Guayaquil - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some typical ways to socialize, either with local people or with other expatriates? Are there groups or clubs that you can recommend?
Our CLO offers a lot of opportunities. Cultural activities are abundant and once you get involved in something, you start learning more and more about other opportunities. The local food court on the weekend is a good place to socialize with other expats. Additional, if you have an interest you can join Facebook pages or Twitter... and find out what is going on. For instance, we like concerts. We attended one, signed up for their email notices of future events, and now get these invites regularly. Then when our co-workers seem interested, we share the news with them. We are not bored and there is a lot of variety. - Aug 2022
None. A big reason why single people do not fare well here. - Jun 2022
Most people hang out with other people from the Consulate or from the international school. Others have met people through church and through sports. - Oct 2020
People tend to hang out with family and coworkers. There is little interaction with the expat community, though families with kids at the international school will likely make more expat friends. - Feb 2019
Barbecues, parties, drinking - that's just about all that most American employees do. There is a tremendous sense of isolation, and therefore many people feel the need to entertain and socialize with Americans. So they don't do much about getting to know the local community. - Jun 2013
Limited, only within the consulate. - May 2013
The beach is 2 hours away. This is where I spent most of my weekends. - Aug 2011
