Barrett
Ecuadorian citizen
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Ecuadorian
Lives in Cuenca
Registration: 31 January 2010
Family of 4, arriving in GYE at night, how to get to Cuenca safely? by holyrollingstones
Hello everyone.... So my husband and our 2 little children (3 yrs and 5 yrs) will be landing in Guayquil airport on Jan 10th at around 9 pm! I have heard scary things about Guayaquil (from a native Guayaquillian!). So I would like some advice on ...
you'll get in about 10:30 or 11 dont try to come over the mountain at night. Stay at a hotel, there are some safe ones right across from the airport. I will have my sectary send you info on the hotel and van service on Monday. We ahve two boys 13 ... Read More
How about Loja?
Loja is a city of about 150,000 excellent area, served by airport. More native than Cuenca. quit a few expats moving there less bylingual. Has major super market as well as farmers markets. have helped people move there and have friends ... Read More
Cost of housing/living in Ecuador?
We are building now. It cost about $25 to $45 a sq ft. You need to put everything in writting wiht your contractor and i mean everylittle detail. Must be in spanish. I have a free report on moivng and living in ... Read More
Family of 4, arriving in GYE at night, how to get to Cuenca safely? by holyrollingstones
Hello everyone.... So my husband and our 2 little children (3 yrs and 5 yrs) will be landing in Guayquil airport on Jan 10th at around 9 pm! I have heard scary things about Guayaquil (from a native Guayaquillian!). So I would like some advice on ...
I would not advise coming over at night to Cuenca. Stay at a good hotel like Marriott, we ahve a special rate there. the take a van next day cost $12 a person. Do you have an apartment? they run about $5 a day fully furnished or less per month ... Read More
Shipping household goods by Manonne
Hi, everyone! My husband and I are moving to Cuenca toward the end of 2011 or January of 2012. We decided to ship some of our "stuff" and found out that the cost between shipping a 20' and 40' container is only a small difference. Since we don't ...
We have people who want to share containers write me petrapresident@gmail.com I also ahve a report on moving and living in Ecuador. Charles Read More
New to Cuenca from Minneapolis by Lehnertm1980
Hi, I am new to the area. Anyone around here that would like to meet up for a coffee and chat (or whatever?) My boyfriend works 24 hours on, 24 off, so I have lots of free time to just walk around and whatever. Id love to meet a friend from back ...
We know how that is to make the move. It is wonderful here but regulations for residency visas and tourist visa have been changing. We have put together a free 16 report on Moving and Living in Ecuador. If you think isn might be of use send request ... Read More
Ecuador Bound? by alanj1
Ecuador is a diversity of climate, culture, flora and fauna like nowhere else on Planet Earth! Over 40 years of coming and going, living, owning my own business, married to my bella Quitena, I can truly say I don't know all of Ecuador, but enough ...
We know how that is to make the move. It is wonderful here but regulations for residency visas and tourist visa have been changing. We have put together a free 16 report on Moving and Living in Ecuador. If you think isn might be of use send request ... Read More
planning to move to Ecuador
Yes we have lived here for over 2 years. Kathleen and I put together a 16 page Living and moving to Ecuador. if you would like it write us ar petrapresident@gmail.com Charles and Kathleen Read More
Doing business in Ecuador? by dacosta
what business i can doing in ecuador? thanks.... helder
I totally agree. Doing business in South America is not like doing business in the USA, having said that, I have been taken more in the USA than here. Being here and doing business in Ecuador would be like going back 50 years and doing business in ... Read More
Any suggestion on how we get started to visit Ecuador by Sue Salyers
There is so much we know we do not know or understand. My husband and I are wanting to visit Ecuador this summer and are considering it a possible retirement place in the near future. (we are both in our 60's and work for the school system) ...
Ecuador - Safe or Unsafe? By Charles Barrett The frequent question asked by friends of expats, expats and visitors to Cuenca, Is it safe? The word Safe is a relative word, depending on what part of the world in which you live! So those of us ... Read More
Doing business in Ecuador? by dacosta
what business i can doing in ecuador? thanks.... helder
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Pensioner resident visa
yes drop me a line at president@bcsinvestmentfirm.com Charles R Barrett Read More
medical insurance by russelleaton
Can somebody very kindly tell me what medical insurance scheme I could consider for Ecuador. I am moving to Quito (from London, England)and plan to be based in Ecuador. Is there any Ecuadorian medical insurance scheme available for medical ...
