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The Cost of Living in Ecuador for Expats
on: by Tim Leffel
The cost of living in Ecuador is quite low for expats and the country continually shows up as one of the cheapest places to retire in the world. As Ecuador resident and author Susan Schenck says, “I knew I could not
Travel Prices in Ecuador – Latest Update
on: by Tim Leffel
Every few years I do an updated post on travel prices in Ecuador, plus when there’s a new edition of The World’s Cheapest Destinations coming out I dive in deep on that research. In reality though, prices don’t really change
10 Reasons Why Ecuador is a Great Budget Travel Destination
on: by Tim Leffel
I’m in Ecuador right now, the third time I’ve been here. I’m finally making it to Cuenca this time. I’m sure I’ll be back again because after three trips I have still just scratched the surface. This is a small country
Riding the Trains of Ecuador
on: by Tim Leffel
There was a time when people rode trains all over Ecuador, from the capital of Quito to Otovalo, Cuenca, and the coastal port of Guayaquil. More than 60 trains a day departed from the main station in southern Quito. Then came
Yes, Ecuador is Still a Bargain, but Not for Partying
on: by Tim Leffel
I’m currently in Quito, Ecuador, where it’s only taken me one full day to confirm that most prices are pretty much where they were last time I was here a few years ago. (See Travel Prices in Ecuador.) The fact they