I'm moving to Cuenca, Ecuador! - Interview
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- Опубликовано: 3 май 2023
- Is Cuenca, Ecuador the perfect place to live or retire? Discover the reasons why this charming city is becoming a top destination for expats and retirees.
Join me on an exciting journey as my husband and I explore Cuenca, Ecuador. And discover with me why this city is becoming the go-to place for foreigners looking to improve their quality of life.
I decided to come and see by myself what Cuenca has to offer that makes foreigners desire this city to live in. My husband and I are on a journey to explore potential places that can make our life improve according to what we enjoy about a city so we didn't doubt about coming to this place.
A few days ago, a student of mine sent me an email saying he was in Cuenca too. He shared with us his reasons for choosing Cuenca as his retirement destination over other popular places like Queretaro, Mexico and Medellín, Colombia. I interviewed him and uncovered some fascinating insights that will inspire you to consider Cuenca as your next retirement spot.
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Hola Karen cita
I love Filipinas
I from Cuenca City
Right now I’m living in NYC
I miss my city
I want to return soon soon
I have to much stress
Nice video and you are so cute
I’m a 61 yo woman from USA. I spent a month in Ecuador, about 30 minutes north of Cuenca. I had the immense pleasure to visit Cuenca several times. I LOVE ECUADOR and CUENCA. Such wonderful people there, Cuenca was quaint, modern and GORGEOUS all at once. I also have thought often about moving there. Just LOOOOOVE it there!
As a fellow Bay Area nature-loving vegetarian, I'm glad to hear that Cuenca might be *the* retirement spot
Really good interview. I like the way he thinks. I think he is right on in saying that a city of 400,000 is about right. And I would like to stay below 1M. I have travelled to Cuenca twice and loved it. Make sure you go to Cajas. Beautiful.
I'm looking forward to going to Cajas. Yesterday I sprained my ankle and now I need to wait for a few days until it recovers. As soon as it recovers, we'll go!
Hi John, What I like, too, is proximity to US. Its closer from EC (adding even more flights) to Miami then a zip to family/friends. I can fly, now with LATAM from Cuenca or Quito to US faster than from Northern Michigan to various parts of US. (dare I mention 2 feet snow two days ago!) ha ha.
Hola, watched this video half dozen times. Learn somethingi new every time plus get a sense of the momentum to move. He's a dear. You both are. Are you still in Cuenca ? How are you doing ? How is it going ? Are you staying awhile ? I'm heading there '23 so thirsty for information, show and tell. Thanks for all. Looking forward to your next video. Hope you are happy and doing well. Making friends.
Great information. Thank you 2 for sharing.
Amazing gentleman & interview!
thanks for interviewing this sweet person. Its cool to get info without having to go thorough all the search!
Very interesting interview, well done, Karen!
Very cool! I had heard about Cuenca as a possibility as somewhere to live. It definitely seems to at least be somewhere to visit.
We have Cuenca on our list of possible retirement spots. We are currently in Nicaragua. We still plan to visit-
San Cristobal de las Casas and Cholula, Mexico.
Antigua, Lake Atitlan, and Xela Guatemala.
Manizales, Colombia
Cuenca, Ecuador
Arequipa, Per
Tarija, Bolivia
Salta and Buenas Aires, Argentina
We love cool weather, reasonably safe, good hospital, friendly people, and lots to do. We do speak Spanish and we are 55 and 60.
Let us know when you get here. I've lived here almost 12 years. I'm old so I can be your gringa abuela :)
It’s winter in Ecuador…so cooler, wetter, cloudy frequently……GREAT JOB on this interview
Buenos Dias Both of You In This Video, Thanks Karmencita For Dion This Interview, Also Thanks For Intrducing A littla Bit More Of Ecuador To The World; Since Now And On I'll Be Watching Your Videos As Much As I Can; In Other Words I'am Gonna Be Your Follower For Both Of You. Talking About Fruits, In Ecvuador There Is A Bunch Fruits That Possible You Never Have Seeing Before; Example The One You Were Just Talking ( naranjilla ) Its Pretty Sweet If You Make A Cold Juice, and added a Little Bit Of Sugar Like I Use To Do, Some Others They Drink Just As It Is, and They Liked A Lot. Welcome To Ecuador, And I Hope You Liked And The Country Will Treat You Good.
