Gary Jones
@ChecMark
Canadian looking for information about Ecuador
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About me
Canadian
Lives in London
Speaks Bit of Spanish
Registration: 21 April 2013
Mirador San Jose. by Dackombe
I am moving to Mirador next year and would appreciate any comments on the following. a. Taxi availability and costs, to say Manta and Puerto Cayo. b. Local coach costs to Manta. c. Eating : What is available ( type of food, costs etc ). d. ...
That development is being built by a Canadian company (http://holaecuador.net/). When I was in Ecuador I was building a number of city portal sites and I contacted the company with a number of questions about the development. They were very ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Ecuador is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
Susan, before I came to Ecuador I did months of research, both about personal issues like rentals and about business, primarily about creating city portal websites for Ecuador. I created WelcomeToEcuador first, followed by city portals for ... Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Ecuador can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent homesickness? How ...
My decision to move to Ecuador had been well researched, at least as far as what you could learn on the internet. I was sick of winter and the overly regulated life in Canada, plus I was not ready to just mold away what years I had left and wanted ... Read More
Finding the perfect place in Ecuador and Moving by RobinJoel
Joel and I just got back from a few weeks in southern Ecuador. It was our first trip there after lots of research. We have decided for sure that is where we want to buy a house and live during our retirement - now! We love the Malacos and ...
The best advice when moving to Ecuador is to rent first. Ecuador is a very diverse country with every kind of weather and topography you can think of, from mountains to beaches. You may find you like the cooler weather of a place like Cotacachi, ... Read More
Ecuador Raises Residency-Visa Fee by $200, Says Immigration Attorney by cccmedia
The 2016 fee for a residency-visa stamp has been raised from $350 to $550, according to an Ecuadorian immigration attorney -- Sara Chaca of Ecuador Visas. The visa fee covering a minor child has been raised from $0 to $250, according to attorney ...
I confirmed with the Ecuadorian consulate in Toronto that there is no fifty percent discount for Expats over sixty-five. That was just a rumor posted on Facebook. Read More
Healthcare in Ecuador by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Ecuador ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Ecuador? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Being Canadian I have admittedly been spoiled by our health care system, under which most things are free. Also, as a senior my expensive medications for diabetes are also covered. When I researched moving to Ecuador the government had removed the ... Read More
Cost of living in Ecuador 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Ecuador in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Ecuador you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Ecuador? > accommodation ...
Coming from Canada I consider myself very fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful places in the world - Cotacachi. I am a pensioner and the only difficulty I am having right now is the disastrous state of the Canadian dollar. My pensions ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮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 your ...
Where r u at these days? Read More
the insect population by getting there
Hi after moving to an area where there is a huge insect population mainly mosquitoes and black flies I have become very concerned about them. I had not considered them to be much of a problem and now I do because of the reaction that I have to ...
I am considering either Vilcabamba or Otavalo. Can anyone tell me what the difference is, if any, in the insect population? Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮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 your ...
lol. Got me all excited there! Missed the "Hi, Susan" and thought you were talking to me. Oh. well. Dream on. Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮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 your ...
You are obviously an experienced world traveler, Susan. I was just curious as to why you settled on Vilcabamba? I have been researching Vilcabamba and Otavalo. Although Vilcabamba appears to have better weather, I am concerned about the distance to ... Read More
looking to move to Cotacochi/Ibarra by the end of 2015 by Joanneinict
Hi All, My name is Joanne, and I'm looking to move to Cotacochi/Ibarra by the end of 2015, if everything works out as planned. Right now I am finishing up a Master's Degree, and will defend my thesis in January. I thought about coming on a ...
I just watched a number of videos from Andy, the HoboTraveler (https://www.youtube.com/user/HoboTraveler) and I must say they were very eye-opening. He covers everything from visas to the climate. He does a very in-depth analysis of the difference ... Read More
looking to move to Cotacochi/Ibarra by the end of 2015 by Joanneinict
Hi All, My name is Joanne, and I'm looking to move to Cotacochi/Ibarra by the end of 2015, if everything works out as planned. Right now I am finishing up a Master's Degree, and will defend my thesis in January. I thought about coming on a ...
Have you looked at the Otavalo/Ibarra area? Cuenca is cold! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QsvM9iJIdA Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮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 your ...
London, Ontario. The groups were Facebook groups, some for ExPats and some specific to Canadians. Just do a search and they'll all show up. Safe trip. I'm jealous. Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮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 your ...
Barbara, I didn't see you post in any of the groups I suggested and you haven't responded to any of my posts. Do I say something to offend you? I hope not. Good luck in Ecuador. Please let me know your experiences for my website. I am trying ... Read More
Adverture/Travelling by kimphilley
My name is Kim. I said in to Bahia Del Caraquez about a month ago . I have cruised Mexico since retirement in 2010. I will stay here for several years traveling inland and cruising the coastal areas between here and Panama before heading for the ...
Yes, it sounded like you would be more comfortable in that area and not venturing off into the unknown as a single lady. My goal, or maybe I should say dream, is to travel the country on my dirt-bike, with my camera and write a blog for my website ... Read More
Adverture/Travelling by kimphilley
My name is Kim. I said in to Bahia Del Caraquez about a month ago . I have cruised Mexico since retirement in 2010. I will stay here for several years traveling inland and cruising the coastal areas between here and Panama before heading for the ...
