'Looking to meet other U.S. Citizens' Expat

Kevin Vader (201.248.26.224) - 09/16/05 11:46

Recently I have moved to Maracaibo, Venezuela and and looking to make contacts with other expats.

Comment #1 Dennis Scarla (133.40.174.154) - 11/16/05 01:07

Going to Venezuela in March, for pleasure and research into possible relocation. Interested in communicating with others in similar situation, or who are resident in Venezuela. Particularly interested in Merida, but all cities/regions as well.

Comment #2 Yhannireth Pinto (200.109.184.120) - 12/16/05 02:31

I am Located in the east of venezuela (Anzoategui)I offer a complete range of solutions and offer support to expats that are working for short and long term in the local area, also for expats that visit the city and need diferent services.

If you are comming to Venezuela or you are alredy here feel free to contact us and we will send more information about our services and solutions.

We make your request a reality.

Welcome to Venezuela

Regards

Yhanni

Comment #3 Anton Haas (24.58.95.3) - 09/23/06 06:11

I am considering purchasing a vacation property on the coast of VZ

possibly Rio Chico. Any advise?

Comment #4 Noel Gilmore (83.70.232.90) - 12/25/06 20:54

I am living in maracay at the moment

Comment #5 Noel Gilmore (83.70.232.90) - 12/25/06 20:56

I am living in Maracay at the moment, moved from Europe , if i can be on any help please feel free to contact me at last_noel@hotmail.com

Comment #6 Charlie from Costa Rica - 08/11/07 13:53

I've been living in Costa Rica for the last 5 years, but it's getting expensive. I hear you can live nice on the cheap in Merida. I'd love to know who to contact who knows the area.

Planing a visit, hopefully before the end of December.

Comment #7 Charlie from Costa Rica - 08/11/07 16:40

I mentioned in my last post I wanted to live on the cheap. I don't mean 'backpacker' cheap. I have my Tica wife and my Dad living with me, so I need a nice 3 bedroom 2 bath house with some room to grow some vegetables. Living a couple of kilometers out of the city would be wonderful. I can pay up to $300 per month if it is possible for a decent place for that.

Anyone have any input please let me know.

Charlie boman2005@hotmail.com

Comment #8 John (74.61.15.200) - 10/20/07 14:14

Comment #3 Anton Haas (24.58.95.3) -

Hi !

I have an apartment for sale in Isla de Oro/ very close to Rio Chico/Venezuela/

It is 86 meters apartments, with privet jacuzzi on the balcony, two bathrooms, .6 th floor, community swimming pools and second jaccuzi .Accros the biulding is beach, 150 m, Great 24 hour security, garage.Beautiful location and view on the beach and canales.The Caribbean Beach-Property

contact janek_@hotmail.com

• Comment #3 Anton Haas (24.58.95.3) -

Comment #9 Khalid Shakeel Gold Medalist (202.125.143.68) - 11/12/07 08:18

I want to make female friends all over the world.

Comment #10 Batchelor (198.85.228.129) - 07/17/08 14:15

want to meet and discuss Isla de Ora to buy property.,

Comment #11 victor (76.111.60.104) - 07/27/08 07:36

hello!

i am a us citizen planning on taking a language course in venezuela. i am planning on attending jakera for a 8 week learn/volunteer course.

i would like to take some courses at Universidad Central de Venezuela after my language program, but haven't been able to find any info about this course of action.

can anyone give me some insight?

Thx in advance! =]

Comment #12 Carlos (63.176.159.39) - 09/26/08 13:38

Hello keven, if i were you i would first try posting an advertisement in the local newspaper.

Comment #13 peter (63.176.159.160) - 10/31/08 11:46

try your newspaper then go to your local stores and post.

Comment #14 Edward (63.176.159.195) - 11/26/08 14:39

What are some good local hangouts to find and meet other US citizens?

Comment #15 Tom (63.176.159.101) - 04/27/09 19:36

Back to Victor's original message... why not start an English Speaking Expat meeting there? Post an announcement online and/or an English language newspaper if there is one in the area.