Sulud is one of the largest and cover all Ecuador , we have a medical and Insurance Report. President@ecuador-medical-tourium-association.com Robert Read More
Any suggestion on how we get started to visit Ecuador by Sue Salyers
There is so much we know we do not know or understand. My husband and I are wanting to visit Ecuador this summer and are considering it a possible retirement place in the near future. (we are both in our 60's and work for the school system) ...
My wife two boys have been living in Ecuador For two years We put together a 14 page Helpful fact sheet President@bcsinvestmentfirm.com Charles Barrett Read More
Please Help Me Find a Place to Live by xpatlarry
Hi All. I retired half a dozen years ago and find I'm tired of life in the north country. I want to move to somewhere warm and friendly where I can do all the things I enjoy doing. Can you help? I'm planning on moving to somewhere in Latin America ...
If you want information on living and moving to Ecuador I think it is. The people that have recieve the report in the past seem think so. There are to ways to learn how things work down here make the mistakes yourself or listen to some one who ... Read More
medical insurance by russelleaton
Can somebody very kindly tell me what medical insurance scheme I could consider for Ecuador. I am moving to Quito (from London, England)and plan to be based in Ecuador. Is there any Ecuadorian medical insurance scheme available for medical ...
Why havent I heard about all of this? By Charles Barrett One of the problems facing US expats is the huge amount of misinformation about obtaining the Ecuadorian Residency visa. You may be asking, What is the best visa to have? or Why do I ... Read More
medical insurance by russelleaton
Can somebody very kindly tell me what medical insurance scheme I could consider for Ecuador. I am moving to Quito (from London, England)and plan to be based in Ecuador. Is there any Ecuadorian medical insurance scheme available for medical ...
ECUADOR MEDICAL TOURISM ASSOCIATION Edef. Acropolis 302 Av. Jose Peralta 4-38Y Av. 12 de Abril Cuenca-Ecuador USA 970-812-4363 EC Off (593)07410-307 EC cell 593-080831267 Ecuador The Land Of Excitement and Health ... Read More
medical insurance by russelleaton
Can somebody very kindly tell me what medical insurance scheme I could consider for Ecuador. I am moving to Quito (from London, England)and plan to be based in Ecuador. Is there any Ecuadorian medical insurance scheme available for medical ...
We have a Free Reprot on the medical community and insurance in Ecuador. Read More
Please Help Me Find a Place to Live by xpatlarry
Hi All. I retired half a dozen years ago and find I'm tired of life in the north country. I want to move to somewhere warm and friendly where I can do all the things I enjoy doing. Can you help? I'm planning on moving to somewhere in Latin America ...
Larry we have been living in Cuenca Ecuador, what wonderful place. I have put together a 14 page Facts Report on Ecuador Charles Read More
Going back to America, Too big of a cultural shock by Yanapana
Hello Expats, I wonder if you know of anyone who has come to live in Ecuador and has decided to return to the States because it was too difficult to adjust to the change. We are going through that right now. It seems like everyone living in Ecuador ...
hola, . I'm young and I just finished a master's in international development, and I'm looking for work right now.Where do you live inEcuador. We are hiring contact me at petrapresident@gmail.com Charles R Barrett Read More
New to forum and visiting Cuenca and Quito in late December by Steve and Sandy
We are considering retirement to EC and will visit in late December. Are there good places, especially in Cuenca, to meet English speaking expats? My wife and I don't drink or smoke so some locations might not be comfortable. We are also ...
My family and I have been living in Cuenca for over a year. Kathleen and I have put together a 14 page HELPFUL FACT REPORT that might be useful. petrapresident@gmail.com to request a copy. Charles Read More
Going back to America, Too big of a cultural shock by Yanapana
Hello Expats, I wonder if you know of anyone who has come to live in Ecuador and has decided to return to the States because it was too difficult to adjust to the change. We are going through that right now. It seems like everyone living in Ecuador ...
