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Michigan Family Faces 42K in Ecuador Bills After Grandpa Has a Stroke by cccmedia
"The neurosurgeon billed me for almost $25,000," said widow Karen Malone, whose 60-year-old husband (and grandfather of 26) Perry collapsed in Guayaquil in November and died last week in a Florida hospital. The Malone family also incurred ...
Thanks for responding, just do you know moving is not a option in the foreseeable futher. We are over 60 but in good health. I wanted to make a quick trip to the states but, was concerned about running into this new law when I returned after 2 ... Read More
Michigan Family Faces 42K in Ecuador Bills After Grandpa Has a Stroke by cccmedia
"The neurosurgeon billed me for almost $25,000," said widow Karen Malone, whose 60-year-old husband (and grandfather of 26) Perry collapsed in Guayaquil in November and died last week in a Florida hospital. The Malone family also incurred ...
Greetings from Puerto Lopez. We have bern here about 3 years. We had talked about getting into the state insurance program as we have spoke to a friend who pays$70.00 a month. We recently were told of the new law that requires Health care coverage. ... Read More
Amazon and eBay
What are "the established tariff" on a $100.00 product? We are still waiting for friends and family to come and they will bring 1-2 boxes in for us. Thanks Read More
Retiring in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Ecuador? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Thanks for the info. most of the post are over 2 years old. This new requirement is very concerning as we came here with limited resources of my pension. Read More
Retiring in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Ecuador? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Robert, can you share with us where you are have your health care coverage. We my be missing something but, we are see a lot higher prices than $70 per month. Thanks Marc Read More
Retiring in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Ecuador? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
this is off the subject a little but, what can you tell us about the new law that was passed that all expats need to provide proof of health insurance. The ones we had checked even before we heard about the new law was very expensive. The IESS ... Read More
IMPORT PERMIT FOR AFRICAN GREY
The person who was working with us to bring in our African Grey from the US was Giovana her email address are omgio@hoy.net and giovannao42004@yahoo.es Dr Wilson Rojas who is the Director of Nacional de Bioversity was also copied on some of our ... Read More
Bringing Pet Birds to Ecuador by travtay50
Anyone know the issues with bringing pet birds? We have a Goffin's Cockatoo and a Rose Breasted Cockatoo.
Avian flu in US stopped the movement of our parrot. We had everything done had final vet check and faxed all completed paper work to state and Feds for their review for completeness. They called me back and told me that Ecuador had just ban the ... Read More
seeking reliable lawyer by gloryking
I am trying to find reliable good lawyer for residency in Ecuador/Chile. I'd appreciate your help. Thanks! glory
The background check was ordered from the department of justice in California With a set of your fingerprints. The local sheriffs office would've taken several weeks to schedule I used a UPS office that also offers that service in California ... Read More
seeking reliable lawyer by gloryking
I am trying to find reliable good lawyer for residency in Ecuador/Chile. I'd appreciate your help. Thanks! glory
A couple of days after I posted on the subject of finding reliable a lawyer I again contact dr. Robert Moreno's office and was told I could come in and following week and pick up my money which I did but it took almost 3 months. I was hoping ... 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 ...
Greetings again from Puerto Lopez, let me share with you my experience regarding getting my pensioners visa we have 90 days in Ecuador under yourI passport alone. After those 90 days you can request a six-month extension with a tourist visa it is a ... 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 ...
Greeting from Puerto Lopez, we have bought five lots in the hill above Puerto Lopez and I'm currently living on one of them building on the second. In a prior process there was a comment regarding buying insurance when you had the free ... Read More
coastal towns by GloBug
We are considering retiring on the coast of Ecuador and are currently researching towns/cities on the coast to decide where we should visit on our trip next year. If you live on the coast, please post what you like/dislike about where you live. ...
Greeting from Puerto Lopez, been here for about 18 months, We like the people, the slow life style, feel safe in this town, the weather, the daily returning of the fisherman, and the fresh fish. Where we are staying we have a beautiful view of the ... Read More
Bringing Pet Birds to Ecuador by travtay50
Anyone know the issues with bringing pet birds? We have a Goffin's Cockatoo and a Rose Breasted Cockatoo.
Hi I'm here in Ecuador my wife is not coming till after the first of the year and she will bring our pet parrot at that time. We are planning on shipping a 40 foot container that will have her two large parrot cage is enclosed. The airlines ... Read More
Moving to Ecuador in July 2015
Tom, i have been in Puerto Lopez most of the last 18 months. I speak only a little Spanish and have never had anyone tell me anything about not speaking their language better. i have found the people to very lay back, and have a good temperament. ... Read More
seeking reliable lawyer by gloryking
I am trying to find reliable good lawyer for residency in Ecuador/Chile. I'd appreciate your help. Thanks! glory
Cannot recommendDr. Roberto Moreno as suggested in international living he is been very slow to respond. Had incorrect and incomplete information regarding banking that he set up for me. Allowed me to blow a deadline which resulted in me having ... Read More
Bringing Pet Birds to Ecuador by travtay50
Anyone know the issues with bringing pet birds? We have a Goffin's Cockatoo and a Rose Breasted Cockatoo.
Thanks for the reply. I have an African Grey parrot. I have been doing research on bringing our bird and this is what I have found out. Delta will fly your bird not sure if it will be carry on or cargo delta only flies into Quito and we want to ... Read More
courier offer USA-Ecuador
That is very commendable we will keep you in mind. We are building our home in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador and I am getting my resident vise and plan on moving a 40 foot box of house hold goods in the next few months. Looking forward many enjoyable ... Read More
Bringing Pet Birds to Ecuador by travtay50
Anyone know the issues with bringing pet birds? We have a Goffin's Cockatoo and a Rose Breasted Cockatoo.
