Living in Cuenca, Ecuador

by James
(Cuenca, Ecuador)

Retired from the fire service last year and moved to Ecuador with my family, currently living in Cuenca. I'm very interested in getting started in gold panning, metal detecting, ect. There are four rivers that run thru Cuenca that come from Las Cajas National Park just 1 hr. up the road from town. Any advice for the beginner?




Stan's response: Hi James, Gold is where you find it, so learning how to use a gold pan is your first step. Then start prospecting and see what you find.

You might consider purchasing my guide called Gold Secrets of Ecuador. It reveals gold bearing rivers all over the country. You can find a copy of the guide in my other web site: www.stangrist.com.

One good place for you to start your search is on the Santa Barbara River that runs through Gualaeco and SigSig. That's pretty close to home from you. This area has a huge history of gold production.

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Living in Cuenca, Ecuador

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Jun 27, 2010
 I'll Help You to Learn Gold Prospecting
by: Bill Lanphar

I was just in Cuenca and my wife and I loved it. I have a lot of background in finding gold and need to start doing something to make some money. I would be more than happy to show you how to find gold in rivers or near them with a dredge.

I'm going to buy Stan's book so I can learn some more areas need to do some research. I have some very good areas in the jungle but would rather work on higher ground. Jungles are not my cup of tea.
Jun 13, 2010
 Jack in Salinas
by: james

Hi Jack, Thanks for the offer, I would like to take you up on that. Sometime in early or mid July work for you? Just so you know, I've never done this before but I'm up for the adventure and would really appreciate some seasoned training. I'll be purchasing a metal/gold detector in August on a return visit to the States. Do you have any suggestions on models for the beginner?
Jun 12, 2010
 Finding Gold
by: Jack

James,

I am an expat living in Salinas on the coast.
I have metal detectors, pans, and basic prospecting gear. If you are interested in someone joining you, i would be interested. Let me know through this forum. Stan knows me, and I believe he would vouch for me. Let me know.
Jack

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