Dagretto
American looking for information about Ecuador
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Lives in Manta, Manab铆
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 16 July 2020
How do I prove I am not married so the deed can be approved? by vettages
Is there a federal register for US citizens that can affirm I am not married? Apparently Single Status filing on tax forms is not enough. The passport does not say I am single either. Thanks
This was a few years ago since I was married, but I think it was called an Affidavid of Matrimony. I went to the courhouse of where I lived. I think because marriage must be recognized in all states equally, they will have record of your status. You ... Read More
How do I prove I am not married so the deed can be approved? by vettages
Is there a federal register for US citizens that can affirm I am not married? Apparently Single Status filing on tax forms is not enough. The passport does not say I am single either. Thanks
You should be able to go to your local courthouse to get a document that says you are not married. This is what I had to do to marry my Ecuadorian wife.Damon. Read More
Guayaquil or Cuenca by dannyboy19111
New member here. Currently live outside Philadelphia, PA and hoping to move to Ecuador within the year. Not retiring unfortunately as I'm only 39. I am a construction worker/ Carpenter and curious what job life is like down there. I'm undecided ...
My #1 question would be if you intend to start a business here, or if you have expectations of getting hired by an existing company. If it is the latter, you might want to think strongly on that. If it is a former, there is quite a bit of risk, like ... Read More
How Is This Possible? by cccmedia
Azuay province, home to Cuenca, has just added two FM radio stations. There are now 109 FM stations in the province. Source... www.cuencahighlife.com ... Chimborazo province has 88 FM stations by Cuenca Highlife's count. Chimborazo's ...
Bimbo claims to be the world's largest bread maker.聽 I've seen it in every Latin country I've visited or lived in.https://www.bimbousa.com/I still think the name is sorta funny, since it has connotations in English that it doesn't have in ... Read More
How Is This Possible? by cccmedia
Azuay province, home to Cuenca, has just added two FM radio stations. There are now 109 FM stations in the province. Source... www.cuencahighlife.com ... Chimborazo province has 88 FM stations by Cuenca Highlife's count. Chimborazo's ...
From what I know from others here in Ecuador, Ecuadorians love US culture, brands, & especially work opportunities, even if they are not really on board with what the US government does.聽Damon. Read More
Is Ecuador a Good Place For a Single 60-Year Old Woman? by Chrisandra
My name is Chrisandra and I am a youthful, fit 60-year old woman thinking of retiring (alone) to Ecuador (Quito?) or Panama in maybe 2 years. I will have about $1,400 a month to live on and am frugal with simple tastes. I hope to rent a small ...
In regards to cuy, it is not eaten in all parts of Ecuador. I live on the coast & am married to an Ecuadorian. I have yet to see cuy on the menu here, & asking my wife if she would try it, I got a definite NO. So there is cultural ... 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 ...
We do it for a little extra dosh on the side...My wife also instructs me to buy certain items in the US that are much cheaper, so that we can directly re-sell her in Ecuador. I can say one thing for her: she's definitely the capitalist!Damon. 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 ...
@lebowski888 Thanks for the recommendation! I used the service by Correos del Ecuador in the past, but it's no longer working. Servientrega offers a similar service called "GlobalBox". Have you tried it?BTW, this is why you should never tell your ... Read More
Sending & receiving Packages by 56kathya
I have heard some good and a lot of bad about receiving mail order and simply getting packages delivered in Ecuador. Does anyone have the low down on this?
There are a number of courier services as well. I keep seeing them show up in my Facebook. I'm looking into using them for some of my hobby needs (I build models, & aftermarket parts would be hard to get in Ecuador without a courier from the ... Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in Ecuador by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Ecuador, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...
For me the primary motivator was that I am married to an Ecuadorian. That narrows down the countries of choice considerably! But other factors made me want to live here too: cost of living is much lower, quality of life is a better (IMHO), medical ... Read More
All about taxes for expats in Ecuador by Diksha
Hi everyone, Taxation is an important subject, especially when you are an expatriate in Ecuador. We would like to know what you think about the tax system in your host country. This could be helpful to other people preparing for expatriation in ...
