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Jason Scott.
Jason Scott has been writing about Ecuador since 2014. He co-founded Expats Ecuador, a cultural guide for newcomers, and runs YapaTree, a boutique real estate practice in Cuenca, with his wife Michelle. The writing here is for anyone navigating life, paperwork, or property in the Andes.
52
bylined pieces
2016
arrived in Ecuador
4
kids · all bilingual
EN
writes in
Selected pieces.
All articles Visa
Ecuador Investment Visa: From Application to Approval
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Visa Ecuador Online Visa Applications Now Available
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Visa Ecuador's Digital Nomad Visa?
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Visa How to Extend Your Tourist Visa in Ecuador
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Visa Ecuador's Visa Changes 2022-2023
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Visa Ecuador Visa Requirements
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From the mailbag
Three things people ask Jason every week.
- "Is Cuenca actually a good place to retire?", For the right person, yes, the climate, the walkability, and the cost-of-living math hold up. The wrong fit usually shows up in the first six months around language, weather, or pace.
- "How much should I budget per month?", $1,800-2,500 covers most expat households comfortably. Less if you're frugal, more if you're shipping things from the US or eating out daily.
- "Should I rent or buy first?", Always rent first. Most people change neighborhoods after their first 12 months. Buying before you've lived a year here is the fastest way to a regret.