Amazon jungle, Andes Mountains, Pacific coastline. Ecuador has something for everyone. Without a doubt you will be able to find the perfect region to match your needs, and if it’s the mountains you prefer, well, the coast is only a short drive away!
Instant Friendships. The people of Ecuador are friendly, accepting and inviting. In many towns such as Quito and Cuenca there are already sizeable expat communities ready to welcome newcomers and help make adjusting a little easier.
The US Dollar. Ecuador uses the same currency as the United States, eliminating the complexity of figuring out exchange rates. As the dollar devalues in some parts of the world, it is still holding its value in Ecuador.
Prices. International
7 Reasons to Relocate to Ecuador
Is Ecuador Market to Invest In?
With the United States market looking the way it does, investors are frantic to find a market where their money is safe. Ecuador’s market is not only a safe place to invest your money, and get it out of the possibly unsafe US banks, it also has the potential to turn around some pretty nice gains.
Ecuador still has good deals on property. The housing market in the larger cities and gringo settlements is stable, but not overpriced. Large purchases, such as farm property and hotels have the possibility of even greater discounts. It’s a buyer’s market with healthy returns as the potential.
Although the political climate in Ecuador is viewed by many as unstable and keeps some investors
Ecuador is the Place to Escape the United States Recession
As the US economy continues to decline Americans are being forced to change the way they handle their dollars as they slide in value against the British pound and the Euro. As businesses buckle down to face the brunt of a world recession many are left wondering how the US is going to weather the storm and if, when the dark clouds of decline finally rise, the economy will be able to recover.
Many businesses have already taken steps to recession-proof themselves by trying to draw in foreign sales. In recent article from Business Week it was stated that “the strongest U.S. companies may be the ones with the biggest footprint abroad.” By having their fingers in multiple Read more
English News Source in Ecuador
The Ecuador Gringo is always looking for new sources of information on Ecuador and this post brings you The Ecuador Reporter.
The Ecuador Reporter supplies readers with a ton of information on moving around Ecuador. You’ll find reviews of bars, clubs, and restaurants as well as business news and travel advice especially designed for foreigners.
The online newspaper also has a sports section and a culture section. The classifieds and sales sections are comprehensive and well perused by foreigners and locals alike.
Buying Real Estate in Ecuador
Buying property in Ecuador is a great way to invest your money, as well as set yourself up with a retirement or vacation home. When it comes to buying property, foreigners automatically have the same right as Ecuadorians. What is more, no special visa or residency is needed to purchase property, and for those who wish to obtain their residency in Ecuador, there is no better way to prove yourself to the government than by investing in their country!
The paperwork for buying property can be long-winded, and what is more if you don’t speak Spanish you will find yourself in a bind. Therefore, make sure you hire a trusted attorney to provide you with legal advice and Read more
Best Place to Retire in Latin America
As the debate rages on as to which Latin American country is best to retire in, I’ve decided to take this opportunity to point out some of the pros and cons about settling in Ecuador. It seems that Panama is always the most talked about country, so I am going to compare the two, which will hopefully aid you in making your relocation decision.
To start off with, although the official language of both countries is Spanish, English is more widely spoken in Panama, whereas in Ecuador you mainly find English only in the tourist of business areas. Panama is more similar to the United States in that its construction standards are higher and its roads are superior. Read more
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