My specific situation is that I work remotely from the US, but reside here in Ecuador. I will be paying taxes to the US when I file my income tax. Does this mean I am exempted from paying Ecuadorian taxes, if I am reading it right? Damon. Read More
Moving to Ecuador solo by Cheryl
Hello everybody, Moving to Ecuador is a challenge in itself, but even more when you decide to go alone. If this was your case when you arrived, we would like you to share your experience. It might help other people who are also preparing for this ...
In addition, depending on where you settle, there may be facebook groups specific to expats living in Ecuador. I am in Manta (officially now...my visa was issued earlier this week), & we have a couple of Facebook groups specific to Manta & ... Read More
Retiring in Ecuador on a fixed income from the USA. by joint2joint
When I retired a couple of years ago, I dreamt of living in Ecuador, as it was touted as a great place to stretch my modest income and explore a vibrant culture. Yet, after reading numerous articles, talking with people and hours of research, ...
In terms of the visa process, my perspective is a little different. I married my wife in October 2020. She is from Ecuador, & we married down there (in Guayaquil to be specific). Immediately our concern was with the visa process...and whether ... Read More
Between Two of Ecuador's Main Cities a Mountain Is Falling Down by cccmedia
Between two of Ecuador's three largest cities, instability in the mountainside has caused the indefinite closure of the Cuenca-Molleturo-Guayaquil road -- adding two hours driving time between Cuenca and the Big G. Due to persistent landslides, ...
Sounds like if you want to visit Cuenca (& vice versa), it is time to look into flying. I am waiting for when the Manta airport opens flights to Cuenca (they just opened a flight to Quito). Damon. Read More
Trouble On the Coast and Mafia Carnage by cccmedia
Off-shore and airstrip drug activity along the Ecuador Coast is so bad in Manab铆 Province that radar may be installed shortly on private property.By presidential decree, property owners in parts of the province will be subject to the ...
Unfortunately this is all going on very close to where I will be living in a month... Damon. 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 ...
How much do these courier services usually cost? I am a model builder, & I am trying to figure out the most economical way to get my kits from the US to Ecuador. Damon. 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 know the effectiveness of SInovac? My wife took that vaccine. Damon. Read More
Cars in Ecuador
My move is around a month to 6 weeks away, & I am thinking about how my life will be there. I definitely want to have a car. I enjoy the freedom & my wife & I want to travel around, not relying on family or friends (or public ... Read More
Apostille of Required Documents by seoulguy
[b]Looking back at cccmedia's post in another thread, I checked out Expat Visas. I copy the following: "As such, I entirely process your Temporary Residency Visa and Cedula handling for an absolutely everything TOTAL cost of $1700 (this ...
Comparing the cost of obtaining an apostille while in the States to paying for it to be done while in Ecuador .. is apples-to-oranges. Maybe the attitude of Damon's wife was exaggerated above.To be fair, it was her cousin the lawyer. Damon. Read More
Apostille of Required Documents by seoulguy
[b]Looking back at cccmedia's post in another thread, I checked out Expat Visas. I copy the following: "As such, I entirely process your Temporary Residency Visa and Cedula handling for an absolutely everything TOTAL cost of $1700 (this ...
When I got married in Ecuador, I had to get 2 documents apostilled. I don't remember the documents, or how much I paid, but it was SIGNIFICANTLY less. I had them apostilled by the Pennsylvania State government. This was during the pandemic, so I ... Read More
GringoVisas by seoulguy
[b]Anyone having experience with the above captioned company based in the US (CT) and Cuenca, good or bad, please feel free to comment. Do you think the price (around $1500 altogether) is worth it to avoid the unintended hassles? Thanks[/b]
I also want to add that I used a lawyer as well for when I got married, & I definitely got gringo'd. Not saying that GringoVisas gringo'd me either, but since it came recomended via Amelia & JP's Youtube channel, I felt better ... Read More
GringoVisas by seoulguy
[b]Anyone having experience with the above captioned company based in the US (CT) and Cuenca, good or bad, please feel free to comment. Do you think the price (around $1500 altogether) is worth it to avoid the unintended hassles? Thanks[/b]
I think the price reflects the demand. It seems based on my casual observation, that demand for visa services are increasing as more people are considering Ecuador as a living destination. I am using GringoVisas to process mine as we speak ... Read More
Protect Yourself By Protecting Your Cards and Keys by cccmedia
A potential nightmare for every Expat is losing one or more of his/her cards, especially those issued by a country outside Ecuador. My cards include USA debit cards, my Ecuador savings-account card, a card for exiting/entering my building, my ...
