Coxhere1
Ecuadorian citizen
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About me
Ecuadorian
Lives in Quito, Pichincha
Speaks My primary language is United States English and my secondary language is Western Hemisphere Spanish.
Registration: 20 May 2021
Preparing to spend winter in Ecuador. Where on the coast by paulbarton37
I am 59, single and retired early. I am looking to spend the winter months in Ecuador. This is my last midwest winter. I have no interest in the nightlife. I simply want to relax in the warm, have access to medical and basic modern ...
@ecuadorhomesandlandAgain, the U. S. State Department warns Americans about going into coastal areas, especially in the northern part. It warns Americans to stay OUT of Esmeralda Province because of kidnapping, highjacks, terrorism, and murders. ... Read More
Preparing to spend winter in Ecuador. Where on the coast by paulbarton37
I am 59, single and retired early. I am looking to spend the winter months in Ecuador. This is my last midwest winter. I have no interest in the nightlife. I simply want to relax in the warm, have access to medical and basic modern ...
@ecuadorhomesandlandFor someone who asks about living on the Pacific Coast of Ecuador, my suggestion goes along with what the U. S. State Department says. I recommend one who is considering a move to the coast to read the department's suggestions ... Read More
Road safety in Ecuador by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Ecuador as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Ecuador, whether ...
With Ecuadorian crime increasing, especially in coastal provences like Manabí and in the biggest cities, drivers need to make sure the car doors are LOCKED and drivers need to be very vigilant. If someone approaches a driver and is ... Read More
Preparing to spend winter in Ecuador. Where on the coast by paulbarton37
I am 59, single and retired early. I am looking to spend the winter months in Ecuador. This is my last midwest winter. I have no interest in the nightlife. I simply want to relax in the warm, have access to medical and basic modern ...
@paulbarton37 The United States Department of State says that most of coastal Ecuador is dangerous to Americans because of the drug trafficking. Going north on the coast, the danger increases. Probably the safest place is Salinas. It's a fairly ... Read More
mental health issues by Okie dokie sue
Are there any mental health clinics in EC ? I need to find a clinic or doctor that will prescribe refills for my psych meds. I also take meds for arthritis and hormone replacement. I am 41 yr female on disability for depression. Does anyone have ...
@Okie dokie sueLizardo (09 March 2015 20:16:26), is correct about taking your empty pill boxes or bottles with the exact medications listed on them to a pharmacy. The pharmacists refill prescriptions without you having to go to another doctor to ... Read More
Introduction : Considering moving to Cotacachi by valbethw
Hi I'm Valerie, and I'm very seriously considering moving to Cotacachi. I have spent time in Brasil, Argentina, and a little in Mexico so I am comfortable with Latin Cultures. I need to work on my Spanish ( I'm watching CNN in Spanish as I type) and ...
Welcome, Valerie. It seems that you are farther along than a lot of ex-pats who consider living in Ecuador. I imagine that you've done some "homework" in order to consider Cotopaxi as a new home. It is very different from other places you've ... Read More
mental health issues by Okie dokie sue
Are there any mental health clinics in EC ? I need to find a clinic or doctor that will prescribe refills for my psych meds. I also take meds for arthritis and hormone replacement. I am 41 yr female on disability for depression. Does anyone have ...
@Okie dokie sueYour question is now over ten year old. But here's what I do in 2025.What I find now, in 2025, is that ANY Quito pharmacist will refill prescriptions when I take my original bottles to a pharmacist. No questions ... Read More
Looking for job opportunities in Ecuador by Rwibutso Official
My name is Rwibutso jean claude am interested with any unskilled job in ecuador I have deplom in tourism industry of rwanda 🇷🇼
@Rwibutso Official It seems that you having earned a diploma in the tourist industry in Rwanda would be, generally speaking, transferable to any other country. You would, of course, need to know Spanish and English to deal with Ecuadorian and ... Read More
English speaking doctors in Quito? by buddhaland
I finally bit the bullet and switched from my IESS insurance to a commercial policy with Humana. I live in Quito, Centro Norte. My Spanish is improving, but I have several complex medical issues, and discussing them coherently with my limited ...
