Bahia de Caraquez
6 months
Just hang out at Puerto Amistad expat bar.
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Most people here are mestizo. They are very accepting of any race but do not inter-marry with blacks.
There aren't many jobs here I wonder what the future is for the students.
This is a tourist town that only has tourists occasionally. Most people do menial jobs.
Be ready for a laid-back lifestyle!
An American expat and his Ecuadorian wife, who initially lived with family in Quito, moved to Cuenca and enjoy life there. The expat husband advises anyone considering a move to Ecuador to learn Spanish, realize that you'll have to travel home see your family (most won't visit you) and know that homesickness happens in random moments that sneak up on you.
I'd say if you are retired and wanting a nice beach area where the views are exceptional. Yes this maybe the place for you. But there are many cities along the coast that you may like better.
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What do you mean "do not intermarry with blacks.?"
guestI'm white and live with a black man from the US and his Ecuadorian wife. They seem to be accepted w/o any problems.
guestAnother string mentions a big problem with racism. It sounds like your experience may have been different, but have you seen racism? If so, r racism against what race?
ddonovanI've read about aggressive spiders in Cuenca that jump and have a nasty bite. What kind of spiders are in Bahia?
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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 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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