CWV123
American expat in Ecuador
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Registration: 08 January 2015
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Best area for coastal living in Ecuador by kerriw
Hi all! We are a young, Canadian couple looking to move to Ecuador for a life-change and a change of scenery. The most important things we are looking for are access to the ocean (or lake), warm weather, food, social life, and authentic Ecuador ...
nothing being constructed in Las Olas; what's to check out? Read More
Best area for coastal living in Ecuador by kerriw
Hi all! We are a young, Canadian couple looking to move to Ecuador for a life-change and a change of scenery. The most important things we are looking for are access to the ocean (or lake), warm weather, food, social life, and authentic Ecuador ...
Skip Esmeraldas BUT check out Canoa which is 15 minutes from Bahia. Canoa is known internationally for sports such as hand gliding, There is currently a meet of pilots this week Surfing is exceptional as well There are Dentists all over; most in my ... Read More
Moving to Ecuador by Keltic Tom
I plan on living in Guayaquil while I decide where to live permanently. Do to having COPD I will be limited to a lower elevation. In the USA me breathing difficulties begin about 3,500' yet in Mexico I breath well at 5,000' to almost ...
Yes there ARE rolling hills from the ocean. We live in the Jama area which is the perfect place for someone with COPD, NOT Manta though Read More
Moving to Ecuador by Keltic Tom
I plan on living in Guayaquil while I decide where to live permanently. Do to having COPD I will be limited to a lower elevation. In the USA me breathing difficulties begin about 3,500' yet in Mexico I breath well at 5,000' to almost ...
You need to check out the coast; especially the Bahia to Jama areas. You obviously will be pretty much at sea level. Why are you starting in Quayaquil? Read More
How to get an Ecuador Residency Visa 9-1 – Pensioner by Paul Acee
I did my own and laid out the whole process for anyone interested. paulacee.com/2015/03/27/how-to-get-an-ecuador-residency-visa-9-1-pensioner/
Getting your fingerprints done in Ec is a new one to me. Having recently done them, they HAVE to be on a designated, US, form Once you do them, they have to be mailed from the states by a lawyer and are ONLY good for 6 months, not the ... 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 ...
We HAD to live in Manta as our "builder" took 5 months longer to finish our place than what we expected. Did not like it, the rent is outrageous and it is dirty Playas is NOT pretty either. Had a very disappointing visit there Salinas ... Read More
Healthcare in Ecuador by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Ecuador ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Ecuador? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
unless I missed something, no one addressed SELF insuring; having the money set aside to cover an emergency what are your views please we have been very pleased with Drs in Manta. All bloodwork and visit with an internist was under $200 for a ... Read More
Moving to Cuenca - 3 Weeks to go!!! by makeabreak
I am going to be moving to Cuenca from NYC in 3 weeks and freaking out!!! I have so many questions and I'm hoping that some of you might know the answers. For what it's worth, I am bilingual and a dual national (have lived in NYC my whole ...
Hello I have a few answers yes bring quality cookware. Stuff here is very light weight The towels and sheets are very thin; bring those. We had boxes full of such items which we shipped via the airlines. 100 pound boxes hold up; got them from ... 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 ...
so....there are PEOPLE who sue others for posting in Facebook, or commit childish behaviors against others. Are there threats coming from some "builders" to SUE yet? What are the rules for posting other than keeping to the facts? Read More
Golf in Ecuador, where are the places to retire and play golf. by bharris345
My wife and I are going to Ecuador early 2012 and would like to know places to visit that have nice courses. How much are memberships? Do they have homes/condos to rent? Would like to live there for some time before investing in a home. Are there ...
To all you golfers out there; there is a gorgeous course, Coasta Jama, currently in construction phases. Costa Jama is just south of the Equator.This is a Steve Smyers course; he redesigned Isleworth in Florida. It is an 18 hole par 72 course. The ... Read More