Books for Research
Here are some book recommendations from Amazon that will give you varying views and opinions of living/retiring in Ecuador. Some of blogs turned into books. Some document their vacation trip here. Others do an excellent job of showing the good AND the bad of the country. But they are all worthwhile reads.
Note that many are Cuenca-centric, the reason is two-fold. It was where we wanted to be (and currently are) and it probably has the highest percentage of expats of any city in Ecuador (of course we only comprise approximately 1% of the entire population in Cuenca).
My number one books was just released August 2014. It is one of the most comprehensive books I have read and I highly recommend it.
In order of usefulness FOR US: [Note - the first four are actually tied for first place]:
And finally, the best books for learning about the history, culture and local areas to visit.
Note that many are Cuenca-centric, the reason is two-fold. It was where we wanted to be (and currently are) and it probably has the highest percentage of expats of any city in Ecuador (of course we only comprise approximately 1% of the entire population in Cuenca).
My number one books was just released August 2014. It is one of the most comprehensive books I have read and I highly recommend it.
In order of usefulness FOR US: [Note - the first four are actually tied for first place]:
There are new books being released all the time. Here are some that I haven't read yet. If/when I read them, then I will rate them and list them in the above list.
- Living and Retiring in Cuenca: 101 Questions Answered
- Expats in Ecuador: Life In Cuenca
- Becoming an Expat in Cuenca, Ecuador
- Why Ecuador? [free pdf file]
- Our Ecuador Retirement...The First 8 Months plus Part 2: The Second Year and Why We Didn't Stay
- Why Ecuador for me
- ECUADOR 2013 - RETIREMENT FACT FINDING TOUR
- A Golden Girl's Guide to Retirement in Cuenca: Everything you need to know before & after you move to Cuenca, Ecuador!
- 100 Points to Consider Before Moving or Retiring in Ecuador
- Expat Interviews Ecuador: Interviews with Residents and Former Residents
- Expats in Cuenca, Ecuador: The Magic & the Madness
And finally, the best books for learning about the history, culture and local areas to visit.