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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.
Dear Stueyolson, Have you read post #48 on this thread? This is the bio of Randy Russ. If you don't think he has enough construction experience, it's your opinion and I respect it. That said, most people are pretty impressed by his ... 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.
Susan_in_Ecuador, Someone posted a lengthy text to which I reply one statement at the time, and you qualify it as a sales pitch?! "Las Olas does use deposits from purchasers to help subsidize working capital as is a normal business practice ... Read More
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. ...
Dackombe, what are your sources? Capital gain is taxable in Ecuador, period. There's a huge gap between, "no worry you won't get caught" and "this is the law". If you pay your home $100k and sell it in 10 years for ... Read More
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. ...
Radio-Canada did a report a few weeks ago about a possible fraud in this project. http://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1002077/risquer-dinvestir-en-equateur Again, sorry, it's only in French. I know quite a lot of people involved in this ... 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.
Thank you Bahia Bob, I like seeing posts like this because it provides me an opportunity to discuss the actual facts and clear up any misinformation that may be floating around or total lack of factual information that can be found in your post. It ... 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.
Dear truthbtold, I will not continue to comment on your posts as you are aware you have not be an owner since earlier this year and we are currently involved in contract arbitration with you and I understand there may also be an investigation ... 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.
The law doesn't prevent from saying something negative. It prevents from saying lies and providing untrue statements. The info provided by cccmedia that contractually Las Olas as no obligation to deliver a house before 2018. That's a fact. ... 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.
Las Olas Facebook page is the perfect place to get all the latest news about this real estate project on the coast of Ecuador. You can also access to past newsletters from Las Olas to understand where the project is standing.I did not enter the ... Read More
New Las Olas Thread by mugtech
Seems there was a problem with the old thread and it was eliminated, then a new thread was started questioning why the entire old thread was eliminated, and that thread has been shut down. So if you want to know anything on this forum or have ...
Thank you for the clarification Bhavna. 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.
So, do we have any printable updates?Las Olas Facebook page is the perfect place to get all the latest news about this real estate project on the coast of Ecuador. You can also access to past newsletters from Las Olas to understand where the ... Read More
Powerful 7.8 Earthquake Rocks Ecuador’s Coast -- Hundreds Are Dead by cccmedia
Associated Press and CNN for Latin America are reporting: An earthquake of 7.8 magnitude centered in or around Esmeraldas Province near Ecuador’s Pacific Coast caused deaths, damage and panic in EC’s central coastal region tonight, ...
Thank you very much for your message, very appreciated. Pascal 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.
Please see the picture in the above message regarding the golf course in construction and the ones below for home in ... 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 wanted to stay out of this discussion, but I have to jump in. Above, you said you don't know who cccmedia is... Before jumping into this thread you should have read the +200 messages previously written by the Expat.com community. That way, you ... 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.
Thank you cccmedia, My daughter and I are safe in Canada along with our family, healing both physically and mentally... Ecuador was a family dream and we will be back soon to pursue this dream. Thanks for your thoughts. Pascal aka yulrun 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.
Thanks for asking. My daughter and I are committed to make our family dream happen and we will be back at Las Olas in July or August. This is our home. Work continues on site with the building of the first three houses and three more should start ... 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 understand. The Las Olas type golf compound is marketed to expats wanting to live outside their home country but want to minimize contact with locals and stay as much as possible in the perceived comfort and security of their fellow Americans / ... 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.
Ceibo valley golf course will be seeded in Paspalum, a type of grass specifically designed for seaside usage that can be watered with brackish water. This has been discussed previously on this forum. Again, I'm inviting people to contact the ... Read More
Environmental protection in Ecuador by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Ecuador? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
That seems to be years away from what I can experience here in Bahia de Caraquez. They just redid the sewer system and are currently busy putting asphalt on the Malecon and fixing sidewalks here and there. It's not perfect, but you feel the ... Read More
Environmental protection in Ecuador by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Ecuador? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
My wife and I moved to Ecuador last September with our kids aged 12 and 14. We found an amazing community rich with activities and providing us the lifestyle change we are looking for. Las Olas Ecuador is the developments name and they care deeply ... 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.