Yes we have several friends who have moved back. Most of the time it is because they couldn't adjust to the culture. I have found several good articles speaking to this issue. It's great here but very different than living in the USA or Europe. ... Read More
Retiring to Ecuador by leshalle
My husband and I are considering retiring to Ecuador and have just begun researching. We have read some wonderful things about the country and recently some alarming stats regarding crime. We would appreciate any info you can provide. We are ...
No medical requirement if you get your Residency visa in Ecuador. Check my 14 page Helpful Facts posted at relocationservicesofecuador.com Charles Read More
RELOCATION TO SOUTH AMERICA - PLEASE HELP :) by joannek62
I am looking into moving to South America, i would like advice on the best country and place to move to. Ideally I am looking for somewhere that will have some english speaking people as I would like to set up my work there. What I do is supply ...
THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER DOCUMENT IN SOUTH AMERICA By Charles R Barrett The Passport, is one of the most sought after documents in South America. A stolen, then altered passport is worth thousands of dollars on the black market. When you arrive in ... Read More
RELOCATION TO SOUTH AMERICA - PLEASE HELP :) by joannek62
I am looking into moving to South America, i would like advice on the best country and place to move to. Ideally I am looking for somewhere that will have some english speaking people as I would like to set up my work there. What I do is supply ...
How to save Money on Your Shipping Make it a More Enjoyable Experience. By Charles R Phillips One of the most difficult decisions one has to make, after deciding to make beautiful Ecuador ones home, is, Do I ship my precious household items which ... Read More
Retiring to Ecuador by leshalle
My husband and I are considering retiring to Ecuador and have just begun researching. We have read some wonderful things about the country and recently some alarming stats regarding crime. We would appreciate any info you can provide. We are ...
You can get a permit to own a hand gun. It is easy to buy shot guns or rifles here. Read More
Retiring to Ecuador by leshalle
My husband and I are considering retiring to Ecuador and have just begun researching. We have read some wonderful things about the country and recently some alarming stats regarding crime. We would appreciate any info you can provide. We are ...
My family and I have lived in Cuenca for a year. We have visted with many expates and put together a 14 page HELPFUL FACAT SHEET. If you would like it petrapresident@gmail.com Charles Read More
Questions about residency in Ecuador by Cold Chill
I have a couple of questions about becoming a resident in Ecuador. I've heard that you can stay for 90 days when you visit there on your passport, then if you leave for 24 hours, say cross the border to Columbia and return the next day, you can stay ...
If you want the Helpful Fact sheet write RelocationServicesEcuador@gmail.com Charles Barrett Read More
Visas, moving to Manta by demarcant
For anyone who is currently living in Ecuador with a visa allowing you to live for more than the standard tourist visa can you give us some advice? We are an American family who has been living in Mexico for two years. Ecuador sounds a lot like ...
I have put together an Ecuadorian Helpful Fact sheet that cover this subject. Read More
Questions about residency in Ecuador by Cold Chill
I have a couple of questions about becoming a resident in Ecuador. I've heard that you can stay for 90 days when you visit there on your passport, then if you leave for 24 hours, say cross the border to Columbia and return the next day, you can stay ...
I have put an Ecuadorian Helpfull Fact sheet together that can answer many question Read More
Moving to Ecuador. by stuisgroo
Good evening everybody.im Stuart,im 32 and i am thinking to move to Ecuador. I met a girl on the internet through a spanish learning related site,who introduced me to this country.Ive always been onr to get up and go,and i have th idea in my head ...
We found fast inexppences way to get a visa. A persona can have a visa in 15 days. Thsi visa allows a persoan to ship personal and business property duty free. retire-in-ecuador.com/relocation.html Read More
Moving to Ecuador. by stuisgroo
Good evening everybody.im Stuart,im 32 and i am thinking to move to Ecuador. I met a girl on the internet through a spanish learning related site,who introduced me to this country.Ive always been onr to get up and go,and i have th idea in my head ...
If you have decided, or are deciding, to make Ecuador your home, the team at RSE would like to help you. There are many questions Americans have when moving to Ecuador. One of those is; How do I get my household goods to Ecuador, and what can I ... Read More