@elenatacle Sounds like a good idea to try to find an English-speaking doctor via the U.S. Embassy. Hadn't thought of this! And by the way, I didn't find an English-speaking doctor via Hospital Metropolitano. Read More
English-speaking Psychiatrist
Can anyone help me find a psychiatrist for post traumatic stress and major depressive disorders? Read More
Psychiatrist
Can anyone give me a name of an English-speaking psychiatrist who can follow me for Post Traumatic Stress and Major Depressive Disorders? I am a U.S. veteran and my disorders are secondary to my U.S. Army volunteering during the Vietnam War Era. 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 ...
@timo31750It is the LAW that all airlines, including American ones, comply with the discount to those over 65 who are either Ecuadorians or those expats who have a cédula and are 65 or older. It is strictly a rumor that certain airlines ... 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 ...
I am 79 years old, am an expat, and have a permanent residency visa. These make me eligible for the discounted tickets originating in Ecuador. I have flown with American, United, and Delta Airlines from Quito to the U. S. and back. These American ... Read More
Medical Marijuana by wlabarge
Here in the US, senior citizens have become the fastest growing demographic for legal medical marijuana. Is there such a thing as medical marijuana in Ecuador?
no Read More
ExPat-Quito Socials
I think there's already been a thread started regarding social get-togethers in Quito for ExPats, although I couldn't find it. I rarely, if ever, have an opportunity to speak English, and I find myself wishing that I had someone with whom I could ... Read More
Obtaining Ecuadorian citizenship through marriage abroad (in Europe) by Neanderthal
Hello,The facts:1. I am married to a Ecuadorian2. Married in The Netherlands3. Marriage is registered in the Ecuadorian 'Civil Registry' by the Ecuadorian embassy in The Netherlands.4. We DO NOT live in EcuadorI want to obtain the Ecuadorian ...
@Neanderthal, Good luck with however you go about obtaining your naturalization citizenship! yes I know about the two year instead of the three years of permanent residency visa requirement if you are married to an Ecuadorian. Antonio and I ... Read More
I NEED A HELP- I want to move to Ecuador by momojrfrancisb56
Hi everyoneI'm Francis B Momo Jr from Liberia but currently studying in India.I want to move to either Ecuador or South Korea, but I don't know how to go about it. Can someone please help me out??
@momojrfrancisb56, WELCOME to the Expat Ecuador web site! How I got help to move here three years ago was by using an Ecuadorian immigration attorney. I found an attorney by doing a search online for, "moving to Ecuador." The attorney's name ... Read More
Obtaining Ecuadorian citizenship through marriage abroad (in Europe) by Neanderthal
Hello,The facts:1. I am married to a Ecuadorian2. Married in The Netherlands3. Marriage is registered in the Ecuadorian 'Civil Registry' by the Ecuadorian embassy in The Netherlands.4. We DO NOT live in EcuadorI want to obtain the Ecuadorian ...
@Neanderthal, thanks for your response to my saying one has to learn and speak Spanish fluently in order to be qualified to take the Ecuadorian written exam and the oral exam, both in Spanish. I had studied and could pass the written ... Read More
Obtaining Ecuadorian citizenship through marriage abroad (in Europe) by Neanderthal
Hello,The facts:1. I am married to a Ecuadorian2. Married in The Netherlands3. Marriage is registered in the Ecuadorian 'Civil Registry' by the Ecuadorian embassy in The Netherlands.4. We DO NOT live in EcuadorI want to obtain the Ecuadorian ...
@Neanderthal, what I recently (last month, in March) found out, after submitting all required documentation for naturalization citizenship, when my husband and I went to see an employee in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here in Quito, Ecuador, is ... Read More
Air Travel Expanding as Ecuador Exits the Covid Era by cccmedia
Starting in July, LatAm airlines will offer five flights a week between Cuenca and Guayaquil, two of Ecuador's three largest cities.Previous efforts to launch the direct route have failed, apparently due to low demand during The Situation.More ...
