Dominic Pioli
@larryp@vistapacificahomes
American expat in Ecuador
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About me
American
Lives in Don Juan
Speaks English, some Spanish
Registration: 14 August 2010
buying raw land in Ecuador
Yes Mike, I believe there are some here that have experience, I have bought, sold, developed, built etc. What would you like to know? larryp Read More
Newbie looking for advice & recommendations by dudlyjake
Hi, Am new to the forum and am looking forward to other members helping me out in my quest to get to know Ecuador. Planning a trip Sept to tour around and get a feel for the country. Retiring soon and am interested in what Ecuador has to ...
My wife and I are expats living, working, enjoying Ecuador and if we can help with info just let us know. larryp Read More
Bahia de Caraquez by bracebridgeheather
Does anyone have any experience in Bahia and/or the surrounding area? Hoping to visit Ecuador next winter to check out the country and thought I'd start with the coastal areas. How are things in that area from a safety perspective...any major ...
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Life on the Coast of Ecuador by flor_123
Hello fellow expats! Hubby and I are excited about the possibility of living in Ecuador. It is a common theme to hear of life in Cuenca and Quito for most people. We are looking to move to Puerto de Manta (we have a relative living there). We know ...
We have mosquitos during rainy season as all the coastal areas do and we have our fair share of bugs as well...again though mostly in the rainy season. Rainy season lasts from end of December through March normally, although sometimes less and ... Read More
Beaches by Dana Williams
What are the top 2-3 beach locations with respect to beauty/safety/climate in Ecuador?...can be from small communities/villages to larger towns...Thank You!
Some of the most pristine beaches are along the northern coast. The beauty of a secluded and pristine beach is a great addition to living in an area too. Of course this also depends on what you like, larger cities with more crowds or smaller areas ... Read More
Life on the Coast of Ecuador by flor_123
Hello fellow expats! Hubby and I are excited about the possibility of living in Ecuador. It is a common theme to hear of life in Cuenca and Quito for most people. We are looking to move to Puerto de Manta (we have a relative living there). We know ...
Hi Flor; My wife and I live on the coast and love it. We chose the coast for the weather and lifestyle. We enjoy all that Ecuador has to offer and living along the northern coast gives us the opportunity to enjoy either the city or the country as ... Read More
Ecuador Travel.... Please.... I Really Need Your Help... by ecuadorgeorge
Can you help me? The flight is booked already. Two beautiful weeks in Ecuador. Not my first visit to Ecuador but the last time we stayed in Cuenca for three weeks... We fly into Quito and have accommodations at a fantastic 5000 square foot 18th ...
Hey George; Bahia is a better choice to stay for your exploratory coastal trip than Manta in my opinion. My wife and I live in San Vicente and we have our business office in Bahia. We have a new tour company that can assist you in touring the ... Read More
smallish towns to live in on the coast by judyanna
Hello everyone! I will be retiring to Ecuador within the next five years. I would appreciate any and all advise on smallish towns to live in on the coast. I have always been a beach girl. Do not want to live in a large city, something on the small ...
Try Vista Pacifica, 15 minutes north of Jama...gorgeous Pacific view lots with public beach access only 600 meters out the gates. High elevations assure outstanding vistas and peace/tranquility along with security...www.vistapacificahomes.com Read More
smallish towns to live in on the coast by judyanna
Hello everyone! I will be retiring to Ecuador within the next five years. I would appreciate any and all advise on smallish towns to live in on the coast. I have always been a beach girl. Do not want to live in a large city, something on the small ...
Bahia de Caraquez will probably fit the bill for you from what you are asking for. Its a great little city with that small town feel, great restaurants, people, small shops and you don't really need a car. You won't be disappointed unless you are ... Read More
Transportation by nativeflorida
Hi all, What is the best way to get from the Quito airport to our hotel in old town? Thank you, Glenn
It seems taxi hijacking is getting more prevelant in Quito and Guayaquil...easy money and easy marks (not trying to offend anyone)...it is best to arrange transport before hand to avoid this. You cant hide the fact that you are a gringo/gringa, with ... Read More
Can non-citizens buy land in Ecuador without setting up a business? by Kostka
If not, do you know of a country or countries that does?
