G Mathurin
@vistamar
American expat in Ecuador
Forum posts
5
Contacts
2
About me
American
Lives in Crucita, Manabi
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 07 October 2012
Activity
Opening a B&B ,suggestions or advice appreciated. by Halcwhitley
My bride and I recently spent two months in Ecuador and fell in love with the country. When we return, we are considering opening a B&B . We are retired, but we both like to stay busy and really enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. We ...
Hello Hal, I actually know of a BnB that's up for lease. The owners are N Americans and need to be away for an extended period of time.I can get you the contact info if you would like. All the best. Vistamar Read More
Bringing in electronics by BobH
I have read that Ecuador limits how much electronics can be brought into the country. For example, Bryan at GringosAbroad quotes this from Ecuadorian customs rules: Travelers or head of household may enter up to two (2) additional units, one (1) ...
Beware that the custom's law specifies; 1 used and 1 new camera, cell phone etc, so if you are bring 2 make sure one is out of the box and at least looks used. Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Hello Bob, I totally agree with you. Your words are exactly what I recently read in a well distributed magazine.I have lived in Ecuador for 20 years and have learned that you must be careful and aware of your surroundings anywhere. It is also ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Hello fredericksted, I am a black women living in Ecuador close to 20 years. I have lived both on the coast and highlands. At first I felt uncomfortable because I felt that I stood out more than back home in New York. But once I started to learn ... Read More
smallish towns to live in on the coast by judyanna
Hello everyone! I will be retiring to Ecuador within the next five years. I would appreciate any and all advise on smallish towns to live in on the coast. I have always been a beach girl. Do not want to live in a large city, something on the small ...
Hi Judy, If you ever come to visit check out Crucita. Small beach town just 45 minutes from Manta, very inexpensive. There is a bed n breakfast right on the beach, tourist just love it. Just right for low budget traverlers. Vistamar Read More