Yes, Las Olas "private beach" is a manmade beach built within the boundaries of the Las Olas property. In front of that is the "public beach" where everyone is free to enjoy. We spent our Saturday afternoon there three weeks ... 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.
On Las Olas Ecuador YouTube Channel, you can find a testimonial of a buyer who's a railway contractor in Canada: https://youtu.be/toGmFzmo06M He might not be skilled in house building, but I assume he is in ground work, soil compaction and ... 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.
This is a Google Earth view of the "Playas de Pajonal" before any work was done. If you go on Google Earth and hover your mouse on the areas indicated by the drawing in your Facebook message, you will see that the height of this area is ... 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.
From what I’ve seen posted on this forum, there has been no indication to date of any above-ground construction having taken place at Los Olas. Las Olas buyers were given access last year to a website that allows them to see updated images of ... 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.
Hi Maria, Could you please give us more details about your findings on Google or Twitter? (why not posting links?) I think it would be much beneficial for all participants to have access to the same information, don't you think? Read More
Golf in Ecuador, where are the places to retire and play golf. by bharris345
My wife and I are going to Ecuador early 2012 and would like to know places to visit that have nice courses. How much are memberships? Do they have homes/condos to rent? Would like to live there for some time before investing in a home. Are there ...
CWV123, do you have any updates about the development of the golf course at Costa Jama? Thanks. Read More
Best cities to live in Ecuador by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Ecuador. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Thanks for correcting me cccmedia. I just know someone who goes to Quito regularly and he chooses which car he takes depending on which day he goes... That's why I assumed it was one day out of two, which is something that exists in different ... Read More
Best cities to live in Ecuador by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Ecuador. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
I see a lot of people praised Quito and Cuenca, but what about traffic? I just can't stand it and that would dramatically affect my quality of life. We are on the coast in Bahia de Caraquez since nearly 6 months and what I like (on top of the ... Read More
Traveling to Ecuador with a large dog by Wnlight
If you can, take small dogs on board with you. We brought a standard poodle with us from Miami. So, he had to be in cargo. We used an approved (by AA) crate. When we arrived in Guayaquil Dec 27th, American Airlines dropped our dog and his crate ...
When I was young, I remember seeing people throwing a bag of McDo of KFC out of the window while driving in Canada. That was 30-40 years ago... But this is where they stand here! When I see someone doing that, I pick up the bag, run after them ... Read More
Traveling to Ecuador with a large dog by Wnlight
If you can, take small dogs on board with you. We brought a standard poodle with us from Miami. So, he had to be in cargo. We used an approved (by AA) crate. When we arrived in Guayaquil Dec 27th, American Airlines dropped our dog and his crate ...
Amber, this is a developing country and people have other priorities than taking care of their pets. It's sad, but it's the reality of Ecuador and you will find similar in other South American countries, in Africa or Asia. That said, the ... Read More
BOTTLED GAS IN ECUADOR by GMC(SW)
The bottled gas used in Ecuador is not of the same quality as found in the U.S. Many residential areas depend on bottled gas. As gas is not plumbed to most buildings, the newer buildings are installing a supply / storage system. This will be large ...
Let me throw in my experience about induction (which we have since a month and a half now). The issue is with low-quality pans and pots. You can get cheap induction ones, but honestly, they are BAD and often not touching the surface well enough to ... Read More
how to get to ecuador cheaply??? so expensive compare to costa rica by rakututu
why so expensive to get to ecuador 1250 vs costa rica - 718? i've been tracking this pheno for months now.. why so expensive? does anyone know a cheap way to get to ecuador? i want to go to banos or cotachi with my cat. like others have stated ...
I always use https://www.google.com/flights/ to compare flights and I have to admit it's tough to beat. Found tickets under $600 for Toronto/Guayaquil last week for a friend. Of course, it varies if you are flying from a big airport or not. ... Read More
EC Expat Starts Radio Show on the Coast With Worldwide Web Streaming
She should get in touch with http://spacial.com This is the former company I worked for and they are specialized in Internet radio software and streaming services. SAM Broadcaster Cloud would get her radio online in no time. Great initiative by ... Read More
Traveling to Ecuador with a large dog by Wnlight
If you can, take small dogs on board with you. We brought a standard poodle with us from Miami. So, he had to be in cargo. We used an approved (by AA) crate. When we arrived in Guayaquil Dec 27th, American Airlines dropped our dog and his crate ...