Yes you can, and with an investor visa for a land or real estate purchase of $25,000 for single, $26,000 for a couple you can then apply for your residency visa. I have found the easiest visa to get is the corporate visa, which has no restrictions ... Read More
Any suggestion on how we get started to visit Ecuador by Sue Salyers
There is so much we know we do not know or understand. My husband and I are wanting to visit Ecuador this summer and are considering it a possible retirement place in the near future. (we are both in our 60's and work for the school system) ...
HI...from Jax huh...lived in Tampa many years. My wife and I have property on the coast and are making the move FULL time next month..I considered us to be residents of Ecuador as we have been going back and forth for quite a while and we find ... Read More
Living on the coast by alturner29
I am seriously considering moving to Ecuador from the West Coast of Canada. I would want to live near the ocean but not isolated Any suggestions? thanks Al
Your thoughts about the "lifestyle" you may want to live will have a bearing on where you look. If you want/need the same basic structure you do where you currently live then you can have it, for less money per month typically. The bigger cities are ... Read More
New to site..100's of questions
Hi, welcome to the site. I will try to answer some of those for you. If the fruit has a skin, then you can peel and eat, if not I know I wash my fruit no matter where I buy it, even in the USA. In some areas the water is safe to drink, but in many ... Read More
ecuador visa by imranhyder786
how a pakistani get ecuador visa what is total cost plz contact imranhyder786@yahoo.com
There are a wide range of visas available, depending upon your circumstances and desires. Some of these include investor visa, corporate visa, studend visa, professional visa etc. It is best to speak to an Ecuadorian attorney that specializes in ... Read More
plz solve my problem
My best advice would be to hire an attorney to get this done for you. I use 3 different ones depending on where in the country I am and for different purposes, however all 3 of them can help you obtain a visa. Email me and I will give you the ... Read More
safe place to live
Seems to me that you put them in perfect order. Any larger city is going to normally have more crime than smaller ones (I believe that is the norm all over the world). If you are set on the highland cities Quito would be my completely last choice, ... Read More
Are there no boat to travel from Miami to Ecuador instead of Flying? by monicawatsonleader
I guess either there are none available or I'm not googling this right. The only thing I can think of is to get to Ecuador by boat from Miami since I'm already in Florida. Seaching cruise, sail, boat, travel, to Ecuador has yielded no desired ...
I have flown American Air extensively and have found them to be quite efficient, friendly and prompt. International flights have no baggage fees for the first 2 at 50 pounds and you are allowed one carry on and a personal item. My understanding is ... Read More
Ecuatorian/American cultural differences by Lehnertm1980
Hi! I am an American and my fiance is Ecuatorian. He and I have had MANY relationship conflicts in our past here in los Estados Unidos, and I am worried that those differences we'll be much more extreme there in Ecuador. Mostly, we just don't ...
Good points...and if I may, without being confrontational. Why not just rent a furnished apartment since you will be returning to the states in 3 months time? Relationships are hard enough, especially coming from completely different backgrounds and ... Read More
Want to introduce myself by drtony
Hello All: Am new to this forum, so thought I'd say "hello" Just returned from a one-month stay in Ecuador, with an eye toward retirement there in the next year. We are from Southern California. Spent most of our time in Cuenca last month, which we ...
Julien; I emailed you a few days ago asking what types and styles of advertisement you offer, so I may try to advertise with you to support this web site and forum. To date I have yet to receive a response? Did you receive my request for ... Read More
Let me intro myself and say I'm ready to start the process by monicawatsonleader
Hello fellow new neighbors! :) (power of positive thinking lol) I have finally decided to pull the trigger as I saw on one blog. I've been doing research all weekend and today on gathering as many videos I can watch on the Vilcabamba (love health ...
Hi Monica; I respect your fearless spirit. Good luck with your move into Ecuador. I am more of a sun/beach/coast kind of guy personally, and although I love to visit Cuenca and many other lovely places in the Andes, I would rather live in the ... Read More
Want to introduce myself by drtony
Hello All: Am new to this forum, so thought I'd say "hello" Just returned from a one-month stay in Ecuador, with an eye toward retirement there in the next year. We are from Southern California. Spent most of our time in Cuenca last month, which we ...
