

Elvis
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Ecuadorian looking for information about USA
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Registration: 07 July 2008
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how to get to ecuador cheaply??? so expensive compare to costa rica by rakututu
why so expensive to get to ecuador 1250 vs costa rica - 718? i've been tracking this pheno for months now.. why so expensive? does anyone know a cheap way to get to ecuador? i want to go to banos or cotachi with my cat. like others have stated ...

why so expensive to get to ecuador 1250 vs costa rica - 718? i've been tracking this pheno for months now.. why so expensive? does anyone know a cheap way to get to ecuador? i want to go to banos or cotachi with my cat. like others have stated ... Read More


Howdy from Cotacachi by daninternational
Have lived in Ecuador off and on for the past few years, currently happy in Cotacachi. Good to meet everyone, happy to answer any questions I know the answers to.

Can you please list why the economy is going to pieces ? I'm very interested in your observations. Look into reading about the Ecuadorean economy before Correa, and how is it now. Seriously, look into that. I don't know if you're a foreigner or a ... Read More


Howdy from Cotacachi by daninternational
Have lived in Ecuador off and on for the past few years, currently happy in Cotacachi. Good to meet everyone, happy to answer any questions I know the answers to.

I look at blogs that say "Panama yes! Americans NO!" plus many other negative comments and I know i need to weed out extremes but it spooked me a little. also from Boise Idaho - go to Kayak.com 653 to go to san jose costa rica rt and 1255 to go to ... Read More


Howdy from Cotacachi by daninternational
Have lived in Ecuador off and on for the past few years, currently happy in Cotacachi. Good to meet everyone, happy to answer any questions I know the answers to.

And how do you know about Ecuador being or not being United Nations for druglords? I bet you one of those who voted "si" recently as well... Enjoy!!!huh ? what does the Si or No vote have to do with anything. Btw, the US is numero 1 in drug ... Read More


Howdy from Cotacachi by daninternational
Have lived in Ecuador off and on for the past few years, currently happy in Cotacachi. Good to meet everyone, happy to answer any questions I know the answers to.

I am ready to move to either costa rica or, hopefully, ecuador. bringing my cat. it's cheaper in ecuador but i'm worried of negative american fellings. also why on earth is it $500 more to fly rt to ecuador!?!?huh ? What negative american feelings ... Read More


Ecuadorian experience by Papacito
For me as an outsider from the 1st world Ecuadorian society seemed like I stepped into a time machine and travelled back about 150 years while societies had a sort of strict cast system. Ecuadorian society offers few opportunities to move between ...

Well I feel Ecuador is about a siglo away too. I want to address some impressions you have about Ecuadorean society. First, it's not entirely true you cannot move between social classes. Yes, among rich people they help each other. If you know ... Read More


I plan to stay in Ecuador for about a week by johnw54321
Hola, My name is John (Juan), I will be making my first trip to Ecuador and would like to know what to expect when entering Customs. I am on a pension; but do not like to carry large amounts of cash. Initially, I plan to stay in Ecuador for ...

Hi, customs doesn't ask if you have sufficient funds or proof of accommodations. If you plan to stay a week, you don't need a visa. They stamp your passport for date of entry. You are allowed to stay up to 90 days in Ecuador as a tourist ( No visa). ... Read More


Can we make it in Ecuador by deni1022
Hi, Wondering if it is possible for a couple with just retirement income but no real assets make it work in ecuador on the beach. Any info at all would be appreciated. Denis

Cold Chill, Here in Ecuador people speak Spanish, not Latino. ;) Deni, You should include numbers ! Read More


Need Honest FeedBack - Realistic or Dream? by bbiedny
Hi Everyone, thanks for reading I have been reading these forums with great interest wanted to ask anyone (Especially someone already living in Cuenca) a question about relocation, but first a quick bio in who I am: I am a 46 year old male, I am ...

If I had 600K I would make it last ! Btw, don't promote having 600K when you are in LA. ;) With 500K I would put it in the bank, US or here. Live off the interest. Eg. With a 2% interest on 500K is about 10K a year. There are higher yields here in ... Read More


Going back to America, Too big of a cultural shock by Yanapana
Hello Expats, I wonder if you know of anyone who has come to live in Ecuador and has decided to return to the States because it was too difficult to adjust to the change. We are going through that right now. It seems like everyone living in Ecuador ...

Hola, I'm Ecuadorean as well ! Yes, it's hard and thanks for sharing with us your experience here in Ecuador. At least you and your husband received a wonderful experience and he had the opportunity to see Ecuador. Btw, you forgot how people love ... Read More


Do's and Don'ts by terryandlynn
We are visiting Cuenca next week and would like enjoy some input on manners, or the definate do's and don'ts in Cuenca. We would not want to visit their country and offend in anyway (though that is probably not realistic). Tipping, taking ...

Thanks for the info, Tipping and negotiating still confuses us, some say yes, some say no, but appreciate the input. Your right about pics and we would have asked permission anyway. We leave on Wed. and are looking forward to the ... Read More


anxious about BANKS by leo693
are banks in equador reliable? is it possible sometime to collapse and loose everything (even if you invest in a us {by name}bank)? any alternative options to secure money? i am not a us citizen.

Of course there are safe deposit boxes in all banks ! They are reliable, but please expect to here from a bank their system (sistema) has gone down and do not know when it would be up and running again. It's annoying ! It happens in most of the ... Read More


Do's and Don'ts by terryandlynn
We are visiting Cuenca next week and would like enjoy some input on manners, or the definate do's and don'ts in Cuenca. We would not want to visit their country and offend in anyway (though that is probably not realistic). Tipping, taking ...

We are visiting Cuenca next week and would like enjoy some input on manners, or the definate do's and don'ts in Cuenca. We would not want to visit their country and offend in anyway (though that is probably not realistic). Tipping, taking ... Read More


New to site..100's of questions by tomandjaudon
HI, can you eat fruit right off a food/fruit vendor or do you have to wash everything with soap and water first? Is the water safe to drink? Are there water purification systems there? Some countries require you to leave after you have been there ...

What is the cost of auto fuel? If a visa only allows you to stay for 90 days a year, how can someone come to retire in Ecuador? Do the Ecuadorians resent the idea of Americans retiring in their country? If you purchase a home, are you required to ... Read More


Tener una cuenta bancaria en el Ecuador - Banc Account in Ecuador by Roger2010
Buen dia! Estoy a pocos pasos de viajar a Ecuador para unirme a mi novia y nos vamos a casar en Guayaquil, donde vive ella. Yo mismo he pasado el tiempo suficiente en el Ecuador para poder hablar el idioma más o menos, y me quedo con la idea de ...

You're best best would be to wire (SWIFT) your money from NZ bank to a bank in Ecuador. First ask your bank in NZ what paperwork needs to be setup, or if it could be done online. Maybe it would be a good idea to open first an account in US dollars ... Read More