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SubscribeCuenca is a gorgeous colonial city in Ecuador filled with beautiful architecture, friendly people, and a vibrant expat community. It is also insanely affordable. Helpfully, the currency of Ecuador is also the US dollar, so there's no currency conversion to contend with when spending your hard-earned dinero.
Cuenca is a somewhat walkable city, minimizing the need for a car. The center is roughly twenty square blocks, so if you live in that area, you may be able to forgo the public transport pass entirely.
Ecuador contains part of the Amazon rain forest, beautiful mountains, and a beautiful beaches (though they’re several hours away from Cuenca). Weather is mild year round, getting neither very hot nor very cold. You can adventure in the jungle in the morning and potentially be on the beach by the afternoon.
Cuenca is one of the cultural capitals of the country, so there are ample music, theatre, dance, and art exhibitions year-round. It’s also a work of art unto itself, with multiple cathedrals and other breathtaking examples of colonial architecture along cobblestone roads.
If your Spanish isn’t quite up to snuff, you’ll be relieved to know that Cuenca is quickly becoming one of the most popular expat retirement destinations, so there are clubs, meet-ups, and other opportunities to compare notes as you adjust to local culture.
Percent of traffic inefficiency versus New York City.
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Political Rights:
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Civil Liberties:
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Freedom on the Net:
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Freedom of the Press:
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Corruption Perception Index:
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Percent Not Wanting Neighbors of a Different Race:
Per World Values Survey Wave 6 (2010-2014). 1202 people surveyed in this country.
Percent Not Wanting Homosexuals as Neighbors:
Per World Values Survey Wave 6 (2010-2014). 1202 people surveyed in this country.
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