Expat Demographics (Gringtree Survey)

Thanks to Gringo Tree ————————– GringoTree Survey #4: Expat Demographics February 1, 2013 This is a simple 13-question survey, completed by 661 respondents, of whom 301 (45%) are current expats and 360 (55%) are prospective expats. Of the prospective expats, 86 plan to move within six months, 99 within 12 months, 105 within two years, 59 in more than two… Read More

Cheeses in Ecuador

Contrary to popular belief, there are good cheeses in Ecuador. Here are some of them: Salinerito – Comes from the small town of Salinas de Guaranda in BolĂ­var Province. The cheeses can be found in many Supermaxi’s. http://salinerito.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=272:productoslacteos&catid=29:catalogo&Itemid=352 Floralp – Swiss company with a cheese-making operation in Ibarra. Very reasonably priced cheeses that taste good. http://www.floralp-sa.com/index.php Hacienda Zuleta – Artisan… Read More

Dr. Anthony Guillen (Cuenca)

Ryan Baldwin Just wanted to give a shout out to a Doctor I used recently here in Cuenca, treated me really well and speaks great English. Dr. Anthony Guillen located on Remigio Crespo y Las Americas, on the floor above the Farmacia Economica office number 101. His phone number is 0995398105 and email is dr_aguillen@yahoo.com .

Expat Voting Requirements

Voting is a right granted to the Ecuadorian Citizens over the age of 18, it is also extended to the following groups as a discretionary right: 1. Senior citizens, (over 65 yrs old) 2. Ecuadorians over 16 years old 3. Foreigners over 65 or under 65 (holding a cedula of identity) The process for a foreigner to vote is as… Read More