Cindym37
American expat in Ecuador
Forum posts
10
About me
American
Speaks English and Spanish
Registration: 29 January 2018
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How has Ecuador been improving? by vsimple
As an expat, one of the things that I look for when living in a country is the direction that it’s going. Simply put, is it becoming better or worse. Living in Ecuador, I can say that things for the most part have been improving and below is a ...
Food: I think that one of greatest advantages of Ecuador's improvement is the chocolate. I have found one of the best places to buy it both in a large bar format as well as small individual pieces that sport wonderful interesting flavors and ... Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador by DanteNXS
Hello, I know my title is dependent on one's personal taste and experience, so let me break it down a little more. I am looking for a place to retire that is not in a big city, but not totally isolated either. A place where the people are ...
Cuenca is a very good place to start. Small, friendly, safe and very lovely. Kumbaya is also a good place but more expensive. Cindy Read More
Compulsory Health Insurance by MM74
Hi everyone, I saw in internet that the Ecuador Government "put" as requirements for foreigner that would like live there, a compulsory Health Insurance. In the few post I red , was write that the cost of an Health Insurance is around ...
Get some traveler's insurance that covers you....probably the cheapest way to go...international type! Read More
Compulsory Health Insurance by MM74
Hi everyone, I saw in internet that the Ecuador Government "put" as requirements for foreigner that would like live there, a compulsory Health Insurance. In the few post I red , was write that the cost of an Health Insurance is around ...
Would you be willing to share the name of the company? Thanks. Read More
Hello everyone! by GuestPoster00036
Thank you for allowing me to be part of your online community. My husband and I sold/gave away everything and moved to Cuenca, Ecuador with our toy poodle three months ago. We are all three seniors and retired. As soon as we receive our residency ...
Sounds good! Read More
Hello everyone! by GuestPoster00036
Thank you for allowing me to be part of your online community. My husband and I sold/gave away everything and moved to Cuenca, Ecuador with our toy poodle three months ago. We are all three seniors and retired. As soon as we receive our residency ...
Hi, I am Cindy and have lived in Ecuador about 2.5 years. It is different here cooking especially baking. Hard boiled eggs is a challenge and it does take patience. In addition, I am gluten free so now there is an additional challenge. I have ... Read More
Online shopping in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Ecuador? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
Hi, I would like to buy a small item less than 4.4 kilos from Amazon? How do you register online? Duty free? Local post (USPS). Thanks. Read More
STATEMENT ABOUT FOREIGNERS´ HEALTH INSURANCE by Susan_in_Ecuador
The Ministry of Tourism announces to the National and International industry and citizens that health insurance requirement for foreigners coming to Ecuador, according to Art. 53 of Human Mobility Law; transitional No. 4 from Regulation of the ...
Or we could view it as ignorance is bliss until suddenly insurance is needed. I would just like to know if Cuenca is a testing ground to see how things go. Btw, my doctor has been in Cuenca for over 6 years so he has seen how the government ... Read More
STATEMENT ABOUT FOREIGNERS´ HEALTH INSURANCE by Susan_in_Ecuador
The Ministry of Tourism announces to the National and International industry and citizens that health insurance requirement for foreigners coming to Ecuador, according to Art. 53 of Human Mobility Law; transitional No. 4 from Regulation of the ...
I do understand the law is in place, however, I wondered if it is being applied equally across Ecuador. For example, my doctor (MD) indicated that some cities have not been required to purchase health insurance. Also a friend did visit Cotacachi ... Read More
Query: Is medical insurance required in Quito?
I was wondering if expats are required to carry some type of medical insurance? Any information would be welcome. The law has been passed, but I am not sure about application city to city. Please contact: cindym37@gmail.com . Thanks. Read More