HOLA! soy de Ecuador y con tantos videos como los de ustedes, de JP y Amelia. De Mr. Shader and from ecuatorianos lm really knowing my country and it amazes me more and more. I left my country at 18, was a stewardess, i was 18,19,long time ago, met an American, had 3 american children, divorced ( he was sicko) so sad. That was 40 years ago. Anyway thanks for your videos but really really you have to watch these other videos from ECUSDOR y sus paisajes, Vivencias , this couple from Ecuador go to incredible places wher our indigenous live. They are incredible places if these people living far and really up in the mountains. They live grazing their sheeps, working hard but really a healthy peaceful life! Watch this one: Tienen la RIQUEZA de vivir con sus 8 hijos sobre las nubes! Practice your Spanish. So much to learn about Ecuador!
I sooooo appreciate this video. My heart is at rest. Coming to Ecuador for the first time in Nov. for a mini retirement practice...Thanks for taking the time to share....
Thank you. It's great to get the perspective of people that have move to Ecuador from the US. My wife and I are exploring the possibility of move in to the Vilcabamba area.
Hey Charlie, that's great to hear you're considering the move south to Vilca. This is certainly a beautiful part of the world. Stay tuned to our channel for more content to come. We have put out a lot of content over the last two years that should give you a good idea of what our area has to offer you and your wife. If you have any questions along the way let me know. You can email me at ryan@abecuador.com
Wonderful shared conversation-thanks gentlemen! And reading your thoughtul responses to folks comments, well-un grande corizon! I'm considering retirement in Ecuador in a few years. I teach construction in a jail in Northern California-a great gig and I'd like to do some volunteering using my skills in Ecuador. At 70, a bit slower, but a bit more fun too. Your efforts are appreciated.Mucho gracias, amigos.
Hey John, thanks for tuning in. That job of yours sounds fantastic! You could always do some volunteering here in some fashion or another. Let us know if you have any questions along the way to making it here. You can email us at info@abecuador.com
I really enjoyed the interview. I've subscribed and will be watching more. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge & experience of Ecuador with us.
Great video. Jessie, it would be nice (in this video series) to see what property they bought and how much it cost them so that viewers can gauge what they can buy for their savings.
Great idea! We can only show what the owners are comfortable with- for privacy concerns. But we will be trying to show more moving foward. We have some awesome interviews coming up!
thanks to you Mr J.Bayer, that is a great video of information I would call a video at a different altitude but still at the same beautiful location the experiences of Mr J .Schramm are very very interesting as a business man as he is and to listen from him about the home building and the difference to the American way the organic farming , the cost and quality of health care, the climate the 55 to 80 degrees any day with the 6am to 6pm year round the low taxes (CASI NADA) makes absolutely the perfect place to visit for some one like me who is thinking to move thanks
Thanks for supporting the channel, Ray!! Hope to be bringing even more interesting interviews to the channel soon! There are endless awesome people living here for sure.
All I can say about the interview with Joe is WOW.... excellent interview..... it's easy to forget about earthquakes!! Do you have videos about Loja? Cuenca too big?? It's a small town compared to here in NYC!!
Interesante y completa entrevista, destaco el aprender el idioma del lugar nuevo donde migras, eso permite conocer e integrarse con los locales. Saludos desde San Francisco de Quito.
Hola William. Tiene razón! Aprender español es la clave para realmente sacar el máximo provecho de vivir en ecuador para un extranjero. Gracias por apoyar del canal :)
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Great Video! Awesome to know there are internet connection in that rural properties. I would be interested about how secure these places are? Do you have a wall around the property? Thanks!
Hello Jorge. Mostly all properties have barbed wire fencing around them. Some do have walls- it's just the way things are done here. Our area is pretty safe compared to the coastal areas and larger cities though. (plus it keeps neighboring cows and goats from eating our plants!
Thank you Jesse, I am seriously considering relocating to Vilca but I am concerned about the new gun business that Joe is introducing. I am also from Texas and the plan to introduce a shooting range only means killing. All the recent shootings in Texas are not a good example for a nonviolent community such as Vilca. Perhaps some hobbies are better left in Texas. It will also scare away the animals and birds. Thank you for the information. You have a wonderful channel. I will still visit but the gun range is a huge factor for me. Thanks again.
Hey Kim, I'm uncertain if Joe is following through on that idea. I believe he has many years of bureaucratic hurdles to jump through if he is to be successful. That is if he even wants to do it anymore. We hope to see you here one day soon.
@@AbundantLivingEcuador thank you. I appreciate your reply. I do plan on visiting you and your city in the next few months. I was in Mindo about 9 months ago. Loved it. Thank you again
I want to come visit Vilcabamba, but it might be a year before that will be possible. In the meantime, these videos have been great to see the area and hear what others have experienced and learned. Looking forward to the time when I can visit.
