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RETIRE IN ECUADORWhy retire in Ecuador?
The economy of Ecuador is growing and so are the prices of real estate. But its still one of the most inexpensive places to retire, comparing with other countries.
Points to consider Ecuador is one of the most affordable places to live: not only real estate, but almost everything in Ecuador cost less than anywhere else in the world. You can live very comfortably on less than 25 thousand dollars per year, when you retire in Ecuador.
Good food and good living = Live Healthier and longer: a. fresh fruit and vegetable from the local market;
b. quieter life: the pace of life is slower here, you have time to relax, to spend more time outside;
craftsmen, beautiful not crowded golf courses; paradise for enthusiastic birds watchers, beautiful landscapes: spectacular mountains, plains and valleys, coastal areas, exotic Amazon Jungle, and sunny Pacific beaches; geographical and cultural diversity: Ecuadorian people are very friendly, comfortable weather conditions: no need to spend money on heating or cooling, modern and colonial styles, quiet and friendly neighborhood, sunshine and blue skies: a beachfront property will let you stay on the beach every day. business opportunities investment opportunities,
a. SALINA - the largest resort town b. YUNGUILLA: many citrus plantations, beautiful peaceful scenery,
c. CUENCA - the cultural centre of Ecuador, which offers great possibilities for a retirement home and for business investment; d. VILCABAMBA valley lets you stay very close to nature with its breathtaking scenery, relaxed way of life, and organic food available. e. IMBABURA: in this province youll find beautiful lakes and waterfalls;
Many people have a main residence in the city and also a country home. An investment in Ecuador could let you profit in the coming years: to invest in Ecuador, consider green energy sources.
The famous Galapagos Islands with endemic species like the Galapagos Petrel and Miconia, are an important part of Ecuador.
The long-term future of the archipelago depends on renewable energy technologies.
You can learn about renewables in the Islands at the Galapagos National Parks visitor center. Here are some:
1. solar panels installed in Santa Cruz and Isabela, as well as in San Cristobal.
2. solar-powered vessel for tourists. 3. the Wind Project has brought clean energy source to San Cristobal Island.
The final project has been carefully designed as to minimize its impact on the Galapagos species.
But to do this, much consideration had to be taken into account:
i. likelihood that birds would collide with the turbine blades;
ii. what effect would those collisions have on those birds; iii. would that cause displacement of species, and to what effect; iv. what effect would those turbines have on the Galapagos landscape;
Ecuador. a. Training courses for women in Ecuador allowed them to use new and renewable energy sources, like solar cookers and solar drying of foods. b. Indigenous communities of Ecuador are using solar energy as well as hydroelectric power:
A small community of indigenous Ecuadorians, the Shuar people, have solar panel grid. This allows them to have better basic life conditions, while they still protect their habitat from contamination. c. Hotels in Ecuador are reducing the demand for fossils by implementing renewable technologies. d. Renewable Energy companies in Ecuador offer green energy products, perfect for your new business investment in this exotic beautiful country. All countries have to protect the nature because if one country exploits the habitat too heavily, the conservation efforts of another country would be ruined.
Hotels: Hacienda Cusin: a 17 century estate, elegant hotel less than two hours drive from Quito. Black-crested Warbler and Blue-and-White-Swallow are only a few examples of many exotic birds that can be seen in the area;
Staying in a hacienda in Otavalo gives easy access to the largest native markets in South America.
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