Suzanne
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Lives in Baños de Agua Santa
Registration: 07 September 2014
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Tungurahua Rentals by SudamericaGirl
Hello!!! My husband and I were in Baños for 4 days a few days ago and totally fell in love with the town and surrounding areas. We did canopy, biking and canyoning. We loved the honest nice people of Baños, as well as the good food and ...
You can find me on Airbnb under Tranquility in Banos. I have two private suites and am 1.5 miles from town, 30 minute walk and buses nearby. Taxi is $1.50. Breakfast included, wifi, no TV. Read More
Tungurahua Rentals by SudamericaGirl
Hello!!! My husband and I were in Baños for 4 days a few days ago and totally fell in love with the town and surrounding areas. We did canopy, biking and canyoning. We loved the honest nice people of Baños, as well as the good food and ...
Currently, I am out of town. Posada del Arte and La Floresta are good hotels downtown, a step up from hostels. Ahh, the volcano, it's has been mildly active the 15 months I have lived here but haven't noticed any ash around my home. It tends ... Read More
Moving to Ecuador !! by vpbuzz
A Big hello to all the Ecuadorian friends on this forum. Let me start by apologizing if the same question has been asked on this forum a multiple times. I will try to be more precise and would appreciate specific answers. I'm a professional in ...
I have a Professional Residency Visa. I used Maite Duran with Gringovisas.com and was happy with her services. I started the process before I moved here. She has an office in the US and they handled everything. I signed a POA for them to act on my ... Read More
Tungurahua Rentals by SudamericaGirl
Hello!!! My husband and I were in Baños for 4 days a few days ago and totally fell in love with the town and surrounding areas. We did canopy, biking and canyoning. We loved the honest nice people of Baños, as well as the good food and ...
I live in Baños and may be able to help with some contacts for house rentals. Most are Ecuadorian style homes. They are about 150 or so expats living here. Mainly, you just have to ask around. Sometimes things are posted in the windows of ... Read More
is a 9V ecuador visa is same as permanent resident visa? by ramk_19
Dear friends, thanks in advance for your patience . my queries are: 1. is a 9V Ecuador visa a permanent resident visa? can we call it Ecuador PR? 2. is a 9V visa holder eligible to apply for an Ecuador passport? ifso, how long aftergetting a 9V ...
Yes, I remember reading recently that the cost of denouncing your citizenship in the US has gone up. Read More
is a 9V ecuador visa is same as permanent resident visa? by ramk_19
Dear friends, thanks in advance for your patience . my queries are: 1. is a 9V Ecuador visa a permanent resident visa? can we call it Ecuador PR? 2. is a 9V visa holder eligible to apply for an Ecuador passport? ifso, how long aftergetting a 9V ...
It is my understanding that all permanent residency visas have the same requirements. The first two years you can only be out of the country for 90 days each year. After that it's 18 months. Residency and citizenship are not the same. I am a ... Read More
is a 9V ecuador visa is same as permanent resident visa? by ramk_19
Dear friends, thanks in advance for your patience . my queries are: 1. is a 9V Ecuador visa a permanent resident visa? can we call it Ecuador PR? 2. is a 9V visa holder eligible to apply for an Ecuador passport? ifso, how long aftergetting a 9V ...
I obtained a professional residency visa last year and was told that if your college/university is not on the list, application can still be made. It's just another step. This information was mentioned by the Visa Facilatator I used. Read More
Professional visa by HogMan
Wondering if anyone has obtained a professional visa. Is it only for those who want to work in Ecuador? I have a master's degree from an approved institution in the US and I speak fluent Spanish.
I found Maite Duran at Gringovisas.com very helpful. I actually hired her to do my paperwork. She is not a lawyer but a facilitator, so this is all she does. Read More
Professional visa by HogMan
Wondering if anyone has obtained a professional visa. Is it only for those who want to work in Ecuador? I have a master's degree from an approved institution in the US and I speak fluent Spanish.
I also heard it requires your transcripts. Read More
Professional visa by HogMan
Wondering if anyone has obtained a professional visa. Is it only for those who want to work in Ecuador? I have a master's degree from an approved institution in the US and I speak fluent Spanish.
I just obtained my professional visa and no you do not have to work or speak Spanish. You never know though they could change the requirements. Read More
Considering moving from California to Banos, Ecuador by riojoane
Hello, anyone our there living in Banos, Ecuador? From what I can tell on-line, it looks like an interesting place. If you are a resident, or are familiar with Banos, I would love to hear if you think it is a good choice for a woman to settle down ...
Hi, i moved to Baños from California this past June. It is a great small town that attracts a lot of tourists but not a lot of expats. I am starting a B&B just 2K from town. I think one needs to have an independent spirit and sense of ... Read More