Malta vs Salinas

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Member since 10 February 2012

FanitaMember10 February 2012 18:55:55

I am a Canadian citizen and I am collecting information about Manta and Salinas, Ecuador. I am wondering which one is more safer to leave and what is the frequency of the crimes/break ins in those cities? as one a day/many daily, weekly, monthly or few in a year. This is the only one concern that I have, based on what I read up to now.If an expat, maybe more, residing there could give an ideea about it, I will really appreciate.

Harmonie ViP

Member since 13 June 2011

HarmonieViP12 February 2012 13:32:18

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Hi Fanita and welcome to Expat.com!

Do not hesitate to browse through the forum, it may help.

Harmonie.

OceanHideaway Active member

Member since 15 January 2010

OceanHideawayActive member12 February 2012 19:50:32

I think you may be referring to Manta?

Crime here is relative -- and I would refer you to a book by Nicholas Crowder called CULTURE SHOCK! Ecuador for more information and also to the web forum ExpatExchange.com for more info on the day to day life of living here in Ecuador.

Both will better provide you with the information you are seeking and help you contact folks who live in those particular areas in the type of living arrangements you are seeking.

I live off the beaten track near a small fishing village so my experiences are atyoical.

Good luck and do plan to come visit to get a rreal experience of the location -- blogs and writings are no competition to your own perosnal experience.

Susan

Fanita Member

Member since 10 February 2012

FanitaMember22 February 2012 22:32:13

Thank you Susan

Brian Yule Member

Member since 03 January 2012

Brian YuleMember24 February 2012 07:08:19

Hi Fanita,

Watch out for people who will try and sell you a house.Yes it is a lot cheaper but you are going to get robbed multiple times!

Belief me I have worked and lived in many countries in Latin America

Good Luck Brian.

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