Maria Aurelia
@pele6254
American looking for information about Ecuador
Forum posts
83
About me
American
Lives in sacramento
Speaks english,spanish some portuguese and I can just by Japanese
Registration: 16 May 2013
CANCELLED TRIP TO CUENCA by pele6254
for now we are not going husband prefers Florida so that is where we are headed in August. Thank you expats in Cuenca for helping even though we are not going maybe I will visit myself next year. BUENA SUERTE PARA TODOS!!!!!!
thank you well we were able to get an apt in front of the ocean so I am happy with that...good luck to you I hope you find happiness and peace in your heart. for BOBH Read More
CANCELLED TRIP TO CUENCA by pele6254
for now we are not going husband prefers Florida so that is where we are headed in August. Thank you expats in Cuenca for helping even though we are not going maybe I will visit myself next year. BUENA SUERTE PARA TODOS!!!!!!
thank you for that information at this time we are renting and we are happy with our decision thank you anyways Read More
CANCELLED TRIP TO CUENCA
for now we are not going husband prefers Florida so that is where we are headed in August. Thank you expats in Cuenca for helping even though we are not going maybe I will visit myself next year. BUENA SUERTE PARA TODOS!!!!!! Read More
I'm surprised there's not a single topic on dating in Ecuador by Garick
Hi, there. Do you guys date Ecuadorians? Any tips or suggestions? Any fun stories to tell? I'm visiting soon on a mission to explore Ecuador as my semi retirement destination. So, naturally, I'm quite curious about your dating experience there. ...
REGARDING WOMEN I THINK ALL WOMEN WHERE EVER THEY ARE FROM ARE BEAUTIFUL JUST LIKE ALL MEN BEAUTY WILL ALWAYS BE ON THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER AND THAT IS SOOO TRUE!!! Read More
I'm surprised there's not a single topic on dating in Ecuador by Garick
Hi, there. Do you guys date Ecuadorians? Any tips or suggestions? Any fun stories to tell? I'm visiting soon on a mission to explore Ecuador as my semi retirement destination. So, naturally, I'm quite curious about your dating experience there. ...
I HOPE ALL YOU GUYS AND GALS FIND HAPPINESS I am married for 28 years and I hope those people on the forum do find happiness I think as we get older it's a beautiful thing to find someone you can share you life with...and listening to SUAVECITO BY ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
I can tell you that even though you do not THINK that there is no racism in Costa Rica...I can tell you first hand there IS In Latin American white and black are classes are FAR APART ...but it's fine we just DEAL WITH IT and find ways to make it ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
loved your post!!! for: ddagencylv Read More
ABOUT THE RAIN JUST CURIOUS
I have been checking the weather in Cuenca for the past weeks OMG what is it the rain forest?? lol Seriously though, I am hoping we have some day or months out of the year that it slightly warms up about 75? Maybe a few weeks go by with no rain? For ... Read More
WINE OR WINE-NOT??? When we do leave by pele6254
in a few months the holidays will be approaching and that's when I buy wine and champagne, Can you tell me if it's expensive there or should I bring some wine from California as I can buy cheap here but if it's NOT expensive in Cuenca I really ...
You are right Cognac is strong when I lived in Madrid in 1981 I use to go out with my friends and have shots of sherry.I did spend a few days in Jerez where sherry is made and brought some back for my family in California. Read More
WINE OR WINE-NOT??? When we do leave by pele6254
in a few months the holidays will be approaching and that's when I buy wine and champagne, Can you tell me if it's expensive there or should I bring some wine from California as I can buy cheap here but if it's NOT expensive in Cuenca I really ...
k Vinny maybe I will bring you some Cognac... Read More
AFTER I HAVE APPLIED FOR RESIDENCY CAN I LEAVE by pele6254
Ecuador while I am waiting for a reply... as I have a rt ticket and I want to come back for a few weeks to the states to visit family would that be fine or do you know if Immigration is strict about leaving the country ???
very valuable information thank you Read More
WINE OR WINE-NOT??? When we do leave by pele6254
in a few months the holidays will be approaching and that's when I buy wine and champagne, Can you tell me if it's expensive there or should I bring some wine from California as I can buy cheap here but if it's NOT expensive in Cuenca I really ...
thank you for your post it looks like I will be hauling some wine and champagne...hmmmm where to fit those bottles???I would have asked that question?????RRrrrrrrr Read More
when renting an apt or condo in Cuenca what by pele6254
documents do you need to present or is just cut and dry.. pay the landlord/realtor and that's it?? Also we were looking at cuecarealestate.com we want to know if anyone has done business with them as we like a few apartments on their website. Thank ...
