Lindaecuador
Canadian expat in Ecuador
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Cantón Latacunga, Cotopaxi
Speaks English, Spanish, some French
Registration: 03 August 2020
Farming near the Andes by sebastian9211
Hi folks looking at moving to area close to the mountains (Andes) does anyone have contact with farmers in the area? Im looking for (summer) rainfall if possible. I heard there are less bugs because of the altitude.Also any tips for purchasing ...
Until recently I lived in Cotopaxi Province only about a kilometer from the Pan America Highway but about 15 minutes from the larger city of latagunga. Elevation was about 3,000 m and generally the daytime was relatively warm with strong sunshine ... Read More
Geoengineering in Ecuador? by sebastian9211
Hi folksIm a farmer living in Portugal but originally from Africa.I moved to Europe in 1994. In 2009 they started spraying stratospheric injected aerosols (aka chemtrails) here in the south of Portugal making it extremely difficult to grow food let ...
@sebastian9211I lived in Cotopaxi province for approximately 10 years. And in the La Mana area which is a tropical piece of Cotopaxi Province there is aerial spraying for bananas and I suspect that occurs in the quite a number of areas as you move ... Read More
50% Discounts for Senior Flights and other activities by smitty88
I have been unable to find a forum discussing Ecuador's legally required senior discounts, especially for air fare, even though it seems to it would be a popular topic. My understanding, which I would like to see confirmed or corrected by OTHER THAN ...
@smitty88 Hi Smitty, I have flown a number of times from Quito to Madrid and the best flight is Iberia because of the hours that they fly. It's an overnight flight but easy to get on to in Quito, lands in the morning in Madrid and arrives back in ... Read More
50% Discounts for Senior Flights and other activities by smitty88
I have been unable to find a forum discussing Ecuador's legally required senior discounts, especially for air fare, even though it seems to it would be a popular topic. My understanding, which I would like to see confirmed or corrected by OTHER THAN ...
@nanclev Hi, I have also has success with Iberia from Ecuador to Europe particularly Spain, AeroMexico from Quito to Puerto Vallarta via Mexico City, LATAM to Peru, Avianca to Europe or elsewhere in South America. I think I also had success with the ... Read More
Tour/advice by denisekygrl
My husband and I would like to plan a trip this year to Ecuador. We want to see if this is a place we could retire? Could anyone offer advice as to using a travel agency or some kind of tour guide? We are at a loss as to where to begin? We want to ...
@denisekygrl Hi Denise, First I am Canadian, not American. And I'll answer the question about the house first. When I came to Ecuador I had not sold my house and so I had to rely on my agent and lawyers back in Canada for everything to be worked ... Read More
Tour/advice by denisekygrl
My husband and I would like to plan a trip this year to Ecuador. We want to see if this is a place we could retire? Could anyone offer advice as to using a travel agency or some kind of tour guide? We are at a loss as to where to begin? We want to ...
@denisekygrl My suggestion would be Cotacachi about 1.5 - 2 hours from Quito and served by the same airport. Cotocachi is still part of the Andes but also just warm enough to grow avocadoes. There is an English speaking community, some residents ... Read More
Tour/advice by denisekygrl
My husband and I would like to plan a trip this year to Ecuador. We want to see if this is a place we could retire? Could anyone offer advice as to using a travel agency or some kind of tour guide? We are at a loss as to where to begin? We want to ...
@denisekygrl Hi Denise, I have lived in Ecuador for a little over 10 years and I now currently do live in Quito. I do think you need to do some serious reading about the country as it is divided into different geographical zones. There are two quite ... Read More
"current" banned breeds for Ecuador by phyllisvail49
My name is Phyllis and my husband is Matt. We are planning on retiring to Vilcabamba Ecuador in February next year. We visited in January 2024. We loved it. We are making plans to move but have run into something that could change everything. We ...
@phyllisvail49 I don't know of any online or legal information information, but I do have friends in Cotopaxi Province who have been raising pitbulls for a long time and again theirs are non-aggressive and I don't think they've been visited by ... Read More
Ecuador bound by trevormickelson066
Tired of Canada's ever increase political unrest and expenses, My partner and her younger boy are taking the plunge to Ecuador for a little cost relief.We seek moderate temperature, a long growing season and a home that isn't rotting away in the ...
