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expat42451

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American expat in Ecuador

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Lives in Tena

Registration: 22 February 2013

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11 months ago
Cheryl

Cost of living in the USA in 2025 by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in the USA, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to the USA or already living ...

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From the US. Left in 2012. Thinking about coming back. I have minimum SS, am 74 and were I to attempt it, I would end up living on the street. Ayhan FYI dont know whether you are familiar with Numbeo.com but it is ... Read More

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last year
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Retirement visa insurance international insurer recommendations by expat42451

I read Stealtannest3t's post  on necessary insurance to qualify for the retirement visa here in Colombia-- I have very much the same question Stealtannest3t does.   I am in Pasto. I moved over from Ecuador some 2 weeks ago and have ...

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@expat42451 FWIW just did the Cigna exercise online and their insurance ranges from $870 US to $1558 US PER MONTH for coverage. Cant afford that. Read More

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last year

Retirement visa insurance international insurer recommendations

I read Stealtannest3t's post  on necessary insurance to qualify for the retirement visa here in Colombia-- I have very much the same question Stealtannest3t does.   I am in Pasto. I moved over from Ecuador some 2 weeks ago and have ... Read More

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last year
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Cataract surgery in Pasto--living in Pasto by expat42451

Over the past few years I have lived in Cotacachi Ec. Over the past year my vision has gotten worse and worse. After repeated bad experiences with Ophthalmologists in Ecuador I found Unigarro clinic in Pasto, went there, had the cataract ...

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Sorry I have been late getting back but I will say thanks to all of you for the kindness, interest and great information in the replies. Last few days/week have been getting rid of stuff accumulated in almost 5 years in Cotacachi. Plan now is to ... Read More

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last year

Cataract surgery in Pasto--living in Pasto

Over the past few years I have lived in Cotacachi Ec. Over the past year my vision has gotten worse and worse. After repeated bad experiences with Ophthalmologists in Ecuador I found Unigarro clinic in Pasto, went there, had the cataract ... Read More

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5 years ago
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Anyone here living in Natal?? by expat42451

Anyone here living in Natal? I am from the US, have been living in Ecuador for the past 5 years. Looking for the next place, Natal is attractive to me because of the area and the beaches. Investigating the cost of living on Numbeo.com, curious ...

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brunopalacio & Texanbrazil Thanks very much for the replies. All I have access to other than this forum is Numbeo..... Far as Ecuador goes I have a national ID but do not yet have a passport. Work wise I am semi retired and most of my work is ... Read More

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5 years ago

Anyone here living in Natal??

Anyone here living in Natal? I am from the US, have been living in Ecuador for the past 5 years. Looking for the next place, Natal is attractive to me because of the area and the beaches. Investigating the cost of living on Numbeo.com, curious ... Read More

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6 years ago
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Questions about life in Argentina by expat42451

Hello to the forum. I am from the US but have been living in Ecuador for the last 5 years. Ready to try someplace new. From friends who have visited there I am told that Argentinians have values more similar to Europe than in other places in ...

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Team Pell Thanks very much for the great information. This is interesting because from the Numbeo information it indicates that things there are generally less expensive than the US and somewhat less expensive than here in Ecuador. Rents ... Read More

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6 years ago

Questions about life in Argentina

Hello to the forum. I am from the US but have been living in Ecuador for the last 5 years. Ready to try someplace new. From friends who have visited there I am told that Argentinians have values more similar to Europe than in other places in ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Are Numbeo prices close to what exist? by expat42451

I am curious about whether the prices Asuncion listed on Numbeo.com are close to what actually exists in reality. Couple of examples they list a 1 Br apartment near the city center at $225 a month, 1 Br away from the city center $180 per ...

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Great observation on the Ecuadorian culture. Ditto Colombia. I returned to the US in 2009, left again in 2012 and traveled by land through Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. Stayed in and traveled Colombia and Peru for 6 months each more or less. I have ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Are Numbeo prices close to what exist? by expat42451

I am curious about whether the prices Asuncion listed on Numbeo.com are close to what actually exists in reality. Couple of examples they list a 1 Br apartment near the city center at $225 a month, 1 Br away from the city center $180 per ...

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Hi Osage Archer Thanks very much for the reply and the link to the study. I am going to get to that tonight. I lived in Mexico for 10 years, first in Cuernavaca and lastly, and for the longest time, 9 years in Veracruz. I found that after the ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Are Numbeo prices close to what exist? by expat42451

I am curious about whether the prices Asuncion listed on Numbeo.com are close to what actually exists in reality. Couple of examples they list a 1 Br apartment near the city center at $225 a month, 1 Br away from the city center $180 per ...

