JOHN FISHER
Canadian expat in Ecuador
Forum posts
22
About me
Canadian
Lives in Manta
Registration: 19 June 2013
Best area for coastal living in Ecuador by kerriw
Hi all! We are a young, Canadian couple looking to move to Ecuador for a life-change and a change of scenery. The most important things we are looking for are access to the ocean (or lake), warm weather, food, social life, and authentic Ecuador ...
I grew up in Toronto in the Ice Age,have lived in many foreign countries and have lived the past five years in Ecuador,primarily on the coast. Judging from the prerequisites of your post I would suggest a couple of coastal towns and small cities ... Read More
Manta Area by VickyF
Hi there, I am a 68 yr old single female from Calgary AB, Canada. I just returned from a tour with Ecuador Expat Journeys and it was great. I just retired and am interested in wintering in the Manta area. Any suggestions as to how I can seek ...
Frank,the figure I quoted for new Manta apartment rentals was $1000-1200 range per mo. Read More
Manta Area by VickyF
Hi there, I am a 68 yr old single female from Calgary AB, Canada. I just returned from a tour with Ecuador Expat Journeys and it was great. I just retired and am interested in wintering in the Manta area. Any suggestions as to how I can seek ...
Gracias,voy a ir para ver. Read More
Manta Area by VickyF
Hi there, I am a 68 yr old single female from Calgary AB, Canada. I just returned from a tour with Ecuador Expat Journeys and it was great. I just retired and am interested in wintering in the Manta area. Any suggestions as to how I can seek ...
Canoa casitas, $500. mo.sounds interesting. I would like to know more about these units. Location,information ? Read More
Manta Area by VickyF
Hi there, I am a 68 yr old single female from Calgary AB, Canada. I just returned from a tour with Ecuador Expat Journeys and it was great. I just retired and am interested in wintering in the Manta area. Any suggestions as to how I can seek ...
Vicky,there are clean,furnished off--beach, but walking distance apartments available in the $5-600 range. Read More
Manta Area by VickyF
Hi there, I am a 68 yr old single female from Calgary AB, Canada. I just returned from a tour with Ecuador Expat Journeys and it was great. I just retired and am interested in wintering in the Manta area. Any suggestions as to how I can seek ...
I suppose that no one has to live in Manta,but many of us that do find it a comfortable small city. It lacks the colonial charm of Cuenca but for us flatlanders, living at and on the sea is a bonus. As is the year round temperate weather and pretty ... Read More
Manta Area by VickyF
Hi there, I am a 68 yr old single female from Calgary AB, Canada. I just returned from a tour with Ecuador Expat Journeys and it was great. I just retired and am interested in wintering in the Manta area. Any suggestions as to how I can seek ...
Vicky,I live on the beach in Manta. Beachfront or proximity here is relatively expensive compared to other Ecuador locations. New 1 bedroom hi-rise condos are renting in the $1000-1200 range per mo. There are other options depending on haw much you ... 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.聽 He is an Ecuador blogger, ...
You will note from the Gary A Scott article that he is not offering personal property for sale. Also he charges directly for 3rd party real estate adds placed on his site. He does not charge real estate commissions. His article is based on real ... Read More
coastal towns by GloBug
We are considering retiring on the coast of Ecuador and are currently researching towns/cities on the coast to decide where we should visit on our trip next year. If you live on the coast, please post what you like/dislike about where you live. ...
From your list of prerequisites you might have been describing Manta. I have lived several years in Manta as have a contingent of 50 or so other expats,mostly from the U.S.but with a sprinkling of Canadians,Brits,and Aussies as well. There are ... Read More
Moving to Ecuador from Canada by Barbara Suderman
Hi, everyone out there! I am hoping you can help me with some issues and would appreciate your feedback. I am returning to Calgary, Canada on Tuesday to prepare for my move here at the end of June. Yes, I realize it is not the most opportune time ...
Even if the $600 all inclusive is a "come-on ",the total price of $950 including government fees still looks reasonable provided the service delivers as it claims. My comment regarding misinformation was based on the plethora of inaccurate ... Read More
Moving to Ecuador from Canada by Barbara Suderman
Hi, everyone out there! I am hoping you can help me with some issues and would appreciate your feedback. I am returning to Calgary, Canada on Tuesday to prepare for my move here at the end of June. Yes, I realize it is not the most opportune time ...
Residency visas for expats : www.ecuadorvisas.com Advertised on "Gringo Tree" Cuenca newsletter. $600 all inclusive residency visa. + shipping assistance,medical,etc. Not a personal recommendation as I have not used the service. Website ... Read More
Moving to Ecuador from Canada by Barbara Suderman
Hi, everyone out there! I am hoping you can help me with some issues and would appreciate your feedback. I am returning to Calgary, Canada on Tuesday to prepare for my move here at the end of June. Yes, I realize it is not the most opportune time ...
