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Life on the beach front, fresh air of mountains and pleasant valley climate
Have you ever dreamed about a life on the beach front, having a swim in the ocean, just a few steps from where you live? If you want to make your dream come true, we will help you fulfill it and give you many reasons to do so.
Why Ecuador?
As the fourth smallest country in South America (with 276,841 square kilometers), Ecuador is considered one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Breathtaking panorama views of the Andes mountain range with snow-capped peaks up to 6263 m (20,548 ft) deliver an interesting contrast to the tropical Amazon rainforest. With 2237 km (1390 miles) coastline of the western pacific, you are guaranteed to find pristine beaches for various water activities or just for relaxing. On top of that there are the famous Galapagos Islands, which are a real treasure of fauna and flora.
- Climate
Actually, Ecuador is a top spot for retirees to live well, as weather conditions do not vary too much due to the sun's equatorial position. Furthermore, there is a warm rainy season from December to May and a dry, cooler season from June to November. Temperatures in the Andes vary depending on altitude, but can reach 20 degrees (68 Fahrenheit) during the day and drop to 13 degrees at night, while the Amazon remains hot and humid throughout the year. On the coast the average temperature is 25 degrees.
- Low cost of living
Compared to developed countries, Ecuador has a low labor rate, so you can expect much lower costs for rent, food (depends on where you eat and what you buy), and services such as hairdresser, health/dental treatments, laundry service, housekeeper, caregiver, nanny, etc. Gasoline is subsidized by the government, so transportation is especially cheap, whether you take a 9-hour bus ride from Quito to Guayaquil (about $12), take a cab in town (from $1- 3 for shorter distances), or have your own car (about $0.45 per liter).
- Health care
It seems incredible, but according to Bloomberg Ecuador has an excellent healthcare system, ranked among the 20 th most efficient healthcare systems among advanced economies and as mentioned above, health insurance premiums are very low compared to developed countries. For example, health insurance for a 50- to 60-year-old costs about $70 per month, while dependent children between the ages of 2 and 17 have a monthly rate of $16.
- Outdoor Lifestyle
If you live in a country with deep winter seasons, you may appreciate the fact that Ecuador is a year-round destination. Whether you like hiking, climbing, kayaking, scuba diving, surfing, skiing, etc., you will have the opportunity to pursue your passion all year round and you will live a longer, happier and better life as an active outdoor person.
- Lower stress level
Latin Americans are characterized by being pleasant and happy people. They may feel less pressure in performing duties because systems are less complex. Constant day lengths (12 hours of daylight all year round) avoid winter depression and a weak immune system.
- Friendliness of Locals
Most Ecuadorians are very helpful and open-minded. It is easy to socialize as they are excited to introduce you to their culture and traditions while being curious to learn about yours. They will easily invite you to family gatherings to share Latin music, food and drinks.
- Safety
Ecuador has a good security record by South American standards, but you must remember that it is necessary to adhere to specific security measures that you may not consider in your country. For example, if you want to buy a detached house, they should have external metal grilles covering windows and doors, and walls that do not allow a burglar to climb over them.
Rich Culture
an ancient breeze of Byzantine
Roman architects
Roman architects were skilled in engineering, art, and craftsmanship combined. Vitruvius was very much of this type, a fact reflected in De architectura. He covered a wide variety of subjects he saw as touching on architecture. This included many aspects that may seem irrelevant to modern eyes, ranging from mathematics to astronomy, meteorology, and medicine.
Vitruvius, thus, deals with many theoretical issues concerning architecture. For instance, in Book II of De architectura, he advises architects working with bricks to familiarise themselves with pre-Socratic theories of matter so as to understand how their materials will behave.
Vitruvius sought to address the ethos of architecture, declaring that quality depends on the social relevance of the artist's work, not on the form or workmanship of the work itself. Perhaps the most famous declaration from De architectura is one still quoted by architects.
Vitruvius sought to address the ethos of architecture, declaring that quality depends on the social relevance of the artist's work, not on the form or workmanship of the work itself. Perhaps the most famous declaration from De architectura is one still quoted by architects.
Roman architects
Roman architects were skilled in engineering, art, and craftsmanship combined. Vitruvius was very much of this type, a fact reflected in De architectura. He covered a wide variety of subjects he saw as touching on architecture. This included many aspects that may seem irrelevant to modern eyes, ranging from mathematics to astronomy, meteorology, and medicine.
Vitruvius, thus, deals with many theoretical issues concerning architecture. For instance, in Book II of De architectura, he advises architects working with bricks to familiarise themselves with pre-Socratic theories of matter so as to understand how their materials will behave.