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Many Places for Expats to See in Cuenca I know that there is a large and growing community of newbies as some people call them. To me they are adventure seekers as I was. I came from Palm Beach ... Canadian from Nova Scotia travelling to Cuenca Feb 9th Hello, I will be visiting Cuenca for 2 weeks from Feb 9th to 24th, 2011 also looking to relocate in the future. I will be flying directly from Halifax,... Please recommend a family dentist in Cuenca I'm from the U.S. and I am looking for the best family dentist in Cuenca Ecuador. I plan on taking my family for dental treatment because the dental prices ...
2012 End of World?
Hello Friends. I want to ask something to all of that, as most of people saying that our world will going to end in DEC 2012. Is it true. thanks. Grand Opening Cafe de la Cueva Friday Nov. 4th FINALLY....WE ARE OPENING THIS FRIDAY AT 5 PM. JOIN US FOR MARTINIS, FINE WINES, GOURMET COCKTAILS. WE WILL BE SERVING A TAPAS MENU ALONG WITH OUR GOURMET ... Did you ship or fly with excess baggage? As you know, the cost of shipping is really high. However, I can't come with just 2 suitcases :-D The cost of excess baggage is $200 each. Even with 7 ... i have some questions for ecuador expats my husband and i are considering moving out of country. he has a lung issue, not on O2 but gets short of breath. i have loads of questions to ask anyone ... Visiting Cuenca What are the first steps I need to take to start my trip (and travel plans) to Cuenca, Ecuador? I realize a Visa is not required, but what to do first ...
Need house sitter for beautiful home in Yunguilla
Looking for reliable expat to live in our home in Yunguilla. While we are away in the states. Need to find a Spanish teaching school in Cuenca!!! Can someone please help me find some Spanish schools in Cuenca that are certified with the Immigration office. The school will need to provide a certificate ... Here we go......again! I hope to relocate by June, 2012. I focused on Panama, then began looking at Ecuador.I'm curious as to why the cost of living is reportedly so low in ... Musicians in Ecuador Musicians living in Ecuador..it doesn't matter electric or acoustic anything goes...
Appliances/Computer Repair in Ecuador
We are considering retiring in Ecuador and we have a couple of questions about products and services there. Ecuador Pensioner Visa Question I am turning 55 in December of this year and am already retired. As I was self-employed, I have no company pension and am not yet old enough to qualify ... Looking at moving to Ecuador in a couple years. Thinking about moving to Ecuador in a couple years. Any tips or good contacts?
Spanish Teacher & Interpreter for hire
Dear Expats, Moving to Cuenca in January!!! Heads up for anyone wanting to sell furnishings and appliances the beginning of next year. We will be flying in sometime in January and only bringing ... Looking for a furnished apartment or house in Cuenca ASAP. Recently moved to Cuenca and looking for a furnished, quiet, and secure apartment or home to rent in good neighborhood. 2 to 3 bedrooms preferred. Older ... Can someone help me find real estate agents in Ecuador? Hi, I'm trying to locate a reliable Ecuadorian real estate agent. As I understand it there is no licensing of agents and no MLS system. Any referrals will ... good English/Spanish private schools in Cuenca We are thinking of moving to Cuenca where my husband will teach English and I was wondering if anyone would recommend a good school for our daughter who ... Are US expats in Ecuador worried about the expulsion of their ambassador? I heard the US ambassador to Ecuador was expelled a few days ago (and the US responded by expelling the Ecuadorian ambassador as well). I'd like to know ... Considering moving to Ecuador Hi there, My boyfriend (American) and I (Malaysian) are interested in moving to Ecuador. We are considering Cuenca. I'm wondering whether there are specific ...
