Preparing to spend winter in Ecuador. Where on the coast

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paulbarton37New memberToday 00:11:43

I am 59, single and retired early. I am looking to spend the winter months in Ecuador. This is my last midwest winter. I have no interest in the nightlife. I simply want to relax in the warm, have access to medical and basic modern infrastructure, simple housing requirements and of course safe and friendly. Where would you look?

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModeratorToday 04:36:04

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Hello paulbarton37,

Welcome to Expat.com 😀

It sounds like a wonderful next chapter.. I hope you find exactly what you are looking for so you can start planning your time in Ecuador with peace of mind.

Wishing you all the best,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

Happywanda Member

Member since 01 April 2025

HappywandaMemberToday 10:37:15

@paulbarton37

Hello Paul. Ray & I moved from Fort Myers, FL to Manta, Ecuador October 21, 2021. My brother moved 3 weeks earlier (from Saskatchewan, Canada). His massive research lead him to move without prior visit. We did the same. We are glad we did and would do it again. We picked a gated community 10 minutes south of Manta called Ciudad Del Mar. Need a car or a driver. We chose a driver & a bilingual driver who helps us on most everything needed to thrive. We do not go out after 7pm and feel safe and informed. Wanda & Ray Bluz