Whether you're already living in Manta or preparing to move to Manta, our Expat Guide to Living in Ecuador offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Manta. For answers to specific questions, visit our Ecuador Forum to talk with expats in Manta.
An expat couple explains how the negative reviews of Manta, Ecuador made them initially overlook this "working-class city." After visiting several others cities, they gave Manta a chance and realized that it was the perfect destination for them!
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Manta handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Manta by filling out our Culture Shock Report.
Submit a Culture Shock ReportWhat should you take with you when you move to Manta? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Manta? Help others moving to Manta by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.
Submit a Moving Overseas ReportParents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Manta with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Manta, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.
Submit an International School ReviewRetiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Manta by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHow did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Manta? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Manta by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
Submit a Having a Baby Abroad ReportWhat's it like to find a job in Manta? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Manta? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
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13 Expats Talk about Living in Ecuador
11 Things to Know Before Moving to Cuenca, Ecuador
Cuenca is Ecuador's third largest city, but still has a small-city feeling. Expats share 11 things they wish they had known before moving to Cuenca from packing sunscreen to being aware of gringo gouging.
Moving to Ecuador: 14 Things to Know Before Moving to Ecuador
Expats in Ecuador offer advice to newcomers and people considering a move to Ecuador about clothing, sunscreen, renting before buying, gringo pricing, Ecuadorians politeness and much more.
An Expat Shares What it's Like Retiring in Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador
An expat who retired to Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador enjoys Bahia's very low cost of living, fresh uncontaminated food and warm climate. He wishes he had been more cautious with investments given the issues in Ecuador with the 7.8 earthquake last April. The experience has taught him a lot about buying property and property laws.
An Expat Talks about Moving to Cuenca, Ecuador
An expat in Cuenca, Ecuador advises others to take an exploratory trip before committing to making the move. Then, if you do move to Cuenca, leave your furniture at home since it's very expensive to ship and furniture is very reasonably priced in Ecuador.
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