dfcordero
American expat in Ecuador
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Lives in Northern Coast
Registration: 24 October 2014
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LAS OLAS close to Bahia by berenicehutton
Looking on reviews for this new development close to Bahia LAS OLAS?
I remember in May 2014 meeting a very nice retired couple in Bahia at Coco Bongo hostel/restaurant. They had arrived in March. They shipped all of their household goods and they were do to arrive in September. They had been promised that they would ... Read More
Expatriate or Traitor? by Banjpplayer2
I know this going to seem very silly, but if I don't get it out of my head it will bug me forever. One of my biggest struggles with moving to Ecuador is the label Expat. Now I've traveled the world. It seems to ring true that "birds of ...
Not sure if this helps or not. For me the definition of an Expatriate is someone who lives outside of their native country. It has nothing to do with Patriotism. We love our country, however at this time we choose to live and enjoy our adventure in ... Read More
Las Olas Ecuador development by rastadan
Looking for information regarding the Las Olas Ecuador development near Bahia de Caraquez. Has anyone been on site? How does the project look so far? Please share your impressions of the development plan and any observations you may have.
This is from the Q&A on the website (not sure of the date). It will be interesting to see how many homes are move in ready by June 1, 2016. WHEN WILL THE FIRST HOMES BE READY? ​We expect to commence construction on our first homes within ... Read More
banking in Ecuador by jillnsy
I have just joined your forum in hopes to get some real answers from real people who feel the same way we do. We are retiring to Ecuador in June 2012 most likely on the ocean (Crucita)or a little south of Manta.We live in Ontario Canada right now. ...
Retired Air Force here. We live on the coast where we've met numerous veterans, but no other retirees. Read More
Las Olas Ecuador development by rastadan
Looking for information regarding the Las Olas Ecuador development near Bahia de Caraquez. Has anyone been on site? How does the project look so far? Please share your impressions of the development plan and any observations you may have.
We've been following the 'progress' of Las Olas since April 2012. Does anyone know when home construction is due to begin? Read More
Las Olas Ecuador development by rastadan
Looking for information regarding the Las Olas Ecuador development near Bahia de Caraquez. Has anyone been on site? How does the project look so far? Please share your impressions of the development plan and any observations you may have.
Just talked to some folks in Bahia. Word is that work has come to a halt because while excavating they hit ash. This is just hearsay. Read More
Las Olas Ecuador development by rastadan
Looking for information regarding the Las Olas Ecuador development near Bahia de Caraquez. Has anyone been on site? How does the project look so far? Please share your impressions of the development plan and any observations you may have.
I found this website very interesting: http://investour.ecuador.travel/portfolio/las-olas/ The last line states that construction will take 15 years. Read More
2015 - anybody in the Ecuador visa pipelines? by gardener1
I can count on the fingers of both hands the number of Ecuador visa applicants who post here and have gone through the permanent residency visa process in the last two years. So for all the hoopla Ecuador gets as a great place to emigrate to, ...
I can count on the fingers of both hands the number of Ecuador visa applicants who post here and have gone through the permanent residency visa process in the last two years. So for all the hoopla Ecuador gets as a great place to emigrate to, ... Read More
Gringos go home!!! No spanish, no stay!!! This will weed out. by Cuenca boy
New rules require Ecuador expats to be ‘proficient’ in Spanish; requirement affects current residents as well as new ones Published on March 28, 2015 by: CuencaHighLife |Comment In a dramatic policy change, Ecuador’s Ministry of ...
What happened to Cuenca boy? Read More
2015 - anybody in the Ecuador visa pipelines? by gardener1
I can count on the fingers of both hands the number of Ecuador visa applicants who post here and have gone through the permanent residency visa process in the last two years. So for all the hoopla Ecuador gets as a great place to emigrate to, ...
The $1,440 fee does not include the cost of the Visa itself which is $350. I've heard rave reviews as well as horror stories about GV. I would definitely do some hard core research before putting out that kind of money. My husband and I were ... Read More
Real Estate Black List by jessekimmerling
This thread is not meant to be provocative or defamatory and I recognize that this is a sensitive topic. If you post here, please post only your personal experiences and stick to the facts. R**** in Cotacatchi is on my black list. I have been ...
I went back to read the original post in this thread and it shows that he is banned :( Read More
Real Estate Black List by jessekimmerling
This thread is not meant to be provocative or defamatory and I recognize that this is a sensitive topic. If you post here, please post only your personal experiences and stick to the facts. R**** in Cotacatchi is on my black list. I have been ...
Olga....I'm not sure if you'll be able to get in touch with Jesse. He has been banned from this forum. Read More
Las Olas Ecuador development by rastadan
Looking for information regarding the Las Olas Ecuador development near Bahia de Caraquez. Has anyone been on site? How does the project look so far? Please share your impressions of the development plan and any observations you may have.
No money leaving these pockets. We would never buy into what 'will be'....only what already is. Read More
Las Olas Ecuador development by rastadan
Looking for information regarding the Las Olas Ecuador development near Bahia de Caraquez. Has anyone been on site? How does the project look so far? Please share your impressions of the development plan and any observations you may have.
We met some folks in Bahia in October who told us their house in Las Olas would be finished in 9-12 months. We've also heard that home construction is due to start in LO in April. We're just sitting back...watching and waiting. Read More
Las Olas Ecuador development by rastadan
Looking for information regarding the Las Olas Ecuador development near Bahia de Caraquez. Has anyone been on site? How does the project look so far? Please share your impressions of the development plan and any observations you may have.
Just a few things that popped out. Sea spray will be very hard on your home. Things do rust, so hopefully they'll use top of the line hardware, faucets, etc. We've even had to use rubber plugs in our USB ports. Not sure what horses being on ... Read More