Great interview Jesse. Joe seems like a kindred spirit to myself as a Texan, firearm enthusiast who has a technology background and love for nature. I hope to meet him on a future visit to the area. My wife and I are about 14 months from retirement and we are interested in property in the Loja / Vilcabamba region. We will need to speak with you about our plans, as we also have 6 and 8 year old children in our care, three dogs and a fair about of belongings to contend with.
Great video. Just wondering.... During the Rainey season, is it Grey and cloudy for 6 months? What kind of livestock do people have there? What about mosquitoes with all that rain...?
Thank you Kirsten, great questions. The rainy season is my favorite time of year. It's warm and around 80 degrees most days and consists of a nice mix of sun, clouds, and rain. I lived in Seattle for 10 years, so I do have an understanding of grey and depressing winter days, and it's not like that here. The weather is amazing year round, with the exception of a few weeks here and there when a front get stalled out over our region and rains every day for a few weeks straight. But, definitely not 6 months in a row. People raise Cows, goats, sheep, chickens, pigs, and rabbits here to name a few. Mosquitoes are not bad here at all. They are the slow and non aggressive type. The sting barely itches. We do have no see ums, which have a sting that itches. Over time you get used to them, or they get used to you...one way or another. No issue there. If you haven't see this video I made about Vilcabamba, you should check it out. ruclips.net/video/piTpLYeZX8Q/видео.html If you have any further questions about relocating to our area, let me know. I can be reached at ryan@abecudor.com
I am a retired middle school teacher currently living in San Antpnio, TX. I'm 69 years old and fully bi-lingual English-Spanish. As a young man I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras.(1974-1976) I then taught for 2 years at the Escuela Americana in El Salvador. My question is this; I have 2 felonies, one in 2000, the other 2001; petty theft with a prior for both. Will these 20+ year old crimes cause me problems in my Ecuadoran visa application? Thank-you for your time. I enjoy your vlog very much, interesting and very informative! 😍🥰🤩
Hey Mark, that's a great question. I'm not positive. I imagine the answer is no, but to be sure you'll want to reach out to an Ecuador visa specialist. We hope to see you one day.
No, that is illegal in Ecuador. Hemp as recently become legal, but I don't have the desire to grow it. I use CBD and Hemp oil that I buy locally. I am a huge proponent of not violating major laws in this country!
I been all over the world different culture food and believes but my heart is in the province of Loja,especially calvas county I own a good chunk of land there I just waiting for my last son to finish university and then I’ll be kissing good bye Alberta!
Here's some feedback: What the hell are those darn bugs that keep annoying you guys? It reminds me of a barbecue in a friends back yard in Australia in summer, the flies there can drive you crazy sometimes. I don't miss that at all. Those bugs also look fairly large, which sometimes means spray repellent doesn't actually work as well. Bigger bugs might not like the spray, but as they fly around they still bump into your face and things, almost like they are saying hello, before they decide 'What is that smell' and leave you alone. Is it like that a lot there? Are those insects seasonal, maybe just around that property, or perhaps it was just an unusually bad day for bugs?
Vilcabamba has mosquitos and no see-ums. They are both small. They are around year round, but come out in hatches depending on the rain/sun. Everyone gets used to them.
It would be great to hear from some single folks!! I don’t have a farm to sell which greatly diminishes my finances- I’ve heard that 1 person can live on 900 - 1000. Being a minimalist, vegetarian, I would think that would be a benefit. Are there safe, clean apartments that are affordable for retired singles?
Hi Fernanda! Yes, foreigners can buy land here in Ecuador. It is simple for foreigners to get a permanent residency visa. With a land purchase or other investment, you can apply for an investor visa to get residency. After being here for quite a long time as a permanent resident, I believe you can apply for citizenship, however we don't have much experience with getting citizenship so we recommend you contact a visa specialist who can answer your questions. You may find this video about how to get a visa helpful: ruclips.net/video/4euRg1_3554/видео.html
would there be quite a lot of work over there for a builder / electrician over there? i would love this life style but farming is intimidating lol no idea where i would start
Hey Jayne, I'm not sure which one he was referring to. However, check out this video about insurance and find the link in the description below for best rates and policies on EC insurance. ruclips.net/video/m-E17_NzRLA/видео.html
Thank GOD Ecuador has common sense laws with guns! The US could learn a lot from Ecuador. I am so glad there are so many laws surrounding gun ownership in Ecuador. Let’s keep it that way forever. 🙌🏼✌🏼🙏🏼 Ecuador is a beautiful peaceful country & we do not want Americans bringing their culture of guns to our beautiful peaceful country! Gun club in Loja sounds awful
Hey Juan- The Home Depot like place (called Kywi) is in Loja- about 45 minutes from Vilcabamba. We have other smaller hardware stores in our town that have a good assortment!