New flyfishing club in Cuenca
Attention fly fishermen, "Cuenca Flyfishing Club" will have it's first meeting on April 6th Ecuador Resident Visa Question Is the 90 day out of the Ecuador for each of the first two years requirement for the calendar year beginning with the first year your resident visa was ... Tell me about Ecuador the fruit..can you eat it from a vendor off the street...is the water safe to drink... do you have to leave the country after a period of time to be able ... Massage Therapist in Cuenca, Ecuador Hi my nmae is Ron Head and I am a traveling Physio/Massage Therapist. I have been in practice for over seven years in various modalities and I am currently ... ECUADOR SAFE OR NOT SAFE? Cuenca Ecuador - Safe or Unsafe? - By Charles Barrett - The frequent question asked by friends of expats, expats and visitors to Cuenca, “Is it safe?” The ... THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER DOCUMENT IN SOUTH AMERICA By Charles R. Barrett - Your US Passport is one of the most sought after documents in South America. A stolen, then altered passport is worth thousands ...
Ecuador Here I Come
Looks like the wife and I are moving to Cuenca Ecuador in 4 months. There are some questions that I need answers to. I am looking for a dental surgeon to do an implant and crown in Cuenca or Quito At age 70 I had a tooth pulled yesterday and was told by my dentist that an implant and crown would cost $7,000. I would like to know if anyone has had ... Two 3-bedroom apartments for rent in Cuenca Ecuador Two 3 B Apts in new building 2 blocks from Tomebamba river on Esmeralda y Galapagos, 4th and 5th floor. City view, secured underground parking, central ... Cook/housekeeper needed - Cuenca, Ecuador My family of three is moving to Cuenca next week. We are hoping to find an Ecuadorian cook/housekeeper. Possible full-time position. No laundry duties ... Relocating pets to Ecuador We are moving to cuenca, ecuador in march 2011. we need to arrange transportation for our 55lb dog and 3 birds. any suggestions? airline info? thanks, p....
Questions about using Ipads in Ecuador
I have a couple of questions ref using IPads in Cuenca. Looking for experienced advice to import our car or motorcycle to Cuenca Ecuador We're moving to Cuenca soon. Our 2007 Jeep Compass seemed to be 'allowable' for importation according to the Ecuadorian official website rules, but it ... Safety for Expats in Ecuador My wife and I are strongly considering retiring to the Cuenca area. one of the cautions that we have heard from people that have moved from SA to the US ... How to meet expats in Cuenca? We are going to be in Cuenca Aug 18-21 and would like to meet some expats and get a sense of the community Veterinary services in Ecuador Hello every one. I am a new member to the Gringo tree community. Presently, I still reside in the U.S. However, I am on a scouting mission to find a ... thinking about relocating to ecuador Just wondering about cost.adjusting and the people and how they except foreigners in their homeland. New arrival in Cuenca Hi. I am from UK and have a new apartment in Cuenca which needs furnishing and equipping. I am only here for 2 weeks more this time but would like to know ... Cueca Info Request We live a very rural area of Alaska and we are currently in Costa Rica but will be in Cuenca next Tuesday and Wednesday. Looking for semi rural areas around ... Health Insurance in Ecuador Over 70, and looking for health insurance in Ecuador. Daily Cuenca Guide In addition to your monthly letter, do you also send out a daily guide to what is happening in Cuenca? Cuenca Bound! Hi all, I'm a UK retiree who visited Ecuador in July 2008 with a view to re-locating. Out of everywhere I visited- and that covered just about everywhere!... Pet food in Ecuador We are planning a move to Cotacachi, Ecuador within the next 2 months. We will be arriving with a cat and a dog (Chihuahua). I have been told that buying ...
Bilingual professional facilitator in Cuenca
Helping Visitor, New Arrivals and Residents with: Daniel Kerkhoff Exhibiting Art at Libri Mundi, Cuenca Visual artist, Daniel Kerkhoff, will be exhibiting his artwork (collages and paintings) on the second floor of Libri Mundi, Hermano Miguel 8-14 y Sucre,... Wanting to move to Cuenca....husband is Network Engineer...Job? We want info finding work in computer/internet field. Any help would be great. Also help finding a 2 bed/1-2 bath apt. under $350 month. Please email me ... Questions about moving to Cuenca We are wondering if there is a public swimming pool, and public tennis courts in Cuenca, and what area are they in - accessible by bus? Interpreter, assistant, and other services for foreign visitors in Cuenca Hi my name is Joey from Cuenca and i would like to offer my services as translator, interpreter, or spanish teacher also. I personally would love to be ... Cuenca... Looking for housing Looking for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath house or apt. Furnished. Seeking all-inclusive with utilities, cable, internet paid. Within walking distance of city centro ... Visit Banos, Ecuador! If you're thinking of moving to Ecuador, do yourself a favor and get off the beaten path suggested by International Living. I have nothing against Cuenca ... We need help in Cuenca My wife and I will be in Cuenca 2/14 for 2 wks to consider the possibility of relocation from the States. However, we need help! Someone who will lend ...