I have been checking out Cuenca realestate website and cuenca rentals website..I know that I would like a place where utilities are included ..thank you for letting me know that you have dealt with cuenca realestate as I was trying to find reviews ... Read More
AFTER I HAVE APPLIED FOR RESIDENCY CAN I LEAVE by pele6254
Ecuador while I am waiting for a reply... as I have a rt ticket and I want to come back for a few weeks to the states to visit family would that be fine or do you know if Immigration is strict about leaving the country ???
Will do Neil thank you! Read More
WINE OR WINE-NOT??? When we do leave
in a few months the holidays will be approaching and that's when I buy wine and champagne, Can you tell me if it's expensive there or should I bring some wine from California as I can buy cheap here but if it's NOT expensive in Cuenca I really ... Read More
AFTER I HAVE APPLIED FOR RESIDENCY CAN I LEAVE by pele6254
Ecuador while I am waiting for a reply... as I have a rt ticket and I want to come back for a few weeks to the states to visit family would that be fine or do you know if Immigration is strict about leaving the country ???
how long was the residency process I will leave with a 6 month visa and hope to get an extension while I am waiting for my residency Read More
AFTER I HAVE APPLIED FOR RESIDENCY CAN I LEAVE by pele6254
Ecuador while I am waiting for a reply... as I have a rt ticket and I want to come back for a few weeks to the states to visit family would that be fine or do you know if Immigration is strict about leaving the country ???
Did you keep your receipt for the mail-order bride??lol I was thinking of bringing a couple of bottles of wine as I thought it could be expensive there? I know Chilean and Argentine wine is good depending on the region...what is your opinion while ... Read More
AFTER I HAVE APPLIED FOR RESIDENCY CAN I LEAVE by pele6254
Ecuador while I am waiting for a reply... as I have a rt ticket and I want to come back for a few weeks to the states to visit family would that be fine or do you know if Immigration is strict about leaving the country ???
thank you for replying that is something to think about ? If you do not mind me asking what was did you pay the Attorney for the residence? thank you....I am told I should do this process through an attoney Read More
AFTER I HAVE APPLIED FOR RESIDENCY CAN I LEAVE by pele6254
Ecuador while I am waiting for a reply... as I have a rt ticket and I want to come back for a few weeks to the states to visit family would that be fine or do you know if Immigration is strict about leaving the country ???
Hi Neil Are you in Cuenca now? If so, great!!!Anyways, when we get there we will begin our residency process BUT I do need to come back to see our girls as I promised them. I was also going to ask you about furniture? Is it expensive as we are ... Read More
AFTER I HAVE APPLIED FOR RESIDENCY CAN I LEAVE
Ecuador while I am waiting for a reply... as I have a rt ticket and I want to come back for a few weeks to the states to visit family would that be fine or do you know if Immigration is strict about leaving the country ??? Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
I agree with you again, you cannot live for others than you will never find happiness ...some people may find themselves wondering the whole world looking for a place to live because they are worrying what others think or feel..I can say that ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
I am so sorry you feel that really we live in a WORLD of racial divide their is RACISM everywhere especially when it comes down to what FINANCIAL CLASS you are in..it's bad Oprah can go anywhere and live anywhere because she has MONEY but without ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
agree with ddagencylv ...I guess to each is own...Happy Travels Everyone ! Read More
Coming to cuenca with a chronic condition by Bmccain
I am traveling next year to cuenca for 8 weeks! I take several medications for a inflammatory arthritis disease! I am wondering if I can bring humeria, methotrexate, butrans patches, and Percocet across the borders! I have prescriptions for all of ...
We will also take prescription meds with us I and I was told that would be no problem by the Consulate of Ecuador in San Francisco. Read More
re: BACKGROUND CHECK IN THE U.S. FOR EC RESIDENCY by pele6254
...for those US expats that are residents...how did you get your background check done in the US? I was told to Dept of Justice website and print info and have a live scan done of my fingerprints ? When my daughter went to Germany and needed her ...
okay so I have information I called the downtown Sheriffs dept and she said what I need is a "visa clearence" cost 25.00 and it only take 20 minutes to generate. So there I am happy with that information. So I suggest going to the downtown Los ... Read More
re: BACKGROUND CHECK IN THE U.S. FOR EC RESIDENCY by pele6254
...for those US expats that are residents...how did you get your background check done in the US? I was told to Dept of Justice website and print info and have a live scan done of my fingerprints ? When my daughter went to Germany and needed her ...
