There are many reasons to consider life in Ecuador or find work in Ecuador and you'll be able to enjoy a quality of life that's hard to beat anywhere else in the world. Ecuador is a site of scenic environment and home to well-preserved cultural heritage. You can fulfill your dream of owning a Spanish colonial home, spending hours strolling along the beach, enjoying the cool alps, trekking or hiking in the worldÕs most mysterious and natural rainforest.

It's not just properties that are affordable with Ecuador living - nearly everything is. From the cost of hiring a full-time maid to the price of dinner in a fine restaurant, you'll be surprised at how little Ecuador living costs. Excellent modern housing conditions are available at reasonable prices. There is an ample supply of houses and apartments for rent. There are also wide selections of domestic and imported goods that can be found at modern supermarkets and commercial centers. Its principal cities have several well-equipped hospitals and clinics offering modern medical services, comparable to American and European standards.

Ecuador has a wide-range of private educational facilities from primary schools on up to postgraduate institutions. Language of instruction is in Spanish, but several private and international schools offer bilingual or trilingual education in English, French or German.

The country's utilities infrastructure is in the process of being modernized. In most areas, telephone service is fairly good and Internet connection is also available. Cable television is available in principal provinces while satellite television can be installed in any part of the country. This makes retirement in Ecuador easier and more comfortable.

Ecuador offers a wide selection of incomparable tourism attractions in the Highlands, Coastal and Amazon regions, and Galapagos Islands. One can enjoy the ecological nature and experience Ecuador living for your retirement in Ecuador at its finest. Ecuador living is a truly enjoyable and wonderful life - balanced in natural, cultural, and modern living.