We flew from Montreal to Guayaquil on COPA with our 8-year chocolate Labrador. I have nothing to complain about COPA. During transit in Panama, there's a special crew that handles pet and we were able to witness them bringing our dog between ... 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.
Glad to hear the rumor mill is alive and well will unsubstantiated garbage. They have not stopped working. In fact if you go to the property you will see at least 15 pieces of heavy equipment operating all day long. If you had bought at Las Olas ... Read More
Why Move to Ecuador and Seek Out a Gringo Lifestyle? by cccmedia
On an obscure thread on Expat.com's Mexico forum, a poster named Anne Stromberg asked a compelling question... [b]Why move to a foreign country and seek out an Expat environment?[/b] In a response that I marked as :top: ... member ...
I experienced something similar during 9/11 as I was stuck in South America during a business trip without any way to come back to Canada. Our distributor in Chile invited me to a family outing on a Saturday evening, I was really happy as it was ... Read More
Why Move to Ecuador and Seek Out a Gringo Lifestyle? by cccmedia
On an obscure thread on Expat.com's Mexico forum, a poster named Anne Stromberg asked a compelling question... [b]Why move to a foreign country and seek out an Expat environment?[/b] In a response that I marked as :top: ... member ...
In Quito, you don't necessarily need to make a choice between a secure building or complex...and such a split of cultures. When I return home through the main entrance to the 90-unit condo complex, I am greeted by my Ecuadorian security guard, ... Read More
internet connection like in Bahia de Caraquez or Canoa?
I have the same concerns and it would be interesting to have more input from current residents. If everyone could share their provider / speed / reliability / price , it would be awesome! Thanks! Read More
Golf in Ecuador, where are the places to retire and play golf. by bharris345
My wife and I are going to Ecuador early 2012 and would like to know places to visit that have nice courses. How much are memberships? Do they have homes/condos to rent? Would like to live there for some time before investing in a home. Are there ...
Las Olas posted a video update yesterday showing the ongoing construction of the 15th par-3 hole of the Ceibo Valley Golf Course. It was already viewed +100 in less than 12 hours, so it looks like I'm not the only one ... Read More
Golf in Ecuador, where are the places to retire and play golf. by bharris345
My wife and I are going to Ecuador early 2012 and would like to know places to visit that have nice courses. How much are memberships? Do they have homes/condos to rent? Would like to live there for some time before investing in a home. Are there ...
New update regarding the final design of Ceibo Valley golf course at Las Olas. You can see the detailed plan and final routing here: http://lasolasecuador.com/ceibo-valley-golf-course-7710-yards-par-72-from-the-championship-tees/ Few interesting ... Read More
Ecuador is on the brink of decriminalizing the use of all drugs by gardener1
[b]Ecuador is on its way to decriminalizing drug use[/b] Ecuador is on the brink of decriminalizing the use of all drugs. President Rafael Correa’s grouping in congress is pushing a watershed bill that would regulate consumption of outlawed ...
I don't know a lot of people who are not taking drugs by being afraid of legal consequences. It's more a question of values, moral and health (I think). This all comes down to education. If you see your parents taking drugs (even if they ... Read More
Ecuador is on the brink of decriminalizing the use of all drugs by gardener1
[b]Ecuador is on its way to decriminalizing drug use[/b] Ecuador is on the brink of decriminalizing the use of all drugs. President Rafael Correa’s grouping in congress is pushing a watershed bill that would regulate consumption of outlawed ...
Probably not. So perhaps it makes sense here and in places around the globe to stop incarcerating users who have no intent to sell. cccmedia in QuitoIf saving on decriminalisation means more money for street workers and education/prevention, it ... Read More
Healthcare in Mauritius by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Mauritius ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Mauritius? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
We live in Mauritius since 4 years now. Up to now, we have been insured through BAI Wellness (not sure we will renew!) and have to go exclusively to Apollo Bramwell, unless they authorize us to go elsewhere if the test is not available there. I ... Read More
Canoa by jessekimmerling
I couldn't find to old Canoa thread since the search feature doesn't seem to work on my phone. I just purchased my 3rd Ecuador property. This time it's a building lot in Canoa. 416 sq meters on the main road just north of the river and ...