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I suppose another question to be asked and asked right now from ignorance of the areas-- I dont have any desire to live in a major city, having lived in a number of them in years past-- I would assume that rent prices in smaller towns or in the ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Are Numbeo prices close to what exist? by expat42451

I am curious about whether the prices Asuncion listed on Numbeo.com are close to what actually exists in reality. Couple of examples they list a 1 Br apartment near the city center at $225 a month, 1 Br away from the city center $180 per ...

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Hi Osage Archer First -thanks very much for the time and interest and the reply..... Numbeo is pretty accurate for what I experience here in Ecuador. It also holds true in Colombia and in Peru except for Lima where I found things a bit more ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Are Numbeo prices close to what exist? by expat42451

I am curious about whether the prices Asuncion listed on Numbeo.com are close to what actually exists in reality. Couple of examples they list a 1 Br apartment near the city center at $225 a month, 1 Br away from the city center $180 per ...

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Hi Anna Many thanks for the reply. Curious about whether you found my message confusing or the prices listed on Numbeo confusing? I live in Ecuador and am considering visiting Paraguay. Numbeo does price studies on many places and gather ... Read More

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expat42451 created a thread
7 years ago

Are Numbeo prices close to what exist?

I am curious about whether the prices Asuncion listed on Numbeo.com are close to what actually exists in reality. Couple of examples they list a 1 Br apartment near the city center at $225 a month, 1 Br away from the city center $180 per ... Read More

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7 years ago

Electronic equipment duties and any amateur radio operators here?

Hi Osage Archer Thanks very much for the link and kind reply. Unfortunately there pretty much are almost no hams here in Ecuador. I will look at the Paraguay Radio Club to see what turns up there. The link is much appreciated. HCJB is to my ... Read More

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7 years ago

Electronic equipment duties and any amateur radio operators here?

Hi to all in the forum. I am from the US, currently living in Ecuador, have been here 4 years. I also am an amateur radio operator, licensed in the US. Curious to know if there are any other amateurs here here on the forum....... I am ... Read More

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7 years ago
Mimwha

Living in rural/blad areas by Mimwha

Hi/Salaam Does anyone live in the rural areas of morocco? if so how is it?

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Shak4969 & Capoppy55 Quick note to say thanks to both of you for the informative replies. I have been in Ecuador for 4 years and Latin America for 16. Considering a different culture and place. Again many thanks to you both. Regards Read More

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8 years ago

New to Morocco forum

Hi Mohamed Kind thanks for the nice welcome. I have a lot of questions I will get to about the idea of living in Morocco. Again thanks for the reply and interest. Read More

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8 years ago
Mimwha

Living in rural/blad areas by Mimwha

Hi/Salaam Does anyone live in the rural areas of morocco? if so how is it?

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Hi Mimwha I have the same question. I currently live in Ecuador but am considering traveling to Morocco with the possibility of living there. Hopefully someone here will be able to help us. Regards Read More

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expat42451 replied to a thread
8 years ago

New to Morocco forum

First hello to all the forum members. Thanks for the great information and warmth here. Friends call me Mac. 67, from the US, have lived in Ecuador for the past 4 years. Thinking about Morocco because I have made some good friends here from that ... Read More

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8 years ago
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Anyone here living in Buenaventura ? by expat42451

Hello to all on the forum. I am currently living in Ecuador, have been to Colombia a number of times and am thinking of moving there. I hear no one on this forum mention Buenaventura much and several Colombians tell me one needs to be really ...

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Osage Archer Thanks for the reply and information. I am from an area of high heat and humidity so that wouldnt be a problem. I dont use drugs nor traffic them so wouldnt have much of a problem with that community. However being in the same ... Read More

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8 years ago
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Anyone here living in Buenaventura ? by expat42451

Hello to all on the forum. I am currently living in Ecuador, have been to Colombia a number of times and am thinking of moving there. I hear no one on this forum mention Buenaventura much and several Colombians tell me one needs to be really ...

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Hi El Ingles Loco Many thanks for the comments and the google search term. Yields some interesting results. Sounds like a place to carry an AK on the street. I ve visited much of Colombia but never the west coast. as an ex (now a bit older) and ... Read More

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8 years ago

Anyone here living in Buenaventura ?

