I traveled for 1.5 yrs all over the south america, central america and a little bit in the north... Vilcabamba was one of the 3 all above of the places I visited. Never felt so calm and free like in Vilcabamba, this place was a pure happiness for me really.. beyond words... I hope one day i could move there
I'd love to hear more about this. We are in Houston TX making our way to being expats as soon as we are ready and we want to start visiting possible places. South America to me seems confusing. Costa Rica in central seems very straightforward but not so confident with the direction the government is going
#1 reason for me, gotta be lifestyle. Our income level would keep us on that treadmill in Canada but here, every day is our own. Nothing more valuable than living your life on your own terms.
Just posted your video on Facebook. Spent 3 weeks in Cuenca in 2017 and fell in love with the people and land, will be returning in the fall for good to the Vilcabamba area.
The elevation of Vilcabamba is at 1500 metres (almost the same as Denver). Quito and Cuenca are both at much higher elevations (over 2500 metres). This gives Vilcabamba its very mild climate which is never too hot and never too cold.
@@AbundantLivingEcuador It's very important to mention the elevation, as some people can feel it from about 2000 metres. They say that coca tea helps in this case.
Hello! Thanks to your and others' suggestions, we did a view where we interviewed locally about insurance: th-cam.com/video/m-E17_NzRLA/w-d-xo.html and also interviewed a local doctor: th-cam.com/video/JX-__7US__M/w-d-xo.html Hope you find both videos useful!
Activities in Vilcabamba. People have time for each other and for activities. Putting on plays, book reading groups, meditation, art, community libraries. Lots of stuff to do. If you don't find your activity, organize it. Last time I was in the area (spring '23) people were asking about pickle ball. I bet there is a group doing that now in Vilcabamba. Of course there is gardening, growing your own food, plus buying fresh. Great to live where the food is inexpensive and healthy. The village life which is gone in the USA is alive and well in Vilcabamba. In the market, in the town square. I love the opportunity of improving my Spanish. simply put, people have time to be people vs automata. Thirteen years with the resident visa and I can attest to what you are hearing in this video...buena suerte y salud, good luck and health --
Thanks so much! As far as future videos......you might consider doing a few "indepth" videos of several of the different expat "sub-groups", like Uppies, Hippies, Grumppies and ex-US government Escappies! Food for thought!!! I sincerely appreciate your videos! I was born in Seattle, raised in Marin County, California.....and have been an expat in Asia for 29 years now!!! And still considering a move to Ecuador at 73! D
Hey Darrell, thanks for the comment and support. Great video idea. We will keep that in mind. This is a great place to be, so let me know if you ever have any relocation questions. I am happy to help. ryan@abecuador.com
Excellent content! I’d like to see a “walk around town” style video. Maybe cruse the restaurant scene to see the variety and availability. Gyms? Parks? Only houses for sale or condos too? Price ranges? It’d be great to see those too. 👍
These are great ideas, we will consider making these videos. With regards to gyms, Vilcabamba has one. In this video, Carl shows it off a little bit. th-cam.com/video/OLdMZ26Shnw/w-d-xo.html We have houses, condos, and raw land available for sale on our website at www.abecuador.com Go check it out.
Haha! I love your definition of ‘brisk’. Low 30’s here in Eastern Ontario today and it’s not even cold yet. Low 70’s with a stiff breeze is shorts and t-shirt weather. Sounds like paradise down there on the equator.
Haha, I hear you...but you know how it goes when your body gets used to the same temperature, and then it drops a few degrees you really do feel it. No snow here though, and we are thankful for that.
Thanks for the information, I look forward to being there!!! I hope that you don't have people bringing things like zoning to a place that appears to offer freedom and a live and let live lifestyle.
It was a pleasure see your video talking about my city and country, I can say to everyone if you want to enjoy the life in the nature this the correct place.
Great video. I would love to see a home that is under construction on one of these lots that you guys have been selling lately. It would give us an idea of what the construction process looks like. I've heard it is vastly different from the "stick built" type of construction in the US.
Yeah! Homes here are different in many ways than those in the US. They're a lot more unique! A video on the construction process will be a while out in the future.
Well, the construction process is simple but heavy. Everything is done with concrete, even the roof, if you can afford it. Usually the roof is built with metal roof covered with vinyl tiles to protect you from the hot weather. Some people will built chimneys but the real thing is that the cold weather is not severe. As long as you have decent windows and doors, your house will be warm enough. In the coast AC is recommended and the humidity is high in february. Besides that, the weather is mild.
Will do Martha, we hope to be releasing new informative content in the coming weeks and months. If you go to our TH-cam channel main page, you can find different playlists of content videos that may be interesting to you. If you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at info@abecuador.com and check our website out at www.abeucador.com
It will be interesting as more and more land sells for homesteads and the population increases if the area will retain these positive qualities. We all know that as growth increases so do the accumulation of human problems. I do hope these positives do remain as time passes on. Thanks for your informative videos.
Jackie, Do it, do it sooner rather then later. At the end on our deathbed we will have memories or dreams. Life is given to us to dream great dreams that we exchange for memories.
Thanks a lot for your great video describing what you get in ecuador.I liked it very much and you described exactly what it is.Anfortunately becouse of the bad governments like the previous one and the present my country is going to "destruction" in every way.Saludos desde puyo.
I'm sorry you're not happy with any of the EC governing parties. I sure hope the country doesn't go to destruction like you suggest. Are you here now? From what I see and from everything the locals are telling me it's very hopeful and optimistic in the country right now because of the capitalist president Lasso. The economy has been thoroughly invigorated and people are excited for his continued measures. The last I checked he had a 73% approval rating. Only going up from when he entered office.
Ryan - Great video with good information . We are moving to Ecuador this Fall . Would love to look at some properties in Vilcabamba and surrounding area . We will have 1 smaller home here in Texas . We aren’t sure if we will build a second one here to AIR BB or just save the money and buy property there . We will definitely look at what you have available. Seems like a great place to live . Ready to leave Houston !! We will keep watching . Keep up the the great videos .
That's wonderful, Mary! We look forward to meeting you! Definitely reach out to us as you near your move date so we can help you look for properties around here.
Hi Janna Murray! We are working with the Ecuadorian Consulate here in Houston getting our paperwork done in order to move . Hoping to be ready to go by the end of March . We’d love to connect with you .
Ecuador is a country with different cultures and climates so they call it the country of the 4 worlds you can choose the place you like the city of cuenca is another wonder to live I recommend that if you want to live in Ecuador first you should take a tour within the cities of Ecuador I hope you like it
Love to see a walking tour of San Pedro and Vilacamba and in the mountain area. If not walking then via drone. Also a short talk on the rental process. Your doing a great job! Thanks
@@thomaskeys2549 We are a real estate company serving southern Ecuador. We live here and love this area for its springtime climate, food, environment, and so many other reasons! We mostly produce content for this area, and can't really speak to Cotacachi. Are you interested in moving to that area?
@@AbundantLivingEcuador , Not necessarily. I had heard about it that’s why I asked you guys. I trust a Vermonters opinion. I just watched one of your you tubes where you mentioned you were from Vermont. Let me guess , the Burlington area?