Help needed in Cuenca.
My wife and I will be in Cuenca 2/14 for 2 wks to consider the possibility of relocation from the States.
I need first hand information on Co -Opera health insurance.
I am thinking about dropping my USA health insurance. Would like to know more about Co-Opera's health insurance. Reliability, cost, and paying claims. Need to rent a house in Vilcabamba, Ecuador Just arrived in Vilcabamba, Ecuador on a 6 month visa and would like to rent a house not too far from town. Any Great Veterinarians in Cotacachi, Ecuador? Need good reputable vet. For our very important small dogs. Can anyone who lives in Cotacachi let us know if there is anyone they think is very good? We want to move to Cotacachi ... spanish teacher in cuenca i am a Spanish teacher I have experience teaching, and if you want to learn Spanish in an easy way, my native language is Spanish, but I speak three different ... Meet Ups in Cuenca for US expats. I am planning a move to Ecuador and thought it would be a good idea to establish some connections before I do. I have a trip planned in December thru ... Visiting Cuenca Soon I plan on visiting Cuenca and other areas for a month or more and am looking for a permanent place to land. I can leave next month, mid November, or after ...
Charity poker night in cuenca
The Last Man Standing World Poker Tour: Coming to Cuenca, Thursday September 22th, Sponsored by the Cuenca Chamber of Commerce. Magical Ibarra After doing extensive research on Panama, Costa Rica, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, and finally southern Ecuador, diligently searching for a place we could retire ... Panama Hats in Cuenca The best panama hat museum in the world! If you have plans to visit Cuenca, Ecuador and would like to learn more about how panama hats are made you should ... Loja, Ecuador Looking for any information on the city of Loja. I am wondering if there are many expats who live there and would love to connect with them. Planning ... Gualaceo Ecuador I have recently stumbled upon some information on Gualaceo, and I think I have lost my heart to this midsize town. There doesn't seem to be much information ... Expats in Cuenca, Ecuador Would like to connect with the expat community in Cuenca for their thoughts on moving there, living there, and pertinent information. Thanks. Hostal de los Perros in Cuenca Ecuador Please someone tell me the address and tel. # of Hostal de los Perros run by Hazel and Wally in Cuenca. I saw it once and didn't write it down. nanceep2@... Couple needs a nice furnished apartment from August 10 - August 30th We are returning to Cuenca for three weeks starting on August 10th. We would like a warm, clean, comfortable furnished apartment with some method of heating....
Cuenca Spanish Teacher
Dear Online Viewers, Looking for Rental in Cuenca Wanted: 4 bedroom home near the river, furnished or unfurnished, with yard or large patio. Pet must be okay. Prefer to be near Ordonez Lazzo/Avenida de ... Need a nice used or new computer Need a nice used or new computer in Cuenca, contact Miguel 080615526 Wanted: filing cabinet and metal shelving - Cuenca Ecuador Looking for 2 or 4 drawer filing cabinet. Also looking for good quality metal shelving: 5 feet wide, 1 foot + deep, and 7 - 8 feet high looking for gringo foods in quito I'm looking for stuff for a T Day dinner. People have said that supermaxi has cranberry sauce (which I haven't found yet), but I'm interested in whether ... expats give back Are you enjoying lovely Cuenca with all it's many blessings? The beautiful cathedrals. Four magical rivers consistently rejuvenating the energy of this ... Wonderful Housekeeper / Cook Available (we are moving from Cuenca) We're moving away from Cuenca, Ecuador. Our loss is your gain. We've employed a wonderful, hardworking, honest, meticulous housekeeper/cook for the last ... Cultural Foundation For Sale in Ecuador All legal rights over a cultural foundation that has rights on alternative education inside and outside of Ecuador. It is used to teach languages and personal ... Visiting Ecuador for the first time I want to correspond with American expats