I am trying the surrounding counties today ( sheriffs office so maybe you can try that I am unfamiliar with your city we have small towns surrounding Sacramento so I am going to give that a try....let me know how it goes! for:4feaster Read More
re: BACKGROUND CHECK IN THE U.S. FOR EC RESIDENCY by pele6254
...for those US expats that are residents...how did you get your background check done in the US? I was told to Dept of Justice website and print info and have a live scan done of my fingerprints ? When my daughter went to Germany and needed her ...
Hi Neil I was waiting for your response to my question I knew you would answer it...I know it's like we live in different countries....lol...It should not be frustrating and it's such a pain in the derrier...So I will try the surrounding counties ... Read More
re: BACKGROUND CHECK IN THE U.S. FOR EC RESIDENCY by pele6254
...for those US expats that are residents...how did you get your background check done in the US? I was told to Dept of Justice website and print info and have a live scan done of my fingerprints ? When my daughter went to Germany and needed her ...
of course I will let you know I did not get any help from the local sherrifs office they sounded jealous because I am leaving the country(lol) ...check out this website ...http://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/security Criminal Records - Request Your Own I ... Read More
re: BACKGROUND CHECK IN THE U.S. FOR EC RESIDENCY by pele6254
...for those US expats that are residents...how did you get your background check done in the US? I was told to Dept of Justice website and print info and have a live scan done of my fingerprints ? When my daughter went to Germany and needed her ...
thank you guys for your help of course "lovely laws" we have here in California I just called them The Highway Patrol and they stopped doing backgound checks so I am waiting for a call back from DMV..OMG going through California Dept of Justice and ... Read More
re: GRINGO TREE Cuenca by pele6254
love this site I have alot of valuable information for those people who are travelling to Cuenca check out GRINGOTREE.COM ....I am looking for a place to go swimming preferably indoors I did get a message back from the The Golf and Tennis club in ...
HOLA Vinny....gracias por la informacion lo notare en mi libro de informacion que tengo de Cuenca...felicidades!! Read More
re: BACKGROUND CHECK IN THE U.S. FOR EC RESIDENCY
...for those US expats that are residents...how did you get your background check done in the US? I was told to Dept of Justice website and print info and have a live scan done of my fingerprints ? When my daughter went to Germany and needed her ... Read More
re: GRINGO TREE Cuenca
love this site I have alot of valuable information for those people who are travelling to Cuenca check out GRINGOTREE.COM ....I am looking for a place to go swimming preferably indoors I did get a message back from the The Golf and Tennis club in ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
have a good trip to Cuenca! Read More
The negatives about retiring in Ecuador by Bob Way
Please tell me all the negatives of retiring in Cuenca, Ecuador. What are the most important things I need to know. I don't speak Spanish, how much of a problem is that? I thank you in advance for your answers. Bob Way
toilet paper vs living in Cuenca....hmmmmmm Read More
The negatives about retiring in Ecuador by Bob Way
Please tell me all the negatives of retiring in Cuenca, Ecuador. What are the most important things I need to know. I don't speak Spanish, how much of a problem is that? I thank you in advance for your answers. Bob Way
TOILET PAPER VS LIVING IN ECUADODR..hmmmmm Read More
how expensive is it to live in Curitba
How expensive is to live in Curtiba Read More
is it safe to live in Curitba what is the cost by pele6254
to rent an apt for two?
what is the cost to rent an apt for two? Is curtiba safe? Read More
is it safe to live in Curitba what is the cost
to rent an apt for two? Read More
withdrawing from ATM
we are not there yet but better to know from you guys that are there...I heard the max you can withdraw a day from a bank is 200.00 is that true?? We for now will keep our money in a US bank so when we pay the rent I guess we will have to visit the ... Read More
pensionado visa by Stephen and Ramona
When my wife and i get there in Cuenca, I will apply for a pensionado visa. My wife, being a few years younger than me would not be eligible for that visa. I suppose I would claim her as a dependant at that time but what visa would she apply for as ...