Ryan, excellent video. I used to live in Seattle... Now my wife and I are in Minneapolis... I could define what "brisk" is a little more for you... We build houses outside when it's minus 20°... That is brisk 😂😂
Yes, different people have different ideas of what "brisk" means, haha! Our bodies have gotten so used to the weather here that when there is mildly cool weather it seems really cold to us! 😂
I'm in MN too! I am hoping to plan a trip to Ecuador as I have fallen in love with the beauty of the land that I am seeing in Ryan's videos. I have lived in MN my whole life and HATE snow. Ecuador looks like a dream come true!
@@majimespirit8421 maria, let us know when you go... My wife and I are planning on going down there sometime within the year. We would love to hear your feedback. Maybe Ryan has a two for one real estate offer. Haha 🤣
My wife is from Kenya and we spent a good chunk of 2021 there. The reality is that it's just to far too much effort across the time zones and everything to live there mostly. We were into Costa Rica but with recent laws and directions and expense of the country it's becoming less appealing. Although we are not sure if you can find the same international community elsewhere - we don't want to live just among locals because it's not a culture we know anything about. I have been looking at other countries and it seems really hard to even know where to begin. We want: Clean air, clean water springs you can drink from, waterfalls or beach etc, land to grow our food and have a retreat and nutrition center, and a really great community of people where we can raise our kids
Hey Carmelo, thanks for your comment. If you want clean air, water, and waterfalls, then Vilcabamba would be right for you. Ecuador has the beaches too, so you could always travel there for vacations if you lived here in the mountains. Our valley is known for natural living, and organic food where families are raising their kids with some of the healthiest foods on the earth. Feel free to reach out to me directly at ryan@abecuador.com for more information.
@@AbundantLivingEcuador Thank you for the reply .... We have several years to think about it, and definitely during that time could take a trip there. When we travel we have small kids and live a whole food plant based life, which means we always end up cooking for ourselves. How easy would it be to land, acquire some non toxic cookware, and lots of produce and grains and legumes in vilca? I've heard in Colombia and Ecuador people rely on animal meat and not legumes for protein so it can be hard to get
Hey AnakeaLoke, thank you for tuning in. Vilcabamba is a beautiful area of Ecuador for sure. I encourage you to check out more of our videos to get a good feel for the area. We would be happy to help answer any of your questions regarding relocating to Ecuador. If you want to send us an email, we can be reached at info@abecuador.com. Have a great day!
My husband is Ecuadorian and we have been considering Ecuador to be our future home. We have a toddler and we want to give him the best healthy life while he grows. How is the education system? Schools? That a big one for our family. Thanks!
Hey Kimberly, Vilcabamba definitely has the healthy lifestyle component you're looking for. La Calandria is a private school in Vilca that you should look into. facebook.com/calandrians/ We would love to see you and your family down here some day soon. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to me at ryan@abecuador.com
Thanks for your feedback! Have you seen our vlogs? They'll show you more of the area. And there are more to come. Our videos showcasing homes for sale will give you an idea of how some houses look here too.
We looked into shipping costs and prices are going up. If we didn't bring our household items and tools and things, would we be able to find stuff to furnish our house and replace what we will need? Would it be difficult? I'm worried we wouldn't be able to find what we may need. Thanks
Hi Bianca, one great thing about living here is you can have furniture custom made! That is what many of us have done in the past. BUT when the new import laws working in our favor, I think we will see cheaper prices and better selection of home furnishings, tools, and automobiles in the very near future! If you have some necessities you don't think you can live without, you can always bring a pallet or other smaller shipping vessel. We recommend our shipping contact Paul Wilches. He will be able to help you with the different options available to you. His US number: +1(305)647-3237 His Ecuadorian number: +593 (98)721-3242.
Hi Cecilia! Have you check out some of our vlogs? The team documents some of the things they do for fun around here on those videos. As far as fun activities do, here's tons of hiking trails, river spots, biking trails, bird watching, horseback riding, live music, delicious restaurants, local cultural events, workshops, just to name a few...
We planing to visiting first Loja we really enjoyed see all the video we like to see your house you build my husband like to see the difference here in the state and there I hope when we visiting we meet I speak Spanish is not problem for me language and culture I can wait to visiting
Hey Edelma, thanks for the comment. How exciting that you will be making it down to Vilcabamba. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions along the way. You can always email us at info@abecuador.com
Regarding clean air, how often is the air smoke-filled from sugarcane burn, etc? Is it seasonal or ongoing? And yes, I'd be interested in a video on activities.
Hi Sean, sugarcane is only burned once or twice a year for a few days. It would only affect you if you are near a sugarcane field. The smoke from these rarely spreads through the whole area since there are so many mountains.
Do you have any videos about older retirees living in Vilcabamba but who are not necessarily rural or agricultural types? Or comparing Vilcabamba to Loja and Cuenca, especially related to basic infrastructure like transportation and medical services?
Please do a city tour of vilcabamba. It's usually just interviews of people living there. I need a full tour / highline, medical center? Hospital? Shopping? Things to do?
Glad you liked it. We are a real estate company located in southern Ecuador in the mountains. Unfortunately we don't have any videos showcasing the coast. However, we detailed our opinions in this video here. Check it out. th-cam.com/video/qw6o6WnDuyc/w-d-xo.html
Hey Tim, I forget if I said in this video that I lived in the Seattle area for 10 years. I'm also glad I don't live in the rat race anymore. We hope to see you here one day soon.
Looks and sounds amazing! Thank you for the information!…Any info about health clinics and hospital care in the area? We will be retiring soon and considering Vilcabamba and other cities in beautiful Ecuador. Wonderful country!
Sounds good Brunilda, we would love for you to make it down to Vilcabamba for a visit to check it out. Loja, Ecuador has great hospitals and Vilcabamba has many natural health practitioners for preventative care. There is nowhere else I'd rather be. Come join us!
Healthcare is really good in Loja, a city of 200,000+ people 45 minutes from Vilcabamba. We plan to make a video about healthcare here soon. Stay tuned. The rainy season is a mix of days that it rains most every day, and weeks when it only rains one or twice. During the time it rains most days, and depending on the amount of rain, the soil can become saturated. It is manageable though.
Hi, Ryan, thanks for the info, I would like to know if the sun rays are too intense. Do people gets very dark easily and their skins dried out? Thank you.
Hey Shinya, the sun in Ecuador is pretty intense. I wouldn't say that people's skins dry out though. I would say that most people take basic precaution by using sunscreen or limiting their exposure to it throughout the day.
The food is incredible. You really notice a difference when you've been eating the produce in Vilca for an extended period of time and then visit the US for example and eat the fruit and veggies there. Night and day difference.
Can you do a video on healthcare in Ecuador? I think that is essential to consider before taking this kind of leap. I may find myself looking for a place to retire earlier than I planned due to the covid mandates.