I do what you said with my cedula. My first was stolen in a backpack. Took 3 days of standing in line to replace it.Wow! Three days! :o This is the 'nightmare' scenario -- having to deal with the tr谩mites of a government agency that ... Read More
Documentation necessary to arrive Ecuador by Fati Felton
Someone knows exactly the documentation that need a Canadian citizen to arrive to Ecuador? I have a friend that is coming here to Ecuador soon and doesn't know what papers really need. Immigration in colombia fined her big for not having the ...
At the very least she needs her passport (of course) & either a negative COVID test (PCR OR Rapid Antigen), or documentation that she received the full round of vaccinations. If she has the latter, it may be a good idea to make a photocopy of ... Read More
Covid in Ecuador by havenacres1999
My husband and I had planned on moving to Ecuador and everything has been delayed due to covid. Living in Canada has become unbearable for us due to the loss of our personal freedoms. We are undergoing censorship now to cap it off. Doctors are not ...
Freedom is one of those things that is important in different ways to different people. Ecuador is more free in some ways, less free in others. And where those freedoms lay will differ depending on the person. For example, Ecuador has very ... Read More
How Is This Possible? by cccmedia
Azuay province, home to Cuenca, has just added two FM radio stations. There are now 109 FM stations in the province. Source... www.cuencahighlife.com ... Chimborazo province has 88 FM stations by Cuenca Highlife's count. Chimborazo's ...
Must be very short range, very local stations! Damon. Read More
Streaming Ecuador by cccmedia
Can't make it to Ecuador during the pandemic? Consider streaming some of the videos on YouTube or other web sites. I just discovered an online sub-site called "Itchy Feet on the Cheap." A 40-ish Canadian Expat living in Quito and ...
My wife is from Manta & that is where I'll be settling down. It's a fairly nice city. Damon. Read More
Self Employment by James W. Barrett
Is self employment possible? I am a auto mechanic with over 40 years experience. The climate would make my late years much easier then north central pennsylvannia.
Hey, awesome! I live in Easton, just next door to Bethlehem! Damon. Read More
Ecuador's New President 2021 by cccmedia
Sunday, April 11, 2021... The people of Ecuador are choosing their new president in a national election. It's a runoff election and incumbent presidente Moreno is not on the ballot. The authorities say a winner will be posted by 6 p.m. ...
I can say it was interesting watching things unfold on my Facebook feed, between my wife's comments & the rest of the family. She was pulling for Arauz, but a lot of her cousin's were pulling for Lasso. Fortunately things did not go ... Read More
Relocating to Ecuador and don't want a vehicle by Lori Miller
Hi, me and hubby are planning on relocating next year, if everything falls into place this summer. It seems vehicle ownership is super expensive, and almost not worth it to me. Is it possible to live in Ecuador and not own a vehicle. ...
I had heard a US driver license is valid in Ecuador for up to 30 days after entry into the country, but I'm not sure about that. My wife tells me the process is helped if you know the right people. Damon. 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 for the tips! Damon. 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 ...
It is already too late, but thanks for the heads up. The ONLY time the classes are being offered is this weekend, until June. No classes, no wedding later this month. UNless the church decides to reschedule. I'll let my wife know down there, ... 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 ...
Especially since my return ticket almost exactly coincides with the end of the curfew. Next window is in June. My kids want to go to the beach. You would think that Manta would be perfect for that, but no. They want to go to New Jersey. I predict a ... 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.
One thing I will add to that list is Italian Sausage. I've looked in the supermarkets here in Manta several times. You can find all sorts of salchichas, but nothing that looks distinctively Italian (as far as I can tell!). This is important to ... 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 ...
