karen2013
American expat in Ecuador
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About me
American
Lives in Cuenca
Registration: 05 August 2013
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Quiet by janet119
It has been mighty quiet on here the last few days. I met a lovely lady from Ecuador today. She is living here in Ottawa. She owns a local store. She even offered to help me with the Ecuadorian Embassy when I finally go there. If the people of ...
Before sending FEDEX to Cuenca, make sure they have reopened their Cuenca office. DHL also handles express mail to Cuenca. Last I heard, FEDEX deliveries involved a trip almost to Guayaquil - but that was in August, maybe they have changed now. Read More
Dentist in Cuenca by Mermaid-57
Does anyone know of a good dentist in Cuenca? I will be there for a week this December and would like to find someone who speaks English if possible. Thank you.
Dr Jacinto Alvarado. 07-404-8820 from cell ph. 011-593-7-404-8820 from U.S. Office is on Primero de Mayo less than a block from Las Americas. He did a root canal, implant and crown for my husband - all went well. Read More
Attack in Cuenca by Halcwhitley
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ...
Not only are there many "your age" here, there are many single women who seem to be enjoying the city. There are opportunities to walk - as long as you watch the sidewalk. One local lady told me people often ask her why people in Cuenca look down ... Read More
Paying rent by Howardofocal
I will be in Cuenca for two months and will be renting a furnished apartment. What is the best way to pay my rent each month. I don't particularly want to withdraw it from an ATM and carry it across town with me. If I get cash from an ATM in a ...
If you don't want to carry the money across town from the ATM, find an ATM closer to your location. Otherwise, ask the landlord if he would come with you to the ATM - then he can receive the money and it becomes his responsibility. On the topic of ... Read More
Attack in Cuenca by Halcwhitley
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ...
Have your real purse under your jacket - makes it a lot harder to snatch. Drop bags can be helpful, too. Read More