@cccmedia, according to my husband, when he flew from Washington Dulles to Quito, with a stop in Bogota, he said service was abysmal and flight attendants were surly and downright awful. So, I don't think the attendants couldn't provide a drink of ... Read More
Air Travel Expanding as Ecuador Exits the Covid Era by cccmedia
Starting in July, LatAm airlines will offer five flights a week between Cuenca and Guayaquil, two of Ecuador's three largest cities.Previous efforts to launch the direct route have failed, apparently due to low demand during The Situation.More ...
@cccmedia But will water be brought to passengers after they've requested it? Read More
Air Travel Expanding as Ecuador Exits the Covid Era by cccmedia
Starting in July, LatAm airlines will offer five flights a week between Cuenca and Guayaquil, two of Ecuador's three largest cities.Previous efforts to launch the direct route have failed, apparently due to low demand during The Situation.More ...
@Anonymous User . . . .sounds about right! Read More
The cost of Living in Ecuador in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...
@cccmedia Thanks for this post. I have IESS and haven't used it recently. I was able to be seen in emergency rooms but not for regular, routine visits, being told that there's not enough money in the IESS system to cover routine visits. So, I've ... Read More
Air Travel Expanding as Ecuador Exits the Covid Era by cccmedia
Starting in July, LatAm airlines will offer five flights a week between Cuenca and Guayaquil, two of Ecuador's three largest cities.Previous efforts to launch the direct route have failed, apparently due to low demand during The Situation.More ...
@cccmedia Thanks for a prompt reply to my query. I had flown with United Airlines exclusively and over a relatively long time (Quito to Cincinnati) until I started getting waits between flights in Houston for up to NINE (9) hours! Not anymore. ... Read More
Air Travel Expanding as Ecuador Exits the Covid Era by cccmedia
Starting in July, LatAm airlines will offer five flights a week between Cuenca and Guayaquil, two of Ecuador's three largest cities.Previous efforts to launch the direct route have failed, apparently due to low demand during The Situation.More ...
@cccmedia Does anyone else have a bad experience flying with Avianca? My husband said he'll never fly with them again. He flew from Washington Dulles to Quito with Avianca and said that the flight attendants were surly even though he is Hispanic ... Read More
Air Travel Expanding as Ecuador Exits the Covid Era by cccmedia
Starting in July, LatAm airlines will offer five flights a week between Cuenca and Guayaquil, two of Ecuador's three largest cities.Previous efforts to launch the direct route have failed, apparently due to low demand during The Situation.More ...
@cccmedia I hope Cuenca isn't underwater like a lot of Ecuadorian cities. . . . Read More
Any flights from Guayaquil to Salinas by Evesdrop
Hello, all!My sister and I are planning travel to Punta Blanca next year.We will be arriving into Guayaquil airport and were wondering if there are any regional flights between Guayaquil and Salinas, or anywhere close to Punta Blanca.We prefer not ...
@wicalroger Nice, good response! Read More
Any flights from Guayaquil to Salinas by Evesdrop
Hello, all!My sister and I are planning travel to Punta Blanca next year.We will be arriving into Guayaquil airport and were wondering if there are any regional flights between Guayaquil and Salinas, or anywhere close to Punta Blanca.We prefer not ...
@EvesdropakeTo my knowledge there are not any flights. There are, however, drivers who you hire to take you. Read More
VT-TUR: 90 day extension by kmk102585
Good afternoon, I have a couple of questions for anyone who has gone through the process recently: 1.) I just got my VT-TUR visa according to the new laws. No one was helpful at the Ministry of exteriors. Do my days remaining on the T-3 ...
@Soumit Sanyal Yeah, my question too! Read More
CRSC and getting wife added for VA disability pay by Dave Jones88
I am currently in Ecuador. I am retired and get retirement pay. I am also rated by the VA at 30% disabled. I have been recieving disability pay from the VA for about 15 years for diabetes, 20%, and residual, cerebrovascular accident associated with ...
@Dave Jones88 I'd speak with a staff member at one of the service organizations such as Disabled American Veterans. S/he should be able to help you with your situation. Good luck. . . . 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 ...