@Bhavna thank you, I'll take a look at doing that very shortly. I do have some interesting images but I also need to connect with my agent for current information. I appreciate your response, Linda Read More
Ecuador bound by trevormickelson066
Tired of Canada's ever increase political unrest and expenses, My partner and her younger boy are taking the plunge to Ecuador for a little cost relief.We seek moderate temperature, a long growing season and a home that isn't rotting away in the ...
Hi Trevor, My property is currently called by the locals, Casa Bonita, meaning pretty house. When I bought the property over 10 years ago it was a lovely adobe house sitting in the middle of a plowed field. It had no fencing, no walls, a few plants, ... Read More
Ecuador bound by trevormickelson066
Tired of Canada's ever increase political unrest and expenses, My partner and her younger boy are taking the plunge to Ecuador for a little cost relief.We seek moderate temperature, a long growing season and a home that isn't rotting away in the ...
I currently have a property available that you might be interested in looking at. I have lots of photos to show you and the property comes with enough space easily for your animals, also raised beds for gardening for vegetables, some fruits, a small ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
@Toni Jamisin Fife Hi, I was recently in Portugal and I want to let you know that Portugal is also a country of coloured migrants, specifically from places like former colonies such as Angola and Cape Verde in the Atlantic. This does not mean that ... Read More
Trouble On the Coast and Mafia Carnage by cccmedia
Off-shore and airstrip drug activity along the Ecuador Coast is so bad in Manabí Province that radar may be installed shortly on private property.By presidential decree, property owners in parts of the province will be subject to the ...
@ I have recently been to Uruguay and actually have three friends there. It is a very nice enjoyable country and at the moment certainly is quite quiet. But there are a few things to think about. It is a very small country from a population ... Read More
Dog in danger. by GMistral
Hello, I need to find a gov oficce or private org that take care animals. A Cuencana lady has a mama dog, 7 puppies + a male dog it is about 4-6 months old. She keeps the dog in a lot that in fenced. She cant feed the dogs. She has 2 children who ...
I'm glad this woman got 3 years in jail. I live near Latacunga and I witnessed exactly the same thing with my neighbour about 4 years ago. The woman hung a dog by its neck from the tree that was a border tree between my property and hers so I could ... Read More
Which parts of Ecuador can I live where it snows? by juliet1980
I CANNOT handle heat or humidity. Do any places where I can actually buy a house and live in Ecuador get at LEAST a little bit of snow? I don't think I can live without snow to be honest (I am 100% one of those people who much prefer cool or ...
@juliet1980 Hi Juliet, Have you thought about whether you want to rent or buy? That might make a difference. Also did you get to look at the little website I sent to you? Maybe a place like mine that's sort of in the countryside with a large ... Read More
Which parts of Ecuador can I live where it snows? by juliet1980
I CANNOT handle heat or humidity. Do any places where I can actually buy a house and live in Ecuador get at LEAST a little bit of snow? I don't think I can live without snow to be honest (I am 100% one of those people who much prefer cool or ...
@juliet1980 Banos Agua Santa is a semi tropical area because of its much lower elevation and is due east of the city of Ambato which is in the Andes corridor. It's about an hour to the east. While it is humid, it is nowhere near as humid as the ... Read More
Which parts of Ecuador can I live where it snows? by juliet1980
I CANNOT handle heat or humidity. Do any places where I can actually buy a house and live in Ecuador get at LEAST a little bit of snow? I don't think I can live without snow to be honest (I am 100% one of those people who much prefer cool or ...
@Koksy Hi, I live in the countryside so there are some crimes but nothing super scary. In 9.5 years I have had 2 incidents, one in Year 2 when some money was stolen but only because I stupidly left my home unlocked and a cash box not well hidden, ... Read More
Which parts of Ecuador can I live where it snows? by juliet1980
I CANNOT handle heat or humidity. Do any places where I can actually buy a house and live in Ecuador get at LEAST a little bit of snow? I don't think I can live without snow to be honest (I am 100% one of those people who much prefer cool or ...
Hello @julliet1980,I honestly don't think anywhere in Ecuador gets any regular snow, except high on a few mountains. However, there are areas that are not humid and are, indeed, more temperate and even can be quite cool. I happen to live in one ... Read More
How Long Will the Nationwide Strike Persist?
@rkg695 Hopefully your visit to the Latacunga Agro Fair help to dealing with the nice horse smells! It was fun! Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don'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 ...
