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Best order of places to visit in Ecuador by Followupguy
Greetings, my name is Reg (FollowUp Guy) and this is my first interaction in this forum. My wife and I live in Vancouver Canada and in early October of this year will be visiting Ecuador for 6 months, our first visit to South America. We arrive in ...
But...but...what area did you chose?! Who won? You or your wife? Don't leave us hanging! Read More
Las Olas Ecuador development by rastadan
Looking for information regarding the Las Olas Ecuador development near Bahia de Caraquez. Has anyone been on site? How does the project look so far? Please share your impressions of the development plan and any observations you may have.
Confused: If you've put a deposit on a lot, why are you asking questions about its progress here? Didn't the developer give you contact information? If he did and you can't contact him, that's pretty onerous. Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
Mexico is a wonderful place but the violence which affects the people living there...is a bit devastating. Sorry to go on like this, it is a sore point with me.No, your experience is very needed as a balancing point. I would like to see it on the ... Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
Oooo. Has anyone here been to Zaruma? I would like humidity info for it. The closest I can get online is Tumbes, Peru, almost 90 miles away, and on the coast. In other words: I can't get any humidity info for Zaruma, Ecuador. Read More
Safety in Esmeraldes? by Phensica
Hi all, My name is Stephen and along with my wife and kids are moving to the Ecuadorian coast starting with Manta this September. We will spend the first 6 months or so living in different parts of the coast before deciding where to live long ...
Just one thing wouldn't we fare better all around with at least one person that speaks spanish?That will be true in any Latin American country, of course. But I assure you Charlie knows how to speak Spanish :) And if he doesn't feel quite as ... Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
BTW I would choose Mexico for the culture, natural beauty, friendly people, FOOD, etc., etc. but there is just too much violence for us.We too are OFs, presently living in the Portland Metro area ourselves, and it sounds like your quest is much like ... Read More
Literature by greginky
Are there any reliable publications regarding moving to a foreign country. I have heard of IL but they seem to be just trying to make money, am I correct in that assumption or are they reliable.
Unless you're only referring to websites, you might check out the books How To Retire Overseas by Kathleen Peddicord and Retirement Without Borders by Barry Golson. Both are available for Kindle. If your library doesn't have the books, you can get ... Read More
Crime and other statistics in Ecuador by Joseph K
If you want to know more than just what people are saying about conditions here in Ecuador, you can always look at statistics. Naturally, statistics can be used to mislead, and you always have to consider the source. Nevertheless, a few good ...
What is an issue for everyone is crossing a street. I almost got hit three times before I learned my lesson. Ecuadorian drivers do not give way to pedestrians.Would you go so far as to say this applies to all of Latin America? Because I've heard it ... Read More
Questions About Living At the Ocean -Bahia de Caraquez by wanderingbears
Who wants to find out about Bahia de Caraquez? A small town on the Ocean here in Ecuador. North Central Coast. Calm relaxing town with everything you need to live and enjoy your life! Anyone want to know more?
Am I just over reacting or does this concern have some merit?????Yes, and yes. Just my own opinion :D Of course it makes sense, if you know you're looking to move somewhere that you know has had major natural disasters in the past, to take some ... Read More
Homestays by DanC
I am in the process of planning my first trip to Ecuador. I plan to visit in about a year if I can find a deal on airfare as that seems to be the most expensive part of the trip. My question is has anyone visited and did a homestay? To me that ...
First, I should remind folks that the post to which they are replying is more than 2 years old. So the OP will be long gone. But it's certainly a useful post for other people looking to do this. I would recommend AirBNB for people wanting to stay ... Read More
manta by barbieism
Looking to relocate from florida to manta Ecuador, would that be the best beach location to relocate in Ecuador?
The climate varies by areas from warmer south to cooler north. We're kinda in the middle.Hi Charlie, Since you're traveled the entire coast, and have previously mentioned that Guayaquil is horribly humid but Bahia de Caraquez isn't, how would you ... Read More
COOL website showing 360 degree views of places in Ecuador!
I could spend hours here: ecuador360.travel/index.php Read More
Questions About Living At the Ocean -Bahia de Caraquez by wanderingbears
Who wants to find out about Bahia de Caraquez? A small town on the Ocean here in Ecuador. North Central Coast. Calm relaxing town with everything you need to live and enjoy your life! Anyone want to know more?
Hi Charlie, We are a few years away from retirement just yet (I think; things could change) and can't afford to globetrot at the moment. So I'm doing all the research I can--excavating, digging, and collecting--on our possibles so that we can apply ... Read More
Somewhere warmer than Cuenca by dreams-of-latin-america
Since I know there's really no accurate online source of weather information for Ecuador, I'm hoping some actual residents can help me answer this question. I keep reading that Cuenca is, essentially, a cool to cold place, yet with enough humidity ...
Today for example, Canoa.. 88 degrees but feels like 98... with humidity at 66 but a dew point of 75. That humidity level is actually low compared to the typical readings I got from other sites. I am not really up on dew points/humidity etc.. so ... Read More