it's a shame you guys did not address the reputation of Vilcabamba's people longevity......it is a common destination for tourists, in part because it is widely believed that its inhabitants grow to a very old age. Locals assert that it is not uncommon to see a person reach 100 years of age and it is claimed that many have gotten to 120, even up to 135, which would make it an area with the oldest inhabitants in the world. It is often called the
Hi. I'm a disabled American living in Puerto Rico wherr i have family native to the country. I cannot continue to survive in the U.S nor any of its colonies. Ecuador has always been in my considerations. What can be the minimal monthly income to be able to live in Ecuador?
Hello Dejaya, Thank you for you question. Different areas of Ecuador offer different price points for living and lifestyle- so this answer could vary depending on your location. For $500 you could get by in many rural areas if you live like a local. With western standards of living and comforts/conveniences it would be closer to $1000. Hope that is helpful. If you have more specific questions regarding specific areas, please feel free to reach out to us! Have a great day.
@@AbundantLivingEcuador thanks for replying. I am looking at Vilcabamba and Santa Elenita. This is a rough time for everyone, but I know I have to leave.
Hello Dejaya, the two places have similar costs of living. The main differences might be that Santa Elena and other coastal towns might require air conditioning to be comfortable... this drives up electricity costs BIG TIME. In Vilcabamba we dont need heat or air conditioner, so we save tons of money that way. The food in Vilcabamba MAY BE a bit more expensive, but we also have access to much better food ingredients and restaurants. Many things we have here are not readily available in other parts of Ecuador.
One of the reasons in Ecuador they do not put toilet seats most of the time in public bathrooms is because they believe is not a clean thing. They believe your body will touch the toilet seat front and might catch a disease. They rather leave the toilet without the seat instead of taking the risk. And the toilet paper is expensive, therefore, they expect you to pay for it or carry your own.
Hello! I have been looking into moving over there from Canada. I'm part ecuadorian. My father still holds his ecuadorian citizenship. I've understood I am entitled to citizenship, my question is if my daughter and partner would have any entitlement in that area? Would you by any chance know?
Hi Kaytelynn, that's so cool that your father is an Ecuadorian citizen! From what I've heard since your father is Ecuadorian, I think you can get citizenship, but I'm not positive about the details and process in doing that. Nor am I aware about how the citizenship works with your daughter and partner...I'd suggest you reach out to an Ecuadorian Embassy or Consult in Canada and ask them these questions.
@@C888_ I was born in Ecuador and grew up in NJ, now in FL, but that's neither here nor there... but from what I know I have dual citizenship, US and Ecuadorian. But like I said I was born in Ecuador, but from what I also understand since one of your parents is Ecuadorian you are also entitled to citizenship. Now kids and partners I have my doubts. But that does not mean that ONCE you establish Ecuadorian citizenship that that wont change. Once you become a citizen you can of course ask for citizenship of your souse and definitely kids. But first you must be a citizen. And like @Abundant Living Ecuador said... best to ask a consulate/embassy in your area. Hope for the best!
Children of Ecuadorian born are automatically Ecuadorian, you just have to go and obtain proof and get your cedula. However, grandchildren of Ecuador-born are not extended the same. You have to apply to sponsor them and your spouse once/after you claim your Ecuadorian citizenship.
What about safety??? Do you feel safe, are there home break-ins???? Do you have electric fencing?? I want to buy a home in or around Vilcabamba.............
We feel very safe here. Home break-ins are very rare. Electric fencing is not frequently used. That's awesome that you want to buy here! It's a wonderful place! Check out our listings page where you can see some of the houses we have available in Vilcabamba: www.abecuador.com/properties-for-sale Or email Ryan, our sales manager, with your specifics and he can help you find a place: ryan@abecuador.com
From an Ecuadorian that lived in Loja for 2 years (grew up in the states), Loja and especially Vilca are extremely, almost boringly, safe lol. Just use common sense (like dont leave money or your iPhone on the table and then walk away for 10 minutes) and everything is peachy.
Do you think Ecuadorian banks will allow on and off ramps to crypto exchanges in the near future? The fact that they don't currently marks Ecuador off my retirement list. I would think this will have to change.
We have no-see-ums and mosquitos here in Vilcabamba. They are easy to get used to, and some people are not bothered by them at all. It's nothing like the Amazon region. I would say overall we do not have a bug problem.
