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American expat in Ecuador
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Registration: 20 May 2012
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Pets by thesherins
Question anyone, Have any of you brought your pet/s down with you. Have 3 fixed cats and my wife will not leave her babies. I also am found of them. What area would you look to, to rent. We have seen some great places to buy but want to test the ...
We brought 4 dogs with us along with 2 cats. If you go to the link I posted earlier, there is some info about Sandra Baquero who can help you with the process. She did a great job for us and several of our friends. Read More
Headed for Cuenca...but worried about Government by dickk
What if this idyllic Cuenca, this lovely, affordable Ecuador, turns into Cuba? Like...I arrive, and Edd and Vinny and Nards tell me, "You are now trapped in the Communist Paradise; Correa took off the mask yesterday". My Spanish is insufficient to ...
A lot of what is written about Correa in the US media is, in my opinion, negative propaganda because he does things like send the US $23 million to improve their human rights. He's a ballsy guy who people tend to like a lot or not at all. Like any ... Read More
Safety in the country outside of Cuenca by BryonDavis
Hello All, As the thread topic states, I am curious about safety outside of Cuenca. In Barley's very insightful (and amusing) thread, there is talk about being robbed at gunpoint while riding a bicycle on some trails. Others talk about ...
We live in a fairly large hacienda outside of Cuenca. If we were to sell, our asking price would be around $1 million so it's an expensive property as compared with our neighbors. We've been here almost 4 years and have never had a problem. Like ... Read More
Pets by thesherins
Question anyone, Have any of you brought your pet/s down with you. Have 3 fixed cats and my wife will not leave her babies. I also am found of them. What area would you look to, to rent. We have seen some great places to buy but want to test the ...
Some helpful info on bringing pets to Ecuador can be found here https:// tinyurl.com/my787ob Read More
Golf in Ecuador by LiZeke
Is there any affordable, easy access golf in Ecuador? Chris
Cuenca has a golf and tennis club. It's members only so you'd have to join. Read More
Can someone explain "municiple value" of property? by Eddie54
I'm perfectly willing to slap down $25,000 or over for a home, but I'm told that if it doesn't have a municiple value of $25,000 I'm wasting my time and won't get the resident visa. Can someone explain please? Thanks.
Properties in the urban areas are assessed at a higher rate than in the country so the ratio of market value to what the municipality assesses it at will be different depending on where it's located. And if you buy a property that doesn't meet the ... Read More
Should I forget Manta and concentrate on Cuenca? by Eddie54
I saw a few youtube videos on Manta and it looked like a cool place to settle down. However, I noticed that most posters here are focused primarily on Cuence and also Salinas. Is there something I don't know. Is Manta a bad place? Please let me ...
The only way to know for sure is to check out each and decide for yourself. They both have pros and cons as do places everywhere and as has been said, it depends on what you're looking for. Read More
Banking by Dispirit
Hello Expats: My name is Diane and I plan on moving to Cuenca in July, 2012. If anyone knows whether Ecuadorian Banks will accept Travelers Checks, please let me know. This forum has been very helpful, thanks to all who contribute.
Vazcorp on Gran Columbia and Luis Cordero in Cuenca will cash travelers checks. I am not aware of any other option. Read More
Confused by Visa process by MissDenver
I called an Ecuadorian embassy in the U.S. to find out about a resident visa. They said I had to appear in person but I thought I read somewhere that you could do it by mail (I don't live near an embassy). I was confused even after my phone call. ...
We've found that applying within Ecuador is best. Each consultate seems to have slightly different rules or procedures. Using an attorney makes life much easier and is well worth the $450 expense that the attorney we know charges. In order to have ... Read More
Visiting Cuenca to consider living there by sebastiandangerfield
Hi, I plan to spend November in Cuenca determining whether to move there. I live in Minneapolis in the US - climate is a consideration as well as cost of living. I am looking to connect with expats to gain knowledge.
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alternative medicine in Cuenca by ocmcdaniel
Does anyone know about the options for alternative medicine, healing in Cuenca?
There are lots of options in the way of alternative health care. What we've found so far are: acupuncture, neural therapy, Ayurvedic medicine, homeopathy, ionic detoxification, ozone therapy, bioenergetic medicine, neuralfocal dentistry, ... Read More
Pets by Sharlied
I need to know about pets in Ecuador. My mom has a 14 yr old cat she wants to bring and it tearful she may have to leave him behind. What are the procedures of getting a pet into Ecuador? Costs? Any information would be very helpful! Thank ...
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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.
ARCA is one of two shelters in Cuenca. They do a great job and like rescue everywhere, are underfunded and understaffed. My wife and I help out when and where we can, but as has been said, pets here are generally not regarded the same as they are ... Read More
Chiropractor to move to Cuenca? I think! by cynquain
Hello! My husband and I are thinking very seriously about moving to Cuenca but have so many questions! We want to have a small practice and are beginning to explore the logistics of doing so. Any info at all would be greatly appreciated. So far ...
We've lived in Cuenca for almost 3 years and it's not moldy and gloomy. It's been wet for the past few months but certainly not everyday and when the sun is out it's spectacular. Ultimately you've got to come and check it out for yourselves. ... Read More