@realdrouin Fibre optic in many places. Read More
Sending & receiving Packages by 56kathya
I have heard some good and a lot of bad about receiving mail order and simply getting packages delivered in Ecuador. Does anyone have the low down on this?
@ Paulina Elizabeth For some time now there has been no postal service in Ecuador, maybe 1.5 - 2 years. Only couriers.. FedEx does service Ecuador. Read More
GringoVisas by seoulguy
[b]Anyone having experience with the above captioned company based in the US (CT) and Cuenca, good or bad, please feel free to comment. Do you think the price (around $1500 altogether) is worth it to avoid the unintended hassles? Thanks[/b]
@ seoulguyJust a quick note to let you know Covid vaccination rates in Ecuador are very high. I myself have had 4 shots while many over 65 have had 3 and a great many people under 65 a minimum of 2 shots, including a large number of ... Read More
How Long Will the Nationwide Strike Persist? by cccmedia
June 17, 2022... It's now five days into the nationwide 'paro' or strike that is afflicting Ecuador.The indigenous protesters' issues include their demand for a rollback in gasoline prices.Their primary tactic has been to blockade roads and prevent ...
I would like to add my interpretation of what was called ""The Act for Peace", the document signed today to end the strike. Fuel reduction may grab headlines but inside this document are some very important points.Officially this ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don'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 ...
@brianablackk Hi Briana, I just want to welcome you to Ecuador. Where are you currently planning to live? I , too, am Canadian and once used to live in the Vancouver area but have now been in Ecuador for over 8 years. I live ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don'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 ...
@letsgodiving HI,In Ecuador the best Scuba diving areas are in Galapagos, the group of islands. Many areas there are world class. Many people think that Galapagos is exceptionally expensive but you might find a place to rent there ... Read More
Is Ecuador a Good Place For a Single 60-Year Old Woman? by Chrisandra
My name is Chrisandra and I am a youthful, fit 60-year old woman thinking of retiring (alone) to Ecuador (Quito?) or Panama in maybe 2 years. I will have about $1,400 a month to live on and am frugal with simple tastes. I hope to rent a small ...
Cuy is an Andean mountain rodent used by indigenous poeple for protein for thousands of years, just like people ate rabbits in the US or Europe. In time it happened to become a pet in other countries. I live with an indigenous family ... Read More
What to Bring to Ecuador by cccmedia
Are you coming to Ecuador to live .. or for an extended stay?Mr. Second Passport has just posted a video to help you avoid scarcity-problems and high prices compared to the USA.What to bring...1. shoes, including Nike-quality athletic ...
@Listening People use air fryers here and they are also available to buy ranging from about $50-100 new. Maybe used, too. As for your pencils and suitcase space, much cheaper to buy some basic suitcases and pay the airfare than to use a ... Read More
What to Bring to Ecuador by cccmedia
Are you coming to Ecuador to live .. or for an extended stay?Mr. Second Passport has just posted a video to help you avoid scarcity-problems and high prices compared to the USA.What to bring...1. shoes, including Nike-quality athletic ...
@Listening hello, some of the newer Apartments have induction cooktops. They cook remarkably fast even at high altitude. If I want to boil water I put an induction compatible pot on my cooktop and in a very few minutes it is boiling. For baking ... Read More
What to Bring to Ecuador by cccmedia
Are you coming to Ecuador to live .. or for an extended stay?Mr. Second Passport has just posted a video to help you avoid scarcity-problems and high prices compared to the USA.What to bring...1. shoes, including Nike-quality athletic ...
@user159 Hi, Just wondering, but I think you meant that Ecuadaor is NOT the country for them. Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don'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 ...
@rkg695 Hi Robert, Given your description, I would like to invite you to visit in my area, close to Latacunga in Cotopaxi province. I, too, started out in Cotocachi, but even after buying a lot there, changed my mind. I am ... Read More
How Many Bank Cards Should an Expat Have on Hand? by cccmedia
How many debit or credit cards should an Expat have?For me, the number is three -- although I almost never carry more than two at a time unless it's a travel day.At the moment, two of my cards are either not operative or are being rendered ...
As I know it is not a question of building credit. My understanding is that is the national law that governs Banks prevents Banks from issuing credit cards for older clients. One can simply go into a bank and inquire if you can create a new credit ... Read More
How Many Bank Cards Should an Expat Have on Hand? by cccmedia
How many debit or credit cards should an Expat have?For me, the number is three -- although I almost never carry more than two at a time unless it's a travel day.At the moment, two of my cards are either not operative or are being rendered ...
