

Anna
@Mermaid-57
Canadian °µÍø½ûÇø in Ecuador
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Bahia
Speaks English
Registration: 27 March 2013
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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?

Dear Kim K, There i an English protestant church in Bahia. Read More


Coming down for a look see! by jpwinters
My wife and I have considered moving to San Miguel de Allende for years but recently have become interested in Ecuador. We are retiring soon and plan a 10 day visit Jan. 2014. We want to see 3 or 4 cities. Is that possible in our time frame. ...

Your trip also has to origionate in Ecuador. Read More



Life on the Coast of Ecuador by flor_123
Hello fellow °µÍø½ûÇøs! Hubby and I are excited about the possibility of living in Ecuador. It is a common theme to hear of life in Cuenca and Quito for most people. We are looking to move to Puerto de Manta (we have a relative living there). We know ...

Martyknight, I don't think you need to worry so much about the crime. I've been in Bahia for a year and haven't had any problems. I have heard of a few robberies but sometimes when people have a negative experience they tell everone about it and it ... Read More


Newbie looking for advice & recommendations by dudlyjake
Hi, Am new to the forum and am looking forward to other members helping me out in my quest to get to know Ecuador. Planning a trip Sept to tour around and get a feel for the country. Retiring soon and am interested in what Ecuador has to ...

Hi Dudly, I live on the coast in Bahia and would be happy to tell you anything you'd like to know about this area. Read More


Bahia de Caraquez by bracebridgeheather
Does anyone have any experience in Bahia and/or the surrounding area? Hoping to visit Ecuador next winter to check out the country and thought I'd start with the coastal areas. How are things in that area from a safety perspective...any major ...

I live in Bahia and feel very safe here.There is one short block by the ocean that isn't safe to go to at night but is fine in the day time.It is important not to look like a tourist, with backpack,computers,cameras,purses.There is definitley theft ... Read More


Credit Background Checks when Renting in Ecuador? by ActionMgt
My husband and I made some bad investments in real estate and when the economy tanked we owned 4 houses and 8 condos. They soon became upside down on their mortgages. A year later, our property management company lost it's only client, a 216 unit ...

I am currently living in Bahia, renting a little house for 5 months but will be moving to an apartment soon but have never heard of anyone doing a credit check here.I honestly don't think that it's ever done here.They do always ask for a deposit ... Read More


Las Olas by kenkelly5
I am looking into a new developement just south of Bahia called Las Olas. Does anybody have any information on this developement. Thank you Ken K

Hi, I've been folowing this thread and just thought I'd share what I know. I live in Bahia about six km. from the site and have visited it.In Ecuador, they do not do construction during the rainy season so the plan is to wait until the the end of ... Read More


travelling to Ecuador mid April 2013 looking for advice. by lorijwilliams
My Name is Lori. My husband and I will be travelling to Ecuador in April and we are looking for some advice on places to visit. Our trip involves a stop in Quito for 3 days and then we plan to head to the coast. Monticristi, Canoa, Bahia ...

Hi Lori, My email: eagleanna2010@yahoo.ca I'd be happy to get you the website for the hotel on the beach and restaurants, etc.There aren't many hotels here. A few hostals but I wouldn't recommend any of them. Also, I am starting a walking tour of ... Read More



Las Olas Ecuador development by rastadan
Looking for information regarding the Las Olas Ecuador development near Bahia de Caraquez. Has anyone been on site? How does the project look so far? Please share your impressions of the development plan and any observations you may have.

I have seen the site and construction is due to begin mid April. Sales haven't officially started yet but a number of the homes have already been sold. Hope this helps. Read More


travelling to Ecuador mid April 2013 looking for advice. by lorijwilliams
My Name is Lori. My husband and I will be travelling to Ecuador in April and we are looking for some advice on places to visit. Our trip involves a stop in Quito for 3 days and then we plan to head to the coast. Monticristi, Canoa, Bahia ...

Hi Lori, Welcome to the blog. I am new as well. I am currently living in Bahia and feel perfectly safe to be here on my own as my huband has had to return to Canada for a few months.I haven't done much travelling around Ecuador so can't give you ... Read More


Golf in Ecuador, where are the places to retire and play golf. by bharris345
My wife and I are going to Ecuador early 2012 and would like to know places to visit that have nice courses. How much are memberships? Do they have homes/condos to rent? Would like to live there for some time before investing in a home. Are there ...

Hi, I am very new to this blog but I have been living in Bahia for eight months now.I have seen the Las Olas property and it is very impressive and they are due to start construction mid April. Hope this helps, please let me know if you'd like ... Read More


Single Woman looking to "retire" by carolinesqueaky
I am a single woman (not yet 40) looking to check out South and Central America, with the possibility of staying long-term. I'm currently researching Panama, Ecuador and Nicaragua... but am having a difficult time in trying to determine which! I'm ...

I live in Bahia and find this coastal city very friendly. There is quite a large °µÍø½ûÇø community, mostly from the US and Canada. we have °µÍø½ûÇø dinners once a week and we go to different restaurants each time. It's a great way to meet the newcomers ... Read More


Retiring to Ecuador by leshalle
My husband and I are considering retiring to Ecuador and have just begun researching. We have read some wonderful things about the country and recently some alarming stats regarding crime. We would appreciate any info you can provide. We are ...

I have been in Bahia for eight months now and find the people very friendly. Complete strangers have warned me about unsafe places to swim, helped me out at the market and befriended me on the streets.But because of the poverty, there is some crime ... Read More