BoatMarc
American expat in Ecuador
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About me
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Lives in Olmedo
Registration: 23 July 2015
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How to bring your car to Ecuador by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Ecuador, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
You can however bring your menaje de casa (household goods) as well as tools and equipment and machinery used for work: https://www.aduana.gob.ec/pro/household_goods.actionI moved my household goods here less than a year ago. I'd advise great ... Read More
Car Lovers: The Two Steps You'll Want to Take Before Moving to Ecuador by cccmedia
U.S. Motorists, if there's any chance you'll be owning or operating a car after moving to Ecuador, ponder your choice: To get your Ecuadorian drivers license (DL), would you rather spend a total of 10-15 hours in a Spanish-language ...
Hi, My American friend and his Ecuadorian girlfriend, a lawyer, went to the ANT office in Jipijapa, Manabí. They spoke with the 2 top officials there. They said that if we bring our Florida DLs, high school diplomas, and FL driving records ... Read More
Fielding Your Questions: expat.com Members Want to Know... by cccmedia
Welcome to the free-wheeling questions area of the Ecuador and Colombia forums, New Members and other inquisitive minds. :) We notice that many of you need information or want follow-up on your issues. :unsure Previously, we have pointed out ...
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renters and homeowners insurance in Ecuador by johnplov
Hello, I am living in Portland Oregon, and planning to retire with my wife in August 2016. We would like to retire in either Cotacachi or Cuenca, starting in Cotacachi, and moving to Cuenca if Cotacachi is too small for us. We have visited both ...
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Driving in Ecuador by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Ecuador? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
An Ecuadorian friend's son spent 3 or 4 days in jail about 2 months ago for driving without a license. I've been told by police that they could take me to jail for not having my license with me while driving. Read More
Fielding Your Questions: expat.com Members Want to Know... by cccmedia
Welcome to the free-wheeling questions area of the Ecuador and Colombia forums, New Members and other inquisitive minds. :) We notice that many of you need information or want follow-up on your issues. :unsure Previously, we have pointed out ...
I come from Tampa, FL and now have a farm in Olmedo, Manabí. However, I'm pretty familiar with Puerto Lopez as I have friends there and in Ayampe, and Puerto Rico nearby. I also happen to know some of the pitfalls of hiring a local builder ... Read More