Living in Ecuador
Ecuador is a country located on South America’s west coast, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Ecuador also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometers (620 mi) west of the mainland. Its diverse landscape encompasses Amazon jungle, Andean highlands and the wildlife-rich Galápagos Islands.
In the Andean foothills at an elevation of 2,850m, Quito, the capital, is known for having one of the largest, least-altered and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas. Quito was the first World Cultural Heritage Site declared by UNESCO in 1978 and has been recognized as “Best Leading Destination in South America” by the World Travel Awards since 2013.
Guayaquil, is the largest and the most populous city in Ecuador, with around 2.69 million people in the metropolitan area, as well as the nation’s main port. It is the commercial and industrial center of Ecuador and was recognized in 2016, as “Best South America’s Leading Business Travel Destination” by the World Travel Awards. Samborondón is one of the cantons of Guayas province in Ecuador. With a population of 100.000 inhabitants, Samborondón is one of the most exclusive residential and entertainment districts in Ecuador.
For more information about Ecuador please visit the following links:
http://ecuador.travel/
http://gringosabroad.com/living-in-ecuador/
https://internationalliving.com/countries/ecuador/live-in-ecuador/
https://internationalliving.com/countries/ecuador/quito/
http://www.inguayaquil.com/guayaquil-overview/
Cost of living information:
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Ecuador
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/ecuador