Hello to all on the forum. I am currently living in Ecuador, have been to Colombia a number of times and am thinking of moving there. I hear no one on this forum mention Buenaventura much and several Colombians tell me one needs to be really ... Read More

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9 years ago
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Santo Domingo by expat42451

Want to get out of Quito after 2 years. Considering Santo Domingo and Quevedo. Earlier today someone said that problems are on the increase in Santo Domingo i.e. things like drive by kidnappings robbery and the like. Any information would be ...

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marcomueses We came up to Ibarra for a few days. Thanks for the information and suggestion on Tonsupa. Have been there and will consider it. Regards Read More

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9 years ago
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Santo Domingo by expat42451

Want to get out of Quito after 2 years. Considering Santo Domingo and Quevedo. Earlier today someone said that problems are on the increase in Santo Domingo i.e. things like drive by kidnappings robbery and the like. Any information would be ...

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ccmedia Thanks for the reply. My pareja and I work in IT with clients in various parts of the world. We came to consider SD because it is one of the cities served by Netlife (what we use now) for an ISP with fiberoptic to the house. My pareja is ... Read More

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9 years ago
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Santo Domingo by expat42451

Want to get out of Quito after 2 years. Considering Santo Domingo and Quevedo. Earlier today someone said that problems are on the increase in Santo Domingo i.e. things like drive by kidnappings robbery and the like. Any information would be ...

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Susan in Ecuador Thanks for the suggestions. We have already done pretty much everything you suggested with the exception of Facebook and Twitter which I will not use (I am in IT so this is partly why). While downtown earlier today stopped by the ... Read More

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expat42451 created a thread
9 years ago

Santo Domingo

Want to get out of Quito after 2 years. Considering Santo Domingo and Quevedo. Earlier today someone said that problems are on the increase in Santo Domingo i.e. things like drive by kidnappings robbery and the like. Any information would be ... Read More

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9 years ago

considering move to Santa Marta

Currently living in Quito. Considering a move to Santa Marta- I visited there a couple of years ago and liked the city. In looking at numbeo.com , that website lists the cost of a 1br apartment in the city center as, $283 a month. I am assuming ... Read More

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9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Nicaragua forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Nicaragua 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 ...

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Hello all I am from the US, have been around for 65 years, currently living in Ecuador. I am thinking about moving to Nicaragua, having been there a number of years ago and missing the tropical coast. Interests are surfing, trekking, amateur ... Read More

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expat42451 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Keebsunited

Boat Licence-permits- needed to operate a taxi boat in Nicaragua by Keebsunited

Hi, I am just back from a 5 week 'business seeking tour' of Panama Costa Rica and Nicaragua. My Spanish wife and I (I am English) have found an opportunity to setup and offer a taxi boat service within Nicaragua, which is the country (out ...

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Hi I am from the US, ex mariner, ex licensed captain. Currently in Ecuador. I ve also lived a bit in Central and South America...... so here is a suggestion, may work or not.... Why not go directly to the Guarda Costa or the Nicaraguan Coast ... Read More

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9 years ago
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Internet quality in Cuenca by expat42451

Hello to all I have been living in Quito the last 2 years. Internet here has progressively grown worse in my neighborhood--my work depends on it being up and stable(streaming data on financial markets). I am using Netlife but in the Orchidias ...

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Hi Mike First of all please accept my sincerest apologies for not replying earlier to your kind offer. Last couple of weeks we have been occupied trying to find another suitable place to live....so rather than involve your time with something ... Read More

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9 years ago
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Caribbean coastal zone questions (Baranquilla,Cienaga,Palomino..) by expat42451

I ve been living in Quito for the past couple of years. Time for a change. I qualify for the pensionado visa for Colombia so can live there legally. Been using Numbeo.com to look at cost of living in Colombia compared to Ecuador. The coastal zone ...

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ccmedia and osage archer Thanks for the additional information. My girl friend is from Venezuela with family still in Caracas. So I get to share in many of the travails her family experiences....... Since I still surf (long board only now) I have ... Read More

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9 years ago
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Internet quality in Cuenca by expat42451

Hello to all I have been living in Quito the last 2 years. Internet here has progressively grown worse in my neighborhood--my work depends on it being up and stable(streaming data on financial markets). I am using Netlife but in the Orchidias ...

