susanilla
American looking for information about Ecuador
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Lives in Vilcabamba
Speaks English - fluent; Spanish - learning
Registration: 06 April 2019
The negatives about retiring in Ecuador by Bob Way
Please tell me all the negatives of retiring in Cuenca, Ecuador. What are the most important things I need to know. I don't speak Spanish, how much of a problem is that? I thank you in advance for your answers. Bob Way
@dhammack1 Unfortunately many sewer lines are very old and easily clogged. TP can definitely be a problem. Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Glad Ecuador is requiring travelers to be vaccinated and tested. Read More
Cost of Living by TNVOL1999
Can someone help me and give me a estimate on the cost of living for a single male for a single male who is normal average in his living style 2 bedroom 2 bath Would love to talk to someone about moving to Ecuador
Had hoped for a link Read More
Cautionary Tales: Shipping Products into Ecuador by cccmedia
On July 15th I arranged for my new U.S.-to-Ecuador shipping company, MyUS, to consolidate three packages and send them to me in one box to Quito. MyUS had been promoting its ability to save money for customers by doing this kind of ...
Wow, what a fiasco! And you were not a newbie to the country. I hope at least you finally get your shipment. A nightmare for sure. Read More
Cautionary Tales: Shipping Products into Ecuador by cccmedia
On July 15th I arranged for my new U.S.-to-Ecuador shipping company, MyUS, to consolidate three packages and send them to me in one box to Quito. MyUS had been promoting its ability to save money for customers by doing this kind of ...
Ahhh, so my friends that were saying they seldom got a shipment in the outlying small villages were apparently certainly not the only ones! This is beginning to sound like a bad class D movie. Hoping it gets cleared up! Is whatever you ordered ... Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
I so hope the people of Ecuador will have more common sense than so many people in the US who think it is their right to Not get a vaccine, and then get it and spread it and die! Sadly that is actually happening. Four news castors have had that ... Read More
Cautionary Tales: Shipping Products into Ecuador by cccmedia
On July 15th I arranged for my new U.S.-to-Ecuador shipping company, MyUS, to consolidate three packages and send them to me in one box to Quito. MyUS had been promoting its ability to save money for customers by doing this kind of ...
Chuckling here. I volunteer to be a friend and fly economy from the US:) What do you need me to bring? I won't do things illegal or smelly:) Read More
Cautionary Tales: Shipping Products into Ecuador by cccmedia
On July 15th I arranged for my new U.S.-to-Ecuador shipping company, MyUS, to consolidate three packages and send them to me in one box to Quito. MyUS had been promoting its ability to save money for customers by doing this kind of ...
Yikes, this is not encouraging. Would it be cheaper to buy a ticket for a friend to travel to visit you and bring it with them? Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
I so hope that more are vaccinated in Eduador - to make getting that darn Covid less likely, or at least make it less severe if one does get it!. I so love the people there:) Read More
Language school by Alexsandra123
Good morning evening afternoon =) I was just wondering if anyone knew of a good school or a good place to learn spanish. I have had a look around on a the net and have found places charging like 136 per week which is really too much. I do not need ...
I would much prefer smaller towns with more personalized language schools. It would also be great to be immersed in the culture and language through home stays. Simon Bolivar sounds good but rather corporate? I am not really interested in tourist ... Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
I am so hoping that vaccines will prove safe and effective all ages, children also :) And that they will be distributed and used worldwide regardless of wealth of the nation and peoples. Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Has it been proven yet? Curious. Are there other labs from around the world including the western hemisphere where leaks of various sorts have happened? I wonder who tracks and/or investigates all of them? Read More
Cautionary Tales: Shipping Products into Ecuador by cccmedia
On July 15th I arranged for my new U.S.-to-Ecuador shipping company, MyUS, to consolidate three packages and send them to me in one box to Quito. MyUS had been promoting its ability to save money for customers by doing this kind of ...
Why is this sounding familiar to stories I heard back in 2019? Sigh. Could someone have flown with your package from the US instead? Read More
Cautionary Tales: Shipping Products into Ecuador by cccmedia
On July 15th I arranged for my new U.S.-to-Ecuador shipping company, MyUS, to consolidate three packages and send them to me in one box to Quito. MyUS had been promoting its ability to save money for customers by doing this kind of ...