Bloomberg recently rated Ecuador as having the 20th most efficient healthcare system among advanced economies, while the U.S. ranked near the bottom in 46th place. In Loja you have you have your doctor doing a house call, fir the elderly lab technicians go to your place to take your blood, same for x-ray. That’s all what you get for living in a “Third World country”
Hey! Thanks for your comment. Crime in Loja province are extremely low for both Loja and Vilcabamba. However, petty theft still exists quite prominently. For example, we wouldn't leave our phone on our car's passenger seat when we run into a store quick because it might be gone when we get back. But with regards to violent crime, local Ecuadorians are very kind and in general, the violent crime here doesn't exist to the same extent which is why expats feel safe in our area. In fact, we have a young single expat woman working on our team and she feels safe walking the streets of Vilcabamba and Loja alone. The general rule of being wise and aware of your surroundings like you would in any place in the world goes a long way.
I just googled a bit. 2020: 7.7 homicides per 100K folks in Ecuador. USA: 7.23 (was 5.32 but there was a 36% increase in 2020). We've all heard about robberies, but the culture is usually not violent here. Crimes of opportunity, like Jessie said in the other reply. One needs to be alert in big cities. Security for one's home. We've been here for 12 years. Left a phone in a taxi (gone), and one of our workers 11 years ago stole a watch and a phone. Leaving phones in a taxi seems to be an issue here! No reason IMHO to be fearful here.
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Some of the coolest people I met were in hostels in Ecuador. I thought it was really cool to meet retired couples down there as well. ✊🇨🇦
Yes, you really can meet amazing people by traveling around!
HOLA! soy de Ecuador y con tantos videos como los de ustedes, de JP y Amelia. De Mr. Shader and from ecuatorianos lm really knowing my country and it amazes me more and more. I left my country at 18, was a stewardess, i was 18,19,long time ago, met an American, had 3 american children, divorced ( he was sicko) so sad. That was 40 years ago. Anyway thanks for your videos but really really you have to watch these other videos from ECUSDOR y sus paisajes, Vivencias , this couple from Ecuador go to incredible places wher our indigenous live. They are incredible places if these people living far and really up in the mountains. They live grazing their sheeps, working hard but really a healthy peaceful life! Watch this one:
Tienen la RIQUEZA de vivir con sus 8 hijos sobre las nubes!
Practice your Spanish. So much to learn about Ecuador!
There are so many incredible places here in EC to explore. We look forward to exploring all the more.
I sooooo appreciate this video. My heart is at rest. Coming to Ecuador for the first time in Nov. for a mini retirement practice...Thanks for taking the time to share....
Hey Robyn, that sounds great! Let me know if you need anything along the way. ryan@abecuador.com
Thank you. It's great to get the perspective of people that have move to Ecuador from the US. My wife and I are exploring the possibility of move in to the Vilcabamba area.
Hey Charlie, that's great to hear you're considering the move south to Vilca. This is certainly a beautiful part of the world. Stay tuned to our channel for more content to come. We have put out a lot of content over the last two years that should give you a good idea of what our area has to offer you and your wife. If you have any questions along the way let me know. You can email me at ryan@abecuador.com
Wonderful shared conversation-thanks gentlemen! And reading your thoughtul responses to folks comments, well-un grande corizon!
I'm considering retirement in Ecuador in a few years. I teach construction in a jail in Northern California-a great gig and I'd like to do some volunteering using my skills in Ecuador. At 70, a bit slower, but a bit more fun too.
Your efforts are appreciated.Mucho gracias, amigos.
Hey John, thanks for tuning in. That job of yours sounds fantastic! You could always do some volunteering here in some fashion or another. Let us know if you have any questions along the way to making it here. You can email us at info@abecuador.com
I didn't know William Shatner lived in Villcabamba! Just kidding, loved the interview. Full of valuable info.
Thanks for listening!
what a great example of a successfull and still humble person-emigrat!
These interviews are extremely valuable. Thank you...
Thanks for the great video! Excellent first hand information for living in Ecuador from an ex-pat!
Glad you enjoyed the video, Herminio!
I really enjoyed the interview. I've subscribed and will be watching more. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge & experience of Ecuador with us.
Thanks Glenn, we appreciate your support of our channel. Stay tuned for more.
Great video. Jessie, it would be nice (in this video series) to see what property they bought and how much it cost them so that viewers can gauge what they can buy for their savings.
Great idea! We can only show what the owners are comfortable with- for privacy concerns. But we will be trying to show more moving foward. We have some awesome interviews coming up!
@@AbundantLivingEcuador Thanks, man.
Thank you both, this has been very educational. We are coming very soon.