@cccmedia I was wondering why the prez didn't show up to show his support. But having read your post, I can see why he wouldn't show up! Read More
The work culture in Ecuador by Mickael
Hello everyone, As an expatriate, [b]working in Ecuador[/b] can present unique opportunities but also challenges. Discovering new communication styles, adapting to new cultural norms... [b]working in Ecuador[/b] can be both exciting and ...
@levine1844 Matthew, have you thought about becoming a certified teacher of English as a second language? You don't need to understand Spanish but you need to be a native English speaker. Why not search and see if this kind of work might be of ... Read More
Loja vs Cuenca by hughespmichael6289
I spent two months in Loja, a month in Vilcabamba and now am in Cuenca. The three places all have attractions but Loja impresses me most. I'm about to start the professional visa process. I would like to hear the cons of retiring in Loja or a ...
@antialiased Your post makes me wonder if the Ecuadorian government has mental hospitals that care for Ecuadorians, especially indigent Ecuadorians. I wonder if it's different here in Ecuador from back in the Reagan days when mental hospitals were ... 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 ...
@Jeff_Angiee I wasn't aware of a murder of a politician in Salinas. I mentioned Salinas as being less a target of the drug cartels because of its location, due west of Guayaquil. There is a direct highway linking Guayaquil and Manta with no need ... Read More
Spanish Speaking Classes
I thought there was already a thread regarding Spanish speaking classes but, looking through a bunch of threads, I didn't see it.I went yesterday and spoke with an employee at the Ministerio de las Relaciones Exteriores about Ecuadorian ... 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 ...
@Jeff_Angie The city of Salinas, close to the coast, in Santa Elena Province might be a safer place to look for a place. However, I agree that on up the coast and into Manabi and Esmeralda Provinces might not be such good places to buy and live. ... 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 read recently in an article about Ecuador that the government is "unstable." Is this true? Read More
Guayaquil or Cuenca by dannyboy19111
New member here. Currently live outside Philadelphia, PA and hoping to move to Ecuador within the year. Not retiring unfortunately as I'm only 39. I am a construction worker/ Carpenter and curious what job life is like down there. I'm undecided ...
@dannyboy19111 I would recommend Cuenca over Guayaquil for a couple of reasons. First, the crime rate on the coast, and including Guayaquil, is high. This is because of the drug cartels and their problems that the government needs to ... Read More
Ecuador vs. Colombia 2023-24 by cccmedia
Quito, Ecuador, versus Medellin, Colombia --what are some of the differences?On an obscure Colombia forum thread, memberAdaptive Migrant asked yours truly what arethe differences one finds in living in Ecuadorversus Colombia.--That's a tough ...
@cccmedia I made my decision to live in Ecuador and in Quito by reading articles OUTSIDE of Expat Ecuador. I wasn't even a member of Expat Ecuador when I was researching and reading articles that compared Ecuador and Quito to other world ... Read More
Ecuador vs. Colombia 2023
@joint2joint This forum is for Expats who live in Ecuador. It is not a place to make subjective comments, comparing one Expat location with another. Making comparisons is subjective. And it's been going on and on. In general, those of us who are ... Read More
Ecuador vs. Colombia 2023-24 by cccmedia
Quito, Ecuador, versus Medellin, Colombia --what are some of the differences?On an obscure Colombia forum thread, memberAdaptive Migrant asked yours truly what arethe differences one finds in living in Ecuadorversus Colombia.--That's a tough ...
Isn't this Expat Ecuador? I don't understand all the comments about Colombia or why they got started. Isn't there an Expat Colombia for Colombia comments? Shouldn't comments glorifying Colombia be posted at Expat Colombia? Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 your ...
@bohowander, you might want to do some research on crime, especially violent crime in Manabí Province. I do not mean to scare you, but I was told to not consider purchasing real estate in Manabí Province because of crime. Read More
About invitation letter to Ecuador by darlingtonjacob2
Hi am Darlington j Jacobs I'm a Liberian citizen do I need letter of invitation before coming to Ecuador ?
