Americans in Ecuador

Americans in Ecuador consists of immigrants and expatriates from the United States to Ecuador, mostly retirees who take advantage of the social services leading to a controversial gentrification effect. It is estimated that about 5,000 to 10,000 American expatriates now live in the country.[1]

Americans in Ecuador
"Estadounidenses en Ecuador"
Total population
5,000 - 10,000
Regions with significant populations
Cuenca · Quito · Loja
Languages
American English · Ecuadorian Spanish
Related ethnic groups
American diaspora

Retirement

Cuenca is home to many retirees from all over the United States.[2] They were drawn there by quality health care, a booming social scene and a low cost of living. Americans first came to Cuenca in a slow trickle and many years later a deluge of retirees began settling there. The mayor of Cuenca estimated that about 4,000 Americans are now living there.[3]

Loja is also home to many American retirees who settled there for its scenery and weather.[4] Many retirees there have been accepted into the local community rather than being stereotyped as part of the American enclave.

Education

American schools in Ecuador:

See also

References
  1. "Retire Here, Not There: Ecuador - A mild climate and a low cost of living lure expatriates", Market Watch, 13 May 2013
  2. "Americans Find More Affordable Paradise for Retirement Page 1", ABC News Explore, 15 May 2013
  3. "Americans Find More Affordable Paradise for Retirement Page 2", ABC News Explore, 15 May 2013
  4. "Consider Retirement in Little-Known Loja, Ecuador", USNews Money, 23 April 2013
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