| Retire in Ecuador is becoming more and more popular | | | | Americas and offers all you would expect in a city of |
| with Americans and others who want the good life | | | | almost 2 million people. English is widely spoken and |
| without spending a fortune. It is very easy to live | | | | you have a myriad of restaurants, museums and art |
| and live very well in Ecuador for under $2,000 a | | | | galleries to attend. The new International airport is |
| month. One couple reports a monthly budget of $660 | | | | soon to be open that will make travel in and out of |
| a month. Let's just say I am skeptical of figures that | | | | Ecuador a breeze. |
| low, $1500 is cheap enough with absolutely no | | | | The smaller Cuenca (500,000 people) is becoming a |
| skimping. | | | | favorite of expats. Cobblestone streets, church |
| The Andes is the most prominent geological feature | | | | plazas are everywhere in a town known for its arts |
| of Ecuador. When you combine mountain living with | | | | and culture. Cotacachi and Vilcabamba are 2 other |
| the fact that Ecuador sits on the Equator...spring time | | | | fairly good sized towns with a thriving expat |
| all year round is the norm. Want it a little warmer, | | | | community. |
| there are several beach towns that offer very | | | | To retire in Ecuador has certain perks for the retiree |
| affordable real estate. | | | | over 65: 50% off public transportation: 50% off |
| Having said that real estate is cheap to purchase I | | | | airfares and half price tickets to sporting events and |
| would advise against buying on the first trip. It is | | | | cultural events to name just a few. You may live a |
| much more prudent to rent first...then if you decide | | | | bit longer in Ecuador as a result of the clean mountain |
| that particular town is not your first choice you can | | | | air...an added benefit. |
| then purchase a home or apartment. Don't be fooled | | | | So come on down and explore the possibility to |
| by the hurry, hurry spiel of realtors...take it easy | | | | retire in Ecuador...year round spring time in the |
| enjoy the process...what is the rush? | | | | mountains and warm, beautiful Pacific beaches await |
| Quito,the capital of Ecuador, offers life at 9,000 feet. | | | | you. |
| It is one of the prettiest colonial cities in the | | | | |