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Hi Vsimple First thank you very much for taking the time to post and the interest. It is deeply appreciated. We have fiber here in Orchidias, Netlife, what I am using now. 2 months ago they replaced all subscriber equipment- the modem and the ... Read More

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expat42451 created a thread
9 years ago

Internet quality in Cuenca

Hello to all I have been living in Quito the last 2 years. Internet here has progressively grown worse in my neighborhood--my work depends on it being up and stable(streaming data on financial markets). I am using Netlife but in the Orchidias ... Read More

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9 years ago
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Caribbean coastal zone questions (Baranquilla,Cienaga,Palomino..) by expat42451

I ve been living in Quito for the past couple of years. Time for a change. I qualify for the pensionado visa for Colombia so can live there legally. Been using Numbeo.com to look at cost of living in Colombia compared to Ecuador. The coastal zone ...

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Hi ccmedia Many thanks for the informative reply. I grew up in 90F temps and lived in much the same for the 10 years I lived south of Veracruz in Mexico but yours is an excellent reminder. The security question is one I am more concerned ... Read More

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expat42451 created a thread
9 years ago

Caribbean coastal zone questions (Baranquilla,Cienaga,Palomino..)

I ve been living in Quito for the past couple of years. Time for a change. I qualify for the pensionado visa for Colombia so can live there legally. Been using Numbeo.com to look at cost of living in Colombia compared to Ecuador. The coastal zone ... Read More

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10 years ago

Recommend a broker for the Bolsa de Valores or MexDer

bdwight Many kind thanks for the information. Read More

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10 years ago

Recommendations for Peruvian stock/derivatives market broker

Any recommendations for a Peruvian stock/derivatives market broker? Thanks Expat Read More

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10 years ago

Recommend a broker for the Bolsa de Valores or MexDer

joaquix Mexder is the Mexican derivatives market. Derivatives contracts in many different commodities. Looking for a broker that provides an online platform for charting and trade execution. Many thanks Read More

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10 years ago

Recommend a broker for the Bolsa de Valores or MexDer

Can anyone recommend a broker for the Bolsa de Valores or the MexDer markets? Thanks Expat Read More

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12 years ago
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Yet another visa question by expat42451

Hi All-- I have been living in Tena for the last 6 months, looking at various properties and have run out of time. My 12 IX expires the 20th of October. I understand that it is 6 months until I can obtain another 12 IX. Here is the question-- Can ...

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Mackbutter Been my experience as well but primarily in South America. Have to go out the 28th of this month. I asked immigration if it would be any problem for me to re enter Ecuador they said nope. So we shall see. Other than that not much ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Ecuadorian government subsidy on primary forest by expat42451

I understand that the Ecuadorian government provides a cash subsidy- I understand it is around $200 per hectare per year- for primary forest owners as an incentive to not cultivate the land. Also from my understanding it is either Agriculture or ...

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LeftClique Dunno whether this is directed at me or Mugtech........but for the question I ve been here for more or less 9 months this time. My searches have been on the ground and talking to locals in the Oriente (centered in Tena) and on the coast ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Ecuadorian government subsidy on primary forest by expat42451

I understand that the Ecuadorian government provides a cash subsidy- I understand it is around $200 per hectare per year- for primary forest owners as an incentive to not cultivate the land. Also from my understanding it is either Agriculture or ...

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Mugtech Glad to be of help. Lots of knowledgeable people here have saved me no end of grief in passing on their hard earned wisdom. I hope that you find the land you want at a good price, that all of this works out for you and you share what you ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Ecuadorian government subsidy on primary forest by expat42451

I understand that the Ecuadorian government provides a cash subsidy- I understand it is around $200 per hectare per year- for primary forest owners as an incentive to not cultivate the land. Also from my understanding it is either Agriculture or ...

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It depends on a LOT of factors- where the land is, whether its primary forest or pasture or what percentage of either, whether it has an escritura or not-- and how you approach the seller. There are a number of things to consider....and the idea ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Ecuadorian government subsidy on primary forest by expat42451

I understand that the Ecuadorian government provides a cash subsidy- I understand it is around $200 per hectare per year- for primary forest owners as an incentive to not cultivate the land. Also from my understanding it is either Agriculture or ...