My mom lived there- died a couple of months ago. She like many there went to a naturalpath doctor. Her abdominal area had been hurting. Instead of sending her for tests or to a real doctor he told her she was constipated and take a laxitive ... after she finally collapsed a short time later the real doctors told her she had stage 4 cancer , she died 2 months later. While she was in the hospital (4 hours away) ppl went into her house and stole everything valuable I flew her back to our country and as soon as the word got out that she died -people came back and took everything.... including... the windows!!!!! Very untrustworthy place to live!!!! ...... you would NEVER hear of that happening here or a community allowing it to happen
That's a good idea. Several of our vlog episodes show the downtown area. Here is a link to Jesse's vlogs: th-cam.com/play/PLKjonsOeqrPfFQCyRMA8KJElOBmA5oIib.html Here are Carl's vlogs: th-cam.com/play/PLKjonsOeqrPdDNt6gnAbhJ7vK28TFU_ux.html Here are Ryan's vlogs: th-cam.com/play/PLKjonsOeqrPfk84VIdGZ9N0FPtT2Sp19Y.html Hope you enjoy. I have posed your idea to our team. We will work on making a dedicated video available! Great idea and thanks for the inspiration.
Yes, there are internet providers with high speed fiber optic internet here. Many expats use it for their online jobs. You can also find apartment rentals here in Vilcabamba too. If you rent an apartment, you may want to get your own internet service to ensure that it is the speed you need.
Hi Adam. The answer depends on where you live here and how much savings you have. I would suggest you check out our cost of living video if you haven't already: th-cam.com/video/jXsRUXLpprA/w-d-xo.html This might help you figure out if moving here sooner would work for you.
Thanks, I'll check it out. Is it a fact that an individual immigrating to Ecuador has to prove a monthly income of at least $800 US / month to the government?
You mention an option to live there for part of the year. I am very interested in that option to live in Vilcabamba!!! How does the 1/2 year process work?
90 days on your passport alone every year. Plus an additional 90 day extension (for a small fee) every year. So 180 days on just your passport essentially. Send us a note to info@abecuador.com with specific questions and we’d be happy to help where we can. ❤️
My partner and I are professional musicians, played all over the world (including Carnegie Hall in NYC). We don't play much anymore but maybe we could do some benefit concerts for the alternative school, or the place that rescues dogs....just a thought............lost a few thousand with the Bitcoin drop but it will go up soon and then I can come down with some money and maybe select or plan to build a great home.........can't wait...........thanks for these great video introductions to Vilcabamba!!!! Anxious to join the community and the alternative lifestyle...........we are perhaps a bit. bizarre - LOL - sometimes I like purple hair - cool for Vilcabamba do you think???? I do think about Covid since I am not taking the vaccine............we also rescue dogs and would have 10 or 15 so we need outdoor space even though our dogs always live with us indoors.........
That's a great idea! The valley would love to hear your music! There a quite a few musicians here who you would probably get along with! Also, there are plenty of properties here where your furry friends would be right at home :)
Hi Janet! Glad you found it helpful! Let us know if you need anything! You can download our FREE relocation guide at www.abecuador.com/relocating-to-Ecuador Hope you find it helpful!
Thank you for this video! Two questions, please: Is the tap water potable (and good for bathing, washing teeth & clothing, etc), or do people need to add a water filter to their homes/apartments? Also, i know Vilcabamba is fairly small, but are their some apartments to rent there?
Water is great here in Vilcabamba. All of the locals drink it. Some say to filter it with a Berkey filter, but ultimately all of the water in town comes from the Podocarpus National Park and is 100% natural mountain spring water. Yes, there are rentals close to town. If you’d like you can reach out to us directly at info@abecuador.com for more information.
Hi Jorge! It totally means what you mean by "good schooling options". In Loja ,(the largest city near us- about 45 mins away) there are many traditional style private schools to choose from. Vilcabamba has 1 alternative school, which is less traditional and more free form. There are also local public schools in Vilcabamba.
Hello Luis. Unless you have been established here for 2-3 years (with your cedula), the mortgage market is essentially closed to you. AND you won't find the same low rates as countries "up north". If you would like to talk specifics, please email us info@abecuador.com. Thanks for supporting the channel!
How is the mosquito problem in Vilcabamba? I'm coming to Ecuador very soon, but was looking more to Cuenca as the elevation is higher - thus fewer mosquitoes. I'm one of those people who mosquitoes just love.
Hey Judy! We have mosquitos and no see ums in Vilcabamba. I wouldn't say they are horrible, but some people are more prone to getting bit than the next. Loja doesn't have the bugs, and is a beautiful place to live. It's only 45 minutes from Vilcabamba. You could live there, and come visit us here in Vilcabamba frequently.
Hi, Ryan, thanks for the reply, pretty cool. Comparing with the sun in California, is it the same? We don’t have rain, and it is very dry…You have two seasons, I wonder if the sun can be less intense in the wet season? Do people out there go for a walk on the daily basis? Best wishes
The sun here on the equator is stronger than in California. In the rainy season, the sun is stronger because it shifts back south and is more overhead than in the dry season where it shifts north. However, it's not too strong like maybe you're thinking. Everyone gets out and enjoys the outdoors here. I myself get outside daily and enjoy hours of sunlight on my skin without sunscreen. I hope you can make it down to see us sometime.
Hi Shinya, how are you? Thank you very much for your interest in my country. Ecuador has 4 different climates, the coast is all near the sea, the mountains are all the cities that are in the highest part of Ecuador, of course it has a very cold climate, the Amazon region is the jungle or Amazon with a hot climate and finally we have The insular region or Galapagos, which has an extremely hot climate but is a paradise, I recommend a hug, friend.
What would life be like for a semi retiree on a semi fixed income there and how much are the average rents? I am currently not in a position to purchase real estate and I realize this channel is all about selling real estate. I need a average monthly budget for the area. I can’t find it on your channel.
Hey Martin, no problem we are happy to help. You can find rent on average here for about $400-500 a month depending on the size of the home and how nice it is. I break down cost of living in this video, so feel free to check it out for your reference. th-cam.com/video/jXsRUXLpprA/w-d-xo.html
We recommend flying into Quito (UIO) and then taking a domestic flight from Quito to Loja (LOJ). Domestic flights can be booked with www.aeroregional.com Safe Travels, Baaba! Let us know if we can help.
Have you check out our travel logistics video yet? Here is a link th-cam.com/video/DUE55m7ccZ0/w-d-xo.html. I recommend coming in through Quito, and then taking a domestic flight to Loja. Once arriving in Loja you take a taxi truck that will be waiting outside to take you 75 minutes to Vilcabamba. If you have any questions about travel logistics, let me know. You can email me at ryan@abecuador.com
You're RE Agent? You mentioned land there is high $ but building is reasonable. So, what would be average cost for a lot or perhaps several acres? Do you have a RE web site like the MLS where I can view prices? Thanks
Hey Tom, yes we have a real estate company named Abundant Living Real Estate located here in Vilcabamba. You can check out our listings at www.abecuador.com. The size and location of the lot determines the price. You can find lots here 5 minutes from downtown Vilca for between $60k-$100k. You can then build a nice home for between $400-$650 m2. Feel free to reach out to me directly at ryan@abecuador.com for more information.
Great question, there are stock video clips in this video but I'm not certain which are which. A great way to get a feel for our area is to watch our property listing videos. We use a drone to capture the areal views of the area.
