The Largisimo
American looking for information about Ecuador
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No Spanish language, just English.Can I live in Mexico ? by VadimDiver
Hi, I don't know Spanish not at all,but know English and Russian languages. I am thinking about moving to Mexico (any area,closer to sea/ocean). Are there areas,where local Mexicans speak in English ? Is it possible to live in Mexico without ...
I learned Portuguese at the age of 52, before coming to Brazil 13 years ago.James, this sounds very impressive that you were able to do this at 52 (my current age). I have more than a basic grasp of Spanish but would like to greatly improve it and ... Read More
Mercado Libre Apartment Ads by The Largisimo
Quick (probably stupid) question. I am looking at apartment ads in Quito and there is a category I can't puzzle out the translation. For example, one apartment has 2 banos, 2 dormitorios and 3 ambientes. I get banos and dormitorios but what is ...
Every ad lists ambientes (usually 1 - 4). Here is another: http://departamento-suite.mercadolibre.com.ec/MEC-406890033-departamento-sector-carolina-_JM Read More
Mercado Libre Apartment Ads by The Largisimo
Quick (probably stupid) question. I am looking at apartment ads in Quito and there is a category I can't puzzle out the translation. For example, one apartment has 2 banos, 2 dormitorios and 3 ambientes. I get banos and dormitorios but what is ...
Not related to ambientes but check out the photos for this apt (which only has 1 ambiente). This is the first apartment I have ever seen in my life that has had a urinal as standard ... Read More
Mercado Libre Apartment Ads
Quick (probably stupid) question. I am looking at apartment ads in Quito and there is a category I can't puzzle out the translation. For example, one apartment has 2 banos, 2 dormitorios and 3 ambientes. I get banos and dormitorios but what is ... Read More
Christian Ministry by goodbyeMN
Hello! Are there any missionaries on here? We are researching cities and would like to move to Ecuador but also work with local churches, Christian orphan ministry, or outreach programs. Does anyone know of specific needs? Leaning towards ...
Bring thick skin. Unless you are giving them food or some other thing of value you will be of little use to the indigenous. And many expats will regard you with contempt. There is ample suffering in your own country you could attend to without ... Read More
The Beach by The Largisimo
If you live in Quito and want a nice beach vacation for several days, what is a good city to do this in if you want easy bus ride, good choice of hotels, nice safe swimmable water, reasonable low cost? Thanks
What kind of experience do you prefer -- busy, touristed beach...raucous party town...quiet fishing village? Who's coming -- you and a friend...a whole family?I would prefer a large touristy town with a wide variety of lodging options, low ... Read More
The Beach
If you live in Quito and want a nice beach vacation for several days, what is a good city to do this in if you want easy bus ride, good choice of hotels, nice safe swimmable water, reasonable low cost? Thanks Read More
Robbed/Scammed By Farmer's Market Vendor by wlae84
This really has been bothering me. I have to get this off my chest... So I went to the farmer's market yesterday. I gave the old lady 50 cents and took 5 oranges. She took the oranges out of my bag, put them back in the bin. And then put her ...
I was visiting a friend that lived in Quito years ago. He had lived there for a year and knew his way around. We were riding a bus a good distance (Cunuyacu). When the cobrador quoted him the price for the fare he got involved in a spirited ... Read More
When the Moon Hits Your "EYE" That's Amore: Best EYE-talian Food in EC by cccmedia
Let's start with pizza, that international favorite. It didn't originate in Ecuador, but walking through some city sectors -- yes, I'm talking about YOU, Mariscal sector of Quito -- it might seem that it could have. From ...
Is cuy an available topping? Read More
Help Top Cat Decide If She'll Need a Courier for EC re Credit Cards by cccmedia
Top Cat*, a Serial Expat, is planning ahead for when it will be time to replace her credit (and-or debit) cards when in Ecuador, whether for security or for alternate-year routine replacement. (The topic got moved to this new thread to avoid any ...
Thanks. I always try and avoid financial stuff at Internet cafes. On one of my trips, also 8 to 10 years ago I used an atm at Banco Pichincha it made all of the right noises but didn't spit out any cash. 200 came out of the account. My bank ... Read More
Help Top Cat Decide If She'll Need a Courier for EC re Credit Cards by cccmedia
Top Cat*, a Serial Expat, is planning ahead for when it will be time to replace her credit (and-or debit) cards when in Ecuador, whether for security or for alternate-year routine replacement. (The topic got moved to this new thread to avoid any ...
Cccmedia, can you give us a little more info on the Quito based hacking incident? Read More
What Car Models are common in Ecuador by sfriedman39
I'd like to know what types ares cars they sell in Ecuador (i.e. Toyota, Ford, Subaru, etc). Generally what is the cost of cars new and used there.
Are automatic transmissions more common now than they used to be? I've never seen any on the cars I looked at. Read More
Crime Rate in Ecuador by DXBDINO28
I am considering moving to Ecuador but after reading this article https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=13476 I am bit scared . How true is the article? Can Expats please tell me is it safe for family life? Thanks
Thank you for being the voice of reason! :) Read More
Seafood in Quito (Especially Shrimp) by The Largisimo
Do any of you who live in Quito know how readily available fresh shrimp is and what an approximate price might be? Thanks.
Hi and thanks. I would like to know if really fresh shrimp is available. I know Supermaxi sells it for a reasonable price but don't know how fresh it is. Not really a big deal so please don't put your teacher to any great effort. Thanks. Read More
Seafood in Quito (Especially Shrimp)
Do any of you who live in Quito know how readily available fresh shrimp is and what an approximate price might be? Thanks. Read More