@EvaCanada
Canadian expat in Ecuador
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Registration: 14 April 2013
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Help exploring coastal Ecuador in January by Samara_and_Micah
We are coming to Ecuador January 21-29... We are going to Stay in Manta and likely Bahia- we are making our trip to explore buying property and we want to see the country, especially the coastal area. Advice on where to stay also welcomed. We want ...
I live in Manta and can offer some help, I am not involved in selling or tours but know people who do. Just send me PM Read More
Price Break Coming On Imported Goods: Say Goodbye to the 2015 Tariffs by cccmedia
To give protection to Ecuadorian manufacturers, the EC government imposed new tariff surcharges in early 2015. Most of the 1,392 products affected by the surcharges had tariff increases of 45 percent this year. The Cuenca Highlife website reports ...
If I recall correctly tariffs were imposed at the beg of 2015 to last 18 months and to be reviewed by WTO, as it stands now they are still in effect for 18 months only reduction is about 5% till April then about 19% and so on, but great news ... Read More
Price Break Coming On Imported Goods: Say Goodbye to the 2015 Tariffs by cccmedia
To give protection to Ecuadorian manufacturers, the EC government imposed new tariff surcharges in early 2015. Most of the 1,392 products affected by the surcharges had tariff increases of 45 percent this year. The Cuenca Highlife website reports ...
So really not much savings from January till April as reduction on 45% surcharges will be only 5%. Read More
Canadian owned Bed and Breakfast--Pet Friendly by Barbara Suderman
Hi, all! I just posted in a reply to a new member about my Bed and Breakfast here in my home--centrally located, beautifully appointed, clean, quiet, comfortable. The reason I opened it was to help new expats and so I welcome you for a short term ...
Barbara, I am from Calgary as well, living in warm and sunny Manta and planning a trip to Cuenca. What is the name of your B&B? Read More
Getting ready to retire. Hope to get some help by ralph1955
Hi there, just getting ready to retire, I think !, lol hard to give up work, but want to enjoy life. I am just turning 60 this month and retiring from a good manager position with Canada's best energy company. I want to be around the water, as ...
Coldcanada, If you stay longer than six months in Ecuador, you will no longer qualify for medical in Camada, if you decide to obtain residency in Ecuador , you cannot really be resident of two countries but you can also be deemed resident of ... Read More
Things I have learned while planning my move to Ecuador by LaureeJ
It's been awhile since I have been on here because I have been pulling my hair out!!!! I seemed to have found the only house in EC that is taking forever to close. Biggest problem to start is the fact that the owner of the house died 2 weeks ...
Lauree, As you mentioned in your initial post, if you arrange CD, then it is easy to get resident visa here in Canada in Ecuadorian Consulate. We did it last week, took only one day. We lived in San Clemente this year and now back in Canada and like ... Read More
Financial advisor needed for Canadian non resident living in Ecuador by NorbertG
I am now a Canadian non resident who recently retired and is living full time in Ecuador. My financial advisor and investment company can no longer continue to do business with me as I no longer have a Canadian address. I need to transfer my ...
NorbertG Did you try to contact TD direct Investment International based in Luxemburg? Read More
Back from Ecuador! by LaureeJ
So I discovered a lot of things about Ecuador on my travels. Mostly where I do not want to live. I didn't like Quito - too cold and busy. Bahia is where I thought I wanted to live and that quickly changed. It's not my kind of place. Too busy ...
San Clemente is already very popular with expats, especially during winter months. We discover it about two years ago. Went back this winter and there was lots of new expats there and also snowbirds. We stayed at Vistazul, which is about $800 per ... Read More
Prediction: Existing Homes Price-Tags Will Rocket 30-45 Percent Higher by cccmedia
Raised EC tariffs on construction materials, home furnishings and appliances will cause the value of existing homes to rise 30-45 percent, according to an analysis published prominently by Gary A. Scott. He is an Ecuador blogger, ...
The tariffs imposed are for 15 months and they have to be approved by WTO, which could take four or five months and some believe they are not going to be. Read More
mental health issues by Okie dokie sue
Are there any mental health clinics in EC ? I need to find a clinic or doctor that will prescribe refills for my psych meds. I also take meds for arthritis and hormone replacement. I am 41 yr female on disability for depression. Does anyone have ...
What kind of medications are available for sleep issues and do they require special prescription? Read More
Dental costs by BobH
I'm getting some dental work done here in the Philippines before heading back to the States in October. What I don't finish up here, I will probably get done in Quito. I just had three fillings done for 1500 pesos (about $35). What is the ...
Toots 57, I am in San Clemente and broke my tooth yesterday, can you let me know about dentist in Bahia, telephone number? Thanks Eva Read More
Retiring in Ecuador by warklady
We are looking for information from expats living in Ecuador as we are interested in moving there. We are Canadians living in Ontario, are retired and need somewhere warm to retire to. The temperature here is -13 and we have about 4 ft of ...
Warklady, We are Canadians also and currently living some 30 km north of Manta, in San Clemente, it is a fishing village with 2000 people and expats from everywhere, including lots of Canadians. We chose to be here after 2 years of researching ... Read More
It's the beach for me! by LAFitz
Greetings all, Although I have not yet set foot on Ecuadorian soil, I am well along in the process of getting my documents...and my life in order for relocating there in April. It appears that unlike the majority of forum members who have their ...
I was able to send Laurie a PM, so everything she did is working properly at last. Another beuatiful day on Manabi coast, so cute today to see about 40 local kids participating in English class ran by several gringos. Another great volunteering ... Read More
It's the beach for me! by LAFitz
Greetings all, Although I have not yet set foot on Ecuadorian soil, I am well along in the process of getting my documents...and my life in order for relocating there in April. It appears that unlike the majority of forum members who have their ...
Laurie, I tried to send you a message, for all my contacts I can send no problem, it has to be your settings. Anyhow, to answer your question lots of activities here such as ladies night, painting classes and more. Usually Fridays there is ... Read More
It's the beach for me! by LAFitz
Greetings all, Although I have not yet set foot on Ecuadorian soil, I am well along in the process of getting my documents...and my life in order for relocating there in April. It appears that unlike the majority of forum members who have their ...
Hi La Fitz, We are living now in San Clemente north of Manta about 30 km. It is a small fishing village with almost everything you need to live here. If one needs to shop in supermarkets, they are short drive by bus or taxi, about 23 km either in ... Read More