Americans in Ecuador
Total population | |
---|---|
5,000 - 15,000 | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Cuenca · Quito · Loja | |
Languages | |
American English · Ecuadorian Spanish | |
Related ethnic groups | |
American diaspora |
Americans in Ecuador consists of immigrants and expatriates from the United States to Ecuador, mostly retirees who take advantage of the social services leading to a controversial gentrification effect. It is estimated that about 5,000 to 10,000 American expatriates now live in the country.[1]
Retirement[]
Cuenca is home to many retirees from all over the United States.[2] They were drawn there by quality health care, a booming social scene and a low cost of living. Americans first came to Cuenca in a slow trickle and many years later a deluge of retirees began settling there. The mayor of Cuenca estimated that about 4,000 Americans are now living there.[3]
Loja is also home to many American retirees who settled there for its scenery and weather.[4] Many retirees there have been accepted into the local community rather than being stereotyped as part of the American enclave.
Education[]
American schools in Ecuador:
See also[]
- Ecuador–United States relations
- Ecuadorian American
References[]
- ^ "Retire Here, Not There: Ecuador - A mild climate and a low cost of living lure expatriates", Market Watch, 13 May 2013
- ^ "Americans Find More Affordable Paradise for Retirement Page 1", ABC News Explore, 15 May 2013
- ^ "Americans Find More Affordable Paradise for Retirement Page 2", ABC News Explore, 15 May 2013
- ^ "Consider Retirement in Little-Known Loja, Ecuador", USNews Money, 23 April 2013
- American diaspora in South America
- American expatriates in Ecuador
- Ethnic groups in Ecuador
- Ecuador–United States relations
- Ecuadorian people of American descent