Sounds very much like my experience 28 years ago with my moving to a Caribbean island. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Our pleasure!
thanks to you Mr J.Bayer, that is a great video of information I would call a video at a different altitude but still at the same beautiful location the experiences of Mr J .Schramm are very very interesting as a business man as he is and to listen from him about the home building and the difference to the American way the organic farming , the cost and quality of health care, the climate the 55 to 80 degrees any day with the 6am to 6pm year round the low taxes (CASI NADA) makes absolutely the perfect place to visit for some one like me who is thinking to move thanks
I'm a new subscriber and this is an awesome interview. I live in Ecuador on the coast. Spot on interview with a positive vibe. Good job.
Thanks for supporting the channel, Ray!! Hope to be bringing even more interesting interviews to the channel soon! There are endless awesome people living here for sure.
Excellent interview, thanks for posting sharing the experience of expats living in Ecuador.
You bet Raul, thanks for watching.
BTW: If nobody else says it, thank you for the topic segments in the slide bar. It makes it much easier to focus on individual interest and concerns.
Thanks for the feedback John, we appreciate it.
Excellent information and interview. Thank you and yes I've subscribed.
Thanks Pete, and we appreciate your support.
A very good video...Thank you, I have been looking at Ecuador. GOOD info!
We're glad you enjoyed this interview!
All I can say about the interview with Joe is WOW.... excellent interview..... it's easy to forget about earthquakes!! Do you have videos about Loja? Cuenca too big?? It's a small town compared to here in NYC!!
Excellent video with great information.
Thank you!
I love this video and I love the type off live white all plants and natural 💛💛💙💙❤️❤️
Thanks for your comment, Luis!
thank you for sharing.
You're welcome
Interesante y completa entrevista, destaco el aprender el idioma del lugar nuevo donde migras, eso permite conocer e integrarse con los locales. Saludos desde San Francisco de Quito.
Hola William. Tiene razón! Aprender español es la clave para realmente sacar el máximo provecho de vivir en ecuador para un extranjero. Gracias por apoyar del canal :)
Great Video! Awesome to know there are internet connection in that rural properties. I would be interested about how secure these places are? Do you have a wall around the property? Thanks!
Hello Jorge. Mostly all properties have barbed wire fencing around them. Some do have walls- it's just the way things are done here. Our area is pretty safe compared to the coastal areas and larger cities though. (plus it keeps neighboring cows and goats from eating our plants!
GREAT information. Overjoyed all
So glad you found it helpful! Joe's a pretty cool guy.
Fine Interview..excellent Insight...ty so much
Thank you for your comment, Tom!
Thank you Jesse, I am seriously considering relocating to Vilca but I am concerned about the new gun business that Joe is introducing. I am also from Texas and the plan to introduce a shooting range only means killing. All the recent shootings in Texas are not a good example for a nonviolent community such as Vilca. Perhaps some hobbies are better left in Texas. It will also scare away the animals and birds. Thank you for the information. You have a wonderful channel. I will still visit but the gun range is a huge factor for me. Thanks again.
Hey Kim, I'm uncertain if Joe is following through on that idea. I believe he has many years of bureaucratic hurdles to jump through if he is to be successful. That is if he even wants to do it anymore. We hope to see you here one day soon.
@@AbundantLivingEcuador thank you. I appreciate your reply. I do plan on visiting you and your city in the next few months. I was in Mindo about 9 months ago. Loved it. Thank you again
Thank you. Great questions - practical!
You bet!
Very informative video on living in Vilacamba.
Thank you for watching.
I want to come visit Vilcabamba, but it might be a year before that will be possible. In the meantime, these videos have been great to see the area and hear what others have experienced and learned. Looking forward to the time when I can visit.
Awesome! That's our goal with these videos - to help others get a better idea for the area :)
Joe! Let's do lunch and I need more pickles.
Joe does make yummy pickles! He sells them at ACWA Cafe and Eco Tienda or at Franco's organic produce store.
Very good and honest interview.
Thanks Patricia
Great interview! Thanks
Thanks Maria. Glad you enjoyed it! Joe is a great guy!
Great interview Jesse. Joe seems like a kindred spirit to myself as a Texan, firearm enthusiast who has a technology background and love for nature. I hope to meet him on a future visit to the area. My wife and I are about 14 months from retirement and we are interested in property in the Loja / Vilcabamba region. We will need to speak with you about our plans, as we also have 6 and 8 year old children in our care, three dogs and a fair about of belongings to contend with.
Thanks Edward! I'm sure Joe would love to meet you guys. Message us here to talk about your plans and if you have any questions! info@abecuador.com
Great video ...I just can't imagine going to a public bathroom would be a con.....
Great video.
Just wondering....
During the Rainey season, is it Grey and cloudy for 6 months?
What kind of livestock do people have there?
What about mosquitoes with all that rain...?
