kmok1956
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The best apps for expats in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Ecuador. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
No. Prime to an address in the U.S. and have it "muled" to Ecuador. Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello, I just arrived Tuesday, 12/14. I've retired here and the honeymoon phase is in bloom, I love it here! I'm a former NYC Atty.; present semi-retired hypnotist and Psychic reader: and I am a never retired non-denominational ... Read More
Ecuador Requires Arriving Travelers to Be Vaccinated by cccmedia
As of today, December 1st (2021), Ecuador is requiring travelers to show proof of being fully vaccinated against covid in order to enter the country. Additionally, a negative PCR covid test is required 72 hours or fewer before arrival. The new ...
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Ecuador Requires Arriving Travelers to Be Vaccinated by cccmedia
As of today, December 1st (2021), Ecuador is requiring travelers to show proof of being fully vaccinated against covid in order to enter the country. Additionally, a negative PCR covid test is required 72 hours or fewer before arrival. The new ...
The scare that PCR test is needed within 24 hours of flying into Ecuador as intro by yr. email (see below) (The USA Embassy in Quito indicates that the covid test now is required to take place within one day...) is what made me read this but then, ... Read More
Cautionary Tales: Shipping Products into Ecuador by cccmedia
On July 15th I arranged for my new U.S.-to-Ecuador shipping company, MyUS, to consolidate three packages and send them to me in one box to Quito. MyUS had been promoting its ability to save money for customers by doing this kind of ...
I have a Desktop computer I want to bring from U.S. to Cuenca when I move. Its over the weight limit. I only paid $700 but its a powerhouse. Would it be economically feasible to bring it or replace it in Ecuador? Read More
Furnished or unfurnished? by kmok1956
How easy and how expensive is it to furnish an apt. in Cuenca? I see great deals on unfurnished apts.
Thanks! I appreciate it. Read More
Furnished or unfurnished?
How easy and how expensive is it to furnish an apt. in Cuenca? I see great deals on unfurnished apts. Read More
Hard to find things in Ecuador by russelleaton
Some things I cannot find in Ecuador: English marmite. English Colman鈥檚 mustard. Greaseproof (parchment) paper for oven cooking. Shoe horn. Non-aluminium bakeware. Vitamin MK7. Bed sheets that are long enough. Ovaltine.
Rapi isn't in Cuenca. Too sad! Read More
How to be happy as an expat in Ecuador by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Being happy is surely our common goal, whether we are living in Ecuador as an expat or somewhere else. We would love to know your tips and tricks to be fully fulfilled and happy as an expat in your host country. New environment ...
I've never drawn but thanks for the mention of Urban Sketchers. I too am moving to Cuenca. Read More
IESS and Permentant Resident Visa by BailCedeno
I am coming to Ecuador on a tourist visa on May 1st. I am getting married and applying for my visa and cedula around the beginning of June. Can I obtain health insurance through the IESS before I get my visa, or should I apply for a travel insurance ...
I've tried to open the link on 2 browsers. I see nothing on the page that opens. Or is that what you're showing? Read More
Streaming Ecuador by cccmedia
Can't make it to Ecuador during the pandemic? Consider streaming some of the videos on YouTube or other web sites. I just discovered an online sub-site called "Itchy Feet on the Cheap." A 40-ish Canadian 草榴社区 living in Quito and ...
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Sunlight in Cuenca by kmok1956
I heard there was no sunlight in Cuenca for 18 mos. as of approx. May 2021. Is this so? Most photos I see of Cuenca have no sunlight. This is important to me. Please, speak to it. Thank you!
Good to hear! I heard that on another Cuenca expat forum. Read More
Sunlight in Cuenca
I heard there was no sunlight in Cuenca for 18 mos. as of approx. May 2021. Is this so? Most photos I see of Cuenca have no sunlight. This is important to me. Please, speak to it. Thank you! Read More