I came to your channel to see if you had a new video this weekend and realized I didn't see this last one! I can totally relate to what Reese says about not finding anywhere else in the US as an attractive place to move to.. at least compared to options in Latin America with better weather and more affordable at the same time
Hola!
This was a great video. You did a great job interviewing your guest.
Your guest echoed many of the wants/needs that I had when I first started looking for a place to retire. I went to Cuenca but, it really didn't appeal to me. 14 months into my travels I realized that I didn't have to "live" anywhere. Now, I just travel full time & pretend that I'm looking for a place! Hahaha!
In 2020 I got a resident's visa & stayed in Mexico for the past 2 years of the pandemic. In Sept 2022 I headed back to SE Asia. It's funny how your priorities change after two years. As much as I love Bangkok, I don't think that I could handle the intense heat. Currently, I am in Cesme, Turkey & will be heading to Athens on Sunday, en route to Albania. I will head back to Canada in July &, back to Mexico in Sept. I am surprised by how much I miss Mexico; the people, the food & the culture are unrivalled, for me.
9 years of travel has slightly inched my retirement pendulum decision over towards Mexico.
I did love Ecuador when I was there in 2012. As a Canadian retiree, the conversion to US dollars takes quite a chunk out of my retirement funds.
Alas, if I've learned anything from 9 years of travelling, it's that there is no perfect place.
Deep meaningful conversations are way more important to me than anything else. I get that almost every day when I'm in Bangkok and Vietnam. I find it very difficult to get to those levels of conversation in Latin America because I can't really speak the language well enough to get my ideas across. It gets frustrating when you have to keep digging for the translator every 2 minutes. It really is a challenge.
Anyway, keep finding new places that you enjoy &, stay safe in beautiful Ecuador.
I think the same as you after travelling a lot. The human connection is much more important than anything and being around a community of people commited to have a great community life is amazing. Where did you meet those criterias? I heard about Bali , sayulita , tulum , costa rica ... But im not into woo woo people so im cautious to go to those places. A balance is better.
I've thought about SE Asia but worry about the heat and humidity, which is why I'm considering Cuenca
I was held up at gunpoint on a minivan going from Puebla to Cholula on Oct 30, 2024 so, as of right now, Mexico has lost ALL her charm...
@@kris13iam you'd need a place with a pool and/or close to the ocean because, you can't rely on a/c in most places there. If the place has solar, bonus!
@@CumbiaDancer5678Jomtiem seems like a good spot
Good interview thank you
Good job Karencita 👍
I'm particularly interested that @rhyslud chose Cuenca in part because of music. He has eclectic music tastes, as I do. When I visited Cuenca I got the sense that the contemporary arts scene wasn't very vibrant or original. Ironically, that's why I've been looking into Colombia, and Manizales, in particular. Rhys, if you're reading this let's compare notes sometime!
Qué emocionante Don Ludlow decidió irse a vivir en Ecuador.
Karencita, I love your top. It looks cotton. People say cotton is difficult to find in EC. Did you get that in Cuenca ? Thanks for interview. I'm moving to EC '23/ Workiing on visa; unloading farmhouse (oh my!) Where to land in EC is difficult. Reese, appreciate your insights. Cuenca looks lovely. I'm in MI now; worked for SUNW years ago, know your dilema, and area you live. I hope you two do a part two. Thanks again.
Good interview skills. Some try to conduct an interview, but keep cutting off the guest and answering for them. Very patient Karen. Thx!
I lived in China, trust me man, you don’t want to live in most of it, it’s a very harsh place. I think few people looking to live in Asia would choose it, even when things were more open 10 years ago.
This guy was interesting and I agree w a lot of what he said
thankks.
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He should have looked into Cuernavaca, Mexico 🇲🇽 “The city of eternal spring” 😁 I like Ecuador too! I’m not sure where I will end up? Ecuador offers a high quality of life, for someone on a small pension.
Cuernavaca is lovely. I got in good shape from all the hills😂
@@sierrakipp im heading to Ecuador
@@BPe-ie9je Ecuador sounds intriguing!
@@christopherhouse7937 I'm working on my temp res visa, now. Easy to do yourself. Just takes 'project management skills'....