Julien; Sorry about that and it wont happen again. Thanks for the kind reminder. All the best. Larry Read More
MI LINDO ECUADOR by fertrida
Ecuador is not only Cuenca and Quito, we have 24 provinces and 4 regions, coast, mountains, rainforest and island, we have two seasons winter and summer is the tourist decision where you feel better, both the coast and in the Orient Temperatures ...
Fertrida; Great statement for sure. All most people talk about through magazines, advertisements and other venues are the typical areas that expats congregate within, but the country is so diverse (geographically and culturally). For being small, ... Read More
I'm looking into Ecuador by Gendotte
Hi, I'm Mike, and from what I have been reading, my lady and I can do pretty well in Ecuador on our combined retirements. As I see it, we probably will not import much in the way of household goods, will probably rent at least for awhile, and ...
HI Mike; Eagle has a good point. You can get basic information but the important legal items need to be done through an attorney and probably within 6 months of your intended move. I have 3 good attorneys that speak english and have helped me with ... Read More
Not yet a Expat but hopeing to take my place among them by captmimo
My name is Capt. Michael Allen I have abeautiful daughter named Isabella and my wife Monique whom I adore. Over the last 4 years we have really been considering moving out of the U.S. my wife grew up in Central America and speaks several languages ...
Capt; I appreciate your adventurous spirit. I have lived all over the world and decided on Ecuador as my "little piece of paradise" a few years ago. I found a wonderful piece of property right on the Pacific Coast and was going to retire ... Read More
Want to introduce myself by drtony
Hello All: Am new to this forum, so thought I'd say "hello" Just returned from a one-month stay in Ecuador, with an eye toward retirement there in the next year. We are from Southern California. Spent most of our time in Cuenca last month, which we ...
Dr. Tony; Come for a visit to our wonderful area of the coast. Vista Pacifica, our USA standardized Pacific coast development is coming along nicely, we have your "other" retirement area ready.....;-) All the best. Larry Read More
Year Around Weather In Costal Cities
Hi Don and Chris; Overcast means different things to different people. I live on the coast between Jama and Pedernales. To us, overcast is sometimes where the sun is not seen but mostly its what moves in, either in the morning and burns off or ... Read More
A few questions on moving to Ecuador by mappam
Hi all! My hubby and I are thinking of moving to Cuenca next year. I am trying to do some research and Love what I have found on Cuenca and Ecuador in general. We lived in Brazil in the late '70's so my questions are based on that experience. Not ...
Hi Pam; Congrats on your decision to make Ecuador your new home. I see many have answered the questions you asked so I wont be redundant. On one of your trips to Ecuador come and visit us on the coast. Vista Pacifica sits on the Pacific coast ... Read More
Getting around, looking for an idea by Drmark
My wife and I are planning on several trips to Ecuador between now and July 2014. I have targeted July 2014, for our retirement and move date, to our new home. That being said, I am looking for a good strategy to cover some territory and see the ...
Hi; I am a USA developer and have a wonderful community being built on the Pacific coast between Jama and Pedernales called Vista Pacifica, (moderated: no free ads please). Based on your comments, I think I understand what you are looking for. I ... Read More
Which cities should I visit next month? by mdodaro
My husband and I are planning our first trip to Ecuador in late December. I have researched the different cities I want to see and have come up with Quito, Santo Domingo, Manta and Portoviejo. Can you please advise me if these are good choices and ...
Although Domenick makes a point, I would actually consider going north up the coast from Bahia to Pedernales. This part of the coast is pristine and is just opening up with the new bridge linking Bahia to San Vicente (cuts ferry time out that used ... Read More
Visit with view toward relocation by bray419
Sometime next month my wife and I would like to visit Ecuador and hopefully talk with some Amerticans already living there. My name is Ron, I'm a clinical psychologist in private practice, and I'm 66 years old. My wife Jean, who is 58, is the office ...
Ron; Depending on where you might want to scout, I would recommend touring the coast. One of the nicest coastal areas is between Canoa and Pedernales for pristine beaches and a laid back lifestyle. If city living is more your taste or need a larger ... Read More