I visited Vilcabamba in April of 2019. I got to know people who had lived there for about 5 years. They said that almost never did packages arrive, no matter what system was used. Everyone who visited from out of the country was asked to bring ... Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Do you mean 85% of the adults? or of the population? I don't think it has been approved yet for children. Read More
Hard to find things in Ecuador by russelleaton
Some things I cannot find in Ecuador: English marmite. English Colman鈥檚 mustard. Greaseproof (parchment) paper for oven cooking. Shoe horn. Non-aluminium bakeware. Vitamin MK7. Bed sheets that are long enough. Ovaltine.
Arghh, can;t still bend over. I am 75 and enjoying shoes I can step/slide into:) Read More
Hard to find things in Ecuador by russelleaton
Some things I cannot find in Ecuador: English marmite. English Colman鈥檚 mustard. Greaseproof (parchment) paper for oven cooking. Shoe horn. Non-aluminium bakeware. Vitamin MK7. Bed sheets that are long enough. Ovaltine.
Is chorizo at all the same? Or ok as a substitute? Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
'Somebody' could make a lot of money taking vaccines to Ecuador and having Vaccine Holidays hooked to a hotel and a required isolation period! Why is no one doing this? Would need to be a medical professional leading it of course. Read More
Hard to find things in Ecuador by russelleaton
Some things I cannot find in Ecuador: English marmite. English Colman鈥檚 mustard. Greaseproof (parchment) paper for oven cooking. Shoe horn. Non-aluminium bakeware. Vitamin MK7. Bed sheets that are long enough. Ovaltine.
I don't do facebook either, except when I cannot find the info I need elsewhere! Read More
Hard to find things in Ecuador by russelleaton
Some things I cannot find in Ecuador: English marmite. English Colman鈥檚 mustard. Greaseproof (parchment) paper for oven cooking. Shoe horn. Non-aluminium bakeware. Vitamin MK7. Bed sheets that are long enough. Ovaltine.
Monkfruit and Stevia are totally different. I found this facebook link, try this: https://www.facebook.com/LakantoCR/about/ Read More
Hard to find things in Ecuador by russelleaton
Some things I cannot find in Ecuador: English marmite. English Colman鈥檚 mustard. Greaseproof (parchment) paper for oven cooking. Shoe horn. Non-aluminium bakeware. Vitamin MK7. Bed sheets that are long enough. Ovaltine.
Great list if we are going to be traveling to Ecuador to take with us! Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
I hope not! One of the required two shots is not sufficient. Plus then you need to wait two weeks after the last shot. Anyone trying to get away with not complying obviously does not care about protecting other people (much less themselves). Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
How is the pandemic now in Ecuador? Have cases and deaths gone down? That would be a criteria for me considering to fly back down there. Thanks for the airline report. Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
There seems to be a misunderstanding of what flattening the curve means. Hospitals can only treat so many people at once. Flattening the curve keeps the rate of infection lower, although for a longer period of time, so that hospitals hopefully can ... Read More
Why Are Meats So Costly in Ecuador? by antialiased
So, for background: In the USA, before I moved here to Loja, Ecuador, I never paid more than $1/lb for bone-in chicken legs/thighs/wings and never more than $2/lb for stewing/roasting beef. Here, I'm lucky if I can find meats for double that ...
Another thought. Maybe the beef in Ecuador is not raised in those enormous feed lots (CAFO) beef? And the chickens are not raised in industrial places that have tens of thousands in buildings? ... Read More
Why Are Meats So Costly in Ecuador? by antialiased
So, for background: In the USA, before I moved here to Loja, Ecuador, I never paid more than $1/lb for bone-in chicken legs/thighs/wings and never more than $2/lb for stewing/roasting beef. Here, I'm lucky if I can find meats for double that ...