Olga, Have you tried sending Jesse a private message? Good luck Read More
LAS OLAS close to Bahia by berenicehutton
Looking on reviews for this new development close to Bahia LAS OLAS?
Your not negative. You just take nothing for granted. I also did my math, but I have a different reference scheme to look at. I play 90% of the time on this course (www.tamarina.mu). Yeah, I know... ;) When I first arrive here four years ago, ... Read More
LAS OLAS close to Bahia by berenicehutton
Looking on reviews for this new development close to Bahia LAS OLAS?
Got the info from here http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paspalum_vaginatum It seems watering with seawater wouldn't kill the grass, but would kill weed, which is an ecological way to avoid pesticides! ;) I don't have info on the specific ... Read More
LAS OLAS close to Bahia by berenicehutton
Looking on reviews for this new development close to Bahia LAS OLAS?
They are using Paspalum type of grass, which is now the standard in high quality seaside golf courses as it's resistant to salt and can be watered with water pumped directly from the ocean. I totally agree with Sleepmaster regarding the value ... Read More
LAS OLAS close to Bahia by berenicehutton
Looking on reviews for this new development close to Bahia LAS OLAS?
Similarities in writing style? It's a joke or what? I was reading every comment in this thread and was agreeing which each of them, positive or negative... But the conspiracy and writing style, come on! Est-ce qu'il faut que ... 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.
@sawman, have you seen what it was looking like 18 months ago? They needed to put all that sand somewhere, so it's been moved to another property they owned 2km down the coast and the trucks could only go there at low tide. Now, it looks like ... Read More
Golf in Ecuador, where are the places to retire and play golf. by bharris345
My wife and I are going to Ecuador early 2012 and would like to know places to visit that have nice courses. How much are memberships? Do they have homes/condos to rent? Would like to live there for some time before investing in a home. Are there ...
For those of you interested to know what the Ceibo Valley golf course at Las Olas will look like, they posted a video today. You can see they started to build the 14th and 15th greens which are the closest to the ocean (15th green sits directly of ... 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.
cccmedia, I would love being at home, but we need to pay Las Olas first! ;) Still, I have the chance to be in my office on the 8th floor with a nice view of the Indian ocean... But I think I will rather prefer the view of the Pacific Ocean next ... 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.
Las Olas recently bought a drone to film the property. They posted a first public video (owners had the chance to see more footage :)) that you can find on YouTube (https://youtu.be/ZlgQm4sJgZw). They started to build the 15th green complex (the ... Read More
Prediction: Existing Homes Price-Tags Will Rocket 30-45 Percent Higher by cccmedia
Raised EC tariffs on construction materials, home furnishings and appliances will cause the value of existing homes to rise 30-45 percent, according to an analysis published prominently by Gary A. Scott. He is an Ecuador blogger, ...
Have you think one second at the impact on the local population? We are lucky because we can decide to take the plane and find another place. Unfortunately, every good place to live on Earth (all-year nice weather, good infrastructure, relative ... Read More
Real Estate Black List by jessekimmerling
This thread is not meant to be provocative or defamatory and I recognize that this is a sensitive topic. If you post here, please post only your personal experiences and stick to the facts. R**** in Cotacatchi is on my black list. I have been ...
I get your point Mugtech, but owners are updated frequently. They see and know what is going on. I visited Las Olas in November and since then, I've been in touch either with the promoters, employees or other owners every week or two. ... Read More
Canoa by jessekimmerling
I couldn't find to old Canoa thread since the search feature doesn't seem to work on my phone. I just purchased my 3rd Ecuador property. This time it's a building lot in Canoa. 416 sq meters on the main road just north of the river and ...
Be careful, a great view from 2nd or 3rd floor today doesn't mean you'll have it in a few years. You have no control on urbanism. Your neighbors can decide to built a 2nd or 3rd floor either. We experienced that a few years ago in Reunion ... Read More
Real Estate Black List by jessekimmerling
This thread is not meant to be provocative or defamatory and I recognize that this is a sensitive topic. If you post here, please post only your personal experiences and stick to the facts. R**** in Cotacatchi is on my black list. I have been ...