Comment #16 Beatriz (200.35.71.164) - 05/10/09 13:54

If you want to spend an incredible amount of money to visit hell, come to Venezuela.

90% of Venezuelans are dirty, vulgar, rude, dishonest and out to take advantage of whoever they can, specially a foreigner.

The trash is all over the place and the sewage system exits right on the beaches. If you want to to spend a lot of money to see trash, swim in sewage and get overcharged for everything....come to Venezuela!!!!

I would suggest you go to Costa Rica or Mexico where the cost of living is much cheaper and the locals treat foreigners well.

Comment #17 cwemoy (63.176.159.107) - 06/29/09 09:50

Pinto, you have not provided any contact information for guys to get back to you. I would suggetst that if you are moving to Venezuela, do not be in such a hurry to meet other expats(unless there is the reisk of culture shock). Just go there, get used to the place and within no time, you will be bumping into them without much struggle.

Khalid, are you some sort of a lonely heart?

Comment #18 GCMSGuru from Ohio USA - 07/02/09 02:27

I'm relocating to VE in the next couple months and am surprised at some of the posts here, particularly #16.

Although I'm certainly no expert on the country, I have been there for a total of over five weeks and have found none of what was said in post 16 to be true. To be fair though, it probably depends a great deal on where one is.

Certainly prices are quite a bit less than in the US, but that depends entirely on what currency exchange rate one uses to calculate US $ costs. At the official rate of 2.15 BSF to the dollar, prices are comparable to the US. At a more respectable rate of 5 or 6 to the $, prices are quite low: except for cars.

The people which I've met are anything but rude, anything but dishonest, and are helpful to someone like me who speaks Spanish very poorly. Again, it probably depends on where one goes.

At any rate, I'm relocating to the Rio Chico area, Los Canales specifically, and find the area to be different than what we see in the US, but very nice.

Rio Chico has a great deal of shopping available, and if there's something you need that can't be found there the town of Higuerote ( about 15 miles east ) will have whatever it is.

I certainly would like to hear from other US expats who may already be in VE, or who are planning to do so.

Comment #19 Mimi Theles (63.176.159.172) - 07/20/09 14:50

I think Venezuelans are like anybody else, New York has its share of dirty, dishonest, rude people too. But not everybody is that way, at least I don´t think so. Everybody is out to make a buck, or steal one if they can´t make it. Watch out for the sex, drugs and alcohol, those three can set you up for a roller coaster ride easy!

Comment #20 wilfred garcia (190.37.28.2) - 07/30/09 21:03

hello everybody.....i'm venezuelan i've lived in u.s.a. for ten years, and know all kinds of contacts to do business of any kind in my country.....i actually can fix papers of any kind....i'm currently working at the domestic terminal in maiquetia's airport.....and have trips to go anywhere los roques, canaima...etc etc.when tarvelling to venezuela.....even nice girls i know here.....my 'email address.. hottour121@hotmail.com. and phone numbere....058-(0)412 588-2565.....available 24 hours...

Comment #21 tom (173.127.136.94) - 10/14/09 00:47

I plan to come to Merida soon. My first priority there is to get some serious dental work done, which I can't afford in the u.s. I would also like to become more familiar with Venezuelan society, and for this purpose will try to find work in Merida, either teaching or doing something related to computers. I really don't care what I make at the job - the purpose of it is to have more meaningful relationships with Venezuelans. I would be glad to hear ideas on any of this.

Comment #22 Maribo Gribley (72.94.168.191) - 10/27/09 20:08

"Venezuela"

I live in Venezuela and... there are people there

Comment #23 Adam Clarkson (72.28.140.228) - 11/22/09 12:02

"moving on 2/10 to maracaibo"

Im american born and raised moving with my wife and daughter. would like to meet with americans who already live in ven. maybe a meeting.

#305-898-0003

Comment #24 Tirona (63.176.159.167) - 01/12/10 04:42

It seems to me that lots of people are getting more and more interested on living in Venezuela. I would also want to try my luck living in such a wonderful country like Venezuela. Keep those post coming guys, I am also trying to move to another country and reading all of your post makes me feel of moving in Venezuela.

Have a nice day everyone and hope to hear from all of you soon.

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