What do I need to know before moving to Ecuador?

When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Ecuador, they said...

"We have always been told by people who live here, to come down and rent for at least a year. Doing this, allows you to see the area and lifestyle of the area before you spend a lot of money buying a property. We have found that to be very good advice. Good luck. Don't worry, you will love Ecuador," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Crucita, Ecuador.

"That people here in Ecuador DON'T speak English is a great advantage. In Madrid you'll have what I call the "lucha de lengua". A battle over who's language to use. Exercise and practice is key. Listen, mimic, study. Never give up. One word a day and in a couple of years, a thousand word vocab. Use the right verb and you're on your way," commented one expat who made the move to Ecuador.

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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.