Franklin Mussche
@DutchCanMen
Dutch expat in Ecuador
Forum posts
12
Contacts
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About me
Dutch
Lives in Manta
Speaks English, Dutch, German, Some Spanish
Registration: 18 June 2014
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Mirador San Jose. by Dackombe
I am moving to Mirador next year and would appreciate any comments on the following. a. Taxi availability and costs, to say Manta and Puerto Cayo. b. Local coach costs to Manta. c. Eating : What is available ( type of food, costs etc ). d. ...
I believe that there is an incorrect statement made. SanJose Mirador is a company that sells and manages the Developement. HolaEcuador is a builder within this project. Read More
Mirador San Jose. by Dackombe
I am moving to Mirador next year and would appreciate any comments on the following. a. Taxi availability and costs, to say Manta and Puerto Cayo. b. Local coach costs to Manta. c. Eating : What is available ( type of food, costs etc ). d. ...
SJM is about 1 hour drive to the SuperMaxi grocery store in Manta. I am not sure about the cost of an taxi but I am guessing at least $30 one way. Since one is charged $15 to get to Santa Marianita and that is only 20 min south of Manta. Read More
Property prices in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Ecuador is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
With many condo's badly damaged from the earthquake in Manta, and mine was damaged so bad that it has been torn down. I moved to Santa Marianita, 15 minutes south of Manta. A great Town-Home on the beach, built with the most modern methods that ... Read More
Traveling to Argentina with Ecuadorian cedula by AndesSnow
Hello, I wonder whether anyone has experience with traveling as a tourist to Argentina, being non-Ecuadorian, but just with the Ecuadorian cedula. Thanks.
Traveling with Cedula! Well, here is my experience a while back. I am a Dutch Citizen and had to travel to the Dutch Embassy to apply for a new passport. Due to some situations, I had to cancel my original appointment in April, then I could not get ... Read More
arriving quito 1/24. safe taxis? by jcmcfred
we are arriving at night and have a hotel reservation..however, the hotel has not responded to my email asking them if they can arrange for someone to pick us up at the airport. I have read that Taxi's can be problematic. is this so? anyone have ...
There is another way to get to Quito besides a Taxi who will charge upward of $30.00 to get you there. Depending on the amount of passengers and luggage, there is a luxury bus with good WiFi, that goes direct from the airport to the "OLD" ... Read More
THE VENEZUELAN EFFECT by GMC(SW)
There has been considerable economic trauma in Venezuela. The result has caused border closings, and deportations. Hundreds of miles to the southwest, trouble is also brewing and it has similar roots. The oil rout pushed Colombia’s peso to a ...
I tried to depart from Guayaquil to Peru! The reason of my travel was to apply for a new Dutch passport at the Embassy in Lima. Because my passport had expired, I was told that I could travel with my Cédula . To my horror the lady at the ... Read More
New Members of the Ecuador Forum, Introduce Yourself, 3rd Quarter 2015 by cccmedia
Are you new to the Ecuador Forum? Not sure how to start? This thread is for you. :) We invite you to introduce yourself here, share your Expat story or tell us about your projects and plans for Ecuador. This is a place for introductions. If ...
Welcome, to the Ecuador Forum. Not sure if you picked a city, check the Manta area. * If there is anything I can help you with, let me know. Regards, Frank Read More
Manta Area by VickyF
Hi there, I am a 68 yr old single female from Calgary AB, Canada. I just returned from a tour with Ecuador Expat Journeys and it was great. I just retired and am interested in wintering in the Manta area. Any suggestions as to how I can seek ...
Check out, Santa Marianita. I just spoke to a lady that is paying $400 p/m for a two bedroom apartment. SM is 15 minutes south of Manta on a beautiful beach. Also many expats live here. I personally live in Manta in a condo building called, Nerea. ... Read More
Building a house on a purchased land in San Clemente by wayneo11
Hi there, purchased land in San Clemente.thinking about building a house.. Does anyone have any information or contacts? Thanks Wayne
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