Retire In Ecuador

06/12/2023

26/11/2023

From the Andes mountains to the mighty Amazon, Ecuador is a haven for the senses. Here, you can taste local chocolate; smell the pristine air while you cante...

02/10/2023

The high-altitude city is still a fantastic gateway to the Galápagos Islands, too.

03/09/2023

For the 8th time, QUITO has won the prestigious title of “South America’s Leading Destination”. These are some of the awards won by Ecuador in the 30th edition of the World Travel Awards celebrated a couple of days ago:

28/06/2023

Guess who’s number 6: “________ offers a perfect combination of climate, culture, and affordability—and because it’s not as overrun with expats as some other South American countries, you can really experience the local culture pretty much anywhere you go. It still has the makings of a comfortable retired life, however, with high-speed internet, good transportation, and the American dollar as currency.”

Dazzling beaches, world-class cities, and $9 healthcare—what's not to love?

25/06/2023

From Brazil to Japan, these communities are sure to charm you.

21/06/2023

When American expat retirees and vacation-home shoppers look outside the U.S. they traditionally flock to the Caribbean, Baja or Costa Rica to take advantage of peaceful surroundings and more value for their dollar. Now, a new hotbed for escapees of the U.S. real estate market awaits those willing to look a little farther south.

The city of Cuenca has seen a steady trickle of expats in recent years

10/04/2023

07/03/2023

As usual, Ecuador in the Top 5! 💪🏼
Interested in exploring retirement options? https://www.ecuadorgaytravel.com/exploratory-tour-for-retirement

03/10/2022

INTERESTING FACTS:
☑️ Cost of living in Ecuador is, on average, 50% lower than in United States.
☑️ Rent in Ecuador is, on average, 80% lower than in United States.

Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Ecuador. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.

03/10/2022

20/09/2022

ONLY 2 CABINS LEFT!! Our 10-day adventure in the Galapagos starts in 2 months! Join LGBTQ couples and singles in this all-inclusive, once-in-a-lifetime tour on a private yacht. For more info visit gaylapagos.com

03/08/2022

✅ Are the Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu, or both in your travel bucket list? We have availability for either/or for the following dates:
🗓 NOVEMBER 21 (over Thanksgiving) and MARCH 9.
Solo traveler? No worries, we’ll find you a cabin mate!
DM us for itinerary and pricing (or visit www.gaylapagos.com)

27/07/2022

“With miles of Pacific coastline, an active volcano, natural beauty, and several expat communities, Ecuador, the gateway to the Galápagos, attracts retirees from the United States and other countries.”

Where to retire cheaply abroad — and how much you could save in each destination.

10/03/2022

This spectacular country is about the size of Colorado but it has the diversity of the entire continent of South America.

18/02/2022

NEW BLOG ARTICLE: Meet Casa del Merman, Ecuador’s first clothing-optional LGBTQ resort in the magical beach town of Montañita, one of Ecuador’s most fun destinations for retirement (ask us about our Exploratory Tours).

Brian Longstreth and Steve Sroufe are not the first gay Americans that have fallen in love with Ecuador and Montañita, but they are certainly the first fearless duo of friends-slash-investors-slash-fun guys that are putting their money where they’re mouth is: they’ve created the first

10/08/2021

Rebels in Quito declared independence from Spain on August 10, 1809. Lacking broad support, they were defeated in about three weeks. Though full independence was years away, this was the first step and is celebrated today as Ecuador's National Day.

28/05/2021

Ecuador rated as the friendliest country for expats to live and work in Latin America!
(article in Spanish)

Gracias a los avances tecnológicos, el mundo de hoy es más pequeño que nunca y la gente se mueve a un ritmo sin precedentes. Según estimaciones recientes de las Naciones Unidas, el mundo tiene en un momento dado más de 230 millones de “migrantes internacionales”, definido como personas que ...

17/04/2021

Fantastic news for the Galapagos natives, the tourism industry in the archipelago, and of course our travelers!

Ecuador is trying to get more bang for the buck from its scarce Covid-19 shots by vaccinating the entire adult population of the sparsely-populated Galapagos islands, the nation’s main tourist attraction.

06/02/2021

Ecuador #1! 💓🇪🇨

Do you wish to save the world and all its people, or do you look at downtrodden souls and happily swim in their sea of misery? These are the two extremes o

12/11/2020

Regardless if you’re single or married, thinking about retirement is probably one of the most stressful moments in life: Will I have enough money to survive without having to work? Will I have to move abroad to get a better bang for my buck? If I do, can I get equal or better health care? Here are our recommendations before you make such an important decision.

For many years in a row, Ecuador has been on the top of the list of retirement destinations around the world. This is no surprise considering it has one of the nicest climates in the world, world-class healthcare, the official currency is the US dollar, seniors have many benefits, and the cost of li

11/11/2020

Live in Ecuador for under US$1,900 per month! These couple of American expats open up about their expenses.

Amelia and JP VLOG 228: This is our annual cost of living update for Ecuador. We kept track of every expense we incurred in September 2020 and compiled them int...

11/11/2020

Just like every year for the last 10+ years, Ecuador made it to the Top 10, woohoo!
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