Sorry, but this thread is for black listed project. How can you talk about something you don't know? Mugtech, don't expect house construction to begin next month. All owners know it won't happen. We know why and from my perspective, ... Read More
Real Estate Black List by jessekimmerling
This thread is not meant to be provocative or defamatory and I recognize that this is a sensitive topic. If you post here, please post only your personal experiences and stick to the facts. R**** in Cotacatchi is on my black list. I have been ...
Hello Doglargo, Of course I will read your comment, but not sure I understand the meaning. Do you think Las Olas owners are a bunch of stupid jerks who gave a cheque to the first salesperson trying to sell them the moon? Come on! Have you ever ... Read More
Hotel for Sale by Luna2
Moving on from my project in Ecuador due to personal reasons. Anyone interested in a business in Ecuador in an up and coming part of Ecuador. This part of the country was just written about in an article in the New York Times. Please contact me if ...
Bored working so I searched and found these listings for you to look at: http://www.mondinion.com/Hotels_for_Sale/country/Ecuador/ and http://www.viviun.com/Real_Estate/Ecuador/Hotels/ And, as a bonus, "Seven Secrets to a Successful Hostel ... Read More
Canoa by jessekimmerling
I couldn't find to old Canoa thread since the search feature doesn't seem to work on my phone. I just purchased my 3rd Ecuador property. This time it's a building lot in Canoa. 416 sq meters on the main road just north of the river and ...
Congrats jessekimmerling, I'm really happy for you (and I really mean it), but I don't know how this gives people "real prices". It's only the real price of what you want and what you consider being perfect for your needs, ... Read More
Real Estate Black List by jessekimmerling
This thread is not meant to be provocative or defamatory and I recognize that this is a sensitive topic. If you post here, please post only your personal experiences and stick to the facts. R**** in Cotacatchi is on my black list. I have been ...
I agree with BobH and j600rr comments. Las Olas is a risky investment, that's for sure. No one should put his hardly earned money without doing proper research and analyze and evaluate his own level of comfort with the risks involved (in Las ... Read More
Visa Angels of Cuenca: Is This the Expat 'Find of the Year'... by cccmedia
On another thread, Netbean had a brief post about the Visa Angels, which is a non-profit group of volunteer Expats in Cuenca that assists fellow Expats "in need" to succeed in the residency visa process. The post was brief, but if the ...
That link? thecuencaillusion.blogspot.com/ I do see it and I think it's worth the read. As I said, quite easy to validate the sources... Read More
Real Estate Black List by jessekimmerling
This thread is not meant to be provocative or defamatory and I recognize that this is a sensitive topic. If you post here, please post only your personal experiences and stick to the facts. R**** in Cotacatchi is on my black list. I have been ...
Well, when they will screw me, I'll be the first to talk against them don't worry! ;) Like I said, I respect your opinion, but I don't think you blacklist a project base on an opinion. If you think there's not 1,500 people on earth ... Read More
Real Estate Black List by jessekimmerling
This thread is not meant to be provocative or defamatory and I recognize that this is a sensitive topic. If you post here, please post only your personal experiences and stick to the facts. R**** in Cotacatchi is on my black list. I have been ...
Fair enough Jessekimerling, but I was expecting you to come up with "facts" against Las Olas, not your personal subjective impression. Remember it's a construction site, so I think that's the main reason why they do not allow ... Read More
Real Estate Black List by jessekimmerling
This thread is not meant to be provocative or defamatory and I recognize that this is a sensitive topic. If you post here, please post only your personal experiences and stick to the facts. R**** in Cotacatchi is on my black list. I have been ...
You're right, it's a sensitive topic, but I would like to understand "the facts" that makes you think Las Olas should be on your black list? Our personal experience with Las Olas has been, up to now, a very positive one. Despite ... Read More
Visa Angels of Cuenca: Is This the Expat 'Find of the Year'... by cccmedia
On another thread, Netbean had a brief post about the Visa Angels, which is a non-profit group of volunteer Expats in Cuenca that assists fellow Expats "in need" to succeed in the residency visa process. The post was brief, but if the ...