I tried to search for prices for rentals, but could not really find anything. Can you give an estimation of a mid-range apartment with 2 bedrooms, somewhere close to center (walking distance), fully equipped? We are a couple, and searching for a place to live, and in few years, retire full time.
You will pay around $250-$500 a month for a rental near Vilcabamba depending on the quality of unit. You can always be checking the local Facebook groups for rental posts as there is not one central place for rentals. You can search Vilcabamba Community and VilcaPeople Facebook groups for rental opportunites.
Hey Vanessa, great question. Rainy season is my favorite time of year. It can rain really hard from time to time, but for the most part it rains moderately. If it rains really hard when the mountains are already saturated with consistent moderate rains it does lead to landslides. However, I would not say there are lots of landslides....but certainly there are landslides throughout the rainy season. One thing to note is that Vilcabamba proper does not see the landslides, but the outlying areas do.
Hi Celeste! The elevation is a little higher than what many new expats are used to, but really, it isn't that hard to adjust to. You may feel out of breath for the first few days when walking around, but you will get used to it. The elevation in other cities like Cuenca and Quito is significantly higher than here and, therefore, we find it to be a more difficult adjustment.
@@AbundantLivingEcuador Thank you for the reply. I have been thinking about relocating from the US since '08 because of the weather and gardening potential as well as the people and affordability. I really need to visit soon.
Good question, Daniel! There are quite a few expats moving to this area and they (we) like to have products that aren't as available here. So, if you have a trade or a craft, you could sell what you do/make since there's a growing number of expats. It's like a small little eco-system. However, it depends on if you're able to do that. Overall, the best kind of work is being able to make money online. Ecuador's minimum wage is around $2.50 and hour, typically in manual labor, housecleaning, etc. So it is not much to live off of if you went the route of getting a typical "job."
@@AbundantLivingEcuador What if I open a pizza shop? Or mobile pizza trailer...or ice cream..etc.? Would that be a possibility or is it economically off..
Nice video. Very tastefully done. I love all people, but don't relish living in places where the expats are a big stone, in a small lake. Are there places nearby that have similar climate and perhaps a smaller expat community?
Hey Steven, understandable. Yes, there are a few areas with similar climate. Malacatos, Quinara, and Yangana are all great places to reside if you want to be in a similar climate to Vilcabamba, but not wanting to be so surrounded by expats. Check out our website for listings in these areas. www.abecuador.com. If you have more questions, feel free to reach out to me at ryan@abecuador.com
I traveled for 1.5 yrs all over the south america, central america and a little bit in the north... Vilcabamba was one of the 3 all above of the places I visited. Never felt so calm and free like in Vilcabamba, this place was a pure happiness for me really.. beyond words... I hope one day i could move there
Hi adivizel. Thanks so much for the support of the channel and the love for Vilcabamba. It truly is a special place! Hope to see you here one day.
Which are the others 2 places? :-)
I'd love to hear more about this. We are in Houston TX making our way to being expats as soon as we are ready and we want to start visiting possible places. South America to me seems confusing. Costa Rica in central seems very straightforward but not so confident with the direction the government is going
I am ecuadorean who lived mostly in the US. I retired and moved back to my country. Now I ask miself why I did not do it earlier. Great video!
Awesome, Jose! I'm glad you're back and enjoying your country! Thanks for supporting our channel.
#1 reason for me, gotta be lifestyle. Our income level would keep us on that treadmill in Canada but here, every day is our own. Nothing more valuable than living your life on your own terms.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
I live here! Nicknamed "Velcro-bamba." Ain't no place like it in the whole wide world; makes me proud to see this video :-)
Velcro-bamba! If you've been here a while, you know what that means! hahaha. Very accurate!
@@AbundantLivingEcuador ok, for those of us not living there (yet!), what's up with 'velcro'??
I would like to live there too!
Just posted your video on Facebook. Spent 3 weeks in Cuenca in 2017 and fell in love with the people and land, will be returning in the fall for good to the Vilcabamba area.
Thanks for sharing! If we can assist you on your land home search when you are here, feel free to contact us. info@abecuador.com
The elevation of Vilcabamba is at 1500 metres (almost the same as Denver). Quito and Cuenca are both at much higher elevations (over 2500 metres). This gives Vilcabamba its very mild climate which is never too hot and never too cold.
We are definitely in the Goldielocks zone. :)
@@AbundantLivingEcuador It's very important to mention the elevation, as some people can feel it from about 2000 metres. They say that coca tea helps in this case.
Please do a short video on healthcare in and around the Vilcabamba area for young families and seniors. Thanks!
Hi there! Thanks for your comment! This is on our list of video topics to do in the future.
Hi! I am a local health insurance broker here in Vilcabamba and will be happy to answer any questions about the healthcare and insurance options.
Hello! Thanks to your and others' suggestions, we did a view where we interviewed locally about insurance: th-cam.com/video/m-E17_NzRLA/w-d-xo.html and also interviewed a local doctor: th-cam.com/video/JX-__7US__M/w-d-xo.html Hope you find both videos useful!
@@iskierka662 hi Kasia. I have some questions for you. Do you have an email address? :)
@@iskierka662 are you living there for long time? Prosze odpowiedz, z góry dziekuje
As an Ecuadorian living in N .Y....I'm enthralled about your video....I may decide to change my life very soon,and this might b e a choice..
That's great, Rafael! You should definitely come down for a visit to Vilcabamba!!
Activities in Vilcabamba. People have time for each other and for activities. Putting on plays, book reading groups, meditation, art, community libraries. Lots of stuff to do. If you don't find your activity, organize it. Last time I was in the area (spring '23) people were asking about pickle ball. I bet there is a group doing that now in Vilcabamba. Of course there is gardening, growing your own food, plus buying fresh. Great to live where the food is inexpensive and healthy.
The village life which is gone in the USA is alive and well in Vilcabamba. In the market, in the town square. I love the opportunity of improving my Spanish. simply put, people have time to be people vs automata. Thirteen years with the resident visa and I can attest to what you are hearing in this video...buena suerte y salud, good luck and health --
moved from US to Riobamba and it's the best. Great video
Great to hear you’re enjoying Ecuador. Come see us some day soon!
Thanks so much! As far as future videos......you might consider doing a few "indepth" videos of several of the different expat "sub-groups", like Uppies, Hippies, Grumppies and ex-US government Escappies! Food for thought!!! I sincerely appreciate your videos! I was born in Seattle, raised in Marin County, California.....and have been an expat in Asia for 29 years now!!! And still considering a move to Ecuador at 73! D
Hey Darrell, thanks for the comment and support. Great video idea. We will keep that in mind. This is a great place to be, so let me know if you ever have any relocation questions. I am happy to help. ryan@abecuador.com
Excellent content!
I’d like to see a “walk around town” style video. Maybe cruse the restaurant scene to see the variety and availability. Gyms? Parks?
Only houses for sale or condos too? Price ranges? It’d be great to see those too. 👍
These are great ideas, we will consider making these videos. With regards to gyms, Vilcabamba has one. In this video, Carl shows it off a little bit. th-cam.com/video/OLdMZ26Shnw/w-d-xo.html We have houses, condos, and raw land available for sale on our website at www.abecuador.com Go check it out.