IIRC while kids are less vulnerable to the virus, they can still be carriers. While I think it is a good idea to get them vaccinated, I think it is MORE critical the adults get vaccinated. If the kids get it, they'll likely be fine. Not so true ... Read More
Vaccines required in Ecuador by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Ecuador, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
I just got my first shot a couple days ago, & will be getting my 2nd at the end of April. Hopefully things can start to return to normal, & I won't need COVID tests to travel to Ecuador anymore. Damon. Read More
Emigrating for health care by Dagretto
I am diabetic, & currently due to the pandemic, unemployed. I've worked off & on but only in temp jobs. My insurance situation is in shambles. My last job offered insurance...with a $10,000 deductable. A serious illness would cripple me ...
I'm going to be relocating to Manta when my visa is approved, so if I have any experiences to share, I will post them. My only encounters with Ecuadorian healthcare is with my wife's couisn & uncle, both doctors, & her mother, a ... Read More
Emigrating for health care by Dagretto
I am diabetic, & currently due to the pandemic, unemployed. I've worked off & on but only in temp jobs. My insurance situation is in shambles. My last job offered insurance...with a $10,000 deductable. A serious illness would cripple me ...
I just sent a message to GringoVisas to start the process, so it is in the works. My wife keeps telling me to get down there soon so she can take care of me! I might go down early after my visa enters processing on a tourist visa, but we'll see ... Read More
Emigrating for health care
I am diabetic, & currently due to the pandemic, unemployed. I've worked off & on but only in temp jobs. My insurance situation is in shambles. My last job offered insurance...with a $10,000 deductable. A serious illness would cripple me ... 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 ...
This is my understanding. In addition I do have an email from the airport in Guayaqyuil stating that either the PCR test or the rapid antigen test is acceptable for free entrance into the country. Whether or not the officials at the desk will honor ... 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 ...
As far as I know, one dose is not enough. Talking with my wife, I would be very lucky to be able to take the 2nd dose in Ecuador. I wasn't expecting to take the first dose here in the US until May, even though I have an at-risk health condition. ... 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 for the advice. I did the smart thing & emailed the airport in Guayaquil. You can enter the country EITHER with a PCR test, or a rapid antigen test. I have that documented in my email. I am going to take my original PCR test results too, ... 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 know when the test requirements changed? I am traveling to Ecuador on Wednesday, got my test done, but it is outside the 3 day window. This is very, very frustrating! Damon. Read More
Sending & receiving Packages by 56kathya
I have heard some good and a lot of bad about receiving mail order and simply getting packages delivered in Ecuador. Does anyone have the low down on this?
Curious, but I assume we would have to do this even if we are not eligible for SSN payments? I'm only 45 & far from retirement age, but I am planning on emmigrating to Ecuador soon to live with my Ecuadorian wife. Damon. Read More
Vaccines required in Ecuador by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Ecuador, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
One of the surprising things about Ecuador is all the dogs & cats that roam around without the owner's supervision (assuming they have owners). I told my wife that sort of thing would never fly in the US. She lets her cat roam around the ... Read More
Bank Account by 56kathya
Can I open a bank account with my passport for ID?
Just out of curiosity, what are some of your opinions on Mutualista Pichincha? My wife has an account there, & I was thinking simply of adding me in for a joint account. I usually defer to her judgement on all things Ecuadorian, but I would love ... Read More
Sending & receiving Packages by 56kathya
I have heard some good and a lot of bad about receiving mail order and simply getting packages delivered in Ecuador. Does anyone have the low down on this?
I am in the process of moving own to Ecuador on a permanent basis, so I am going through the same struggle. You wouldn't believe how much stuff you can accumulate over 45 years of life. So I am being very ruthless about what I take. I have a ... 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 ...