Ann Arque seems pretty close to "arnaque" which in French means "scam"... I don't know if it was intended or just a coincidence. That said the blog post is pretty objective and the sources should be quite easy to verify. ... Read More
Prediction: Existing Homes Price-Tags Will Rocket 30-45 Percent Higher by cccmedia
Raised EC tariffs on construction materials, home furnishings and appliances will cause the value of existing homes to rise 30-45 percent, according to an analysis published prominently by Gary A. Scott. He is an Ecuador blogger, ...
Looking at Alexa ranking, his website ranks around the 50k most visited in Canada which is far from being bad (in terms of traffic). But when you read the content... ouch! It just amazes me to find out how many people are looking for a guru, ... Read More
Prediction: Existing Homes Price-Tags Will Rocket 30-45 Percent Higher by cccmedia
Raised EC tariffs on construction materials, home furnishings and appliances will cause the value of existing homes to rise 30-45 percent, according to an analysis published prominently by Gary A. Scott. He is an Ecuador blogger, ...
Impact of increased taxes Land cost: no change Workforce cost: no change Local raw material cost: no change Even if you import all the rest (windows, sanitary, flooring, cabinets, etc.), what level of tax would contribute to increase real estate ... 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.
PeterWMass, Thanks for that very descriptive report! That's very valuable. By the way, if there's someone out here who doesn't believe I hired Dr Moreno, I will post scans of both wire transfer confirmation and email communication ... 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 absolutely agree. The more you tax something, the less you get of it. Government continues to ignore this lesson but gets the same result each time. Example: New Jersey raises income tax rates on its citizens hoping to begin to close the huge ... 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.
@j600rr, happy if I can help some to buy and others to avoid buying! This project is really around building a community, so I have no problem to tell people it's not for them! We made that move because we think Las Olas is a place we will ... 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.
What has been happening lately at Las Olas? Any updates on infrastructure, or anything else yulrun? Know that you seem to be about the most reliable source of information for this project. Isn't construction supposed to be starting on the houses ... 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.
Which new tariffs? These? http://www.wsj.com/articles/ecuador-to-set-import-tariffs-to-mitigate-oil-price-drop-stronger-u-s-dollar-1425696966 Won't be affecting the cost of lots that's for sure! The lot cost is about 1/3 of purchase, so so ... Read More
"All You Need is Ecuador": EC's $3-Million Superbowl-Today Show Ad Buy by cccmedia
Ecuador will run a 30-second TV commercial in major U.S. markets for the massive Super Bowl TV audience, promoting the travel campaign "All You Need Is Ecuador." The EC tourism minister told a Monday news conference* (1-19-15) that the ...
Just stumbled upon that http://moneyweek.com/new-world-latin-american-tourism-is-about-to-boom-and-weve-got-a-way-in/ Might not be the most neutral article, but at least it shows that a Super Bowl ad last more than 30 seconds! Read More
Best weather app for the Ecuador Coast by yulrun
I wanted to know what's the best smartphone app (iPhone in my case) you would recommend to get accurate and reliable weather forecast for the Ecuadorian coastal regions. Rainfall would be the most important aspect, but if tides/waves/wind could ...
Noted Jesse, many thanks. I'll stick to wunderground then. I might setup a weather station once settled in Ecuador. 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
I have to agree that I have similar comment regarding Dr. Roberto Moreno. I finally got what I was looking for, but I had to chase him down, he takes days to reply to email (when he does), etc. It wasn't a pleasant experience. Next time, I ... Read More
Best weather app for the Ecuador Coast by yulrun
I wanted to know what's the best smartphone app (iPhone in my case) you would recommend to get accurate and reliable weather forecast for the Ecuadorian coastal regions. Rainfall would be the most important aspect, but if tides/waves/wind could ...
Well, I'm not onsite at the moment (planning house construction) and I'm hearing contradictions about the "rain season", so that's why I'm looking at the most reliable app to track it. Don't worry, since I left Canada ... Read More
Best weather app for the Ecuador Coast
I wanted to know what's the best smartphone app (iPhone in my case) you would recommend to get accurate and reliable weather forecast for the Ecuadorian coastal regions. Rainfall would be the most important aspect, but if tides/waves/wind could ... Read More
Please Recommended a Few Banks and List Why? by wlae84
I want to open a bank account here in EC. I have no idea on what grounds to choose one over another. Please help. I would prefer a bank that did not require immediate deposit. I plan to have $2000 wired within 3-4 weeks of opening the account.