Odd, I live in a town of 20 K, in a rural area also. Maybe it is that we live so far from a bigger city? The next biggest one is almost a three hour drive. I don't see a date on the ad. Read More
Proof of income for Professional Visa by Gelor
I'm getting mixed info on weather or not you need a proof of income for Professional Visa. Correct me if I'm wrong, this is the official info on required for this type of ...
Is this the one where you have to have your degree from a listed University? If anyone has that information in English, and if your University is not on the list what to do to get it approved, I would appreciate it. I only found the info in ... Read More
Ecuadorian Beef by vsimple
From time to time I read comments about Ecuadorian beef. IMO it鈥檚 delicious, but it鈥檚 important to get the right cuts. A lot of progress has been made the past three years. This industry like so many others has improved a lot. They are ...
I would want to know also about whether the beef is corn or grain fed, instead of grass fed. Most of it in the US is feed lot beef, both corn and grain fed, and I refuse to eat it. I personally know local farmers and buy grass fed beef directly ... Read More
Why Are Meats So Costly in Ecuador? by antialiased
So, for background: In the USA, before I moved here to Loja, Ecuador, I never paid more than $1/lb for bone-in chicken legs/thighs/wings and never more than $2/lb for stewing/roasting beef. Here, I'm lucky if I can find meats for double that ...
Very strange thread. Either the OP has not bought meat in the US for a long time, or he lived in some area with a super low cost of living. Only one time in the past 2 years did I find chicken leg quarters on sale for less than $1/lb, and I have ... Read More
Online shopping in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Ecuador? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
Part of it depends on where you are in Ecuador. A friend lived in Vilcabamba for several years and said rarely did any shipment actually make it to them, even when they went directly to the Post Office to pick it up. They found it most ... Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
I have just received a question as to why the Ecuador counts are so high? Much higher than other S American countries. Does anyone know? Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
No, they still haven't been able to prove this. Plus they have not yet developed highly reliable tests, either the ones for testing if you have it, or the antibody ones testing to see if you have had it. There are so many different tests ... Read More
Cost of Living in Ecuador in 2020 by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Ecuador to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
It would be really nice if those answering would simply state where they are in which town in relation to a somewhat larger city! Then we do not have to research where the poster is living. Actually, during the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, cost ... Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Apparently Ecuador is one of the worst hit places for COVID-19 in Latin America: https://theconversation.com/deaths-and-desperation-mount-in-ecuador-epicenter-of-coronavirus-pandemic-in-latin-america-137015 Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Bigbrad 2008 and Robal. I came to this thread to read about what is happening with the Coronavirus COVID-19 in Ecuador, not to listen to both of you arguing and criticizing each other. Perhaps you could take it into a private conversation? I am ... Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Back to Ecuador, is everyone maintaining distance and staying home? Argentina is. Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Thank you so much Lo茂c Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Thanks Osage, now I will have to practice my Spanish. I am in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and there is no one to practice with, and nothing written in Spanish. I will try till my brain says no. Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
No, I haven't been following it, but I will. That is the kind of thing that needs to be discussed here. Thank you for helping get this thread back on topic. I see that it is all in English. Is there a good Ecuadorian publication also? My ... Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
I am very concerned about Ecuador. I don't see anything in the above arguments about Ecuador, just someone wanting to point fingers elsewhere about information that will not help Ecuador at all. I would like some direct information about what ... Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Emigray, May I quote you on this legend elsewhere? Are these your words, or is there a source? Thanks! Read More
Medication in Ecuador by Lo茂c
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Ecuador ...
In Ecuador the locals use a lot of herbs for treating many things, or making teas, etc. Instead of looking for drugs how about asking around and finding some of the many local people knowledgeable about herbs? I am sure there must be some for ... Read More
Medication in Ecuador by Lo茂c
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Ecuador ...
I am so sorry, but I burst out laughing at the image! What a terrible sense of humor I have. Read More
Medication in Ecuador by Lo茂c
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Ecuador ...
I am watching for answers to these questions. So far I have not been out of the Us for over 2 1/2 months, so always take a three month supply. But I need to know what to do if I want to really move there. Read More
Professional Visa by Durchinusa
I am quite confused about the nature of professional visa as among the pathways to secure a residency in Ecuador. The law appears to be as simple as it may seem: if an applicant possess the required 4-year degree from an approved institution , ...