Haha! I love your definition of ‘brisk’.
Low 30’s here in Eastern Ontario today and it’s not even cold yet. Low 70’s with a stiff breeze is shorts and t-shirt weather. Sounds like paradise down there on the equator.
Haha, I hear you...but you know how it goes when your body gets used to the same temperature, and then it drops a few degrees you really do feel it. No snow here though, and we are thankful for that.
Thanks for the information, I look forward to being there!!! I hope that you don't have people bringing things like zoning to a place that appears to offer freedom and a live and let live lifestyle.
You're so welcome, William! Yes, this area offers a much more laid-back lifestyle. We love it!
It was a pleasure see your video talking about my city and country, I can say to everyone if you want to enjoy the life in the nature this the correct place.
Thanks for watching Nicolas - Vilcabamba truly is a special place!
Thanks for covering the weather in details.
Our pleasure. Glad you found it helpful!
Great Video.!! The best ever on Vilcabamba.!!
Thank you
Great video. I would love to see a home that is under construction on one of these lots that you guys have been selling lately. It would give us an idea of what the construction process looks like. I've heard it is vastly different from the "stick built" type of construction in the US.
Yeah! Homes here are different in many ways than those in the US. They're a lot more unique! A video on the construction process will be a while out in the future.
Well, the construction process is simple but heavy. Everything is done with concrete, even the roof, if you can afford it. Usually the roof is built with metal roof covered with vinyl tiles to protect you from the hot weather. Some people will built chimneys but the real thing is that the cold weather is not severe. As long as you have decent windows and doors, your house will be warm enough. In the coast AC is recommended and the humidity is high in february. Besides that, the weather is mild.
Vilcabamba looks so green and fresh.
Hello Dejaya. It IS for most of the year. We are heading into dry season right now where it is less so... but still gorgeous!
When you arrive to Ecuador, definitely talk to the locals, even if it’s a the local market, make talk, they’ll talk you up
Good advice! It's a great to make friendships with the locals!
Please continue to share these informative videos. I am giving serious thought to moving to Ecuador.
Will do Martha, we hope to be releasing new informative content in the coming weeks and months. If you go to our TH-cam channel main page, you can find different playlists of content videos that may be interesting to you. If you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at info@abecuador.com and check our website out at www.abeucador.com
Ryan, yes can you do a video on all the different activities? That would be great. Excellent video!!!
We've added it to our list of video ideas! Thanks!
Hi Ryan, Such a beautiful, informative video. We are definitely coming, as we told you. Can't wait to be there.
Looking forward to being able to meet you soon.
It will be interesting as more and more land sells for homesteads and the population increases if the area will retain these positive qualities. We all know that as growth increases so do the accumulation of human problems. I do hope these positives do remain as time passes on. Thanks for your informative videos.
having loja as a big city that is only about an hour away is probably a nice feature too...
That’s a great future! Thanks for watching ❤️ 🙏
We have been looking at Ecuador for about 8 years. Hoping to get over there soon.Tennessee
We are on Knoxville now. Close on the house tomorrow morning and flying out on the 26th. Where in TN are you?
Hopefully you'll be able to make the move one day soon!
Jackie,
Do it, do it sooner rather then later. At the end on our deathbed we will have memories or dreams. Life is given to us to dream great dreams that we exchange for memories.
Also from TN. Near Jackson TN
Can't wait! Plans are in the works, yippee!
Nice! Let us know if you need anything.
Thanks a lot for your great video describing what you get in ecuador.I liked it very much and you described exactly what it is.Anfortunately becouse of the bad governments like the previous one and the present my country is going to "destruction" in every way.Saludos desde puyo.
I'm sorry you're not happy with any of the EC governing parties. I sure hope the country doesn't go to destruction like you suggest. Are you here now? From what I see and from everything the locals are telling me it's very hopeful and optimistic in the country right now because of the capitalist president Lasso. The economy has been thoroughly invigorated and people are excited for his continued measures. The last I checked he had a 73% approval rating. Only going up from when he entered office.
Great informative video on Vilacamba. I have spent time in Cuenca & Quito. I look to return in July to start my temporary resident visa.
Thank you. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about living in our area. info@abecuador.com. We hope to see you here one day soon.
Ryan - Great video with good information . We are moving to Ecuador this Fall . Would love to look at some properties in Vilcabamba and surrounding area . We will have 1 smaller home here in Texas . We aren’t sure if we will build a second one here to AIR BB or just save the money and buy property there . We will definitely look at what you have available. Seems like a great place to live . Ready to leave Houston !! We will keep watching . Keep up the the great videos .
That's wonderful, Mary! We look forward to meeting you! Definitely reach out to us as you near your move date so we can help you look for properties around here.
Mary, did you end up moving? I am planning to visit this summer and looking for some contact there. Would love to get in touch. I am also from Texas.
Hi Janna Murray! We are working with the Ecuadorian Consulate here in Houston getting our paperwork done in order to move . Hoping to be ready to go by the end of March . We’d love to connect with you .
Ecuador is a country with different cultures and climates so they call it the country of the 4 worlds you can choose the place you like the city of cuenca is another wonder to live I recommend that if you want to live in Ecuador first you should take a tour within the cities of Ecuador I hope you like it
Thx Ryan, see you soon !
Love to see a walking tour of San Pedro and Vilacamba and in the mountain area. If not walking then via drone. Also a short talk on the rental process. Your doing a great job! Thanks
Hi Thomas! Thanks so much for the idea and the support! It's a great idea to do a video of San Pedro! We will do that.
@@AbundantLivingEcuador . Any particular reason your not reviewing Cotacachi? Thanks
@@thomaskeys2549 We are a real estate company serving southern Ecuador. We live here and love this area for its springtime climate, food, environment, and so many other reasons! We mostly produce content for this area, and can't really speak to Cotacachi. Are you interested in moving to that area?
@@AbundantLivingEcuador , Not necessarily. I had heard about it that’s why I asked you guys. I trust a Vermonters opinion. I just watched one of your you tubes where you mentioned you were from Vermont. Let me guess , the Burlington area?
@@thomaskeys2549 Jesse is from the Putney area :)
Ryan, excellent video. I used to live in Seattle... Now my wife and I are in Minneapolis... I could define what "brisk" is a little more for you... We build houses outside when it's minus 20°... That is brisk 😂😂
Yes, different people have different ideas of what "brisk" means, haha! Our bodies have gotten so used to the weather here that when there is mildly cool weather it seems really cold to us! 😂
I'm in MN too! I am hoping to plan a trip to Ecuador as I have fallen in love with the beauty of the land that I am seeing in Ryan's videos. I have lived in MN my whole life and HATE snow. Ecuador looks like a dream come true!
@@majimespirit8421 maria, let us know when you go... My wife and I are planning on going down there sometime within the year.
We would love to hear your feedback. Maybe Ryan has a two for one real estate offer. Haha 🤣
I left Minnesota due to “brisk weather” heading to Ecuador now!