@kwubinpascalkang9, when you fly into Madrid, you can then fly non-stop to Quito. This is with Iberia Airlines, the Flagship Airlines of Spain. This non-stop flight takes 11 hours and 10 minutes, leaving Madrid around 11:50 p.m. (midnight) and ... Read More
Ecuador vs. Colombia 2023-24 by cccmedia
Quito, Ecuador, versus Medellin, Colombia --what are some of the differences?On an obscure Colombia forum thread, memberAdaptive Migrant asked yours truly what arethe differences one finds in living in Ecuadorversus Colombia.--That's a tough ...
@el_mungo But you prefer living in Ibarra, Ecuador, rather than either Medellín or Quito, right? 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 ...
@cccmedia, "anecdotal????" 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 ...
@cccmedia, but aren't murders also occurring on the streets of Quito as well? Not merely on the coast? T.V. broadcasts show "normal" people walking along the streets of Quito minding their own business, and thugs ride up on ... 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 ...
@cccmedia, how do these murderers get their guns? Ecuador is not like the U.S. where one can go buy guns so conveniently at pawnshops on U.S. street corners. When I see the amount of guns and other weapons confiscated by Ecuadorian law enforcement ... Read More
The Expat.com team wishes you a happy new year 2023! by Julien
We hope you are well and that you will celebrate this new year with joy. The Expat.com team wishes you all the best for 2023. May this year be yours and may it bring all your plans to fruition. We are proud to have a community like yours where ...
@Julien HAPPIEST NEW YEAR TO YOU AND EVERYONE! ! ! !Originally from the State of Oklahoma, I am in Quito, Ecuador, with a permanent residency visa.I plan to apply for naturalization later this month and hope to get a response from the Ministerio de ... Read More
Cost of living in Ecuador in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Ecuador or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation to ...
@cccmedia I think Praxis wants to know about MEAT, not meatless, in Ecuador (unless I misread the question and I read it three times). MEAT is available in abundance in large "Megamaxi" supermarkets. It seems the prices are similar to in the U.S., ... Read More
Shortcuts to Learning español by cccmedia
If you understand some basic concepts, it's possible to learn or translate easily hundreds of nouns, adjectives and adverbs into Spanish. The spelling of the following English words (at the left) does not change at all from English to Spanish. ...
@cccmedia Thank you for putting together this post with similarities between Spanish and English. If I am aware that words in English have a Latin base word, I'll "guess" if the word in Spanish is either similar to or the same as the English. My ... Read More
español for Gringos by cccmedia
Let's find out if there's interest in a thread for folks who want to share or expand what they know about the Spanish language. I'm thinking tips, trix, quirks, observations, embarrassing moments, triumphal moments, and other encounters ...
@cccmedia and ganar = to win Read More
Ecuador visa info by ??? ??????375
Dear Gents, My name is Ahmad khalil , I would like to know if i need to apply for visa to visit Ecuador, as i know people holding Palestinian and Lebanese passport they do not need to apply for visa they can get first they arrived, for me i am ...
@cccmedia THANKS! Read More
Ecuador visa info by ??? ??????375
Dear Gents, My name is Ahmad khalil , I would like to know if i need to apply for visa to visit Ecuador, as i know people holding Palestinian and Lebanese passport they do not need to apply for visa they can get first they arrived, for me i am ...
@cccmedia Does your immigration attorney in Quito, Sebastian Cordero, also work with ex-pats who are applying for Ecuadorian citizenship and ex-pat disability cards? Read More
español for Gringos by cccmedia
Let's find out if there's interest in a thread for folks who want to share or expand what they know about the Spanish language. I'm thinking tips, trix, quirks, observations, embarrassing moments, triumphal moments, and other encounters ...
capilla = chapel (sometimes hood)casilla = boxcostilla = ribcosquilla = tickle Read More
Gay Quito Ex-Pats by Coxhere1
I am relatively new to living in Quito, although my husband was born and was raised here. I am searching for Gay Quito Ex-Pats for friendships. Am I the only Gay Quito Ex-Pat???? If there are other Gay Quito Ex-Pats, please let me know. Thanks, John ...