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jessekimmerling Thanks for the information. I also have heard bits and pieces. I am investigating pre purchase and will be happy to share what I find out as well. Regards Expat Read More

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12 years ago

Ecuadorian government subsidy on primary forest

I understand that the Ecuadorian government provides a cash subsidy- I understand it is around $200 per hectare per year- for primary forest owners as an incentive to not cultivate the land. Also from my understanding it is either Agriculture or ... Read More

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12 years ago

Ipiales crossing and Tumaco

Matt V Thanks very much for the info on Tumaco. I am currently in Ipiales, crossed Friday. I have also talked to a number of people here who have told me the same thing. I would like to visit the Pacific coast of Colombia but with what I am ... Read More

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12 years ago

Ipiales crossing and Tumaco

Hello to all in the Colombia forum. I am traveling in South America and left Colombia 15th October 2012 for Ecuador. Since then have been in Ecuador, then Peru and now back in Ecuador. My visa here expires Oct 26th so I am headed for the border ... Read More

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12 years ago

Another visa question

Pistachio Many thanks for the kind reply. Will be interesting to see if I decide to come back to Peru how it works out. What you say here is concurrent with my reasoning as well. I do not think it should be a problem. If anyone else can add to ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Property Valuation methodology for investors' visa by expat42451

Hello to all and many thanks for the excellent information here. I did a search before starting this thread and didnt find anything so hopefully someone can shed some light....... I am currently in Tena and have been here for almost 5 months on a ...

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jesseekimmerling and zinmanman Thanks for the info. Also thanks for the recommendation for the attorney. Its cold and wet in Quito. Wish I were somewhere warmer. Soon :) Expat Read More

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12 years ago
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Property Valuation methodology for investors' visa by expat42451

Hello to all and many thanks for the excellent information here. I did a search before starting this thread and didnt find anything so hopefully someone can shed some light....... I am currently in Tena and have been here for almost 5 months on a ...

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Defuera This is excellent information for everyone. I for one have been here for almost 6 months on a 12 IX visa- I am headed for Quito tomorrow to catch a plane out of the country because the visa expires in a couple of weeks but...... this will ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Yet another visa question by expat42451

Hi All-- I have been living in Tena for the last 6 months, looking at various properties and have run out of time. My 12 IX expires the 20th of October. I understand that it is 6 months until I can obtain another 12 IX. Here is the question-- Can ...

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Bob H. Did you get the e mail I sent you here on the forum? Questions about Cebu Regards Expat Read More

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12 years ago
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Yet another visa question by expat42451

Hi All-- I have been living in Tena for the last 6 months, looking at various properties and have run out of time. My 12 IX expires the 20th of October. I understand that it is 6 months until I can obtain another 12 IX. Here is the question-- Can ...

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Nards and Judy Thanks. Maybe he simply had a bad day and the neighbors dogs barking all night (as they will do here in Tena) were the reason for such a post. Time to move past it - although again thanks for your comments. Tomorrow to Quito. ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Yet another visa question by expat42451

Hi All-- I have been living in Tena for the last 6 months, looking at various properties and have run out of time. My 12 IX expires the 20th of October. I understand that it is 6 months until I can obtain another 12 IX. Here is the question-- Can ...

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BobH Kind thanks for the comment. I dont want to cause anyone any discomfort- after all it is easy to be courteous while making a point. I am not much of a participant on most forums because of the foolishness- what are called flame wars, ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Yet another visa question by expat42451

Hi All-- I have been living in Tena for the last 6 months, looking at various properties and have run out of time. My 12 IX expires the 20th of October. I understand that it is 6 months until I can obtain another 12 IX. Here is the question-- Can ...

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In my packing and getting ready to leave after almost 6 months in Ecuador (my visa expires the last of this month but I dont like to stay until the last day) I totally missed Timmo's reply- I obviously was mistaken when I thought good natured ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Yet another visa question by expat42451

Hi All-- I have been living in Tena for the last 6 months, looking at various properties and have run out of time. My 12 IX expires the 20th of October. I understand that it is 6 months until I can obtain another 12 IX. Here is the question-- Can ...

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Kevin Sorry I do not know anyone in Quito- I obtained my 12 IX visa without an attorney when I re entered Ecuador in April. Depending on what you are trying to do , your Spanish and your patience, a person can do a lot without an attorney. The ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Yet another visa question by expat42451

Hi All-- I have been living in Tena for the last 6 months, looking at various properties and have run out of time. My 12 IX expires the 20th of October. I understand that it is 6 months until I can obtain another 12 IX. Here is the question-- Can ...

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timo LOL. Yep just what I would expect ! Or tie me down in the jungle with honey and ants...... Thanks for the humor. Back in 6 months Expat Read More

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12 years ago
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Property Valuation methodology for investors' visa by expat42451

Hello to all and many thanks for the excellent information here. I did a search before starting this thread and didnt find anything so hopefully someone can shed some light....... I am currently in Tena and have been here for almost 5 months on a ...