If your university is not listed that is a whole other headache.... Someone here said that. So what do we do then? Read More
Cost of Living in Ecuador in 2020 by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Ecuador to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
All of you who are not bothering to post where you live in Ecuador are not helping me to figure out what to do. Different cities and rural areas are not comparable. Please tell us where you are, in which larger city in which part of Ecuador, or ... Read More
Looking for help - Immigration related !! by sun.surfering
Hello Friends, I'm considering of starting a new life at Ecuador and I need some help/advice on the immigration process. I'm in my early 40s and a working professional. I'm exploring the possibility of starting a new life at Ecuador and ...
Thank you Emigrayo, that is a very helpful site! About my question on starting while in the US before going to Ecuador, this is what it said: "Yes. It鈥檚 best to get your Temporary Visa while you are in your home country. Our office ... Read More
Looking for help - Immigration related !! by sun.surfering
Hello Friends, I'm considering of starting a new life at Ecuador and I need some help/advice on the immigration process. I'm in my early 40s and a working professional. I'm exploring the possibility of starting a new life at Ecuador and ...
Karrywacker. This is a forum about Ecuador. The link you posted is fictional, and even the fiction takes apparently takes place in Spain, not Ecuador. Read More
Looking for help - Immigration related !! by sun.surfering
Hello Friends, I'm considering of starting a new life at Ecuador and I need some help/advice on the immigration process. I'm in my early 40s and a working professional. I'm exploring the possibility of starting a new life at Ecuador and ...
Michael, would you suggest contacting EcuaAssist before even leaving the US? Read More
Best cities for retirement in Ecuador by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Ecuador for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in Ecuador? Why ...
That would be wonderful if you could get more information! Read More
Best cities for retirement in Ecuador by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Ecuador for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in Ecuador? Why ...
I have been studying Spanish for 3 years, and want to become much better. My wish is to live in a place that has a language school and do a homestay (live with a family that does not speak English), and then take intermediate/advanced classes ... Read More
Best cities for retirement in Ecuador by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Ecuador for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in Ecuador? Why ...
The Loja area sounds lovely. I too do not want to live in an Expat community. However I have heard that there are no Spanish language schools in Loja or Malacatos. Is that correct? Read More
Working as a gynecologist in Ecuador by Emanoil
I am a Consultant physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology. I worked as such for many years now both in my homeland ( Romania ) and in Germany. Tried to get my acknowledgement as such in Norway which revealed itself to be a long process. I am willing ...
The only thing I can imagine if you are not fluent in Spanish is if you were to go work in an expat community in Ecuador, which is not really like living in another country in my opinion. Read More
Ecuador Transportation Emergency as Fuel Subsidies End, Talks Fail by cccmedia
October 4, 2019: Ecuador has decided to end fuel subsidies, causing gasoline prices to rise to market levels. The subsidies were eliminated on Thursday after the president announced the change on Tuesday. The national government's talks with ...
Whether it is gallons or liters does not matter, it was the drastic increases in prices for them that mattered. The subsidies have been restored for the time being, but the problem of huge economic deficits which are still unaddressed are the ... Read More
Ecuador Transportation Emergency as Fuel Subsidies End, Talks Fail by cccmedia
October 4, 2019: Ecuador has decided to end fuel subsidies, causing gasoline prices to rise to market levels. The subsidies were eliminated on Thursday after the president announced the change on Tuesday. The national government's talks with ...
Please give us an update on what is happening in Ecuador. I had planned a trip and am unsure what to do. The kind of price increase they did would be devastating to those of lower income. Apparently it has been reversed, but what it next? Read More
Sense of humour in Ecuador by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Ecuadorian聮s culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any ...
Bhavna - hoping to hear back from you as to humor in Ecuador. I only visited for 2 1/2 weeks so cannot give an answer, but I am sure you would have a lot of information for us! Read More
73 yr old! looking for spanish school with homestay is SMALL town
I am not a big city gal.. Where are there spanish language schools that have associated homestays in smaller towns? Cheers Read More