EvaCanada
Canadian expat in Ecuador
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Registration: 14 April 2013
Help exploring coastal Ecuador in January by Samara_and_Micah
We are coming to Ecuador January 21-29... We are going to Stay in Manta and likely Bahia- we are making our trip to explore buying property and we want to see the country, especially the coastal area. Advice on where to stay also welcomed. We want ...
I live in Manta and can offer some help, I am not involved in selling or tours but know people who do. Just send me PM Read More
Price Break Coming On Imported Goods: Say Goodbye to the 2015 Tariffs by cccmedia
To give protection to Ecuadorian manufacturers, the EC government imposed new tariff surcharges in early 2015. Most of the 1,392 products affected by the surcharges had tariff increases of 45 percent this year. The Cuenca Highlife website reports ...
If I recall correctly tariffs were imposed at the beg of 2015 to last 18 months and to be reviewed by WTO, as it stands now they are still in effect for 18 months only reduction is about 5% till April then about 19% and so on, but great news ... Read More
Price Break Coming On Imported Goods: Say Goodbye to the 2015 Tariffs by cccmedia
To give protection to Ecuadorian manufacturers, the EC government imposed new tariff surcharges in early 2015. Most of the 1,392 products affected by the surcharges had tariff increases of 45 percent this year. The Cuenca Highlife website reports ...
So really not much savings from January till April as reduction on 45% surcharges will be only 5%. Read More
Canadian owned Bed and Breakfast--Pet Friendly by Barbara Suderman
Hi, all! I just posted in a reply to a new member about my Bed and Breakfast here in my home--centrally located, beautifully appointed, clean, quiet, comfortable. The reason I opened it was to help new expats and so I welcome you for a short term ...
Barbara, I am from Calgary as well, living in warm and sunny Manta and planning a trip to Cuenca. What is the name of your B&B? Read More
Getting ready to retire. Hope to get some help
Coldcanada, If you stay longer than six months in Ecuador, you will no longer qualify for medical in Camada, if you decide to obtain residency in Ecuador , you cannot really be resident of two countries but you can also be deemed resident of ... Read More
Things I have learned while planning my move to Ecuador by LaureeJ
It's been awhile since I have been on here because I have been pulling my hair out!!!! I seemed to have found the only house in EC that is taking forever to close. Biggest problem to start is the fact that the owner of the house died 2 weeks ...
Lauree, As you mentioned in your initial post, if you arrange CD, then it is easy to get resident visa here in Canada in Ecuadorian Consulate. We did it last week, took only one day. We lived in San Clemente this year and now back in Canada and like ... Read More
Financial advisor needed for Canadian non resident living in Ecuador by NorbertG
I am now a Canadian non resident who recently retired and is living full time in Ecuador. My financial advisor and investment company can no longer continue to do business with me as I no longer have a Canadian address. I need to transfer my ...
NorbertG Did you try to contact TD direct Investment International based in Luxemburg? Read More
Back from Ecuador! by LaureeJ
So I discovered a lot of things about Ecuador on my travels. Mostly where I do not want to live. I didn't like Quito - too cold and busy. Bahia is where I thought I wanted to live and that quickly changed. It's not my kind of place. Too busy ...
San Clemente is already very popular with expats, especially during winter months. We discover it about two years ago. Went back this winter and there was lots of new expats there and also snowbirds. We stayed at Vistazul, which is about $800 per ... Read More
Prediction: Existing Homes Price-Tags Will Rocket 30-45 Percent Higher by cccmedia
Raised EC tariffs on construction materials, home furnishings and appliances will cause the value of existing homes to rise 30-45 percent, according to an analysis published prominently by Gary A. Scott. He is an Ecuador blogger, ...
The tariffs imposed are for 15 months and they have to be approved by WTO, which could take four or five months and some believe they are not going to be. 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 ...
What kind of medications are available for sleep issues and do they require special prescription? Read More
Dental costs by BobH
I'm getting some dental work done here in the Philippines before heading back to the States in October. What I don't finish up here, I will probably get done in Quito. I just had three fillings done for 1500 pesos (about $35). What is the ...
