Retire to Cuenca. It’
official Cuenca was named the number one retirement haven in
the
world in 2009 and Ecuador the number one country to
retire
to.Wow how exciting to know we
chose
so well.
In
Cuenca you not only enjoy beautiful weather, spectacular mountain views,modern
conveniences and an
abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables your wallet will be very pleased
with
the prices.
Cuenca
also offers great cultural activities.There
always seems to be an art exhibition or
a theatrical event be it orchestral music or a play.I
feel you can generally find what you need
to make it your life adventure here in Cuenca.
If
you want to go to the coast you can fly for as little as $39
one way to Guayaquil and then catch one of the many luxury buses to
Salinas,
Montanita, Manta for $5.50 per person.Stay in an affordable
hosteria and enjoy the delights of the Pacific
Coast.
Find
out more about Cuenca
About
Cuenca has
some very useful information for those ofyou who are thinking of
re-locating.
Thinking
of retiring to Cuenca
and want to know basically how much you will require
to live on. I know many say you can live on $660 a month
but I personally find it a little difficult with the
two of us.
Need
help and information about relocation
of your goods.
Retire
to Cuenca,
Ecuador. Find out the reasons why we think that
this is a great place to retire, live and look at Business
Opportunities.
We
are now at almost 500,000
people, Cuenca is the perfect size if you are looking
at
living in a City but not feel overcrowded.
Because
it is the provincial capital of Azuay, you have the state and municipal
offices
at your convenience There are many great fine-dining restaurants, plus
theater,
orchestra, and plenty of festivals and celebrations to enjoy.
The
colonial architecture, Andean markets, and heritage of the city make
you really
feel that you’re really experiencing another country and a
rich culture.
Public
transportation is great, both within the city and between cities. The
city
buses are plentiful and inexpensive. Taxis are about $1.50 - $2.50, and
a three
hour ride to Guayaquil in a six seater new Minivan is $12. Not many
expats own
cars as the city is easy
accessible by walking, taxi or bus.We
of course have our
motorcycle which allows
us the freedom to venture out a little further.
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