Mark
@msantiago1256
American looking for information about Ecuador
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About me
American
Lives in Boston
Registration: 13 July 2012
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Contacting over the Internet people and firms in the USA by unruffled
Are there any problems on the Internet in Cuenca reaching relatives or businesses back here in the US? Can I for instance easily send and receive e-mails to my sister in Texas? Suppose I want quickly to buy or sell a stock through my US broker; ...
thankfully, my attention span isn't quiet up to the pace of baseball. Although i do love the occasional trip to fenway for a competitive game. I'm more of a Footbal and Hockey fan and for that i'm definitely in the right place. Can't wait for ... Read More
something like Craigslist in Cuenca? by msantiago1256
I'm looking for a good way to offload a google nexus 7 tablet that just came out in the states a few weeks back. I bought it for my brother in law who then said he wanted an ipad. I checked out the classifieds on this site but from the lack of ...
There is, thanks, but i've tried it a few times over the past few years and find it a deadzone. it isn't as well known here from the locals i speak with. Read More
something like Craigslist in Cuenca? by msantiago1256
I'm looking for a good way to offload a google nexus 7 tablet that just came out in the states a few weeks back. I bought it for my brother in law who then said he wanted an ipad. I checked out the classifieds on this site but from the lack of ...
awesome! love the name..... i'll see how that pans out Read More
something like Craigslist in Cuenca?
I'm looking for a good way to offload a google nexus 7 tablet that just came out in the states a few weeks back. I bought it for my brother in law who then said he wanted an ipad. I checked out the classifieds on this site but from the lack of ... Read More
3 day weekend trip ideas by heretohomeandbeyond
I have a 3 day weekend coming up and I was wondering if anyone has some good trip ideas from Cuenca to anywhere (as long as it is in a 3 day trip range). I've done El Chorro, Cajas, Nariz del Diablo, Chimborazo...but I'd love to hear your ...
I gotta say, i ride in the US and i've been coming to ecuador for the past 8 years and i'd be scared to death of riding in this country. especially the cities... Have you been to Punta Sal in Peru? Read More
Contacting over the Internet people and firms in the USA by unruffled
Are there any problems on the Internet in Cuenca reaching relatives or businesses back here in the US? Can I for instance easily send and receive e-mails to my sister in Texas? Suppose I want quickly to buy or sell a stock through my US broker; ...
OK, so here's the update. Installation made cable guys back home look timely and efficient. I was told at the ETAPA offices it would include a wireless N router but actually came with a G modem/router. We also wasted a day and half waiting for ... Read More
Netflix and Roku
Hi, I was pleasantly surprised to find that netflix is in Ecuador! I knew they where expanding and it was only a matter of time but they are already here and the selection is almost better (in terms of quality if not quantity) than back home. Has ... Read More
Contacting over the Internet people and firms in the USA by unruffled
Are there any problems on the Internet in Cuenca reaching relatives or businesses back here in the US? Can I for instance easily send and receive e-mails to my sister in Texas? Suppose I want quickly to buy or sell a stock through my US broker; ...
I'll have to second the google voice comments. I've been here now for three weeks and have used it on less than 1mb internet to call home, my health insurance back there and some other numbers with absolutely no trouble or lag. Its fantastic. as ... Read More
Internet Speed by richbew
Hi, I plan on moving to Cuenca later this year and working online. Can anyone tell me what the internet speeds are in Cuenca? Tks, Richard
Thanks Vinny, I'm gonna check them out, we're also going to the bit ETAPA center on diez de agosto. I'm from Worcester (central Mass). Love the Berkshires. Thanks for the info. Mark Read More
Internet Speed by richbew
Hi, I plan on moving to Cuenca later this year and working online. Can anyone tell me what the internet speeds are in Cuenca? Tks, Richard
not to revive a "dead" thread but i'm in the same boat as Richard. I'm here for six weeks (staying with in-laws) and am finding their internet horrendous. I've talked with Etapa but i'm looking for more choices, preferible none that use cell towers ... Read More
eye doctor laser surgery? by msantiago1256
Hi all, Anyone here have lasik surgery done in cuenca? My sister in-law is a doctor and had it done here a few years ago, went well. Unfortunately the doctor she used is retired and now, i'm here for 8 week (partially for this reason) and the ...
Hi All, Just want to post an update here for anyone looking for a respectable optomologist. (sp?)... I ended up sitting with Dr. Ponce who's real close to the large soccer colosseum. He is educated in europe and the U.S. and spent several years ... Read More
eye doctor laser surgery?
Hi all, Anyone here have lasik surgery done in cuenca? My sister in-law is a doctor and had it done here a few years ago, went well. Unfortunately the doctor she used is retired and now, i'm here for 8 week (partially for this reason) and the ... Read More
Looking for some good spots to study and chill
Hi everyone. I'll be spending 6 weeks in Cuenca soon. I've been several times before (my wife is from there) but this will be my longest stay. I'm back in school full time and do a lot of side work from my computer. I know i've seen one or two ... Read More
Young couples in Cuenca w/or wo/ children by flygirl29
Hello Me and my husband and two elementary aged children are moving to Cuenca. I am in my early 30's and my husband is in his 40's. We are looking for a group of individuals or couples that are around our age. If you have children my children 11/8 ...
Hi, i found your post very interesting. Mostly because my wife is from Cuenca, i've been there several times (infact i'll be there for six weeks soon) and she always says she wants to move back. What made you decide to move there? had you been ... Read More