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ParticipantI just asked someone who has gone through getting the visa transferred from an old to new passport. As Edd says, it is a hassle, and you’d probably want to hire an attorney or visa facilitator to help you. You’ll need to provide notarized copies of your passport, cedula, “migratorio” from the police, a letter requesting the transfer, copies of your real estate deed or a letter from the bank stating that your CD is still valid and still with the central bank (depending on which visa you have), 2 photos, and if you’re hiring an attorney or facilitator you’ll need to give them power of atty. and pay for their services as well as the $60 transfer fee.
And all this could change tomorrow…. renew your passport before you leave home. 🙂
ParticipantHI Andrea, I am afraid I don’t know how the visa transfer works. But if your passport will expire soon, say in the next two years, I’d go ahead and get a new one now.
I don’t think there are any branches of US banks in Ecuador so yes, the money would have to be wired. (and you’ll pay the 5% departure fee). The only way around this I can think of is if the Ecuador company has and uses a US bank, and it’s doubtful that would be the case.
ParticipantEdward, I’ll bet he is legit. But I can’t guarantee anything, especially not for paid classified ads. I don’t know why the response function doesn’t work. I’ll ask the web guy… THANKS
ParticipantEdward, I don’t know if any classified ad can be considered legit or not… I’ve had very good luck renting (short-term) in Quito through VRBO.com. (They’ll have rules posted there about payment policies.) If you are going to spend a month or more in a place then an apartment rental is definitely the way to go. If it’s just for a few nights or a week, you might want to opt for a hostel.
ParticipantEdward, some of the older places will only have 2-prong plugs, so I always carry a 3-2 adapter with me that you can buy in any hardware store (including here in Ecuador) for about 75 cents.
ParticipantYes, Dra. Grace Odornez (I think that’s the name) — I’ll find her contact details for you. I understand she’s running a December cleaning special for $25. I am traveling right now and have a slow internet connection, will send info when I get a little more oopmh.
ParticipantOswaldo and Julieta are first rate. Thanks, Marsha!
ParticipantContact attorney Santiago Andrade (santiago1397@gmail.com) in Otavalo. He should be able to help you.
ParticipantPhilip, I don’t know which consulate you’re trying to reach, but try another one.
ParticipantHi Philip, perhaps Ecuador doesn’t require an international health certificate but you’ll need USDA form 7001. The requirements are the same as on an international health certificate. It seems to me that your vet should have been able to check the international health certificate guidelines to see immunizations are required. In the manual it does say it is best to get the international certificate.
I honestly don’t know what to tell you at this point. I’ll see what I can find out for you. Meanwhile email customs broker Sandra Baquero at Sandy_Baquero@hotmail.com and see if she can offer any guidance.
December 3, 2013 at 9:14 am in reply to: Ecuador Offshore Billfishing/Tuna Fishing Recomendations #543399ParticipantGreat, I hope to learn more about your fishing experiences, that sounds fun!
ParticipantIn Quito, these have been suggested to me (have not used them myself):
One name that comes up often is Dr. Montalvo: in
Quito: 3980147; cell: 0988646915, and email: montalvodentalcare@hotmail.comAnother is Dr. Ruben Barona, Office Phone (593-2) 227-7450 or cell: 0999244881. His address is Checoeslovaquia E9-72 y Suiza, Quito, Ecuador and his email is barona.viteri@gmail.com
http://plus.google.com/photos/108089047953129234429/albums/5537053759589354545
And for more expensive, cosmetic dentistry: http://www.kevadental.com
Two more English-speaking dentists in Quito are: Dr. Luis Flores Gomez (Av. Mariana de Jesús Calle A, Tel: 593-2-246-2651, E-mail: luflores@accessinter.net) and Dr. Diego Arcos Bronenberg (República de El Salvador 525, Edif. Rosania, Tel: 593-2-245-7268).
I’ll let Edd comment on Cuenca.
ParticipantHi Fernando, It’s been suggested you remove Otorongo from this list.
Participantyep, try L’Auberge: http://www.auberge-inn-hostal.com — it’s about halfway between Mariscal and Old Town. Take a taxi at night in this area… put a card in your pocket so you don’t forget where you are staying. I had some friends do that one time… 🙂
Some people like the Travelers Inn (google it — I’ve never stayed there myself) and a bit higher priced is Hotel Sebastian. Email Adela Muñoz <reservaciones@hotelsebastian.com> and ask her for her best possible rate and do not be afraid to negotiate. 🙂 Just thought of another called Villa Nancy — good location and good rates.
ParticipantDarel, you’ll find expats everywhere — Cotacachi is a very small town! You’ll particularly find them at the Rio Intag coffee shop on San Francisco Plaza (where all the artisan booths are) and at restaurants including Solid Rock (on Leather Street just past Tia supermarket as you’re heading toward the market), Serendipity and El Trebol (across the street from one another on Gonzalez Suarez Street just off Leather Street), and in the Monkey Bar (on Leather Street; entrance is next to the ATM machine).
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