Charles Barrett
@Barrett47
American expat in Ecuador
Forum posts
5
Contacts
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About me
American
Lives in Cuenca
Speaks somewhat bilingual
Registration: 25 July 2010
Activity
Cost of groceries by salinasgirl
Just wanted to share with you all: Here is what $5 (five dollars) bought me at the local market in La Libertad (neighboring town to Salinas) this morning: 4 apples; 25 oranges; 3 very large tomatoes; 3 red onions; 1 clove garlic; 1 pound of ...
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Visiting Cuenca for 6 months and welcoming help by sheryle
Hi! My family, consisting of my husband, our 19 year old son and our 3.5 year old daughter are planning on spending 6 months in Cuenca to investigate the possibility of moving there. I am hoping to connect with some people already living there and ...
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Retiring to Ecuador by leshalle
My husband and I are considering retiring to Ecuador and have just begun researching. We have read some wonderful things about the country and recently some alarming stats regarding crime. We would appreciate any info you can provide. We are ...
There are no medical requirments to obtain and viss, if you get the visa in Ecuador. You can buy and own guns and like in the USA you can obtain a gun carry permit. This is a country that's constitution does permit force with force. My family ... Read More
Banking in Ecuador by YankeeM
Could someone share what bank(s) are USA friendly so I can set up an account? Thanks
Yes most bank in Ecuador are USA friendly, Banco Pichincha is 104 year old largest and most secure in Ecuador. You informaiton is secure and private. When the economy crash here in 2000, they bought up a lot of Banks. Banco Guyauquil is also goo ... Read More
Moving Furnitue vs. Buying Furniture? by Drrsbald
So, what is the most economical thing to do.........? Move your furniture or buy furniture when you get there? Thanks........Rick
Rick we have been here in Cuenca Ecuador for a year. We shipped our furniture. Fro you to ship from Ark. to Ceunca Ecuador, a 40 container is about $8800 to $9800 a 20 ft a $1,200 less. To buy cheap furniture and furnishing for a 2 bed room around ... Read More