Living in Ecuador as an expatriate

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Stretching from the Pacific Ocean coast till the Amazon, Ecuador is the smallest South American country. With its tremendous natural and cultural wealth and its magnificent colonial architecture, it embodies a delightful expat experience for the most adventurous.

Its ethnically diverse population is significantly influenced by Western countries. Ecuador is hence very welcoming to expatriates wishing to settle there.

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Choose the best health insurance
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