Greeting from Puerto Lopez, Ecuador. We are making the move from the US to Ecuador and also have a parrot that we want to bring with us. What did you find out about bringing in a bird from the US to Ecuador ? Hope you and your birds had a safe ... Read More
Leaving Puerto Lopez by Maella Mar
Hi all, i am sadly leaving Lopez, I've spent the last 6 months here and it been a great experience, being volunteering, teaching English and from time to time working for a travel agency as translator. Meet really nice people both local and ...
I have my construction permits and had to change my plans due to the new ordinance. I would not build without a permit. When I bought I was told I could do anything I wanted on property but that was then. I did everything by the book as the town ... Read More
Expats in Puerto Lopez, Manabi by GMistral
Hello everyone! We have created a facebook group that its called Expats in Puerto Lopez, Manabi We want to share info, recomendations, safety tips that can help the expat comunity. Please, join us and share your experiences with everybody.
I am in Puerto Lopez and really don't do FB I would be open to picking a day of the week to get together and share info. The early morning with some good coffee would work best for me. Read More
Ecuador beachfront property S.A. by Rafi46
Does anyone here know of this company or have any dealings with them The name of the owners are Tom and Lynn Saunders
I have bought three pieces of property in Puerto Lopez overlooking the town with a million dollar view of the ocean and the money did I spend on it I could not have bought a parking spot in California. I only moved the amount of money in that I'm ... Read More
Ecuador beachfront property S.A. by Rafi46
Does anyone here know of this company or have any dealings with them The name of the owners are Tom and Lynn Saunders
You can open a bank account with a visa. I went through an attorney in Manta the way I have moved money here is I write a check to myself, deposit in my bank account. It takes 21 days to clear on the 22 day you have full use of funds. Great ... Read More
Las Olas Ecuador development by rastadan
Looking for information regarding the Las Olas Ecuador development near Bahia de Caraquez. Has anyone been on site? How does the project look so far? Please share your impressions of the development plan and any observations you may have.
I am here in Ecuador in Puerto Lopez. I just closed on 3 lots and plan to start building on 2 of them in next few days. I see many half started development with just a couple of buildings on them. These developments have a well built entrance and ... Read More
Leaving Puerto Lopez by Maella Mar
Hi all, i am sadly leaving Lopez, I've spent the last 6 months here and it been a great experience, being volunteering, teaching English and from time to time working for a travel agency as translator. Meet really nice people both local and ...
I am on a learning curve things are very different in Ecuador. This morning the Nortary Att told me light is now green we can move forward then just before lunch I am leaving his office and he tells me " we are back to 4-6 months. The husband of ... Read More
Leaving Puerto Lopez by Maella Mar
Hi all, i am sadly leaving Lopez, I've spent the last 6 months here and it been a great experience, being volunteering, teaching English and from time to time working for a travel agency as translator. Meet really nice people both local and ...
Well Monday morning the gave the news 4-6 months more on the prohibition. Blew me away, I am looking at different options to justify me staying for several more months before I can start building on my lots. When are you going to be back in PL as ... Read More
Leaving Puerto Lopez by Maella Mar
Hi all, i am sadly leaving Lopez, I've spent the last 6 months here and it been a great experience, being volunteering, teaching English and from time to time working for a travel agency as translator. Meet really nice people both local and ...
Good morning as of last Friday they will not be able to transfer the properties into new names Monday the 18th we Hearing it is another 10 to 15 days but the probation will be lifted this month. I'm currently buying building materials mainly wood ... Read More
Leaving Puerto Lopez by Maella Mar
Hi all, i am sadly leaving Lopez, I've spent the last 6 months here and it been a great experience, being volunteering, teaching English and from time to time working for a travel agency as translator. Meet really nice people both local and ...
Thanks for your reply yes, i have been working with locals and have been to municipal and they are telling me as of last week that it will be the 16th of November that I can complete the purchase of land. I have a contract to promise to buy and ... Read More
Leaving Puerto Lopez by Maella Mar
Hi all, i am sadly leaving Lopez, I've spent the last 6 months here and it been a great experience, being volunteering, teaching English and from time to time working for a travel agency as translator. Meet really nice people both local and ...
Good morning, from Puerto Lopez not sure if you got my last reply but I am really intrested in giving your motor bike a new home. I am staying at the Alcazaba Lodge up on the hill behind and to the north of the new mercado. my cell is 0968531815 ... Read More
Leaving Puerto Lopez by Maella Mar
Hi all, i am sadly leaving Lopez, I've spent the last 6 months here and it been a great experience, being volunteering, teaching English and from time to time working for a travel agency as translator. Meet really nice people both local and ...
I am here in Puerto Lopez and would really love to have your moped. If you are still around it would be great to have a cup of coffee with you. I am in the process of buy a couple of lots and hope to start building after the probition is lifted ... 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 ...
I have been in Ecuador for 77 days in 3 prior trips and am allowed to stay 90 days without a Visa. I am currently in Ecuador i am being told it is very easy to get a toutist visa and will be apply for one next week as my plans are to be her till ... Read More
Puerto Lopez information by kzeringer
Hi. I am thinking about visiting Ecuador in a few months and would like to visit Puerto Lopez on the Pacific Coast. Was wondering about the feel of the town and if it is regarded as a surfer community, tourist destination or neither. Are there any ...
I have been in Puerto Lopez for about 30 days this year in our 3 trips and have just bought a couple of lots of land over looking the town. There is a bigger grocery store than Tia is is just South from the bus stop on the east side of the street. ... Read More