Hi, I am Dom Buonamici, I am an American who has lived in Ecuador on and off since 2005, and I am the lead reporter for this site…I love this place, and Id love to share it with you…
I know you have a lot of questions about life in Ecuador… send them to me here, and Id be happy to answer them on this site…free! If I don’t know the answer I know how to get it!
saludos, dom
I will be retiring in 3 years, and I’m interested in Ecuador. I am single, 63 years of age, and have traveled extensively. I would prefer to rent/own a small house or condo–2BR, 2B, either on or near a beach, or near a large town. I do not want to live in Quito, but elsewhere in the country would be fine. I just want to be near food stores, pharmacy, and medical facilities. I will have about $50,000 to spend on a purchase, should I decide not to rent. I just don’t know how to begin my exploration of Ecuador as a retirement destination. Can you help?
yes, I am interested in Ecuador, and this is helpful. Maybe tell us the everyday things and the things you hate too.
For example, I live in Phoenix AZ, which is very good, sunny, inexpensive and safe US city. Service is good, always helpful people.
But, I guess I could say I can’t really walk in my area, cars nearly run me down, actually had some very near hits. Also no side streets only dead end, so not too walkable in my area, some are better in older areas.
Of course it is very hot,almost as hot as north australia, good for me but some hate that.
Hi Dom,
In your lastest email dispatch regarding the hiring of maids.
Could you hire a maid to teach you how to cook traditional foods and also teach the local language as well?
Sure! thats a great, cheap way to learn Spanish let me tell ya…
Well, let me tell you, honestly, cars respect pedestrians far more in the States than in Latin America! If you are looking for nice places to walk i recommend smaller pueblos like maybe canoa on the coast or vilcabamba in the sierra…anyone else got questions?
Sure, first things first, stay tuned to this blog, it should give you a lot of ideas…for your interests, i would recommend Manta…medium sized city on the coast, nice beach, good facilities, etc…