Greg,the place to start is your nearest Ecuadorean consulate or embassy. i.e. Bloor St. at Avenue Rd. Toronto. Read More
Moving to Ecuador from Canada by Barbara Suderman
Hi, everyone out there! I am hoping you can help me with some issues and would appreciate your feedback. I am returning to Calgary, Canada on Tuesday to prepare for my move here at the end of June. Yes, I realize it is not the most opportune time ...
Greg,one of the reasons you get a multiplicity of answers to the "REQUIREMENTS" question is that there have been many administrative and rule changes in Ecuador immigration in the past several years. The department has worked to ... Read More
Moving to Ecuador from Canada by Barbara Suderman
Hi, everyone out there! I am hoping you can help me with some issues and would appreciate your feedback. I am returning to Calgary, Canada on Tuesday to prepare for my move here at the end of June. Yes, I realize it is not the most opportune time ...
Hola, the golf course is just before Montecristi .when heading out of Manta. A friend was on site 2 weeks ago and reported the first 9 holes were in play and 10 thro 16 completed,possibly open now. The best and most consistent restaurant in my ... Read More
coastal towns by GloBug
We are considering retiring on the coast of Ecuador and are currently researching towns/cities on the coast to decide where we should visit on our trip next year. If you live on the coast, please post what you like/dislike about where you live. ...
Hi,Im John Fisher. Iv'e lived 4 years in Ecuador,on the coast and have explored all the towns south to north from Salinas to Esmeraldas.Now,things are changing rapidly as new developments spread along the coast. My ist word of advice would be to ... Read More
Moving to Ecuador from Canada by Barbara Suderman
Hi, everyone out there! I am hoping you can help me with some issues and would appreciate your feedback. I am returning to Calgary, Canada on Tuesday to prepare for my move here at the end of June. Yes, I realize it is not the most opportune time ...
Barbara you can find current pensioner visa requirements at: cancilleria.gob.ec/annuitant-visa-9-i-foreign-pension /? lang=eng If you have further questions feel free to contact me fisherjohn8@gmail.com Also my website, www.3dayspanish.com Read More
This is the Manta we saw by gardener1
For the gringos who dream of beach towns in Ecuador, here is a two minute video of the real Manta. We rode a lot of buses in Manta and I can vouch that this is what it looks like till you get a few blocks farther out, where the plumbing seems to ...
This 2 minute video of the "real Manta" is equivalent to shooting a 2 minute video of the seamiest and noisiest section of any city and calling it the "real thing". To label this "for ex.pats who want to see coastal towns is ... Read More
Moving to Ecuador from Canada by Barbara Suderman
Hi, everyone out there! I am hoping you can help me with some issues and would appreciate your feedback. I am returning to Calgary, Canada on Tuesday to prepare for my move here at the end of June. Yes, I realize it is not the most opportune time ...
One of the first things you learn when moving to Ecuador and dealing with government agencies is that everyones experience is different. I came four years ago. My police record was provided by the Toronto Police not the RCMP and was accepted. It was ... Read More
Traveler Checks vs Prepaid Debit cards by retiranlovingit
I will be moving to EC the beginning of next year and not wanting to carry a lot of cash I was wandering what is better to carry for ease of use travelers checks or prepaid debit cards. I also will have a debit/Visa card linked to my bank here in ...
In my experience travellers cheques are pretty much useless in Ecuador. Few institutions and a fewer merchants will even deal with them. My advice,open a bank account in Ecuador soon as possible and transfer funds. Meanwhile use credit cards or cash. Read More
Moving to Ecuador from Canada by Barbara Suderman
Hi, everyone out there! I am hoping you can help me with some issues and would appreciate your feedback. I am returning to Calgary, Canada on Tuesday to prepare for my move here at the end of June. Yes, I realize it is not the most opportune time ...
Barbara,youv'e raised a lot of questions requiring different knowledge i.e. animals,U.S.customs,etc. For starters,I am a septaguenarian Canadian expat living in Manta,Ecuador, where I would argue there exists the best and most consistent weather ... Read More
language schools in Manta
If you want a one-on- one personal teacher try Wendy Ortega at vane_ob83@hotmail.com Wendy is Spanish-English fluent, an excellent teacher,has worked with many expats. Also very reasonable. Use my reference as introduction,John Fisher. Read More
cooperativas with government deposit insurance.Ecuador
Recently an unregulated cooperativa failed and depositors reportedly lost their money.I am trying to find a list and locations of coops that have deposit insurance. Update : The list of deposit insured cooperativas is available at ... Read More