Thursday, October 9, 2008

Ecuador...A breath of fresh air

I used to be a person content to stay in and never leave my source of origin. As a child growing up my experience of vacations were with my parents visiting my grandparents one state over. While I loved my family I couldn't help but feel I was missing out on things and places around the world. Then in my 20's I had my first experience of visiting another country...Canada. I was hooked. I love traveling. My wife also loves it and with our businesses we've had the capabilities to travel extensively. The first country that we've wanted to repeatedly return to over and over is Ecuador. We first visited several years ago after reading articles on favorable places to invest. We were overwhelmed with the generosity of the people, the beautiful climate, and the affordability of consumer goods. We have since made many friends in the country both locals and ex-pats. We decided a few years ago that this was the place we wanted to retire to. It feels like home but much less expensive and restrictive. You can enjoy the beautiful majesty of the Andes mountains, or take a 30 min. flight to the coast to enjoy the beaches. The weather is a constant 70 degrees year round, the health care is first rate with most physicians and dentists U.S. trained. Ecuador is a major petroleum producing country with regular at 1.48 gal and diesel at 1.00 gal. With all these factors in mind we decided to invest in real estate projects with developments in both the Andes mountains in Cotacachi Ecuador and the coast in San Clemente Ecuador. You can check our progress with these projects at www.ecuadorrealestatesales.com. We fell in love with this country and the people and plan to make it our new home soon. It reminds me of the United States of the 40's/50's when strangers spoke to you and life was simpler. Visit this country soon and see for your self. Take care.

1 comment:

Jay glenn said...

My wife and I purchased a Town house in Marcia Brazil two year ago.
New two bedrooms, two baths, two car garage. Gated fenced with two pools.
50 KM from Rio.
For $70,000 USD.
Our taxes utilities and insurance for the last two years totaled $2,000 US.
Fuel is cheap Alcohol 1.48 / Gal, Car was $12,000 USD VW GOL.
Fresh fish every day, fresh fruit .25 USD per pound.
Furnished the house including large appliances for $6,000 USD.
Best weather 65 to 80 Degrees F.
ATMs all over HSBC Free to Those with HSBC accounts.
Two hospitals, local air port in town.
Best surf in South America, international surf competitions held down the beach.
Lunch at “calamari’s” family restaurant is 2.50 to 3.50 USD.
Dinner can run 5.00 to 7.00 USD.
Generally can’t eat it all, too generous portions.
If you would like I’ll send you the Condo web site, contact and photos.
Joseph