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Ecuador on My Mind

I remember as a kid I had a very unique value system….   I was not on the “Gold Standard”, or even on the “Dollar Standard”.I was on...

FOCUS - Treated Well

Ecuador’s skilled medical professionals are seeing a rise in the number of foreign visitors seeking treatment, in a country known for...

Year In review September 2012

 From the Mountains to the CoastOver recent years, Ecuador’s economic and business environment has experienced a radical transformation,...

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Ecuador Lifestyle

 The lifestyle on the coast of Ecuador is both relaxing and healthy.  The perfect weather and natural beauty encourages early morning...

Travel within Ecuador

 Among the world’s most diverse nations in terms of geography, wildlife, and culture, Ecuador is committed to preserving its treasures...

Route to Ecuador

If you are considering travel, investing in property, a second home or relocation to Ecuador you will find valuable information below on what...

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Why choose Ecuador ?

Low cost of living

It is the cost of living in Ecuador that has influenced many North Americans and Europeans to choose Ecuador as their retirement destination. It is not just the property values and low carrying and maintenance costs that make Ecuador more affordable, it is the low annual cost of living that they enjoy when compared with that of other places,
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Low carrying cost of real estate

With the real estate crash of 2008, home prices may seem inviting. But what really separates Ecuador from typical seaside communities in the United States is the low cost of maintain your investment. Property taxes on a seaside home are typical less than $100 per year and maintenance on HOA fees typical around $1,000 per year.

Quality, access and cost of healthcare

North Americans have access to an excellent level of medical care in Ecuador. In the bigger cities, such as Quito, Cuenca, Manta and Guayaquil, hospitals are equipped with the latest in medical technology and the staff is fully trained with qualified doctors and nurses in all fields. In fact, many have trained in the US and the UK.
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Climate

People often think that because Ecuador is on the equator that the weather is hot and sticky. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact the weather in Bahia is very similar to that of Hawaii. In Bahía, there has never been a hurricane or tropical storm, and lightning is extremely rare.
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Proximity to North America

From Miami travel time to Quito is approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes with the average airfare around $450.00 return. From Quito, Bahia de Caraquez is a four hour drive or a 35 minute flight to Manta which cost around $100 return and then a 45 minute drive to Las Olas.
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People & Culture Beauty and diversity of country

Most tourists agree that it is the people of Ecuador that make the experience truly memorable. Although close to half live beneath the poverty level, the people you meet are happy and generous. They are incredibly hospitable and like helping foreigners. The people of Ecuador seem happy that others appreciate the beauty of their country as much as they do. Surprisingly, Ecuador boasts one of the highest literacy rates in the world out pacing even that of United States and Canada.
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Investment appreciation

Ecuador’s real estate prices have seen steady increases over the past three years. Ecuador is poised to become the next real estate high growth market following the trend that was started in Mexico, Panama and Costa Rica over the past ten years. The combination of low cost of living, ideal climate, proximity to North America and inexpensive high quality health care is expected to attract an ever increasing number of North Americans to Ecuador over the next 15 years.

Suggested Websites, Blogs and Partners

Suggested Blogs:

www.ecuadorgeorge.com

www.gringosabroad.com

 

Suggested Ecuador law firms (English Speaking):

www.zambranoyasociados.com

www.migrationecuador.com

www.ecuaassist.com 

 

Suggested Ecuador Travel Sites

www.happygringo.com

www.aerogal.com.ec

 

Suggested Ecuador Government Sites

www.ecuador.org/nuevosite/serviciosconsulares_e.php

www.mmrree.gob.ec/eng/services/visas.asp

 

Suggested Conservation/Environmental Sites

www.globalstudentembassy.org

www.riomuchacho.com

 

Quality Ecuador Custom Furniture Site

www.bamboomec.com

 

Suggested Expat Health Insurance Sites

http://www.cignaglobal.com/

 

Suggested Expat Tax Services Sites

Canadian

http://www.expatica.com/fr/finance_business/tax

United States

http://expatriatetaxreturns.com/home/