@@BPe-ie9je I have a Ecuador consulate or a place to help with visas in my state. I can’t say 100% Ecuador is where I’m going. I do like the idea. 😁✌🏻
Super informative interview. Great job from both of you. We had Cuenca on our list as well, but rejected it after visiting last fall and finding the pollution and traffic to be a bit too high for our tastes. While it's true that the city is most walkable--and the river walks are indeed lovely, the death defying run to cross the street every 3-4 blocks obliterated the relaxaion of walking throughout the city. In Ecuador, pedestrians don't have the right of way, and these sweet and loving people can be absolute maniacs when they get behind the wheel! We utlimately settled on the smaller town of Cotacachi to the north, which we enjoy very much.
Always love to hear the stories of other expats and why they chose Ecuador as their new home.
You definitely hit on the worst aspect of Cuenca. It's a bit like a real-life game of Frogger.
We decided, after visiting, to live in one of the quieter sections of town near a river. We will then take a taxi or bus to our destinations in town.
@@rhyslud proving once again, that if you are really drawn to a place, you can come up with a work-around for the negatives. I hope you continue to love it there! Great interview.
Karencita, what are differences Ecuador spanish and mexican spanish? Will your classes adapt ?
Watching this video from Jingletown Oakland, CA.
Hi Jesse!! I think many people from California watch my videos.
Old Acorns, Oakland CA ❤❤
I too have been looking & paying attention for the past 10 or more years - at the entire continental US - and - ended up with El Paso also - for the same 'main reasons' you described ! --- Ironically - I arrived at Cuenca - just recently - for the exact same reasons !!! -- Health care pushed them over the finish line for me as I really liked much about Tagaytay Philippines also. The over 65 benefits in Ecudor is some icing on the cake too. - ? - Allows perhaps for some travel in my rather modest budget. --- Maylasia was also 1 of my considerations - it's cheap - '''realizing''' that some 70% speak English and the rest want to learn ! - But - the heat !?!?! = No thanks. --- Mexico has gone crazy with their 'requirements' and the peso is gaining strength as the value of the USD is less. Otherwise Chapala was my consideration also. Essentially Mexico is becoming too expensive for my liking. --- Medallion is worth considering too as the climate is really to my liking. Lack of English is an issue for me too !
Hola Hermosa Amiga Karencita Saludos Desde puerto rico la isla del Encanto 🇵🇷🐠🐟🎣🏝️🌅🚣🌄😊😉.
Voy a ir a las Cuenca los Lunes proximo semana
¿Por primera vez?
@@LaKarencitaMX si. I have been watching videos like I have for Queretaro and Puerto Morelos so Cuenca is Monday.....
I hope you're doing alright, Karen, since I know Cuenca has had a bunch of flooding and other things.
I'm doing alright! I'm in Mexico now 🤔. I'm preparing a video to release soon
I like what your guests considered in his analysis of possible retirement locations. Water source will certainly be much more important in few years. But I would like to ask him if he is concerned about Cuenca high elevation. It is not just about breathing, but also about being too close to the sun - the climate change will possibly push the UV index into very dangerous levels. Also, in the last several months we witnessed how easy it is to isolate access to Quenca - any worries about protests and uprisings?
I am hoping hats, long sleeves, umbrellas and sunscreen will to the trick for sun protection.
Uprisings have been fairly peaceful in recent years (I cancelled a trip in 2019 for that reason and it was all over long before I would have arrived)..
I would have an extra supply of canned food and propane on hand for disruptions. No place is perfect. Everyone must weigh the pros and cons based on their priorities. The future is out of our control. But one can always move.
@@rhyslud - Hmmm, Cuenca was my original plan to move to, because of climate and because it supposed to have drinkable water. At this point I am excluding any places where water has to be delivered (my worries about future supply chain disruptions, etc). I am 6’1” tall so am also concerned about not being able to buy any clothing in my XL size and shoes size 13, LOL. I will most likely visit to check it all out, but I will probably first check out Spain. There is supposed to be good weather in certain areas with low cost of living.
@@jpny4750 I lived in Nueva Andalusia as a kid. Near marbella the only semi affordable place on Costa del Sol now is Estepona (or Torremolinos). Alicante still looks good too.