One of the things I found when I first came to live in Ecuador over 8 years ago, is if you happen to be older and I now no longer remember whether it's 65 or only 60 years, banks in Ecuador will not issue you credit cards like Visa or MasterCard. ... Read More
Re-Legalizing the Casinos of Ecuador by cccmedia
Five years ago, [i]El Supremo[/i] convinced the voters of Ecuador to close all 32 casinos nationwide. Only 46 percent of those voting on the referendum issue supported the casino ban, yet that was a narrow plurality and enough to shutter the ...
Canada also does regulated gambling, also specifically on indigenous land for their benefit. Many jobs created at all levels. Read More
Bank Fees Ecuador by Oranahh & King Love
Hello I've read nearly every post on banks here. I understand the basics but nobody mentions monthly fees. Do you pay fees to have your money sit there?
When I use my TD Bank account based in Canada, I go online for an international transfer to my Ecuador bank. I am given a choice of bank account to bank account or Visa debit card to debit card. The debit card route seems to reduce fees at the ... Read More
Bank Fees Ecuador by Oranahh & King Love
Hello I've read nearly every post on banks here. I understand the basics but nobody mentions monthly fees. Do you pay fees to have your money sit there?
I forgot to mention monthly fees. I use an account called Ahora and there are a few fees but not high. I never use cheques and this is not a savings account so there is no interest. But most Ecuadorian Banks do offer short-term savings instruments ... Read More
Bank Fees Ecuador by Oranahh & King Love
Hello I've read nearly every post on banks here. I understand the basics but nobody mentions monthly fees. Do you pay fees to have your money sit there?
I am a Canadian Living in Ecuador and I have been here more than 8 years. I use the bank called Produbanco. It is a Central American Bank that has a branch in Ecuador. They have been very good to me. I don't send large quantities of money to ... Read More
Rise of crime in Ecuador: Experts call for drastic reforms by Guest7851
According to ...
If one looks closer, many of the serious crimes are in the Guayaquil area, a port city, that also has drug related issues, a large prison with many there because of drug related charges and some very poor residential sectors, so no real surprise. ... Read More
All about taxes for expats in Ecuador by Diksha
Hi everyone, Taxation is an important subject, especially when you are an expatriate in Ecuador. We would like to know what you think about the tax system in your host country. This could be helpful to other people preparing for expatriation in ...
Another thing that has to be taken into account is whether there is a tax agreement between your original country and Ecuador. For example, there is no Tax Agreement with the USA but there is with Canada. Further to consider is the rate of taxes ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don'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 ...
Also understand that there are lots of places where rents are not high like maybe $400-500 a month, although, of course, they can be higher. But when you buy you will not be buying with a mortgage but all cash. And most comments are quite correct. ... Read More
Vaccines required in Ecuador by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Ecuador, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
Hello, I live in Cotooaxi Province and have a nearby friend who goes regularly to the USA and Mexico; she came back less than 2 weeks ago. No Covid vaccine is currently required to enter Ecuador. However, timely negative PCR tests are required ... Read More
is Western Union the only best option for transfers to and fro? by maxocean
Hello, I am trying to make transfers to and fro USA and EC, but Western Union charges 8-20 dollars per transfer from USA to Ecuador. I looked into Paysera, they say Ecuador is in their support list, yet the customer service rep says it won't ...
I am a Canadian but resident in Eçuador more than 7 years. I now find that the easiest and least expensive way to transfer funds is via a Visa transfer directly from my Bank, TD, specifically my cash or debit account to my account de ahorras ... 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 had a Canadian friend who shipped her car from Toronto to Cartegena and then drove into Ecuador. So I imagine you could travel by ship on a cargo vessel to Colombia. There will also be cruise ships in 2021 that will depart Miami and going ... Read More
Transporting small dog by ship by Mtbcogirl
I’m starting to think about moving to a foreign country to retire. Ecuador and Portugal are at the top of my list. I know that sea transport is possible for my small dog from America to Europe, but I’m unable to find anything on this ...
My sister who lives in BC Canada regularly brings her 2 dogs to Mexico by air. No problems. Much I suspect depends on size but I have seen lots of dogs, even large ones, at airports. Read More