or long time visitors to Cuenca to prepare for my first visit to Ecuador. Great Hair Salon Experience in Cuenca I came from the states a blonde. I was hoping to stay that way until three bad experiences at salons around Cuenca. It seems many stylist are not licensed.... Free country, blues, bluegrass concert in Cuenca Ecuador Free concert of country, blues, bluegrass and fork music, Ramblers Across the Andes. Thursday May 26th. 20h00. Old Cathedral. Sponsored by the US. State ... Missing Person in Ecuador Hugh Graham Murray, a 23-year-old U.S. / Canadian citizen is missing in Ecuador and may be in the Cuenca area. If you have any information about Hugh, please ... withdrawing balance from paypal I am an ecuadorian who gets payed by paypal, but I can't withdraw the funds because of not having a bank account in the US. Can anyone help me by accepting ... How snoopy is the govt in Ecuador? Anything like here in the U.S. I'm a U.S. citizen, and I'm really tired of driving around town and seeing video camera's all over the place to record traffic movement, let alone the ... Looking for one-bedroom apartment for 3-6 months Currently living in Cuenca and want to stay longer, in need of an affordable one-bedroom (possibly 2). Would prefer to be closer-in, in or near Centro,... Joining the ranks of unemployed US teachers, thinking of Cuenca! Too young for full retirement, ready for an adventure and exciting possibilities, I've read everything I can find through Google about "retiring" to Ecuador,...
Moving Boxes in Cuenca Ecuador?
Where in Cuenca can you purchase boxes? Medium size for moving. A little help from the Ecuador Expat community please? Hey everyone, I'm your GoSouthExpat.com webmaster and I want to give the Ecuador Expat community a virtual pat on the back for being so active in our ...
Services for living in Ecuador
We provide all services for expats ready/thinking of making a move to Ecuador. Such as: 5 things to know before traveling to Ecuador Whether you're just planning to tour Ecuador or are moving to Ecuador, here's some good advice from travelers who've already been there. Click here to ... Looking for Dr. Bronner's Soap - Ecuador Your help is appreciated!! We are looking to find a local source to purchase Dr. Bronner's Soap. We are currently living in the Cuenca area. If you ...
Hearing problems??
Hi, this is a service for foreign people living or visiting Ecuador, and has hearing problems. Cuenca Property Tours This is a 3 day tour viewing properties in and around Cuenca. Your guide is a bi-lingual Realtor in Cuenca who I can highly recommend. He has already ...
Panama - Ecuador Seminar - Charlotte NC - January 15th & 16th 2011
For those of you considering a move to Panama or Ecuador here is a very affordable seminar you may wish to attend in Charlotte, NC January 2011. VOLUNTARIOS PARA ESCUELITA RURAL EN TURI-CUENCA-ECUADOR BUSCAMOS VOLUNTARIOS QUE HABLEN Y DESEEN ENSEÑAR INGLES, EN LAS MAÑANAS, O TARDES A NIÑOS DE 5 A 12 AÑOS, POR ESTE AÑO LECTIVO, TAMBIEN CONSIDERAMOS VOLUNTARIOS ... Music in Cuenca Anybody know what music events are going on tonight Saturday Aug 28 in Cuenca? Stephen 2 month rental in Cuenca Ecuador housing rental while I check everything out. 1 or 2 bedroom option. $1400--Was it Ecuador where there's a loophole that ... Was it Ecuador where there's a loophole that depositing $1400 into a bank there gives you the right for residency? I read that about one of the S. American ... bank cards/debit cards My 16 yr old son will be spending a high school year in Cuenca beginning in Sept. We are looking for the best Bank/cards for him to use easily while here ... 5.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Ecuador (Source: EFE | Quito | Sunday 28 febreo 2010) An earthquake of 5.1 magnitude on the Richter scale was recorded today in the Pacific Ocean near the coast ... Real estate agents for expats in Ecuador Looking for recommendations on good real estate agents for expats in Ecuador, preferably agents who help find rentals, not just properties for sale. We'...
embassy of india in ecuador
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