Moving to Quito for three months

Lehnertm1980 · 2010-10-18T22:46:39+02:00

Discover tips and experiences on moving to Quito, including advice on marriage processes, living costs, and finding furnished rentals in Old Town.

Lehnertm1980 Member

Member since 17 October 2010

Lehnertm1980Member18 October 2010 20:46:39

Moving to Quito for three months to marry my fiance.聽 I am American, and he was deported from the US.聽 Interested in talking to anyone who has gone through this process, as well as anyone in Old Town Quito - thinking of staying in this part of town.聽 Also, if I can't work, what can I do here?聽 Other than Spanish classes.聽 Also, cost of living, or furnished apartment references would be fantastic.

Sheetul ViP

Member since 12 August 2010

SheetulViP19 October 2010 07:39:24

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Welcome to Expat-blog,Lehnertm1980

Hope that members soon reply back to you.

Regards,
Sheetul

Domenick11 Active member

Member since 11 August 2010

Domenick11Active member20 October 2010 01:09:58

hey,

there is a lot to do in Quito, you can work as an English teacher (most obvious) or start your own little business or go into real estate...the sky is the limit...

I would not live in the old town...too sketchy at night...I would live in the north by Quicentro Shopping centre...

hope that helps,

Domenick

LiliyaBykova Active member

Member since 25 October 2010

LiliyaBykovaActive member25 October 2010 02:20:10

Quicentro and Park Carolina area overall are as sketchy
as can be at night and even at daytime(Park Carolina).

bullock0005 Guest

bullock0005Guest27 October 2010 14:06:27

I can recommend a place outside of Quito 20 minutes.聽 It is very modern and very safe.聽 [moderated: ENOUGH!]
It is located in Tumbaco and is a little more country than city.

judyh Member

Member since 31 August 2009

judyhMember24 January 2011 22:33:49

if you have any street smarts at all, don't be too scared of old town. your spanish will improve much more quickly there also.

hbutts Member

Member since 12 December 2009

hbuttsMember25 January 2011 00:42:16

Just wondering why Old Town...it's loud and really busy.聽 You could definitely tutor English, take some dance classes, do amazing hikes, or just volunteer.聽 Don't know Old Town prices but $300 would probably you'd pay for a place.聽 Good luck.

hbutts Member

Member since 12 December 2009

hbuttsMember25 January 2011 00:45:36

Saw someone else's post about Carolina being sketchy.聽 I wouldn't walk solo much at night but have had no problems living here in La Carolina area, right on the park.

LiliyaBykova Active member

Member since 25 October 2010

LiliyaBykovaActive member28 January 2011 12:17:15

Quito overall is "...too sketchy at night" with a very small exception.
In a daylight one have to be alert and in Centro Historico and in Parque Carolina.