Expat Community > Ecuador

Annabananna
Joined May
Posts: 2

Vilcabamba

4 months ago

Rent don't buy a house!

For those who are considering moving to Vilcabamba, consider staying in Loja first for a few months in a rental and then rent in Vilcabamba to see what works best for you.

We lived in Loja and visited Vilcabamba but there was not much to see and the restaurants were limited and expensive by Ecuador standards. Vilcabamba is also at risk for higher crime and questionable or illegal activities.

Loja offers beautiful scenery and parks as well as the conveniences of larger grocery stores such as Supermaxi and Gran Aki. Loja also has organic fruits and vegetables in local markets and the Podocarpus National park as well as smaller towns that you can take a bus to for less than $10.

Vilcabamba is more dry, less green and hotter than Loja which has spring like daytime temps in the 60's to 70's year round.

We bought a beautiful townhome in Loja but now that we want to sell it there are not takers despite a reasonable price. Thinking back on this, we should have rented because we had to leave Loja due to health reasons.

GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

Living in Ecuador Guide

Expats in Ecuador share some of the pros and cons of living in Ecuador. Topics covered include where to live, the bureaucracy, the people and more.

Ecuador Forum
Join our Ecuador forum to meet other expats and talk about living in Ecuador.

Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Ecuador.

Best Places to Live in Ecuador

If you're dreaming about living in Ecuador, here are the 15 Best Places to Live in Ecuador in 2023.

Healthcare in Ecuador

Expats in Ecuador share their experiences with healthcare and overseas medical insurance in Ecuador.

Cost of Living in Ecuador

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Ecuador.

Moving to Ecuador Guide

Expats in Ecuador offer advice to newcomers and people considering a move to Ecuador about clothing, sunscreen, renting before buying, gringo pricing, Ecuadorians politeness and much more.

Real Estate in Ecuador

Real estate listings in popular cities and towns in Ecuador.

Pros & Cons of Living in Ecuador

Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Ecuador.

Retiring in Ecuador

Advice for people retiring in Ecuador.

10 Tips for Living in Ecuador

If you've recently arrived in Ecuador, here are 10 tips for digital nomads living in Ecuador.

Additional Information:

Visit our Ecuador Index for a Full List

GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

Contribute
Help others in Ecuador by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Ecuador.

Login

Or, Send Login Link

Expat Community > Ecuador

Vilcabamba

Login