My wife is from Kenya and we spent a good chunk of 2021 there. The reality is that it's just to far too much effort across the time zones and everything to live there mostly. We were into Costa Rica but with recent laws and directions and expense of the country it's becoming less appealing. Although we are not sure if you can find the same international community elsewhere - we don't want to live just among locals because it's not a culture we know anything about. I have been looking at other countries and it seems really hard to even know where to begin. We want: Clean air, clean water springs you can drink from, waterfalls or beach etc, land to grow our food and have a retreat and nutrition center, and a really great community of people where we can raise our kids
Hey Carmelo, thanks for your comment. If you want clean air, water, and waterfalls, then Vilcabamba would be right for you. Ecuador has the beaches too, so you could always travel there for vacations if you lived here in the mountains. Our valley is known for natural living, and organic food where families are raising their kids with some of the healthiest foods on the earth. Feel free to reach out to me directly at ryan@abecuador.com for more information.
@@AbundantLivingEcuador Thank you for the reply .... We have several years to think about it, and definitely during that time could take a trip there. When we travel we have small kids and live a whole food plant based life, which means we always end up cooking for ourselves. How easy would it be to land, acquire some non toxic cookware, and lots of produce and grains and legumes in vilca? I've heard in Colombia and Ecuador people rely on animal meat and not legumes for protein so it can be hard to get
Great vid. Thanks. Would prefer to see a "Best and Worst" video tho.
Thank Paul, that's a great idea.
Fantastic information. Thank you, sir!
We're glad this was helpful to you, Brian!
Excellent video! I am looking for a place to retire and Vilcabamba seems to fill all the boxes! Thank you!
Hey AnakeaLoke, thank you for tuning in. Vilcabamba is a beautiful area of Ecuador for sure. I encourage you to check out more of our videos to get a good feel for the area. We would be happy to help answer any of your questions regarding relocating to Ecuador. If you want to send us an email, we can be reached at info@abecuador.com. Have a great day!
My husband is Ecuadorian and we have been considering Ecuador to be our future home. We have a toddler and we want to give him the best healthy life while he grows. How is the education system? Schools? That a big one for our family. Thanks!
Hey Kimberly, Vilcabamba definitely has the healthy lifestyle component you're looking for. La Calandria is a private school in Vilca that you should look into. facebook.com/calandrians/ We would love to see you and your family down here some day soon.
If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to me at ryan@abecuador.com
Good points, very helpful...........I would like to see more of the area, maybe some homes and construction sites. Thank you for this info!!
Thanks for your feedback! Have you seen our vlogs? They'll show you more of the area. And there are more to come. Our videos showcasing homes for sale will give you an idea of how some houses look here too.
We looked into shipping costs and prices are going up. If we didn't bring our household items and tools and things, would we be able to find stuff to furnish our house and replace what we will need? Would it be difficult? I'm worried we wouldn't be able to find what we may need. Thanks
Hi Bianca, one great thing about living here is you can have furniture custom made! That is what many of us have done in the past. BUT when the new import laws working in our favor, I think we will see cheaper prices and better selection of home furnishings, tools, and automobiles in the very near future! If you have some necessities you don't think you can live without, you can always bring a pallet or other smaller shipping vessel. We recommend our shipping contact Paul Wilches. He will be able to help you with the different options available to you. His US number: +1(305)647-3237 His Ecuadorian number: +593 (98)721-3242.
I'm moving to Cuenca May 1. I'll have to come visit.
Come on down, we'd love to have you.
Great video. What are current covid restrictions on entering or leaving Ecuador, any quarantine time needed?
Just a negative PCR 72 hours before your flight. No quarantine.
Love to hear what is there to do- for fun.
Some ideas will be interesting to hear from someone that l hives there - thank you for your videos
Hi Pauline! Yes, Daniel is correct.
Hi Cecilia! Have you check out some of our vlogs? The team documents some of the things they do for fun around here on those videos. As far as fun activities do, here's tons of hiking trails, river spots, biking trails, bird watching, horseback riding, live music, delicious restaurants, local cultural events, workshops, just to name a few...
We planing to visiting first Loja we really enjoyed see all the video we like to see your house you build my husband like to see the difference here in the state and there I hope when we visiting we meet I speak Spanish is not problem for me language and culture I can wait to visiting
Hey Edelma, thanks for the comment. How exciting that you will be making it down to Vilcabamba. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions along the way. You can always email us at info@abecuador.com
Hi Ryan, I liked your video and suggestions. My brother and I are coming down there in mid-December, Maybe we will see you! Pieter
I'm glad you liked the suggestions. Most definitely, I look forward to meeting you guys when you arrive to town.
@@AbundantLivingEcuador Ryan, we are at Hostel las Palmas now. Will be at Charlie's between 3'4pm. Pieter & Juan van Tassel
Awesome! I'll try to come by and say hi.
Regarding clean air, how often is the air smoke-filled from sugarcane burn, etc? Is it seasonal or ongoing? And yes, I'd be interested in a video on activities.
Hi Sean, sugarcane is only burned once or twice a year for a few days. It would only affect you if you are near a sugarcane field. The smoke from these rarely spreads through the whole area since there are so many mountains.
Do you have any videos about older retirees living in Vilcabamba but who are not necessarily rural or agricultural types? Or comparing Vilcabamba to Loja and Cuenca, especially related to basic infrastructure like transportation and medical services?
Please do a city tour of vilcabamba. It's usually just interviews of people living there. I need a full tour / highline, medical center? Hospital? Shopping? Things to do?
Thanks Lucy, we will work on getting more content like this out on our channel.
Thanks So Much for this wonderful Video Love Ecuador, greetings from Boston. And see U soon 😂
You bet Gustavo, we hope to be able to meet you soon.
Great video! Thanks and will see you in 2 years.......Or less!
Very informative, I like it!
I'd like to know more about living on the cost area. Maybe there are some videos already.
Glad you liked it. We are a real estate company located in southern Ecuador in the mountains. Unfortunately we don't have any videos showcasing the coast. However, we detailed our opinions in this video here. Check it out. th-cam.com/video/qw6o6WnDuyc/w-d-xo.html
Thanks, Ryan. Good outline. Is fiber optic Internet available? If so - which company provides the service?
Hey Juan, thank you. CNT, VilcaNet, and Klix are the top fiber optic internet providers in our area with speeds of up to 120 mbps.
We are also from Seattle and very tired of the rat race. We hope to be retiring soon and Vilcabamba looks great!
Hope to see you soon!
Hey Tim, I forget if I said in this video that I lived in the Seattle area for 10 years. I'm also glad I don't live in the rat race anymore. We hope to see you here one day soon.
Looks and sounds amazing! Thank you for the information!…Any info about health clinics and hospital care in the area? We will be retiring soon and considering Vilcabamba and other cities in beautiful Ecuador. Wonderful country!
Sounds good Brunilda, we would love for you to make it down to Vilcabamba for a visit to check it out. Loja, Ecuador has great hospitals and Vilcabamba has many natural health practitioners for preventative care. There is nowhere else I'd rather be. Come join us!
Great video.
What about Healthcare?
Does it rain soll day during the rainey season.?
Healthcare is really good in Loja, a city of 200,000+ people 45 minutes from Vilcabamba. We plan to make a video about healthcare here soon. Stay tuned. The rainy season is a mix of days that it rains most every day, and weeks when it only rains one or twice. During the time it rains most days, and depending on the amount of rain, the soil can become saturated. It is manageable though.