I plan to get a reverse osmosis system even in Cuenca
@@rhyslud - Alicante looks interesting, may need to visit, although I am not much of a beach person. Reverse osmosis is a good idea for Cuenca. I would probably want that anywhere.
I live in UP Michigan. We had UV warnings yesterday #8. Its a new global issue. Hats. Long sleeves. Sunscreen (i rarely wear) the new apparel. And when you 'hang out' look for shade. I read mid day. Work out in the sun. I'm covered. Its no big.
I would love to know about assisted living facilities in Cuenca!!
Search for Rio Quinto
Does it rain more in Cuenca than in Medellin? This is a great video. I am vegan as well
Hi G2, 'Eric and Sandy' do utubes, Cuenca. Shes vegan. Often show restaurants. I'm an organic farmer. Spent $2,000. last purchase on 'drip irrigation' supplies and thats in Michigan (not desert). So , year around good food needs rain. Mother nature. I love sweaters, too (a knitter) so the temps suit me with a few trips to ocean each year. I'm heading to EC, '23.
About the same, but Medellín has comfortable temperatures while Cuenca is too cold for most people.
This guy lays it out very plainly: "At retirement, we were going to be out of money in 10 years, or have to work until we died." And bam...in one sentence he explains 90% of the retirement dilemma in the US. If you are lower middle class, or anywhere on the working poor spectrum, get prepared to live in poverty in your elder years. Because the US Social Security is not going to be enough to sustain you at the level of inflation in the US.
Please go now🎶🎶🎶🤫
VISIT ECUADOR BATHROOMS ALSO THERE IT IS VERY NICE.
Hello Karencita, I came across your Cuenca video and am considering subscribing to your channel.
When you have a moment would you please be kind enough to turn on the Spanish subtitle option for this video?
My family and I watch together via a Roku connected TV, so it's a limited function App. If the subtitles aren't selected by the channel manager, we can't turn them on.
If you do this for all of your South American videos, we'll subscribe, watch and might even drop in a few comments and likes.
I look forward to watching this with my multi-lingual family.
Thanks for your consideration.
Have a great night.
Naranjilla You don't eat it , You make juice off it
😂 we are just two ignorants
Maya. Se puede comer la fruta tambien. ¿Por qué no?
So I hear there was a coup in Ecuador. Un golpe de estado. It happened yesterday? How are you guys? Are you still in Ecuador?
What about the people? are the people nicer in Cuenca or Manizales?
That's a video I will make. I just need to give Cuenca more chance.
I believe people are nice everywhere. If you greet people with an open heart, friendly people will appear. As much as possible (being human and all) I just ignore the unfriendly ones and focus on the nice ones and the whole world is a better place.
People in Cuenca are more shy and anxious than people in Manizales. They are both friendly.
Could you do a day trip to Ambato Karencita?
What is in Ambato that you would like to see? I sprained my ankle and I can't walk now 😭😭 I hope I recover fast to be able to go around
@@LaKarencitaMX There's some buildings with really pretty architecture there and I heard some really nice rockbars, there's also a volcano that can be seen from the city that make for some spectacular photos.
@@LaKarencitaMX Sorry about the ankle by the way, hope you get well soon.
Karencita: Watch out when you use the word travel. It comes out as trouble...In Spanish you would write it trafel....
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Looks too cold 😭
Please don do a RUclips channel pleeeeease I think you’re interesting!!!!
The reason I don't like central America is the food .🤮 It's bland and not very tasty , I love spicy food and it's not very good . 6 months in Panama was totally gross .
Cute Filipina ❤
Don't come there are many problems in Ecuador right now.
It’s the most boring town in the world
That’s because you’re an extrovert party person that needs to be around people 24 seven. Go to guayaquil for that. or Columbia.
It's provincial and the city goes to sleep very early.
Karen...This guy was very boring....I enjoy your point of view as a Mexican young lady...Geoff from SW Mexico.
i appreciated the interview. im interested in uenca
That’s your opinion. I didn’t think he was boring at all. You sound pretty boring tbh
You guys gotta do an interview with JP & Amelia while you're in Ecuador.
La Karencita has a first class interview of her own.
@B. Pe ok Karencita I didn't mean to hurt your feelings and bring you down to Amelia's level.