Last three bank accounts I opened (France, Dubai and Mauritius) didn't request any deposit at opening. They did ask how much the first deposit will be, from where the money will come from, but that's it. They sent me the bank account ... Read More
Golf in Ecuador, where are the places to retire and play golf. by bharris345
My wife and I are going to Ecuador early 2012 and would like to know places to visit that have nice courses. How much are memberships? Do they have homes/condos to rent? Would like to live there for some time before investing in a home. Are there ...
@fosh, do you have any updates for us? We would love to know how went your visit and would appreciate a few pictures if possible. ;) Thanks! Read More
"All You Need is Ecuador": EC's $3-Million Superbowl-Today Show Ad Buy by cccmedia
Ecuador will run a 30-second TV commercial in major U.S. markets for the massive Super Bowl TV audience, promoting the travel campaign "All You Need Is Ecuador." The EC tourism minister told a Monday news conference* (1-19-15) that the ...
That's good news. Like Yulrun has mentioned, and mugtech has just mentioned, Ecuador won't be an overnight phenomenon. At least not to the extent people are going to come in droves all of a sudden because of a SuperBowl commercial. It was ... Read More
Golf in Ecuador, where are the places to retire and play golf. by bharris345
My wife and I are going to Ecuador early 2012 and would like to know places to visit that have nice courses. How much are memberships? Do they have homes/condos to rent? Would like to live there for some time before investing in a home. Are there ...
I have no idea cccmedia. The actual clubhouse is the former house of the project owner (a very wealthy local businessman). On the Montecristi website where you can access the master plan, you can see there's a pool house around other sport ... Read More
Golf in Ecuador, where are the places to retire and play golf. by bharris345
My wife and I are going to Ecuador early 2012 and would like to know places to visit that have nice courses. How much are memberships? Do they have homes/condos to rent? Would like to live there for some time before investing in a home. Are there ...
Looks like the golf course at Montecristi (montecristigolfclub.com) is open for play. Not much info on their website, but I saw on their Facebook page they recently hosted a junior tournament. I still don't know if they will allow visitors or ... 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.
Plus, some day, if all goes as planned, your family will no longer need to worry about tropical cyclone season in the Mascarene Islands. Ecuador is sheltered from the hurricanes that can plague the Caribbean and the U.S. East Coast. cccmedia in ... 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.
So here's an update about our Las Olas quest. After doing our own due diligence and consulting a independent local attorney, we decided to give a go to to our investment at Las Olas. We took the choice of doing it for several reasons, but in ... Read More
"All You Need is Ecuador": EC's $3-Million Superbowl-Today Show Ad Buy by cccmedia
Ecuador will run a 30-second TV commercial in major U.S. markets for the massive Super Bowl TV audience, promoting the travel campaign "All You Need Is Ecuador." The EC tourism minister told a Monday news conference* (1-19-15) that the ...
Ministry of Tourism published the impact of the Super Bowl ad campaign. On their website, I was only able to find a version in Spanish, but there's a translated one on the Las Olas ... Read More
"All You Need is Ecuador": EC's $3-Million Superbowl-Today Show Ad Buy by cccmedia
Ecuador will run a 30-second TV commercial in major U.S. markets for the massive Super Bowl TV audience, promoting the travel campaign "All You Need Is Ecuador." The EC tourism minister told a Monday news conference* (1-19-15) that the ...
I think you need to increase the demand first and getting exposure is key to achieve that. Before thinking of traveling to Ecuador, you need to know it exists! With the ad, they are targeting high-end travelers. Ecuador is competing against ... Read More
"All You Need is Ecuador": EC's $3-Million Superbowl-Today Show Ad Buy by cccmedia
Ecuador will run a 30-second TV commercial in major U.S. markets for the massive Super Bowl TV audience, promoting the travel campaign "All You Need Is Ecuador." The EC tourism minister told a Monday news conference* (1-19-15) that the ...
Official ad: http://youtu.be/toZaCpIzDqg Well done I think! Read More
"All You Need is Ecuador": EC's $3-Million Superbowl-Today Show Ad Buy by cccmedia
Ecuador will run a 30-second TV commercial in major U.S. markets for the massive Super Bowl TV audience, promoting the travel campaign "All You Need Is Ecuador." The EC tourism minister told a Monday news conference* (1-19-15) that the ...