Hi, Ryan, thanks for the info, I would like to know if the sun rays are too intense. Do people gets very dark easily and their skins dried out? Thank you.
Hey Shinya, the sun in Ecuador is pretty intense. I wouldn't say that people's skins dry out though. I would say that most people take basic precaution by using sunscreen or limiting their exposure to it throughout the day.
Great video! Vilcabamba is beautiful and amazing organic food:)
The food is incredible. You really notice a difference when you've been eating the produce in Vilca for an extended period of time and then visit the US for example and eat the fruit and veggies there. Night and day difference.
Great video. We are planning to move soon.
Thank you. Awesome, if you have any questions along the way don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@abecuador.com
Can you do a video on healthcare in Ecuador? I think that is essential to consider before taking this kind of leap. I may find myself looking for a place to retire earlier than I planned due to the covid mandates.
Hey David, great idea to do a video on healthcare. We will look into that and try to produce something very soon.
My mom lived there- died a couple of months ago. She like many there went to a naturalpath doctor. Her abdominal area had been hurting. Instead of sending her for tests or to a real doctor he told her she was constipated and take a laxitive ... after she finally collapsed a short time later the real doctors told her she had stage 4 cancer , she died 2 months later.
While she was in the hospital (4 hours away) ppl went into her house and stole everything valuable
I flew her back to our country and as soon as the word got out that she died -people came back and took everything.... including... the windows!!!!!
Very untrustworthy place to live!!!!
...... you would NEVER hear of that happening here or a community allowing it to happen
Any rentals in this area? Yes make video of activities
In this community. Thanks for top 10.
Thanks for the idea!
Hello so the water is drinkable
Very drinkable. Vilcabamba has arguably the best drinking water on earth. The water comes directly from the jungle, high up in the mountains.
Are you able to make a video of the downtown? Thanks!
That's a good idea. Several of our vlog episodes show the downtown area.
Here is a link to Jesse's vlogs: th-cam.com/play/PLKjonsOeqrPfFQCyRMA8KJElOBmA5oIib.html
Here are Carl's vlogs:
th-cam.com/play/PLKjonsOeqrPdDNt6gnAbhJ7vK28TFU_ux.html
Here are Ryan's vlogs: th-cam.com/play/PLKjonsOeqrPfk84VIdGZ9N0FPtT2Sp19Y.html
Hope you enjoy. I have posed your idea to our team. We will work on making a dedicated video available! Great idea and thanks for the inspiration.
My job depends on reliable fast internet. Is the internet available? What about apartment rentals?
Yes, there are internet providers with high speed fiber optic internet here. Many expats use it for their online jobs. You can also find apartment rentals here in Vilcabamba too. If you rent an apartment, you may want to get your own internet service to ensure that it is the speed you need.
@@AbundantLivingEcuador thank you for the information! 😊
Could I move to vilcabamba before retiring from my job and just live very simply and frugally on savings?
Hi Adam. The answer depends on where you live here and how much savings you have. I would suggest you check out our cost of living video if you haven't already: th-cam.com/video/jXsRUXLpprA/w-d-xo.html This might help you figure out if moving here sooner would work for you.
Thanks, I'll check it out.
Is it a fact that an individual immigrating to Ecuador has to prove a monthly income of at least $800 US / month to the government?
Love to some current real estate listing we need a 3-5 bedroom
I would be happy to send you what we have available. Can you send me an email at ryan@abecuador.com and I'll get right back to you.
You mention an option to live there for part of the year. I am very interested in that option to live in Vilcabamba!!! How does the 1/2 year process work?
90 days on your passport alone every year. Plus an additional 90 day extension (for a small fee) every year. So 180 days on just your passport essentially. Send us a note to info@abecuador.com with specific questions and we’d be happy to help where we can. ❤️
My partner and I are professional musicians, played all over the world (including Carnegie Hall in NYC). We don't play much anymore but maybe we could do some benefit concerts for the alternative school, or the place that rescues dogs....just a thought............lost a few thousand with the Bitcoin drop but it will go up soon and then I can come down with some money and maybe select or plan to build a great home.........can't wait...........thanks for these great video introductions to Vilcabamba!!!! Anxious to join the community and the alternative lifestyle...........we are perhaps a bit. bizarre - LOL - sometimes I like purple hair - cool for Vilcabamba do you think???? I do think about Covid since I am not taking the vaccine............we also rescue dogs and would have 10 or 15 so we need outdoor space even though our dogs always live with us indoors.........
That's a great idea! The valley would love to hear your music! There a quite a few musicians here who you would probably get along with!
Also, there are plenty of properties here where your furry friends would be right at home :)
Awesome, you inspired me, good job
Awesome! Thank you!
Awesome info - you report very very well. I’m ready to move now!
Hi Janet! Glad you found it helpful! Let us know if you need anything! You can download our FREE relocation guide at www.abecuador.com/relocating-to-Ecuador
Hope you find it helpful!
Thank you for this video!
Two questions, please:
Is the tap water potable (and good for bathing, washing teeth & clothing, etc), or do people need to add a water filter to their homes/apartments?
Also, i know Vilcabamba is fairly small, but are their some apartments to rent there?
Water is great here in Vilcabamba. All of the locals drink it. Some say to filter it with a Berkey filter, but ultimately all of the water in town comes from the Podocarpus National Park and is 100% natural mountain spring water. Yes, there are rentals close to town. If you’d like you can reach out to us directly at info@abecuador.com for more information.
Excellent video, thank you.
We're glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Great video thanks.
Glad you liked it!
We follow you guys all the video we planned to visiting I hope we meet you guys
Great content. Is there any good schooling options beside home schooling?
Hi Jorge! It totally means what you mean by "good schooling options". In Loja ,(the largest city near us- about 45 mins away) there are many traditional style private schools to choose from. Vilcabamba has 1 alternative school, which is less traditional and more free form. There are also local public schools in Vilcabamba.
What do loan interest rates look like for a place out there? Do they offer 30 year mortgage or just 20?
Hello Luis. Unless you have been established here for 2-3 years (with your cedula), the mortgage market is essentially closed to you. AND you won't find the same low rates as countries "up north". If you would like to talk specifics, please email us info@abecuador.com. Thanks for supporting the channel!
How is the mosquito problem in Vilcabamba? I'm coming to Ecuador very soon, but was looking more to Cuenca as the elevation is higher - thus fewer mosquitoes. I'm one of those people who mosquitoes just love.
Hey Judy! We have mosquitos and no see ums in Vilcabamba. I wouldn't say they are horrible, but some people are more prone to getting bit than the next. Loja doesn't have the bugs, and is a beautiful place to live. It's only 45 minutes from Vilcabamba. You could live there, and come visit us here in Vilcabamba frequently.
@@AbundantLivingEcuador Thank you. I'm just now watching videos on Loja. Looking so forward to Ecuador!
I hope to see you soon!
Hi, Ryan, thanks for the reply, pretty cool. Comparing with the sun in California, is it the same? We don’t have rain, and it is very dry…You have two seasons, I wonder if the sun can be less intense in the wet season? Do people out there go for a walk on the daily basis?
