Texas Red
American looking for information about Ecuador
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Registration: 08 July 2013
Live music entertainment by jainerain
Hi, My husband and I are a "baby boomer"duo. I'm just curious, with all of the expats in Ecuador, is there a need for someone to perform the music we all grew up listening to in the social clubs, nightclubs, etc.? We performed in Spain for the ...
Yep, I've wondered the same thing. Didn't figure there would be any touring American bands coming through so was hoping for, well, anything. Being a bit of an old hippie, southern rocker, Texas blues fan I kinda thought that entertainment part of ... Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
Don't see much posted about Olon/Montanita. Is Olon as "active" as Montanita? How is the health care (hospital, doctors) in the area? What about rentals (condos, Apartments) in the area? Read More
Questions About Living At the Ocean -Bahia de Caraquez by wanderingbears
Who wants to find out about Bahia de Caraquez? A small town on the Ocean here in Ecuador. North Central Coast. Calm relaxing town with everything you need to live and enjoy your life! Anyone want to know more?
Having a lot of interest in Bahia. Curious about health care since it's a much smaller place than Cuenca. I've had a minor heart attack w/stent in place. Curious if Bahia has heart doctors or how far I would need to go. Also curious to how many ... Read More
Upcoming Trip
Thanks again Carl and thanks for your offer of assistance. Since this is my first trip I'd like to get to Cuenca asap to get as good a feel as possible. I may spend my last week (3 total) in Bahia. Those are the two cities I've done the most ... Read More
Upcoming Trip
Thanks Carl, good info. How many daily flights from Quito to Cuenca. Read More
Upcoming Trip
Forget the OP. How many daily flights from Quito to Cuenca? Read More
Upcoming Trip
Haven't made flight reservations yet but plan to fly into Quito and then onto Cuenca. Are the flights to Cuenca something I reserve in advance or wait till I arrive in Quito? If the latter how many daily flights to Cuenca. Thanks Also, whats the ... Read More
Medications available in Ecuador (Cuenca)? by Wanderlusting
Hi all, My boyfriend and I are planning to come to Cuenca for 3-6 months and we would like to know about the availability of the medications below. Any information you can share on any of these, including (a) whether they are available at all in ...
Mine are Lisinopril and amlodipine for blood pressure. Lipitor (generic atorvastatin) for cholesterol. I also take tegretol (carbamazepine) which I'd like to know if its available. Read More
The unofficial web page of the greater Cuenca expat community by Nards Barley
I designate this thread as the unofficial web page for the Cuenca Expat community. I also designate myself as the unoffical spokesperson. It is actually a continuation of my [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=224582]non-blog[/url], ...
I would say yes, since for most expats life in Cuenca is about walking around El Centro (downtown); deciding which gringo hotspot to have lunch at (Fabianos, Bananans, Windhorse, etc); picking up a few groceries at Supermaxi; and then making it home ... Read More
The unofficial web page of the greater Cuenca expat community by Nards Barley
I designate this thread as the unofficial web page for the Cuenca Expat community. I also designate myself as the unoffical spokesperson. It is actually a continuation of my [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=224582]non-blog[/url], ...
With time being a factor with work and all my first trip will be for 2-3 weeks. Is that enough time to get an idea of what life is like in Cuenca? Read More
Questions About Living At the Ocean -Bahia de Caraquez by wanderingbears
Who wants to find out about Bahia de Caraquez? A small town on the Ocean here in Ecuador. North Central Coast. Calm relaxing town with everything you need to live and enjoy your life! Anyone want to know more?
Sure I'd love to know more. Cost of apartment rentals (fully furnished 2 BR). Cost of living. Can you live comfortably on $1,500 monthly? Temperatures compared to Salinas. Very much of an expat community? I don't go out much other than to eat so is ... Read More
Introduction
Thanks fdmcg, kinda confirms my thoughts initially. I'm 1 1/2 years away from retirement and thinking $1,500 per month to live on. Obviously it's hard to plan that far ahead but hoping to live on that alone. Read More
Introduction
Well, I am a Texan born and bred and redheaded, hence the handle. But yes at my age who's not a fan of Mr. Robbins. Read More
Introduction
Just want to introduce myself with this first post. I've been lurking for awhile reading the forum gaining information and will continue to do so. I'm a 64 yo male thinking of making the move in a year or two. Seems I'm getting Cuenca prices may be ... Read More