

AmericanoNorte
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Tour/advice by denisekygrl
My husband and I would like to plan a trip this year to Ecuador. We want to see if this is a place we could retire? Could anyone offer advice as to using a travel agency or some kind of tour guide? We are at a loss as to where to begin? We want to ...

I forgot to mention that how long away your possible move is definitely plays a role in what your trip is like.7 day trip is ok as a get your feet wet, decision is years away thing. But, as decision time gets closer, more activity would be ... Read More


Tour/advice by denisekygrl
My husband and I would like to plan a trip this year to Ecuador. We want to see if this is a place we could retire? Could anyone offer advice as to using a travel agency or some kind of tour guide? We are at a loss as to where to begin? We want to ...

Probably lousy advice but I'll give it anyways.Just do your research on the city that most likely suits you best and spend the entire 7 days muddling your way around it the best you can on your own. If you are doing the trip as part of a decision ... Read More


Planning to move to Cuenca by arcelayfamily
Hi everyone. name is Tim. we live in Texas but my wife is from Conocoto, Ecuador. we are getting ready to retire in a year and a half and are planing to move to Cuenca. we have an exploratory trip planned for June of 24. we want to have a house with ...

Good for you!!After looking into everything it will take to ship ones belongings down to there, I made the decision to get rid of almost everything I own. My situation is different than yours though as I have no kids. From what I've read on ... Read More


Considering moving to Loja or Cotacachi area by Johnstahley06
My name is John - Greetings, My wife and I are contemplating retiring in Ecuador. My wife has concerns related to our personal security. We are considering a move to the Loja area or Cotacachi area. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

@Johnstahley06Seems ironic that US citizens are concerned for their safety in Ecuador considering what is happening in the USA right now.The US government has no concern for the safety of their own citizens and encouraging and directly supporting ... Read More


Re-Legalizing the Casinos of Ecuador by cccmedia
Five years ago, El Supremo convinced the voters of Ecuador to close all 32 casinos nationwide. Only 46 percent of those voting on the referendum issue supported the casino ban, yet that was a narrow plurality and enough to shutter the gambling ...

... how long do you think it would be before the cartels effectively control the casinos? Casinos are great for money laundering. This is bad for Ecuadorians, plain and simple.         ... Read More


Re-Legalizing the Casinos of Ecuador by cccmedia
Five years ago, El Supremo convinced the voters of Ecuador to close all 32 casinos nationwide. Only 46 percent of those voting on the referendum issue supported the casino ban, yet that was a narrow plurality and enough to shutter the gambling ...

Legalized gambling is destructive to society.Also, how long to do think it will be before the cartels effectively control the casinos? Casinos are great for money laundering.This is bad for Ecuadorians, plain and simple. Read More


Lawlessness and Anarchy by Ronald Meyer
All the news I am hearing about Ecuador makes me skittish to move there. The country does not seem stable and the drug cartels are calling the shots. It sounds risky to go there now.

And the USA you consider more stable in 2024? Why?USA is the largest consumer of illegal drugs in the world and has more random drug related violence then just about anywhere. A relative of mine was just shot in Colorado last week, bystander of a ... 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, ...

Total nonsense.The local economy does not support that nor will it be artificially inflated with Ecuadorians taking on American style debt levels.Anyone thinking they are going to go down there and make a killing in real-estate is delusional. If ... Read More


A Question About Those We Do Not Speak Of: Roaches At Elevation by AmericanoNorte
So, my first topic of great importance!I have searched the web long and hard on this topic. Google spits out results, repeated everywhere, that roaches do not live above 2000m (6,500 ft). I searched a lot of English speaking sites and this info is ...

@antialiasedThanks for the info, sounds reasonable and not bad at all.I currently live in Texas in a high mosquito area. Definitely worse in wetter years, but we cut them down by making sure we didn't have areas of standing water (puddle) from ... Read More


motorcycle license by Cold Chill
I am considering buying a new $1500.00 motorcycle when I arive in ecuador.Does anyone out there know cost and procedure for license of bike and myself? thank you for your time.:rolleyes:

I have heavily considered getting a motorcycle upon moving there.But with everything I have read I have altered that plan a bit.Going to get a beater pickup truck (full size, not a small one) and get an enduro bike for trail riding.Not a fan of ... Read More


Secure your financial assets as an expat in Ecuador by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As we navigate the exciting world of living and working in Ecuador, it's essential to make informed decisions about our financial future. We’d love to hear about the different investment options available for expats: how ...

I don't see how real-estate is a good investment in Ecuador at all.Supposedly they can sit on market a long time and not sell, nor appreciate in a stable way.And the liekly rental rates don't support the sale prices I see on listings. The $70k ... Read More


Living abroad and in need of my medicine by dixieman55
I am currently living in Colombia and am going to be taking a month long class to get certified as a teaching English as a forigen language. The medicine that I have been taking since the 1980s is banned in Colombia and I need to leave the country ...

@rkg695I recognize my earlier post probably brought up sensitive issues and probably personal experiences with people here.I don't trust doctors anymore than I trust holistic healers. I didn't start off that way, they have earned that ... Read More


Living abroad and in need of my medicine by dixieman55
I am currently living in Colombia and am going to be taking a month long class to get certified as a teaching English as a forigen language. The medicine that I have been taking since the 1980s is banned in Colombia and I need to leave the country ...

Just a thought from a newbie...Food, culture and everything else is quite different in Ecuador.US approach to treatment is put you on a drug for this or that. US citizens are way over medicated in general and a better approach to ailments in life ... Read More


Looking forward to becoming a Cuencana soon by wlabarge
I am looking forward to becoming a Cuencana soon. I visited for the first time last month and all the great things I read about it were true; the abundance of fresh, organic fruit and veg; the warm hospitable nature of the people; Cuenca’s ...

@wlabargeWith regard to dogs.We Americans really do project the best of the U.S. and look at the worst of everywhere else.I have friends in San Antonio, TX - southside. If you go for a walk in that area, you are at risk of getting attacked by ... Read More


A Question About Those We Do Not Speak Of: Roaches At Elevation by AmericanoNorte
So, my first topic of great importance!I have searched the web long and hard on this topic. Google spits out results, repeated everywhere, that roaches do not live above 2000m (6,500 ft). I searched a lot of English speaking sites and this info is ...

So it seems it generally holds true about the Andes at altitude.Anyone have experience with Loja, Malacatos or Vilcabamba? Those look at bit lower in altitude and right at the borderline.I'm really curious about Loja. Looks good on paper and ... Read More