Juan Fernando Granda
@jfgranda
Ecuadorian citizen
Forum posts
15
Contacts
3
About me
Ecuadorian
Lives in Cuenca
Speaks English and spanish
Registration: 10 January 2011
Activity
Is Cuenca a dog -friendly city? by kenandsusanoliveira
We are considering moving to Cuenca with our great dane and bring her with us all the time.Are businesses and people friendly towards dogs-- restaurants, outdoor cafes or markets etc. Any observations or advice are welcome.
Hello. There is no absolute final word about this topic. I own a golden retriever, and I rent a house, it's a 8000 sq ft land and 3000 sq ft house, my dog loves it and he can run all he wants, he stays indoors a lot too. I pay $300 a month for the ... Read More
$1100US/Month --- Possible to live-on in Ecuador ??? by tfreddie
I've got $1100/month (total) Social Security ... Possible to live on that in Ecuador? Thinking Quito but also the coast. Am i dreaming???
Hello tfreddie About the visa. When you enter Ecuador, you have 90 days to stay with no problem. If you plan to stay longer than that, you have to do some paperwork. I work with expats, before, during and after the journey. I help you with real ... Read More
Any suggestion on how we get started to visit Ecuador by Sue Salyers
There is so much we know we do not know or understand. My husband and I are wanting to visit Ecuador this summer and are considering it a possible retirement place in the near future. (we are both in our 60's and work for the school system) ...
Hello Sue. I sent you a private message, every time I try to recomend a web site I get banned, so I sent the address on a private message. There you can read a lot about Ecuador and Cuenca, there are some nice videos and a lot of information about ... Read More
Moving to Cuenca, need help getting situated by Lehnertm1980
Hey there - I am moving to Ecuador in February, as my fiance lives there, and I am trying to build a little support circle for myself, or just trying to hear about others' experiences who have done (or are doing) the same. I have lots of questions! ...
Hello Lehnertm1980 I work with expats in Cuenca, before, during and after the journey. If you want, I can give you referals that will tell you my kind of work. I'm not a realtor, but I work with many of them. I think I can help ... Read More
Coming to visit to look over several cities for retiring. by P HarpHill
Hi everyone! I'm looking for some feedback from all of you that are already living in Ecuador. I'm coming this summer for about a month to look around for a place that I may wish to settle. I'm a professional Chef, and want somewhere safe, that ...
Hello Harp I live in Cuenca, i'm ecuatorian. My wife is a chef also, and I believe we can help you a little I work with expats, before, during and after the journey. I also have a very good attorney that charges a reasonable price for your papers ... Read More
Thinking of early retirement near Cuenca by tim and lesly
My wife and I are 50 and 52 years old respectively. We have been kicking around the idea of early retirement within the next couple of years. We have become intrigued with the idea of moving to SA with Ecuador being the most likely destination. We ...
I havent done any free ads, it's just a nice web site with videos of Ecuador and Cuenca, it has pricing information, visa, work and so on, I think it's a great page for info. Read More
Doing business in Ecuador? by dacosta
what business i can doing in ecuador? thanks.... helder
Hello dacosta, and happy birthday, I see it was a week ago. Ecuador is a rich country, and since is in a development stage, you can do almost any kind of businness you want. I live in Cuenca, voted the number one city to retire in the world. You ... Read More
Thinking of early retirement near Cuenca by tim and lesly
My wife and I are 50 and 52 years old respectively. We have been kicking around the idea of early retirement within the next couple of years. We have become intrigued with the idea of moving to SA with Ecuador being the most likely destination. We ...
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Possible relocation to Cuenca by 1984_26
Due to the high cost to live in the US, my family is thinking about relocating to Ecuador (Cuenca). With the type of business we are involved in we feel we can make the same amount of money there that we could in the US but with the difference in ...
Hello 1984_26 I live in Cuenca. I returned from Miami on 2003 and I'm not planning to leave again. Cuenca is very safe, compared to the big cities in Ecuador like Quito or Guayaquil. Like everywhere there are some bad areas you should stay away ... Read More
Visiting Cuenca for 6 months and welcoming help by sheryle
Hi! My family, consisting of my husband, our 19 year old son and our 3.5 year old daughter are planning on spending 6 months in Cuenca to investigate the possibility of moving there. I am hoping to connect with some people already living there and ...
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how is the life and weather and Public services in Ecuador ? by Moo
how is the life and weather and public services in Ecuador ?
I posted a web site with information where you can see a list of prices of a lot of things. Among with other nice things like videos and pictures. Lots of info about economy, politics and so on. Here is the link ... Read More
Who lives in Ecuador? by Domenick11
Hey, who out there lives in Ecuador? If youd like to help and answer questions of soon-to-be expats state your name and rank (contact info and where you live) thanks! Ill start, I'm Domenick, I have lived in Quito for a year but have lived in ...
Hi all, my name is Fernando and I live in Cuenca. I used to live in Miami but move back to Ecuador in 2003 I work with expats, provide help with real estate, basic services, shopping, tours, even a chef to help you with grocery shopping and some ... Read More
Are there any Retirement type tours for Ecuador by Hammer618
I have been surfing the web looking for a tour that is not just a real estate tour...do these exist?
Sure thing Hammer618 I can help you with all the info you need to make a decision, I work and do businness with expats in Cuenca. I can help you with contacts so you talk to them and see what they say first hand. Call me at (949)630-2220 that ... Read More
Are there any Retirement type tours for Ecuador by Hammer618
I have been surfing the web looking for a tour that is not just a real estate tour...do these exist?
Hi Hammer618 I work with expats, before, during and after the journey. I can help you with a tour, we can arrange a real estate / sight seeing tour if you want that. Or just a regular tour without real estate could work as well Regards Read More
how is the life and weather and Public services in Ecuador ? by Moo
how is the life and weather and public services in Ecuador ?
Life in Ecuador is very relaxed if you compare it with living in USA for example. In Cuenca, usually 8 hours at work 8 to 1 and 3 to 6 and you go home to have lunch with the family. Weekends off to relax and enjoy the city. The weather is very ... Read More