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Top 10 Cheapest Countries for Expats
/in Articles, Moving AbroadThere are many countries to settle in as an expat. We live in Ecuador and love it here. However, we know there are other great places for the perfect expat life, and yes, they are cheap. We have done our research and will highlight a few counties where couples can live for less than $2000/month.
Botanical Garden in Cuenca Ecuador 4K Video
/in ArticlesThe Cuenca Botanical Garden is a welcome new addition to the city’s landscape. It’s located on the south central side of town where the Tarqui and Yanuncay Rivers meet.
Streets of Loja Ecuador Video
/in Articles, Cities in Ecuador, Ecuador, Ecuador Drone VideosLoja Ecuador is a popular small city nestled in the Andes Mountains in Southern Ecuador. The people are very friendly and the city is very clean.
Vilcabamba Ecuador 4K Drone Video
/in Articles, Cities in Ecuador, Ecuador, Ecuador Drone VideosVilcabamba Ecuador is one of the most popular cities in Ecuador for expats and vacationing Ecuadorians. It’s a beautiful town nestled in a valley in the Andes Mountains
WHERE EXPATS LOVE TO EAT IN CUENCA ECUADOR (August Member’s Choice Video)
/in Articles, Members's ChoiceIn August, our members on Patreon and Buy Me A Coffee voted for a review of popular restaurants in Cuenca Ecuador where expats like to eat.
Loja Ecuador 4K Drone Video
/in Articles, Ecuador, Ecuador Drone VideosLoja Ecuador is located in the southern Andes mountain region of the country. It’s about a 4 hour drive north to Cuenca, and 45 minutes south to Vilcabamba. The Loja Province airport is located in Catamayo, which is 45 minutes west of the city of Loja.
Streets of Cuenca Ecuador Video
/in ArticlesCuenca Ecuador is a beautiful, old-world city with modern amenities. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its long history and cultural significance. Walking the streets of Cuenca, it’s easy to see why so many people love to visit or call this city home.
Gualaceo Ecuador 4K Drone Video
/in Articles, Ecuador, Ecuador Drone VideosGualaceo Ecuador is less than an hour east of Cuenca Ecuador, which makes it a great day trip. It’s known for handcrafted textiles, shoes and the macanas worn by the indigenous people in the area.
Cuenca / Cotacachi Ecuador Comparison Video
/in Articles, Members's ChoiceIn July, our members on Patreon and Buy Me A Coffee voted for a comparison of Cuenca and Cotacachi Ecuador. We discussed the pros & cons of each area, and which one you might prefer based on what’s important to you.
Chordeleg Ecuador 4K Drone Video
/in Articles, Ecuador, Ecuador Drone VideosChordeleg Ecuador is less than an hour east of Cuenca Ecuador, which makes it a great day trip. It’s known for handcrafted filigree jewelry, and the whole town is full of jewelry stores.
San Bartolomé Ecuador 4K Drone Video
/in Articles, Ecuador, Ecuador Drone VideosSan Bartolomé is located about 45 minutes southeast of Cuenca Ecuador. It’s known for handmade custom guitars and it’s a great place to visit for a day trip from Cuenca.
ECUADOR RENTALS IN 5 POPULAR EXPAT CITIES (June 2022 Member’s Choice)
/in Articles, Members's ChoiceIn June, our members on Patreon and Buy Me A Coffee voted for a rental property comparison for the popular expat cities in Ecuador. We showed 10 properties in the 5 most popular expat cities and discussed the pros & cons of each area.
Ilaló Ecuador 4K Drone Video (Ilalo Ecuador)
/in Articles, Ecuador, Ecuador Drone VideosIlaló is an extinct volcano just east of Quito Ecuador. Check out the full story of Ilaló on our other channel:
Ecuador’s NEW Digital Nomad Visa (Rules & Requirements)
/in Articles, Ecuador, Ecuador Expat InfoIn March 2022, Ecuador announced changes to its Rentista Visa, which effectively makes it a Digital Nomad Visa. If you have online income from abroad, you may qualify for this Ecuador temporary residency visa.
How To Travel to Ecuador from the United States
/in Articles, Ecuador, Start HereEcuador is more comfortable and more affordable than ever, and traveling to Ecuador from the United States is easier than ever. In this article, you’re going to learn about several of the options at your disposal for getting to Ecuador.
Ecuador Overhauled Its Residency Visa Laws (February 2022)
/in Articles, Ecuador, Ecuador Expat InfoEcuador changed its temporary residency visa requirements on February 18, 2022. The income requirements have changed for the pensioner visa, the investment amount has changed for the investor visa, and the new Ecuador digital nomad visa is finally available.
Ecuador President Lasso Inauguration Speech (Translated to English)
/in Articles, Ecuador, Ecuador News in EnglishThis is the full text of the speech by Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso translated to English from the inauguration ceremony on May 24, 2021.
Bad Things About Living in Ecuador
/in Articles, Ecuador, Ecuador Videos, Expat Life in Ecuador, Start Here, VideosEcuador is a beautiful country with amazing people, but like most countries on the planet, there are also some bad things about living in Ecuador. Some of them are to be expected just like in any other country in the world, while others are specific to developing countries.
So, if you’re thinking about visiting or moving to Ecuador, there are several downsides that you need to take into account. From income inequality and pickpocketing to noise and litter, here are some of the main disadvantages of living in Ecuador.
Condos for RENT in Manta Ecuador on the Beach (2021)
/in ArticlesIn our last video from Manta, Ecuador, we showed you condos for sale on or near the beach. In this video, we’ll show you a few condos for RENT on or near the beach.
The first and most affordable condo in this video is in the Poseidon, the second two are in the new Mykonos development, and the fourth is in the Santorini near Mall del Pacífico.
Buying a Home In Ecuador
/in Articles, Ecuador, Ecuador Expat InfoThe process for buying a home in Ecuador, whether it’s a piece of land, a house or a condo, is quite a bit different than the United States and other countries. Thankfully, we were able to sit down with Ryan Kelly from Ecuador Shores Realty in Manta Ecuador to answer a long list of questions and walk us through the process of buying a home in Ecuador.