@Gibralto2021 If you scroll through this thread, you'll see that I started it and added another one or two posts. But nothing has come of it.I'm sorry to read that your husband of 41 years died unexpectedly. I send positive thoughts and regards to ... Read More
Retirement Visa Income Requirement Triples by cccmedia
Ecuador has tripled its income requirement for a single Expat seeking a Retirement Visa.The requirement had been slashed during The Situation from $800 to $425 per month .. prior to the latest hike.The change has been reported in recent weeks by the ...
Effort is required for gaining ANY type of Ecuadorian visa. Much time and work passed in acquiring all necessary items in order to meet the exacting requirements for an Ecuadorian Permanent Residency Visa. Read More
español for Gringos by cccmedia
Let's find out if there's interest in a thread for folks who want to share or expand what they know about the Spanish language. I'm thinking tips, trix, quirks, observations, embarrassing moments, triumphal moments, and other encounters ...
@cccmedia Shouldn't sabanas be sábanas? Read More
Ecuador Mailbag by cccmedia
From time to time, new members post on our self-introductions thread .. and often have topics for discussion or a request for advice. Such discussion is not generally allowed at the intro's thread per the policy of our home office in the ...
Like my suegra, cuñada, y el hermano de mi suegra, I wore the Ecuadorian Marathon, camisa y gorra amarillas, y grité. At the same time, however, I liked watching the Senegal fans and their cheer leaders dance in their colorful red, ... Read More
Registered Nursing Jobs by kimmieh007
How hard is it to get a job in Ecuador as a registered nurse as an expat?
I've read through this entire thread and didn't read about the nursing situation in Ecuador. Is it anything like in the United States? Jobs go unfilled and some hiring includes "sign-on bonuses." If Ecuador needs competent, LICENSED ... Read More
Ecuador Mailbag by cccmedia
From time to time, new members post on our self-introductions thread .. and often have topics for discussion or a request for advice. Such discussion is not generally allowed at the intro's thread per the policy of our home office in the ...
I don't understand why an Arabian country was chosen to host WORLD games. And I'm not the only one, based upon the numbers of public demonstrations against such. No alcohol is the least of the problems there. Quatar treated the ... Read More
Traffic in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Ecuador, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
Yeah, decade is more accurate! Read More
Traffic in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Ecuador, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
@cccmedia My sister-in-law said the Quito Metro begins service "in December." I asked what year. . . . Read More
Traffic in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Ecuador, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
Priscilla initiated this thread concerning traffic in Ecuador on November this 7, 2017, or a little bit more than five years ago. Much has happened since her question.My mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and I live in the Sector La Magdalena in the ... Read More
español for Gringos by cccmedia
Let's find out if there's interest in a thread for folks who want to share or expand what they know about the Spanish language. I'm thinking tips, trix, quirks, observations, embarrassing moments, triumphal moments, and other encounters ...
What gets me are the verbs: llegar; llenar; llevar, especially when some can have different meanings. Read More
Gay Quito Ex-Pats by Coxhere1
I am relatively new to living in Quito, although my husband was born and was raised here. I am searching for Gay Quito Ex-Pats for friendships. Am I the only Gay Quito Ex-Pat???? If there are other Gay Quito Ex-Pats, please let me know. Thanks, John ...
I asked the same question over a year ago and the only response was for me to ask my Quito-born-and-raised husband if he knows about Gay-ex-pats. He didn't and doesn't.For whatever reason(s), I imagine you are not going to get an answer to ... Read More
Xpats US X military VA disability benefits by cra1948
Hey, glad to join up with fellows living in Ecuador. Diane and I (Carlos) are going through exiting the USA. Didn't thing it's so involved. But we're anxious to get to Qioto then are new lives in Cotacachi. Being an x-military VA ...
Hi Kevin, You work for the V.A. virtually? Never heard of such a thing. I finally got my PTSD and MDD and bilateral hearing loss rated as 💯 % service connected because of "unemployability." 80% without the ... Read More
Does anyone in Quito know how to buy half price airline tickets from Delta Airlines? by Coxhere1
Hello,I changed my email address and then got this email which says to "introduce" myself. I think I did this several years ago, but I have a question that I'll add after a brief, new "introduction."I don't remember the first time I visited ...
