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The “Cost of Living” Hype About Cuenca, Ecuador – Can You Really Retire on $600 per Month?

Another article came out recently by Reuters Yahoo front page about how a couple can retire on $600 a month in Cuenca Ecuador. Let us make something perfectly clear. You CANNOT retire on $600 a month in Cuenca Ecuador, doing it … Continue reading

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Ecuador Solo Travel Destinations, New Places to Travel Alone

Ecuador is off the typical tourist track but still presents multiple vacation options. The Pacific Coast provides relaxing beaches while the Amazon allows for combining ecotourism with active sports from hikes to whitewater rafting/kayaking in Tena. Lastly, for history buffs, … Continue reading

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Important Information About Shipping by Sea to Ecuador

Ecuador is located between Colombia and Peru in South America and has a long coast line on the Pacific Ocean. The country’s capital is Quito and is the second largest city in the country. Guayaquil is the biggest city in Ecuador and home … Continue reading

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Ecuador Holidays for Families of All Ages

Head to Ecuador for a wonderful and incredibly family-friendly holiday which in a relatively small area offers a whole diversity of experiences from rainforest to riding among volcanoes, kayaking into mangroves, and snorkelling with sealions. Ecuador’s temperate highlands make the … Continue reading

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Retire in Ecuador and Live in a Tropical Paradise for under $900 a Month

You can retire in Ecuador and live a much richer lifestyle than you would back home. Here is where you can watch your retirement check go further. Enjoy beautiful tranquil beaches, lush tropical rain forests and the snow-capped mountains of … Continue reading

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Weather in Cuenca, Ecuador: When to Plan Your Trip

Cuenca is known for having a mild climate, especially given its location at about 8,200 feet (2500 m) above sea level. The average daily temperature is about 58° F (~14° C) and the average monthly rainfall is 2.3 inches (58 … Continue reading

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Ecuador Cost of Living Breakdown

Ecuador is cheap, no doubt about it. Those who think life in Ecuador costs about the same as other Latin American destinations like Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, or the Dominican Republic are mistaken. Of course, how much you spend greatly … Continue reading

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Retire in Ecuador – Year Round Spring Time for Little Money

Retire in Ecuador is becoming more and more popular with Americans and others who want the good life without spending a fortune. It is very easy to live and live very well in Ecuador for under $2,000 a month. One … Continue reading

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Interesting Facts about Ecuador

Here are some fun & Interesting Facts about Ecuador The ‘Republic of Ecuador’ is the official name of the country. Spanish is the official language of the country. However, other languages such as Quechua and other indigenous languages are widely … Continue reading

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When You Travel to Ecuador Know What to Expect

If I tell you that we are going on a plane trip and we will be arriving in Quito, Ecuador and from there taking a trip to stand on the equator, how are you going to dress? The equator after … Continue reading

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