I do not understand you are saying that it is 450.00 per person to get the residency? thank you.... Read More
when renting an apt or condo in Cuenca what
documents do you need to present or is just cut and dry.. pay the landlord/realtor and that's it?? Also we were looking at cuecarealestate.com we want to know if anyone has done business with them as we like a few apartments on their website. Thank ... Read More
re medication to bring do you need a by pele6254
doctors note will customes question my meds does anyone know
will leave that part for North America...that is so crazy...another reason why we are leaving... Read More
The Van to Cuence from GYE by aterosin
Has anyone taken the Van ride from Guayaquil to Cuenca? I heard it is $12 and takes 3 hours. The company Operaquaytur.com. Would I take a Taxi from the GYE airport to their location? Do you know their address in Guayaquil? thanks for any feedback. G
that is what we are doing my husband does not want to make a night trip in a van so we are staying over in quito and taking a morning van to Cuenca we feel safer that way. Read More
The Van to Cuence from GYE by aterosin
Has anyone taken the Van ride from Guayaquil to Cuenca? I heard it is $12 and takes 3 hours. The company Operaquaytur.com. Would I take a Taxi from the GYE airport to their location? Do you know their address in Guayaquil? thanks for any feedback. G
I will have about 450lbs what to do??? Coming from Cuenca to GYE any van suggestions/tel numbers.....donkeys out of the question! Read More
Where does one begin? by EDLAm
The USA is going down the toilet rapidly: crime, corruption and expenses. I took early retirement so that I can move out of this country and am looking at Ecuador and Costa Rica. I would like to maximize my retirement money and have a slower pace ...
we will be there August 5 we are set with visa and have already packed...lol...our girls think we are crazy....well we are not going to wait until we are 100! It's funny our daughter drove on the autobahn in Austria at 210 miles an hr...and I'm ... Read More
Deep Thoughts with Nards Barley (my Cuenca non-blog) by Nards Barley
Just got my sofa delivered today, so my deep thought is on furniture. [img align=C]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rfx2nf37qzQ/UPB66rG7_GI/AAAAAAAAArw/KxVvlImUJns/s800/2013-01-11%252015.49.20.jpg[/img] I bought my Sofa set consisting a three ...
wwwhhhhaaattt... what if you do not like the candidates that are running you still have to vote... Read More
Availability of Chocolate by rayjones50
Can anyone comment on the availability of good chocolate in Ecuador ?
so I will leave my hershey kisses behind...lol Read More
Where does one begin? by EDLAm
The USA is going down the toilet rapidly: crime, corruption and expenses. I took early retirement so that I can move out of this country and am looking at Ecuador and Costa Rica. I would like to maximize my retirement money and have a slower pace ...
I do not think that man Ed meant to be rude we North American love animals and we are fortunate to be able to care for them like we do...of course we would want to save children/humans..but animals are part of nature as we are... .so respect ALL I ... Read More
pensionado visa by Stephen and Ramona
When my wife and i get there in Cuenca, I will apply for a pensionado visa. My wife, being a few years younger than me would not be eligible for that visa. I suppose I would claim her as a dependant at that time but what visa would she apply for as ...
I am leaving in 2 months with the visa for 6 months and the pensionado visa cost is only 40.00 here in the USA. Read More
house sitting by badgett44
When you leave your home for more than a day, is a house sitter needed for security?
how much do you pay for your condo? thank you Read More
About caretakers how do we go about
employing a care take who do we contact or is "word of mouth" we when we are settled in Cuenca we do plan to go to Argentina and Brasil so we would need someone to look after our home/apt/condo? Read More
Cuenca Banking by jerry39603
I am considering moving to Cuenca but one concern is the banking system there. Is it safe? Are there special rules about opening an account for Expats? What about ATM and finally do they accept debit cards or is it a cash society? Thanks in advance.
sounds good that is what we will do too is keep our money in the US and use the atm open a small saving for just paying bills...sounds good Read More
When should I get my Visa? by RyanSchaefer
I plan on moving to Ecuador for at least 6 months. I hope I enjoy it enough to stay permanently though. Now I know as a US citizen I can stay for 90 days with just my passport. Would it be wiser to get my 6 month Visa ahead of time or is it fairly ...
we are leaving to Cuenca with a 6 month visa cost 240.00 and a pensioners visa cost 40.00 we prefer to do that here as we plan to apply for residency as well . I just don't want to take chances I am taking ALL my docs birth cert,marriage cert, I ... Read More
re medication to bring do you need a by pele6254
doctors note will customes question my meds does anyone know
does anyone know if you need a doc note for meds to bring into cuecna as my husband and I take meds thank you Read More
re medication to bring do you need a
doctors note will customes question my meds does anyone know Read More