Matt
@mcs_guy
American looking for information about Ecuador
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About me
American
Lives in Fort Hood (Texas)
Speaks English, a little French
Registration: 21 June 2012
Deal breaking questions about Cuenca Ecuador by Txsbigfoot
1. As a Southern boy I like my Bourbon whiskey. Do they have Bourbon like Jack Daniels, Wild Turkey, etc... for sale there, and if so can anyone give me an idea of the cost per litre bottle? 2. I see that you have to have an invite or pay a ...
I was wondering how your search was going? Did you check out Ecuador and if so where and what'd ya think? We still haven't made it yet...the Army always has different plans/timing for me and my family. Read More
Anybody living in Vilcabamba or Loja? by ActionMgt
You never see anything posted about Vilcabamba or Loja on this forum. Just wondering if anybody lives there that could tell me what it's like, if they like it there, and what the availability might be for renting a 2 bedroom small house with 2 ...
Thanks....we too are looking at Catamayo and/or Malacantos (close to Loja, but out of town and warmer). We'd love to hear as much as possible about these two places. Read More
Anybody living in Vilcabamba or Loja? by ActionMgt
You never see anything posted about Vilcabamba or Loja on this forum. Just wondering if anybody lives there that could tell me what it's like, if they like it there, and what the availability might be for renting a 2 bedroom small house with 2 ...
Thank you for your post...very little is said about Loja. I can't handle to cold anymore and so I'm not interested in Cuenca or even worse the higher elevation areas, even though some english speaking folk would be nice. Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
Sure, we love to garden and grow our own fruit and veggies. We live in central Texas now and don't care for cold weather. We are country folk and don't like big cities, but would like to be close enough (short bus or taxis ride) to a clinic, ... Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
Thanks, we are looking into the Moncristi area; also around Bahia...but seems like the prices have gone up...same with Catamayo and between Loja and Vilcabama. Any comments on those or others? Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
Well its been a good while since my last post/inquiry thanks to Uncle Sam sending me to some exotic places with lots of sand, but I'm back. After some delays in our plans, I've only been able to do minimal research. Can I lean on the groups patience ... Read More
Are there any retired US military expats in Cuenca? by dgreenw7
Hi, as you may have guessed I'm a newbie here. I want to thank everyone that have contributed to this site, it's been very helpful. I want to retire in the Cuenca area next year and wondered if there are any retired military out there to ...
tlamson64, Just checking to see how your recon trip went and if you have any insight for use. thx, Matt Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
My family and I are looking for a place in Ecuador to retire early. We are coming down in December (if I don't have to go back to Kuwait/Afghanistan) and again in June to scout out the country. Being from Texas, we can't handle the cold...no colder ... Read More
What would be the best beach town to live in?
I too am looking for a nice beach town/small city. My family and I are coming down in December and again in June for an exploritory visit. We don't party, but love the outdoors. We need some ammenities like internet, stores, a clinic/hospital and ... Read More
where do expats live by mcs_guy
In what parts of Ecuador are the concentration of expats living? For example, I know Cuenca has alot of expats, but where in Cuenca? Plus what other cities/areas?
Thanks Dom, this is about what I'm ready on the blogs. We don't necessarily need alot of gringos around where we live, but it would be nice (kinda a little security net sorta speak). We're looking at the valleys around Loja (catamayo and south ... Read More
where do expats live
In what parts of Ecuador are the concentration of expats living? For example, I know Cuenca has alot of expats, but where in Cuenca? Plus what other cities/areas? Read More
Universities in Cuenca or Loja
Are there any Universities that offer english based (english speaking/writing taught) classes in Cuenca and/or Loja? Also is there anybody in Cuenca and/or Loja that have children going to a college/university? thanks, Matt Read More
Deal breaking questions about Cuenca Ecuador by Txsbigfoot
1. As a Southern boy I like my Bourbon whiskey. Do they have Bourbon like Jack Daniels, Wild Turkey, etc... for sale there, and if so can anyone give me an idea of the cost per litre bottle? 2. I see that you have to have an invite or pay a ...
TXbigfoot, Good questions, in my opinion. We're from Texas (Ft Hood area now, lived in Jasper for years) too and out questions that we've posted are a little out of the norm compared to others. My family and I are lloking to go down next summer, but ... Read More
Ecuador vs. Panama
drbill, I've been doing alot of research myself and Panama was on my short list, but I'm not looking to or for work but to simply retire early. So my family and I are leaning heavily towards Ecuador, especially the Loja area (warmer, local ... Read More
Health insurance for Americans living abroad
I plan on getting insurance when we move there, but was looking to see if anybody knew anything in reference ObamaCare and folks living abroad. Do it state that a US citizen has to have US health insurance even if they live outside the US or face ... Read More
Veterans Organizations
Jim, my wife and I are Army Vets and are seriously think about moving to Ecuador...let me know if you find out anything. Maybe enough of us will start one! Read More
Health insurance for Americans living abroad
With the Supreme Court upholding ObamaCare, does anyone know if Americans residing abroad have to maintain US health insurance? I plan on moving to Ecuador within two years (one of the reasons is low cost health care). Read More
Bringing a Teenage son to Loja
Thanks Steve, he takes Spanish in school and we all are going to hit it hard soon. I like what I've read about Loja and of Catamayo (near the airport)...I think it's a little warmer too.?.? Yes we plan on renting first, hopefully after alot of ... Read More
Teenage son to Loja
:)My family of three are seriously contimplating moving to Ecuador and we've liked what we've read so far about Loja and the surrounding area. We plan on taking a visit down there and also the Manta & Salinas areas next year. Our son is 16 and of ... Read More
Bringing a Teenage son to Loja
My family of three are seriously contimplating moving to Ecuador and we've liked what we've read so far about Loja and the surrounding area. We plan on taking a visit down there and also the Manta & Salinas areas next year. Our son is 16 and of ... Read More
Are there any retired US military expats in Cuenca? by dgreenw7
Hi, as you may have guessed I'm a newbie here. I want to thank everyone that have contributed to this site, it's been very helpful. I want to retire in the Cuenca area next year and wondered if there are any retired military out there to ...
My wife and I are US Army vets (I'm an Army contractor now and my wife is a school teacher (we have a 16 year old son)) and are looking at Ecuador for early retirement. We plan on going down for a visit summer of 2013 to recon the Manta, Loja and ... Read More