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I agree it is always better (provided you do not get raped on the purchase price) to buy land. When I did the exploration I did here in Tena- I was told that the annual tax on property valued at $25,000 is $250. However this is word of mouth ... Read More

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12 years ago

Another visa question

Hello all in the forum- Visa question. I was in Peru early this year and overstayed my visa due to dental work I was having done. When I left Peru (to come to Ecuador) I paid the fine at the border-$22. I have been in Ecuador for almost 6 ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Yet another visa question by expat42451

Hi All-- I have been living in Tena for the last 6 months, looking at various properties and have run out of time. My 12 IX expires the 20th of October. I understand that it is 6 months until I can obtain another 12 IX. Here is the question-- Can ...

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Question Answered Hello all. Thought I would follow up on my own question..... Just talked to a very nice attorney (English fluent as well) at Coloaustro Abogados in Cuenca. She explained that it is not possible at this time to ask for and ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Yet another visa question by expat42451

Hi All-- I have been living in Tena for the last 6 months, looking at various properties and have run out of time. My 12 IX expires the 20th of October. I understand that it is 6 months until I can obtain another 12 IX. Here is the question-- Can ...

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Nards Barley Thanks for the interest and reply. I talked to a supposed immigration attorney via e mail in Quito about this and she said that the visa could not be extended or renewed, that I had to leave and re enter in 6 months. My first ... Read More

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12 years ago

Yet another visa question

Hi All-- I have been living in Tena for the last 6 months, looking at various properties and have run out of time. My 12 IX expires the 20th of October. I understand that it is 6 months until I can obtain another 12 IX. Here is the question-- Can ... Read More

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I don't know enough about uruquay to know where to move to live. by rayblank

Please be nice.....I'm a newbie. I feel the world is in a tail spin and feel like it is hitting the USA hard. I live on social security and a bit from VA disability so can't afford much ($1100 per month). I want to buy a house on about five acres so ...

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Hi I am leaving Tena Ecuador this Tuesday. I have been here, this time for almost 6 months and before that, a couple of months first part of the year. I do not think I will be coming back to Ecuador. I am like the OP, on a limited budget and ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Property Valuation methodology for investors' visa by expat42451

Hello to all and many thanks for the excellent information here. I did a search before starting this thread and didnt find anything so hopefully someone can shed some light....... I am currently in Tena and have been here for almost 5 months on a ...

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Thanks very much for the information. It has been inferred that the municipality here would do much the same if I request it. Unfortunately I am almost out of time on this 6 month visa so it looks like I will start again in 6 months. Thanks for ... Read More

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Property Valuation methodology for investors' visa by expat42451

Hello to all and many thanks for the excellent information here. I did a search before starting this thread and didnt find anything so hopefully someone can shed some light....... I am currently in Tena and have been here for almost 5 months on a ...

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Mugtech Thanks very much for the information both on the deposit and the property requirement. I have visited the Ecuadorian government immigration site and I have not found mention anywhere of the 5% penalty. Someone else I know here warned me ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Canal Zone or maritime possibilities by expat42451

I currently live in Ecuador, have been here 5 months and am looking for something new. I am semi retired. I am curious about any possible opportunities in marine electronics in Panama. I have the US licenses to do the work and extensive experience ...

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Maximilien Thanks very much for the suggestion and the interest. Warmest Regards Expat Read More

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12 years ago

Property Valuation methodology for investors' visa

Hello to all and many thanks for the excellent information here. I did a search before starting this thread and didnt find anything so hopefully someone can shed some light....... I am currently in Tena and have been here for almost 5 months on a ... Read More

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12 years ago

Canal Zone or maritime possibilities

I currently live in Ecuador, have been here 5 months and am looking for something new. I am semi retired. I am curious about any possible opportunities in marine electronics in Panama. I have the US licenses to do the work and extensive experience ... Read More

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13 years ago

Another new member considering travelling to/moving to Guyana

Hello Harmonie Thanks very much for the kind greetings :) Expat Read More

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13 years ago

Another new member considering travelling to/moving to Guyana

Hello to everyone on the forum. I currently live in Lima Peru and am considering at the end of my visa here, traveling to Guyana to see what life there is like and possibly consider living full time. Wanted to say hello and will add questions as ... Read More

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13 years ago