Toots 57, I am in San Clemente and broke my tooth yesterday, can you let me know about dentist in Bahia, telephone number? Thanks Eva Read More
Retiring in Ecuador by warklady
We are looking for information from expats living in Ecuador as we are interested in moving there. We are Canadians living in Ontario, are retired and need somewhere warm to retire to. The temperature here is -13 and we have about 4 ft of ...
Warklady, We are Canadians also and currently living some 30 km north of Manta, in San Clemente, it is a fishing village with 2000 people and expats from everywhere, including lots of Canadians. We chose to be here after 2 years of researching ... Read More
It's the beach for me! by LAFitz
Greetings all, Although I have not yet set foot on Ecuadorian soil, I am well along in the process of getting my documents...and my life in order for relocating there in April. It appears that unlike the majority of forum members who have their ...
I was able to send Laurie a PM, so everything she did is working properly at last. Another beuatiful day on Manabi coast, so cute today to see about 40 local kids participating in English class ran by several gringos. Another great volunteering ... Read More
It's the beach for me! by LAFitz
Greetings all, Although I have not yet set foot on Ecuadorian soil, I am well along in the process of getting my documents...and my life in order for relocating there in April. It appears that unlike the majority of forum members who have their ...
Laurie, I tried to send you a message, for all my contacts I can send no problem, it has to be your settings. Anyhow, to answer your question lots of activities here such as ladies night, painting classes and more. Usually Fridays there is ... Read More
It's the beach for me! by LAFitz
Greetings all, Although I have not yet set foot on Ecuadorian soil, I am well along in the process of getting my documents...and my life in order for relocating there in April. It appears that unlike the majority of forum members who have their ...
Hi La Fitz, We are living now in San Clemente north of Manta about 30 km. It is a small fishing village with almost everything you need to live here. If one needs to shop in supermarkets, they are short drive by bus or taxi, about 23 km either in ... Read More
coastal towns by GloBug
We are considering retiring on the coast of Ecuador and are currently researching towns/cities on the coast to decide where we should visit on our trip next year. If you live on the coast, please post what you like/dislike about where you live. ...
Thank you Ccmedia, Probably a great post, I am sure you have lots of valid points, we are not first time expats, very sure about our move to Ecuador, we can live anywhere, we choosing Ecuador for several reasons and we are sure about our decision. I ... Read More
coastal towns by GloBug
We are considering retiring on the coast of Ecuador and are currently researching towns/cities on the coast to decide where we should visit on our trip next year. If you live on the coast, please post what you like/dislike about where you live. ...
On our previous visit to Ecuador we traveled to Manta, Bahia and San Clemente, also visited Montecristi, Santa Marianita, San Lorenzo and Crucita. We really liked some, Bahia is very laid back and clean, nice group of expats San Clemente is a great ... Read More
Questions before we start our three month visit on 11/24/2014 by wbcv867
Arriving Quito (from Myrtle Beach, SC area) - will spend one week there, then on to Cuenca for December into early Jan. Schedule is flexible after that but we will also visit Galapaos and Cotacachi while there. Need help with some immediate ...
Rperry 38, We too will be going to Ecuador for three months, Mid Jan to Mid April, We rented a condo for three months, mostly because the cost was so much less for longer term at least around Manta, and will be travelling from there easily as ... Read More
What about my Canadian pension by vandee
My wife and I are a retired Canadian couple living near Ottawa (66 years old) and are considering retiring in Cuenca, Ecuador. Will the following Canadian pensions be reduced or lost if we become permanent residents of Ecuador: 1) Old Age Security, ...
You cannot have resifpdency in both countries, so you have to decide if you spend six months in Ecuador and six in Canada. If you decide to stay in Ecuador longer you will need to apply for residency over there. You will get your CPP, how much tax ... Read More
Can I use a Canadian Debit Card in Ecuador to draw cash? by kkppwilkinson
We will be visiting Ecuador and travelling throughout the country for a five week period. We would like to use our Canadian debit card at an interac machine to draw USD cash. Is this possible? If so, is there a specific bank in Ecuador that we ...