Thank you Kirsten, great questions. The rainy season is my favorite time of year. It's warm and around 80 degrees most days and consists of a nice mix of sun, clouds, and rain. I lived in Seattle for 10 years, so I do have an understanding of grey and depressing winter days, and it's not like that here. The weather is amazing year round, with the exception of a few weeks here and there when a front get stalled out over our region and rains every day for a few weeks straight. But, definitely not 6 months in a row. People raise Cows, goats, sheep, chickens, pigs, and rabbits here to name a few. Mosquitoes are not bad here at all. They are the slow and non aggressive type. The sting barely itches. We do have no see ums, which have a sting that itches. Over time you get used to them, or they get used to you...one way or another. No issue there. If you haven't see this video I made about Vilcabamba, you should check it out. ruclips.net/video/piTpLYeZX8Q/видео.html If you have any further questions about relocating to our area, let me know. I can be reached at ryan@abecudor.com
I am a retired middle school teacher currently living in San Antpnio, TX. I'm 69 years old and fully bi-lingual English-Spanish. As a young man I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras.(1974-1976) I then taught for 2 years at the Escuela Americana in El Salvador. My question is this; I have 2 felonies, one in 2000, the other 2001; petty theft with a prior for both. Will these 20+ year old crimes cause me problems in my Ecuadoran visa application?
Thank-you for your time. I enjoy your vlog very much, interesting and very informative! 😍🥰🤩
Hey Mark, that's a great question. I'm not positive. I imagine the answer is no, but to be sure you'll want to reach out to an Ecuador visa specialist. We hope to see you one day.
thanks
Hi Stafford. You're welcome! Thanks for supporting the channel!
Great video!
Hello Sherrie. Glad you enjoyed it!
19:03 Medicinal Plants. I wonder if Joe is growing some Cannabis up there 🤣
Hahaha! Very funny!
@@AbundantLivingEcuador He does have some incredible dills
No, that is illegal in Ecuador. Hemp as recently become legal, but I don't have the desire to grow it. I use CBD and Hemp oil that I buy locally. I am a huge proponent of not violating major laws in this country!
@@jolifarms-Ecuador Thanks for chiming in, Joe!
@@pattypurtell7147 He sure does!!
Great information. Can you share information on Joes casita rental and link for information if on AirBnB etc.
Thank you. This rental is currently rented unfortunately.
Good info......are the flying insects common or is Joe wearing a fragrant cologne?
Flying insects are common, especially around his gardens. Not many bite..
I been all over the world different culture food and believes but my heart is in the province of Loja,especially calvas county I own a good chunk of land there I just waiting for my last son to finish university and then I’ll be kissing good bye Alberta!
The light is at the end of the tunnel for your move here! Meanwhile you can like vicariously through videos and pictures of Loja province!
Here's some feedback: What the hell are those darn bugs that keep annoying you guys? It reminds me of a barbecue in a friends back yard in Australia in summer, the flies there can drive you crazy sometimes. I don't miss that at all. Those bugs also look fairly large, which sometimes means spray repellent doesn't actually work as well. Bigger bugs might not like the spray, but as they fly around they still bump into your face and things, almost like they are saying hello, before they decide 'What is that smell' and leave you alone. Is it like that a lot there? Are those insects seasonal, maybe just around that property, or perhaps it was just an unusually bad day for bugs?
Vilcabamba has mosquitos and no see-ums. They are both small. They are around year round, but come out in hatches depending on the rain/sun. Everyone gets used to them.
It would be great to hear from some single folks!! I don’t have a farm to sell which greatly diminishes my finances- I’ve heard that 1 person can live on 900 - 1000. Being a minimalist, vegetarian, I would think that would be a benefit. Are there safe, clean apartments that are affordable for retired singles?
Hey Patricia, you can live comfortably in Vilcabamba for $1000 a month. There are safe and clean apartments for rent that I think you'd like.
Great episode! Thank you! Perhaps you could also port these to your audio podcast feed.
Thanks for your comment! We will work on getting this on our podcast feed.
Hello Goodnight! i am from brazil and would like to know if foreigners can buy land in ecuador and if it is easy to get citizenship?
Hi Fernanda! Yes, foreigners can buy land here in Ecuador. It is simple for foreigners to get a permanent residency visa. With a land purchase or other investment, you can apply for an investor visa to get residency. After being here for quite a long time as a permanent resident, I believe you can apply for citizenship, however we don't have much experience with getting citizenship so we recommend you contact a visa specialist who can answer your questions. You may find this video about how to get a visa helpful: ruclips.net/video/4euRg1_3554/видео.html
@@AbundantLivingEcuador thanks for the reply😃
would there be quite a lot of work over there for a builder / electrician over there? i would love this life style but farming is intimidating lol no idea where i would start
Farming is not for everyone, that is for sure! Come for a visit and see if you can find your niche. I am sure you can!