Are you planning to stay in Cumbaya or are you just starting there? Have you looked at other areas? I was initially thinking Cotacachi, but then there were some negative posts about the weather and the bugs. I went looking for the "best ... Read More
Back from Ecuador
True enough. Maybe you can accept my Facebook friend request and we can chat there. I'm looking to get as many first hand accounts of people moving to Ecuador for my website. You can help others by sharing your experiences. Cheers! Read More
Back from Ecuador
Was it something I said? I was trying to be helpful but you didn't respond and it looks like my posts have been deleted. Sorry if I somehow offended you. Read More
motorcycle license by Cold Chill
I am considering buying a new $1500.00 motorcycle when I arive in ecuador.Does anyone out there know cost and procedure for license of bike and myself? thank you for your time.:rolleyes:
Just wanted to clarify that I am not just looking at shipping the motorcycle. I am working on shipping a small container of things and the bike would fit in at no extra cost. Read More
motorcycle license by Cold Chill
I am considering buying a new $1500.00 motorcycle when I arive in ecuador.Does anyone out there know cost and procedure for license of bike and myself? thank you for your time.:rolleyes:
On another forum there was a guy asking about bringing in a motorcycle to use because he was disabled and a motorcycle was what he needed. He was scoffed at because someone thought it was just BS. In my case I have peripheral neuropathy, which is ... Read More
Single Lady wanting to move to Ecuador by TahoeTrish
Would love to hear from Expats living in Ecuador I am wanting to retire soon and rent a place there large enough for a garden.......not a condo would like a home. Is it safe for a single lady living alone in Ecuador... thank you for your ...
Goggle has never heard of Ochoa Leon and I was assuming you lived outside Cotacachi, so I was literally all over the map trying to find you. lol I did finally find Ricaurte on Google. Cheers! Read More
Single Lady wanting to move to Ecuador by TahoeTrish
Would love to hear from Expats living in Ecuador I am wanting to retire soon and rent a place there large enough for a garden.......not a condo would like a home. Is it safe for a single lady living alone in Ecuador... thank you for your ...
I'm still struggling with whether I can afford to move to Ecuador, but I agree totally with your sentiments about living in a quieter area out of town. I'm wondering what area you live in, what sort of costs are involved with a one bedroom type unit ... Read More
3 month restriction on staying in Equator? by twblu
We are a Canadian couple flying to Quito in October (2013). We are hoping to stay in South America for 3 - 6 months. Our question is about our return flight? When our plans are a bit open-ended, do we have to have a return flight to Canada from ...
Don't believe it's on this thread and my apologies to who posted it, but the return ticket is usually required by the airlines because if you are denied entry into a country the airline doesn't want to foot the bill. Read More
3 month restriction on staying in Equator? by twblu
We are a Canadian couple flying to Quito in October (2013). We are hoping to stay in South America for 3 - 6 months. Our question is about our return flight? When our plans are a bit open-ended, do we have to have a return flight to Canada from ...
Thanks for the additional information, Reg. I just want to be perfectly clear on this because, not only for me, but I mentioned this to a friend in the US who's planning to go to Ecuador for three years with her son and grandchildren. She was aware ... Read More
Medications available in Ecuador (Cuenca)? by Wanderlusting
Hi all, My boyfriend and I are planning to come to Cuenca for 3-6 months and we would like to know about the availability of the medications below. Any information you can share on any of these, including (a) whether they are available at all in ...
Misty, love your posts! I am diabetic and take a number of medications. I found a very helpful lady in Cotacachi who, for five dollars, took my list of medications to a local pharmacy and sent me a list of availability and costs. Some medications ... Read More
Roughly How many Americans now living in Cuenca ? in Equador ? by willgriffin
and after Cuenca. would Quito be the 2nd largest concentration ? is the expat community there much like the Pensionado Community in Costa Rica. Any former Pensionados from Costa Rica now in Cuenca ? How long does it take to setup receipt of SS ...
Part of the problem with any of these countries is the "price" culture shock for ExPats. My experience was with Panama. As a Canadian I went from paying five or six dollars for a single beer, to paying five dollars for a whole bucket of beers. ... Read More
3 month restriction on staying in Equator? by twblu
We are a Canadian couple flying to Quito in October (2013). We are hoping to stay in South America for 3 - 6 months. Our question is about our return flight? When our plans are a bit open-ended, do we have to have a return flight to Canada from ...
Reg, I have been going through an appeal with CPP about them denying me a disability pension. My goal was to get my current pension increased to meet the entry requirements for Ecuador, which I was told was $800 a month. You state $1,000 a month. ... Read More
Proof of return/onward travel upon entry? by suprsweets
Hey I am traveling to live in Ecuador 2/20/13. Many things I have been reading say that upon entry into Ecuador I WILL be asked for a proof of onward travel. Others say I they probably WON'T. Does anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks for the information. I went through the same sort of thing when I went to Panama. I was told that I could just buy a bus ticket out of Panama to Costa Rica, but I didn't want to take a chance so I checked with the airline in Mexico City ... Read More
Proof of return/onward travel upon entry? by suprsweets
Hey I am traveling to live in Ecuador 2/20/13. Many things I have been reading say that upon entry into Ecuador I WILL be asked for a proof of onward travel. Others say I they probably WON'T. Does anyone have any experience with this?
I am looking at flying Toronto to Bogota to Quito. I am seeing conflicting information on whether I need a return ticket Bogota to Quito to enter Ecuador. The total price is about the same as ticket from Toronto to Quito, but I just want to be ... Read More