trying to justify this trip for the ...
Buyer beware, IL is notorious for under estimating the cost of living in Cuenca. You can live in Cuenca for $600 a month if you want to live under a bridge. Many of the speakers they use have a financial interests in what they are trying to sell to ... Read More
International Livings seminar, Worth it? by Txsbigfoot
We are planning to retire and move in late spring 2013. Been reading about the fast track conference in Quito sponsored by International Living. Cost 850, flight from Houston 1000, Hotel for 4 nights 400. I am trying to justify this trip for the ...
IL will tell you that you can live in Ecuador for $800 a month and you can if you want to live under a bridge. Save you money. tom Read More
Driving license in Ecuador by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Ecuador? What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in Ecuador? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
I have been through this. The int. licence is good for up to a year. After that you have to take a 8 day driving class and then take a written state test. Spain is the only country that Ec will exchange licences with. Have fun tom Read More
Recommendation for an attorney by kathyaa
Could anyone recommend an attorney who could help us through the visa application process?
In Cuenca, Grace and Nelson. Do a search for them in Cuenca they will show up. We have used them for all kinds of transactions and have referred them many times. tom Read More