Cuenca Ecuador Videos, Photos and Blogs
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About Us
We’re Amelia And JP, American expats from the U.S. living our unconventional life in Ecuador. We share things like cost of living, safety info, property & neighborhood tours, lessons learned, things to do, ugly truths, city comparisons, etc. so you know what it’s REALLY like to live in Ecuador.
WHY do people LOVE Cuenca Ecuador? (Top 11 Reasons)
/in Cuenca Ecuador, Ecuador Expat InfoCuenca Ecuador is the most popular expat city in Ecuador. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a beautiful, old world city with modern day amenities and an affordable cost of living.
FOOD FOR A DAY in CUENCA ECUADOR (cost of food)
/in Cuenca Ecuador, Ecuador Expat Info, MercadosThis video shows a typical travel day for us. We usually eat breakfast and dinner at our Airbnb, and we eat lunch out at a restaurant.
48 HOURS IN CUENCA ECUADOR (things people love to do)
/in Cuenca EcuadorCongratulations to Piedra de Agua for winning BEST SPA in North AND South America for 2022!
3 FAMOUS VILLAGES IN 1 DAY (near Cuenca Ecuador)
/in Cuenca EcuadorThis video shows one of the most popular day trips from Cuenca Ecuador. We visited San Bartolomé, Chordeleg and Gualaceo. Each town has a unique trade that makes them famous throughout Ecuador and South America.
WE HAD TO BE FLEXIBLE! (Cuenca Ecuador 2022)
/in Cuenca EcuadorAfter 2 years and a pandemic, we FINALLY made it back to Cuenca Ecuador! We felt like we were back home and tourists at the same time.
Why THIS PLACE is BETTER THAN MEXICO for Retirees & Expats! (You can get a real residency visa!)
/in Cost of Living, Ecuador Expat InfoAfter hearing about the Mexico perpetual tourist visa changes from several people who live in Mexico, we wanted to share why we think Ecuador might be a better option.
Can I afford to live in ECUADOR on SOCIAL SECURITY? (Quality of Life & Cost of Living Under $1500)
/in Cost of Living, Ecuador Expat InfoWe get this question a lot: Can I live in Ecuador on my social security income? So in this video we take a look at the most common expenses to estimate your cost of living in Ecuador.
WATERFALLS are NOT supposed to be like THIS! (Dos Mangas Ecuador Cascadas)
/in Day Trips, Olón EcuadorWe waited for the rainy season to do the hike up to Las Cascadas in Dos Mangas, Ecuador. It’s been on our list since we moved to Olón, but the waterfalls (cascadas) have been dry for most that time.
What SURPRISED us about Ayangue Ecuador + Is it a good place for expats? (2021)
/in Day Trips, Ecuador Expat Info, Olón EcuadorFollowing our visit to Ayampe about 30 minutes north of Olón, several of our viewers asked us to show Ayangue, which is about 30 minutes south of Olón.
$500/mo COST OF LIVING for LOW BUDGET EXPATS in Ecuador (2021)
/in Cost of Living, Olón EcuadorWe’ve been accused of MISREPRESENTING Ecuador and OVERPAYING for EVERYTHING because our monthly cost of living in Ecuador is more than some people who live much more cheaply than we do.