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Scootsie53
Joined 2014
Posts: 10

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10 years ago

#1. Will a resident of the USA lose their Social Security benefits when leaving the USA?

#2. How & where does a person acquire a passport & will i need some type of medical card, if so how much are these?

#3.I'm not a pensioner, or a corporate or an investor, so how can i get a resident visa for Ecuador?

#4. I have a small Crafting & Jewelry business, mainly online could i prosper in Ecuador or any other neighboring area?

#5. Is the Internet, Radio & Cable TV available, if so how much would this be & how many TV channels are there?

#6. Are there any Museums, Zoos, Movie Theatres, Grocery stores or Fruit/Veggie stands?

#7. How is the government run there, are there wars, drug problems, Drug Cartels or lots of crime, i've heard that there is?

#8. Can a single person on a budget really live in Ecuador for less than $700.00 a month & what about Taxes?

#9. How is the employment situation in Cuenca, Ecuador, if i needed to add to my finances, could this be possible?

#10. What exactly is required in order for a person to rent a small place not near the coast, like deposits or what fees?

#11. Are there many poisonous snakes, scorpions, spiders or roaches, if so, are they near the mountain towns?

#12. Which towns are best to live in for someone (EX-PATS) just starting out, that's nearby the mountains?

#13, I have a small dog, a (Boston Terrier) what is required, in order for me to be able to bring him?

#14. Are the utilities expensive, the electricity, water, do the mountain homes offer wood stoves or fireplaces?

#15. Are there any or how frequent could there be earthquakes, flooding, out of control forest fires or volcanic eruptions?

#16.How can i find out about the good or bad things about the weather, mainly in Ecuador, like hurricanes, flood zones & water quality,etc?

#17. I heard there may not be hot water or showers.

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