When I first moved to Cuenca, Ecuador, I started asking expats what they did for health insurance and was shocked when most answered, “Nothing.” But with healthcare in Ecuador being 80% cheaper than in the United States, you really don’t need insurance.
The coast of Ecuador has some of the most prolific marine life in the world, including the Galapagos Islands as you say. Because of this, there are several marine biologist sites to explore everything from seal and whale migration, to the unique birdlife in the marine environment, sea… like the blue footed booby.
If you like experiencing four seasons, then Ecuador may fit the bill. But as Ecuadorians say, the catch is the four seasons occur over the course of one day.
For individuals in the LBGTQ culture who are looking for social acceptance and legal protections, Ecuador is a viable option. Study Ecuador’s political history, and you’ll find this forward-thinking county protects more rights than expected.
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I wish that as soon as I had stepped off the plane in Cuenca, Ecuador, that someone would have handed me a PDF of things I should know immediately. I was discussing this with my friends at lunch when they started espousing their thoughts…
I live like a queen. I live off my social security, on $1,800 a month. That budget includes having a maid and gardener and going out to lunch or dinner once a week. I don’t need A/C or heat. When it’s hot, I open a window. When it’s cool, I shut the window. If there’s an extra cold night, I light up my fireplace and drink a glass of wine while warming my feet. I buy three tanks of propane for $2.50 each to fire up my stove, water heater, and dryer which lasts me around a month. So, I save around $290 a month on electricity alone compared to what I spent back in the U.S.
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