Yes, you can use your candian debit card, we used it last year in Ecuador and of course, as us$ is currency in Ecuador you will receive us dollars. It is advised to notify your bank before you go, I never did, We generally use Credit cards in ... Read More
Ecuador beachfront property S.A. by Rafi46
Does anyone here know of this company or have any dealings with them The name of the owners are Tom and Lynn Saunders
Totally agree with last two posters, for a long term it is excellent investment and it is hard to find ocean front property anywhere even close to what we paid in Ecuador 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 ...
Hi Barbara, I also live in Calgary, I am 57, lived in three countries and we will be moving to Ecuador hopefully Sep 2014, I too am tired of cold and snowetc, we visited Ecuaodr few months ago, if you have any question we can talk, send me PM Eva Read More
Beach Project Crucita, Manabi, Ecuador by Roberto Rosado
I am a retired Boston Poice Officer. I have been living in Portoviejo, Manabi, Ecuador for 15 years. During those 15 years I have built several rental properties and I now live off the rents. My next project is a beach house. I have built two houses ...
Hi, We were in Crucita and were interested in buying land and building a house, beachfront with good size lot and pool, where is your land, what size and how much Read More
Ecuador beachfront property S.A. by Rafi46
Does anyone here know of this company or have any dealings with them The name of the owners are Tom and Lynn Saunders
Anybody on this forum bought a condo in Ensenada del Pacifico in San Clemente? Want to talk to about it and about living / moving to San Clemente Read More
Starting to Reconsider Ecuador- Need Advice Bad! by virtualgrace
My mother and I are considering selling our homes in America and moving to Ecuador. All our initial research seemed to suggest that we could purchase a good home on, or around, the beach for around $50-$75,000. Now we are seeing houses far central ...
Robin, Your info is very valuable and it is good to know about Amazon, or trying shipping from Miami, once I live in Ecuador I will try both. Read More
Starting to Reconsider Ecuador- Need Advice Bad! by virtualgrace
My mother and I are considering selling our homes in America and moving to Ecuador. All our initial research seemed to suggest that we could purchase a good home on, or around, the beach for around $50-$75,000. Now we are seeing houses far central ...
Thanks Robin, That is really good info, at least I know I can get Amazon delivery sooner or later. No, for me it is the real books only, no matter of the cost. We will be living around Manta and there is not really anything in English, I went to ... Read More
Starting to Reconsider Ecuador- Need Advice Bad! by virtualgrace
My mother and I are considering selling our homes in America and moving to Ecuador. All our initial research seemed to suggest that we could purchase a good home on, or around, the beach for around $50-$75,000. Now we are seeing houses far central ...
Robin, Ver interesting post, we also are Canadians who purchase property in Ecuador, selling everything and moving. From my last trip to,Ecuador I concluded I can buy anything I need, except for books, how is your experience with Amazon, does it ... Read More
my first visit in a couple weeks- some advice please?
Olga, Re: visiting Manta and around, Bahia, Crucita and San Clemente, I just came back from visiting there and you will find expats in Manta meeting every Thursday near Howard J hotel, and on Sarurdays by the port, check mantaexpatsonline for ... Read More
Ecuador beachfront property S.A. by Rafi46
Does anyone here know of this company or have any dealings with them The name of the owners are Tom and Lynn Saunders
Ecuador beachfront property and Tom Saunders are planning to build condos in San Clemente called Ensenada del Paciifco and pre selling them right now. Read More
Las Olas Ecuador development by rastadan
Looking for information regarding the Las Olas Ecuador development near Bahia de Caraquez. Has anyone been on site? How does the project look so far? Please share your impressions of the development plan and any observations you may have.
Thank you Siv 1, that looks good, I did email them, no response yet, went on website and it looks great, time to go there after summer Read More
Las Olas Ecuador development by rastadan
Looking for information regarding the Las Olas Ecuador development near Bahia de Caraquez. Has anyone been on site? How does the project look so far? Please share your impressions of the development plan and any observations you may have.
We are too looking for property near Bahia, went on their website, do they have completion dates anywhere and the prices/ payment plan? Read More
Living on the coast by alturner29
I am seriously considering moving to Ecuador from the West Coast of Canada. I would want to live near the ocean but not isolated Any suggestions? thanks Al
Larry@vista, Where are you building in Ecuador, we are thinking of doing that very soon, somewhere around Crucita, San Clemente, or Bahia. Read More