I’ve just clocked over 1,000 miles exploring a stretch of coast where virgin forest carpets undulating hills. It’s dry season, but the canopy is almost luminous green.
Sunlight hits the forest floor like silver swords. Brightly colored butterflies flutter…hummingbirds hover…howler monkeys growl in the distance…
I’m in Ecuador’s north, on this country’s nicest stretch of coast. Until [...]
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Prices Could Increase Ten-Fold on Ecuador’s North Coast
The True Cost of Real Estate in Ecuador
The real estate values in Ecuador are amazing: $50,000 buys you a penthouse suite in a colonial mountain town, a condo on the beach or even a cabin in private nature preserve.
But as you know, if you pay high property taxes—the buying price is only part of the true cost of a piece real estate.
You [...]
The True Cost of Real Estate in Ecuador
The real estate values in Ecuador are amazing: $50,000 buys you a penthouse suite in a colonial mountain town, a condo on the beach or even a cabin in private nature preserve.
But as you know, if you pay high property taxes—the buying price is only part of the true cost of a piece real estate.
You [...]
Why I Vacation on Ecuador’s Beautiful Pacific Coast
My family and I live in Ecuador’s Andes Mountains, in the beautiful city of Cuenca. After enjoying a year here, we decided it was time for a beach vacation. We heard a lot of good things about Salinas, a small city on Ecuador’s Pacific coast, so we decided to check it out.
The main beachfront in [...]
A California Lifestyle for $100,000 or Less
The car engine idles as we wait for the light to change. The air conditioning is on the fritz, so we’ve rolled down the windows. The day is hot and sunny—about 85 degrees—and the air is dry. Here, away from the ocean, it’s also a bit dusty (not surprising in an area where road construction [...]
Five Ways to Gorge Your Senses in Cuenca
In Cuenca, Ecuador, your senses gorge themselves. It’s beautiful…with its blue-domed cathedral, red-tiled roofs and neatly kept parks.
The local markets overflow with every fruit and vegetable you can imagine, and the flower market stalls heave under the variety of blossoms that adorn them. The air here is fresh and crisp. It’s a wonderful place to [...]
Revealed: Ecuador’s True Costs
Spoiler alert: If you’re a member of my family, quit reading now. Otherwise you’ll not only spoil your Christmas surprise, but you’ll also find out what a cheapskate I am…
And yes, I know…it’s barely September. But please bear with me.
You see, long ago our extended family (nieces, nephews, in-laws and outlaws) abandoned the idea of [...]
The Truth About Ecuador: IL’s Number One Retirement Haven in 2010
It’s official: Ecuador is the best place to live in the world. This little country came top of IL’s Global Retirement Index just three days ago.
This country truly is a retirement paradise. It has the world’s best climate. From snow-capped volcanoes to dense Amazon jungle to sun-drenched Pacific beaches to the famous Galapagos Islands, there’s [...]
Baños, Ecuador—Pamper Yourself at Bargain Prices
When it comes to pampering yourself, there’s nothing quite like a spa. Hot baths, a few massages, fresh air and good food…for me, it’s one of the best ways to relax. So when I had the chance to chill for a few days in Baños, Ecuador, I jumped at the opportunity.
Baños lies tucked in Ecuador’s [...]
Land Banking on Ecuador’s North Coast
I’m writing this from a location on Ecuador’s North Coast…here to scout for big pieces of land…
I’m looking for land that would suit major development or long-term land banking…the type you could sell on when development comes for a multiple of what you paid.
I’ve found six deals so far that could be The One.
This is [...]