Best wishes
The sun here on the equator is stronger than in California. In the rainy season, the sun is stronger because it shifts back south and is more overhead than in the dry season where it shifts north. However, it's not too strong like maybe you're thinking. Everyone gets out and enjoys the outdoors here. I myself get outside daily and enjoy hours of sunlight on my skin without sunscreen. I hope you can make it down to see us sometime.
Hi Shinya, how are you? Thank you very much for your interest in my country. Ecuador has 4 different climates, the coast is all near the sea, the mountains are all the cities that are in the highest part of Ecuador, of course it has a very cold climate, the Amazon region is the jungle or Amazon with a hot climate and finally we have The insular region or Galapagos, which has an extremely hot climate but is a paradise, I recommend a hug, friend.
What would life be like for a semi retiree on a semi fixed income there and how much are the average rents? I am currently not in a position to purchase real estate and I realize this channel is all about selling real estate. I need a average monthly budget for the area. I can’t find it on your channel.
Hey Martin, no problem we are happy to help. You can find rent on average here for about $400-500 a month depending on the size of the home and how nice it is. I break down cost of living in this video, so feel free to check it out for your reference. th-cam.com/video/jXsRUXLpprA/w-d-xo.html
Very nice video
Thanks so much. Glad you found it helpful!
Great Video. This area appeals to the same type of person. I think it attracts very altruistic people.
I think you are correct, many "transplants" here have started various charities here for this community and beyond. Very interesting observation!
Great video thank you. What about moving with a dog, is it a dog friendly culture?
Thank you. Yes, aside from the paperwork required to enter with your dog, it is a dog friendly culture.
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We recommend flying into Quito (UIO) and then taking a domestic flight from Quito to Loja (LOJ). Domestic flights can be booked with www.aeroregional.com Safe Travels, Baaba! Let us know if we can help.
Yes, I tried to book a trip with RCI, the closest is a 4 hour drive to Vilcabamba. Any recommendations for a few days stay?
Have you check out our travel logistics video yet? Here is a link th-cam.com/video/DUE55m7ccZ0/w-d-xo.html. I recommend coming in through Quito, and then taking a domestic flight to Loja. Once arriving in Loja you take a taxi truck that will be waiting outside to take you 75 minutes to Vilcabamba. If you have any questions about travel logistics, let me know. You can email me at ryan@abecuador.com
Excellent video, please could you talk more about real estate. I am from Canada. Thank you ❤
Hi Liliana! Thank you for your comment! Check out this video about how we built our real estate company here: th-cam.com/video/TEp-OaY2KQU/w-d-xo.html
Excellent video ...
Glad you liked it
Would love to see a list of activities in Vilcabamba...thanks
That's a good one...I will add it to the list of video ideas we have!
What is the situation like today when it comes to Covid, resgrictions, masks etc. Do people have to e vaccinated to enter into Ecuador? Thanks🙏💕🇸🇪
Hey Marie, check this video out for more details. th-cam.com/video/kgSsHVGQ7FA/w-d-xo.html
You're RE Agent? You mentioned land there is high $ but building is reasonable. So, what would be average cost for a lot or perhaps several acres? Do you have a RE web site like the MLS where I can view prices? Thanks
Hey Tom, yes we have a real estate company named Abundant Living Real Estate located here in Vilcabamba. You can check out our listings at www.abecuador.com. The size and location of the lot determines the price. You can find lots here 5 minutes from downtown Vilca for between $60k-$100k. You can then build a nice home for between $400-$650 m2. Feel free to reach out to me directly at ryan@abecuador.com for more information.
Thanks for the video
You bet Jerry, thanks for your support.
Which are stock photos and which are Actual photos of and in Ecuador?
Great question, there are stock video clips in this video but I'm not certain which are which. A great way to get a feel for our area is to watch our property listing videos. We use a drone to capture the areal views of the area.
I tried to search for prices for rentals, but could not really find anything.
Can you give an estimation of a mid-range apartment with 2 bedrooms, somewhere close to center (walking distance), fully equipped?
We are a couple, and searching for a place to live, and in few years, retire full time.
You will pay around $250-$500 a month for a rental near Vilcabamba depending on the quality of unit. You can always be checking the local Facebook groups for rental posts as there is not one central place for rentals. You can search Vilcabamba Community and VilcaPeople Facebook groups for rental opportunites.
Nicely done.
Thanks, Seguro!
Great video
Thank you, Sal!
How intense is the wet season? Lots of landslides?
Hey Vanessa, great question. Rainy season is my favorite time of year. It can rain really hard from time to time, but for the most part it rains moderately. If it rains really hard when the mountains are already saturated with consistent moderate rains it does lead to landslides. However, I would not say there are lots of landslides....but certainly there are landslides throughout the rainy season. One thing to note is that Vilcabamba proper does not see the landslides, but the outlying areas do.
@@AbundantLivingEcuador thank you for answering my question.
Is the elevation difficult to adjust to in Vilcabamba?
Hi Celeste! The elevation is a little higher than what many new expats are used to, but really, it isn't that hard to adjust to. You may feel out of breath for the first few days when walking around, but you will get used to it. The elevation in other cities like Cuenca and Quito is significantly higher than here and, therefore, we find it to be a more difficult adjustment.
@@AbundantLivingEcuador Thank you for the reply. I have been thinking about relocating from the US since '08 because of the weather and gardening potential as well as the people and affordability. I really need to visit soon.
@@Elaine-br4lw Yes! Vilcabamba has an ideal climate!! You should definitely come for a visit!
Who put THAT picture of the world at 8:12? tisk tisk, Cort?
Hahaha, Meg! Cort must not have gotten the memo!
So if I'm married and in my early 30s is there jobs in Vilcabamba that would sustain a family? Thanks for your reply.
Good question, Daniel! There are quite a few expats moving to this area and they (we) like to have products that aren't as available here. So, if you have a trade or a craft, you could sell what you do/make since there's a growing number of expats. It's like a small little eco-system. However, it depends on if you're able to do that. Overall, the best kind of work is being able to make money online. Ecuador's minimum wage is around $2.50 and hour, typically in manual labor, housecleaning, etc. So it is not much to live off of if you went the route of getting a typical "job."
@@AbundantLivingEcuador What if I open a pizza shop? Or mobile pizza trailer...or ice cream..etc.? Would that be a possibility or is it economically off..
thanks amigo
De nada!
Hola. Puede poner traducción en español. Gracias amigo. Saludos de Ambato Ecuador.
Buen idea. Gracias Bettsy!
Coming! I need a house!
Hey Dusty, that's great news! Please reach out to me at ryan@abecuador.com for more information about houses we have for sale. I'm happy to help.
Nice video. Very tastefully done. I love all people, but don't relish living in places where the expats are a big stone, in a small lake. Are there places nearby that have similar climate and perhaps a smaller expat community?
Hey Steven, understandable. Yes, there are a few areas with similar climate. Malacatos, Quinara, and Yangana are all great places to reside if you want to be in a similar climate to Vilcabamba, but not wanting to be so surrounded by expats. Check out our website for listings in these areas. www.abecuador.com. If you have more questions, feel free to reach out to me at ryan@abecuador.com