San Antonio de Caraquez

[ROBERT THOMPSON]

Hi, We are looking at spending next winter in Ecuador and have been looking at San Antonio de Caraquez as as possible location. Anyone familiar with the town and area? Is there much of an expat community? Is the bus system in Ecuador as well set up as it is in Mexico? I’m sure it must be. 🙂

Bob & Lynda

[COUNTRY EXPERT – WENDY DECHAMBEAU]

Hi Robert,

Bahia, as the town is commonly referred to, has a growing expat population. It’s a small coastal town and the portion on the peninsula (between the Chone River and the Pacific)is fairly clean and modern. In this section the only public transportation you’ll find are bicycle taxis, but there is a bus station in the inland section of the city.

The bus system in Ecuador is excellent with buses running nearly anywhere you would want to go at frequent intervals. The fares are more than reasonable as well.

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