

Max Sand
Canadian citizen
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Lives in Toronto
Registration: 09 November 2013
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BAKING SUPPLIES by sonjavdm
Does anybody know of shop in Quito where one can buy baking supplies for pastry & bread (bicarbs, flours, bran, essences etc)?

MegaMaxi should have everything you need. :) Read More


Immigration Attorney Recommendation by finster
From all that I am hearing/reading about, It would probably be well worth it to hire an immigration attorney to help with my residency visa application. I am looking at Quito and will likely plan a return visit this Sept. Can anyone recommend a ...

Check out the website for Gringovisas.com. Reasonably priced and good references. Read More


Tip About Taxis in Quito by Andrellita
My tour guide friend, Angel, a native Ecuadorian from Guaranda, has lived in Quito a lot longer than I have (which is a little more than a year). He informed me that orange-plated taxis are registered and safe. White-plated taxis are not ...

Quito taxi drivers are a law unto themselves. My advice, don't tip these bottomfeeders who will rip you off at every opportunity especially if you can't speak Spanish or have a foreign accent. The municipality of Quito really needs to ... Read More




Car Lovers: The Two Steps You'll Want to Take Before Moving to Ecuador by cccmedia
U.S. Motorists, if there's any chance you'll be owning or operating a car after moving to Ecuador, ponder your choice: To get your Ecuadorian drivers license (DL), would you rather spend a total of 10-15 hours in a Spanish-language ...

damn! Thanks for that. I would have loved to have her here. Thanks for the reply. :) Read More


Car Lovers: The Two Steps You'll Want to Take Before Moving to Ecuador by cccmedia
U.S. Motorists, if there's any chance you'll be owning or operating a car after moving to Ecuador, ponder your choice: To get your Ecuadorian drivers license (DL), would you rather spend a total of 10-15 hours in a Spanish-language ...

Hey thanks for that. I'll b back in Canada in April and will get the necessary certs for my DL while i am there. I don't suppose you know anything about shipping a vehicle here? I have a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited sitting in ?Toronto. ... Read More


What Car Models are common in Ecuador by sfriedman39
I'd like to know what types ares cars they sell in Ecuador (i.e. Toyota, Ford, Subaru, etc). Generally what is the cost of cars new and used there.

Chevrolet is probably the most popular because they build them here. Everything else is available i.e. Toyota, Nissan, VW, Renault, Peugeot. Hyundai, Kia etc Chevies are probably the cheapest because of the factory and also parts and service more ... Read More


Spanish Schools in Quito or Cuenca by Max Sand
Hi there, i'm new to the forum. I am going to Ecuador next year and I want to spend a few months learning Spanish. Can anybody recommend a good school? I hear there are a few in Quito to choose from but I also like what I am reading about Cuenca and ...

thanks for the tip.... :) Read More

Spanish Schools in Quito or Cuenca
Hi there, i'm new to the forum. I am going to Ecuador next year and I want to spend a few months learning Spanish. Can anybody recommend a good school? I hear there are a few in Quito to choose from but I also like what I am reading about Cuenca and ... Read More


Hi Folks, newbie looking for a good Spanish school in Quito by Max Sand
Hi there, i'm new to the forum. I am going to Ecuador next year and I want to spend a few months learning Spanish. Can anybody recommend a good school? I hear there are a few in Quito to choose from.

muchas gracias :) Read More

Hi Folks, newbie looking for a good Spanish school in Quito
Hi there, i'm new to the forum. I am going to Ecuador next year and I want to spend a few months learning Spanish. Can anybody recommend a good school? I hear there are a few in Quito to choose from. Read More