Have a read at that https://www.yahoo.com/travel/ecuador-super-bowl-ad-108945212122.html?soc_src=mags&soc_trk=fb&fb_ref=Default This is how you leverage a Super Bowl ad. We haven't seen it yet, but there's already people talking ... 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.
New post on Las Olas website yesterday about the fact that Ecuador bought ad space during the Super Bowl (http://www.andes.info.ec/en/news/ecuador-promoted-biggest-sporting-event-year-us-superbowl.html). Not sure if it's the best way to spend ... Read More
Better to do business- Panama or Ecuador? by bekerst
Hi I have been thinking where is better to go if Panama or Ecuador do you have any information on Panama or anybody up there? I will appreciated.
It does appear that there is a great amount of doubt about the success and who will pay for the huge project. The Chinaman in charge won't even say where he went to school, claims he is just an average Chinese person. Average Chinese are not ... 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.
Yes, they will mugtech. Ecuador's oil industry was considered by many to have already been "bought and paid for" by the Chinese long before this current multi-billion dollar "loan" to Ecuador this ... 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.
And the Chinese can't wait to come to the rescue, just ask Venezuela.Yes, they will mugtech. Ecuador's oil industry was considered by many to have already been "bought and paid for" by the Chinese long before this current ... 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.
Oil is an issue for Ecuador and for many other countries. My $CAD lost nearly 15% to the $US in about a year, so I know what I'm talking about. Why some countries are and will be more affected than others? Diversification of their economy. ... Read More
Budget Canadians by stick1947
Hopefully, all Canadians coming to Ecuador know enough to check out the exchange rate from CAD to USD. I was not in that group but just a warning for Canucks on a fix or limited budget that the exchange can be a problem. As of today, I am paying ...
I don't understand how you arrived at 240%. .By earning an extra $1,000 from $30,000 to $31,000 the tax went from $0 to $2,400. The extra $1,000 in income increased the taxes by $2,400, so the marginal tax rate on the $1,000 was 240% By ... 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.
If you read previous comments or visit the Las Olas website or Facebook page, you will find out that the grass they will be using can be watered with salt water. You will also find out that the main issue about the water in Bahia is caused by the ... Read More
Budget Canadians by stick1947
Hopefully, all Canadians coming to Ecuador know enough to check out the exchange rate from CAD to USD. I was not in that group but just a warning for Canucks on a fix or limited budget that the exchange can be a problem. As of today, I am paying ...
I would greatly advice you to get proper information from a tax professional specialized in foreign taxation. You can also call the CRA (they have an international section for non-resident) or the IRS if you are American for a simple question, but ... Read More
Golf in Ecuador, where are the places to retire and play golf. by bharris345
My wife and I are going to Ecuador early 2012 and would like to know places to visit that have nice courses. How much are memberships? Do they have homes/condos to rent? Would like to live there for some time before investing in a home. Are there ...
cccmedia is right, anyone interested in Las Olas should visit the specific Las Olas Developement thread (https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=243442). It's a HOT topic! ;) I posted pictures I took of the future Ceibo Valley Golf Course ... 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.
Have I ever mentioned that Ecuador was investing in Las Olas? I just said that the government was aware of the infrastructure needs of these big projects, which I think is really important. I read somewhere else that Correa authorized the ... 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.
Well, you just wrote you posted unverified and very damaging information... Don't you think that might be a valid reason to have it removed? I invite you to read the terms & conditions of this website and I'm sure they can do whatever ... 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.
Weird. Does anyone received an email/alarm saying that "livinginbahia" posted something about Las Olas? I can't find it... Read More
Ecuador indigenous leader found dead days before planned Lima protest by gardener1
Sad story, here is the last paragraph, "Once lauded for being the first nation to draw up a “green constitution”, enshrining the rights of nature, Ecuador’s environmental reputation has nosedived in recent years as Correa has ...
This is exactly what's happening here in Mauritius and I'm also seeing the same globally in Africa. I assume it's the colonization scheme of the 21st century. The Chinese are coming with their pile of money, helping building and ... Read More