Heading there soon, can I ask what medical insurance Joe was referring to at $50 per month?
Hey Jayne, I'm not sure which one he was referring to. However, check out this video about insurance and find the link in the description below for best rates and policies on EC insurance. ruclips.net/video/m-E17_NzRLA/видео.html
Thank GOD Ecuador has common sense laws with guns! The US could learn a lot from Ecuador.
I am so glad there are so many laws surrounding gun ownership in Ecuador. Let’s keep it that way forever. 🙌🏼✌🏼🙏🏼
Ecuador is a beautiful peaceful country & we do not want Americans bringing their culture of guns to our beautiful peaceful country!
Gun club in Loja sounds awful
Thanks for expressing your viewpoint Michelle. Ecuador is indeed a beautiful and peaceful country, it's so refreshing.
Si hay peligro pero en Guayaquil Quito Santo Domingo Manta , Duran , mas seguridad Cuenca ,Loja vilcabamba
What area was this video recorded in? :)
Just outside of Vilcabamba by 10 minutes
How can you have a home depot in a such a small town .There are big mega stores in the cities .
Hey Juan- The Home Depot like place (called Kywi) is in Loja- about 45 minutes from Vilcabamba. We have other smaller hardware stores in our town that have a good assortment!
it's a shame you guys did not address the reputation of Vilcabamba's people longevity......it is a common destination for tourists, in part because it is widely believed that its inhabitants grow to a very old age. Locals assert that it is not uncommon to see a person reach 100 years of age and it is claimed that many have gotten to 120, even up to 135, which would make it an area with the oldest inhabitants in the world. It is often called the
Yes, that is true! Vilcabamba is known as the Valley of Longevity. Pretty sweet place to live in!
So what kind if business both of u have .or just visiting..???
We here at Abundant Living do real estate, development projects and agricultural investments. Joe is retired, but has an awesome pickle business!
Hi. I'm a disabled American living in Puerto Rico wherr i have family native to the country. I cannot continue to survive in the U.S nor any of its colonies. Ecuador has always been in my considerations. What can be the minimal monthly income to be able to live in Ecuador?
Hello Dejaya, Thank you for you question. Different areas of Ecuador offer different price points for living and lifestyle- so this answer could vary depending on your location. For $500 you could get by in many rural areas if you live like a local. With western standards of living and comforts/conveniences it would be closer to $1000. Hope that is helpful. If you have more specific questions regarding specific areas, please feel free to reach out to us! Have a great day.
@@AbundantLivingEcuador thanks for replying. I am looking at Vilcabamba and Santa Elenita. This is a rough time for everyone, but I know I have to leave.
Hello Dejaya, the two places have similar costs of living. The main differences might be that Santa Elena and other coastal towns might require air conditioning to be comfortable... this drives up electricity costs BIG TIME. In Vilcabamba we dont need heat or air conditioner, so we save tons of money that way. The food in Vilcabamba MAY BE a bit more expensive, but we also have access to much better food ingredients and restaurants. Many things we have here are not readily available in other parts of Ecuador.
One of the reasons in Ecuador they do not put toilet seats most of the time in public bathrooms is because they believe is not a clean thing. They believe your body will touch the toilet seat front and might catch a disease. They rather leave the toilet without the seat instead of taking the risk. And the toilet paper is expensive, therefore, they expect you to pay for it or carry your own.
Hello! I have been looking into moving over there from Canada. I'm part ecuadorian. My father still holds his ecuadorian citizenship. I've understood I am entitled to citizenship, my question is if my daughter and partner would have any entitlement in that area? Would you by any chance know?
Hi Kaytelynn, that's so cool that your father is an Ecuadorian citizen! From what I've heard since your father is Ecuadorian, I think you can get citizenship, but I'm not positive about the details and process in doing that. Nor am I aware about how the citizenship works with your daughter and partner...I'd suggest you reach out to an Ecuadorian Embassy or Consult in Canada and ask them these questions.
@@AbundantLivingEcuador Yes I will go that route. Thank you.
@@C888_ I was born in Ecuador and grew up in NJ, now in FL, but that's neither here nor there... but from what I know I have dual citizenship, US and Ecuadorian. But like I said I was born in Ecuador, but from what I also understand since one of your parents is Ecuadorian you are also entitled to citizenship. Now kids and partners I have my doubts. But that does not mean that ONCE you establish Ecuadorian citizenship that that wont change. Once you become a citizen you can of course ask for citizenship of your souse and definitely kids. But first you must be a citizen. And like @Abundant Living Ecuador said... best to ask a consulate/embassy in your area. Hope for the best!