@RobinJoel If you are asking can you take advantage of the Ecuadorian law which states that those 65 and over who have Ecuadorian céduals can purchase half price airline tickets outside of Ecuador, the answer is no. One has to be ... Read More
Does anyone in Quito know how to buy half price airline tickets from Delta Airlines? by Coxhere1
Hello,I changed my email address and then got this email which says to "introduce" myself. I think I did this several years ago, but I have a question that I'll add after a brief, new "introduction."I don't remember the first time I visited ...
@RobinJoel I checked out their web site. They evidently only fly domestically (within Ecuador). So, one cannot get an international flight with this airlines. But thanks for trying, RobinJoel. Read More
Does anyone in Quito know how to buy half price airline tickets from Delta Airlines? by Coxhere1
Hello,I changed my email address and then got this email which says to "introduce" myself. I think I did this several years ago, but I have a question that I'll add after a brief, new "introduction."I don't remember the first time I visited ...
Mi cuñada has done an investigation of Delta Airlines and has found out that one CANNOT purchase Delta Airlines tickets at half price as outlined in Ecuadorian law. Delta has circumvented this legal obligation for those of us who are 65 ... Read More
Does anyone in Quito know how to buy half price airline tickets from Delta Airlines? by Coxhere1
Hello,I changed my email address and then got this email which says to "introduce" myself. I think I did this several years ago, but I have a question that I'll add after a brief, new "introduction."I don't remember the first time I visited ...
@RobinJoel I always buy my tickets as quickly as possible because I get a better selection of unoccupied seats. It also provides me with some flexibility in buying in terms of the day for departure. By this, I mean I can get a ... Read More
Does anyone in Quito know how to buy half price airline tickets from Delta Airlines? by Coxhere1
Hello,I changed my email address and then got this email which says to "introduce" myself. I think I did this several years ago, but I have a question that I'll add after a brief, new "introduction."I don't remember the first time I visited ...
I have to use wheelchairs when in airports due to the long distances negotiating the long hallways. Upon arrival in Miami Int'l Airport, my wheelchair pusher took me from the American Airlines gate to what is called a "Transition Zone." ... Read More
Does anyone in Quito know how to buy half price airline tickets from Delta Airlines? by Coxhere1
Hello,I changed my email address and then got this email which says to "introduce" myself. I think I did this several years ago, but I have a question that I'll add after a brief, new "introduction."I don't remember the first time I visited ...
@cccmedia @cccmedia I fly between Quito and Cincinnati often. The discount is for my entire, round trip ticket. You are correct regarding the discount not including the taxes and use of the airport and only for the ticket, itself. However, ... Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in Ecuador by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Ecuador, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...
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New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022
Hello,I changed my email address and then got this email which says to "introduce" myself. I think I did this several years ago, but I have a question that I'll add after a brief, new "introduction."I don't remember the first time I visited ... Read More
Xpats US X military VA disability benefits by cra1948
Hey, glad to join up with fellows living in Ecuador. Diane and I (Carlos) are going through exiting the USA. Didn't thing it's so involved. But we're anxious to get to Qioto then are new lives in Cotacachi. Being an x-military VA ...
Hey, glad to join up with fellows living in Ecuador. Diane and I (Carlos) are going through exiting the USA. Didn't thing it's so involved. But we're anxious to get to Qioto then are new lives in Cotacachi. Being an ... Read More
español for Gringos by cccmedia
Let's find out if there's interest in a thread for folks who want to share or expand what they know about the Spanish language. I'm thinking tips, trix, quirks, observations, embarrassing moments, triumphal moments, and other encounters ...
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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 ...
Now that we have marriage equality, I married my best friend. We are now husband-and-husband. Antonio was born and raised in Quito and I, in the State of Oklahoma. I am now living in Quito. Are there any fellow Gay ex-pats in Quito???? 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 ...
Hello, My name is John. I am married to an Ecuadorian. His name is Antonio (Tony for short.) I have an Ecuadorian Permanent Residency Visa and a cédula. I will be eligible for naturalization in August 2021. My husband and I live half of the ... Read More