The last time I travelled to Ecuador was on 26 December 2020. At that time all that was required was a negative COVID test & no requirement to quarantine. If you do not have a negative test, you would be required to quarantine until either the ... 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. That is a very disappointing turn of events. I was planning on spending time with my wife for a week over the new year. It's not very practical now. Her birthday is after the quarantine period, so hopefully I can switch to then. Damon. 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 just had a message from my wife in Ecuador. She says they are reinstituting the mandatory quarantine for all travelers, regardless of the PCR test. Right now it is a mandatory quarantine for 5 days. Does anyone have official information about ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I don't think I ever introduced myself. I am an American living in Pennsylvania at the moment, but I am married to an Ecuadorian woman. We are making plans to move to Ecuador in the next 7 years (or possibly sooner, no less than 4 years). She is ... Read More
Best bank for checking/saving account? by bkiser
Hello, all. I am planning my first trip, and would like to go ahead and start an account with a bank. Would prefer to use a bank that has available ATMs in different locations, if possible, as I plan to do some traveling in country. Also, I ...
Luckily she does not say that. I had to look up the meaning, haha! But I am sure if I had actually asked her she would make fun of me at my expense. Hence why I looked it up first... Damon. Read More
Best bank for checking/saving account? by bkiser
Hello, all. I am planning my first trip, and would like to go ahead and start an account with a bank. Would prefer to use a bank that has available ATMs in different locations, if possible, as I plan to do some traveling in country. Also, I ...
Do you know any native Spanish speakers you can interact with on a regular basis? What really accelerated my skills in Spanish is the fact that my wife is an Ecuatoriana, & does not speak English at all (except what I have taught her; she can ... Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
That is going to be difficult, especially with no national post office really working. And unless you are able to call them up and deal with them fluently on the phone, your post will not be arriving.Fortunately my wife is Ecuadorian, so I will have ... Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
Mail order is probably my biggest concern about living in Ecuador as well. I build models of tanks, & am not prepared to give up my hobby as long as I can still physically do so. Ecuador just doesn't have that culture (there are model ... Read More
Hello from Kentucky, USA! by bkiser
Hello, everyone! I have been a member for probably close to 3 years, but I still feel like a new member, as I don't think I have ever posted before! I have been following Ecuador from afar, in as much detail as possible, over the last 8 or 10 ...
There is a place outside of Philadelphia that specializes in travel health. They are doing COVID tests. I got one there for around $200 (elective so not covered by insurance). But you can call your hospital too. You need a PCR test. Get it ... Read More
Hello from Kentucky, USA! by bkiser
Hello, everyone! I have been a member for probably close to 3 years, but I still feel like a new member, as I don't think I have ever posted before! I have been following Ecuador from afar, in as much detail as possible, over the last 8 or 10 ...
I am in Ecuador right now. I brought a negative COVID test translstor into Spanish. Getting through the soporte at Guayaquil was relatively easy. Damon. Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
I am interested in this as well. I build models of military equipment as a hobby, & Ecuador does not have a big model building community. Hobby shops like we have here in the US just don't exist there very much. That being said, I was ... Read More
Hello from Kentucky, USA! by bkiser
Hello, everyone! I have been a member for probably close to 3 years, but I still feel like a new member, as I don't think I have ever posted before! I have been following Ecuador from afar, in as much detail as possible, over the last 8 or 10 ...
Interestingly, she sent me videos of her cousin there just this morning, so that may be up on our list of things to do on my trip... Damon. Read More
Hello from Kentucky, USA! by bkiser
Hello, everyone! I have been a member for probably close to 3 years, but I still feel like a new member, as I don't think I have ever posted before! I have been following Ecuador from afar, in as much detail as possible, over the last 8 or 10 ...
What are your thoughts on Manta? I'm not sure many other cities in Ecuador are an option for me, because my fianc茅e is a Manta native (hopefully we will be doing the deed in the next few weeks...I go down this Friday). She says it is pretty ... 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 ...
Anyone experience issues making voice or video calls on Whatsapp using the city internet? My fiancee lives in Manta & over the last few days we have been unable to make video or voice calls with Whatsapp, only when she connects to her home ... 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 ...
This is a related but slighty to the side question. I am in a long distance relationship with a woman from Ecuador. The plan was for me to fly down there & meet her, make sure we are good for each other, & then the pandemic hit, cancelling ... Read More