Children of Ecuadorian born are automatically Ecuadorian, you just have to go and obtain proof and get your cedula. However, grandchildren of Ecuador-born are not extended the same. You have to apply to sponsor them and your spouse once/after you claim your Ecuadorian citizenship.
@@CKarinaS thank you so much for the info. Would my child and partner be guaranteed citizenship?
What about safety??? Do you feel safe, are there home break-ins???? Do you have electric fencing?? I want to buy a home in or around Vilcabamba.............
We feel very safe here. Home break-ins are very rare. Electric fencing is not frequently used.
That's awesome that you want to buy here! It's a wonderful place! Check out our listings page where you can see some of the houses we have available in Vilcabamba: www.abecuador.com/properties-for-sale Or email Ryan, our sales manager, with your specifics and he can help you find a place: ryan@abecuador.com
I feel very safe here, even more so than in the U.S. If you deal with the wrong people you can have problems, just like anywhere in the world!
Some of The best produce in world comes from Ecuador, it’s the terroir! ✊🇨🇦
From an Ecuadorian that lived in Loja for 2 years (grew up in the states), Loja and especially Vilca are extremely, almost boringly, safe lol. Just use common sense (like dont leave money or your iPhone on the table and then walk away for 10 minutes) and everything is peachy.
Hotels on vilcabamba pets friendly?
Do you think Ecuadorian banks will allow on and off ramps to crypto exchanges in the near future? The fact that they don't currently marks Ecuador off my retirement list. I would think this will have to change.
Thanks for your comment! However, we cannot predict the future. Hopefully Ecuador will follow the lead of other countries.
How can someone travel to Ecuador without having to take the “unmentionable”? Is that possible?
There are health exemptions I'm sure. Feel free to reach out to me at ryan@abecuador.com for the latest news and information.
If you met Joe in the street you’d never guess that getting into a gunfight with him would be a terrible idea.
Indeed
Yes, not all organic food is actually organically farmed. Know your farmer.
So true Cheryl! Great point! We are blessed here to deal directly with our organic growers!
How is the medical care? Is fhere a bank ?
there is a new sherif in town....ya hear?.......
what about getting that drivers license?
It's a bit of a process, but very doable. Rumor has it expats can just use their foreign driver's licenses to drive in Ecuador soon.
when was the last home invasion
Hey Duane, that's a great question. I don't know...
Bug problem?
We have no-see-ums and mosquitos here in Vilcabamba. They are easy to get used to, and some people are not bothered by them at all. It's nothing like the Amazon region. I would say overall we do not have a bug problem.
It's important to learn Spanish. Take classes in the US, if you're planning to move. Don't get mad because people don't understand you.
Yes, learning Spanish is very helpful for living here! There are several local Spanish teachers in Vilcabamba to help expats learn the language.
Bloomberg recently rated Ecuador as having the 20th most efficient healthcare system among advanced economies, while the U.S. ranked near the bottom in 46th place. In Loja you have you have your doctor doing a house call, fir the elderly lab technicians go to your place to take your blood, same for x-ray. That’s all what you get for living in a “Third World country”
The healthcare in Loja is great. Some of the hospitals are better than what you can find in 1st world countries.
I hear Ecuador is dangerous or "high crime" that is what makes me hesitant about Latin America.
Hey! Thanks for your comment. Crime in Loja province are extremely low for both Loja and Vilcabamba. However, petty theft still exists quite prominently. For example, we wouldn't leave our phone on our car's passenger seat when we run into a store quick because it might be gone when we get back. But with regards to violent crime, local Ecuadorians are very kind and in general, the violent crime here doesn't exist to the same extent which is why expats feel safe in our area. In fact, we have a young single expat woman working on our team and she feels safe walking the streets of Vilcabamba and Loja alone. The general rule of being wise and aware of your surroundings like you would in any place in the world goes a long way.
I just googled a bit. 2020: 7.7 homicides per 100K folks in Ecuador. USA: 7.23 (was 5.32 but there was a 36% increase in 2020). We've all heard about robberies, but the culture is usually not violent here. Crimes of opportunity, like Jessie said in the other reply. One needs to be alert in big cities. Security for one's home. We've been here for 12 years. Left a phone in a taxi (gone), and one of our workers 11 years ago stole a watch and a phone. Leaving phones in a taxi seems to be an issue here! No reason IMHO to be fearful here.
Nooo please don’t bring guns culture to Vilcabamba!!!
I'm not sure what that means. Having a firearm to protect yourself and your family from a home invasion is not considered gun culture in my opinion.
I love your videos but I had a concern about this Texan wanting to import the American gun love into a peaceful community.
Thanks Anakea, I guess everyone has there opinions on gun ownership and other controversial topics. have a great day.
Are you allowed to bring in guns to Ecuador if you were in law enforcement ?
My understanding is no you cannot.