WHY WE CHOSE MANTA ECUADOR!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

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[@l.d.d.2062]

Hello from Cotacachi, I lived in Salinas for 8 months and didn't care for it so I moved back to Cotacachi. I lived in Florida (5 minutes from the beach = causeway) for 16 years and I miss the warmth and sunny sky weather. Cotacachi has been COLD and rainy for 6 months now. Would you please video areas of Manta that are off the beaten path. A few blocks in so to speak. I'm seriously considering moving to Manta but I'm on a fixed income (73 years young) and need to see what it's like. I had a friend tell me he didn't like Manta as he said it is a dirty city, but I don't see that in you videos. How's the insect situation? Thank you kindly.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We’ll show lower cost rentals in a future video. Insects are not bad here at all. We leave our sliding glass door and screen open all the time.

[@cherokesky]

My partner and I watch a lot of your videos. She's a nurse. I'm a family medicine PA. We are two years out from our own unconventional life. Becoming dive instructors. Traveling country to country until we find our home. Ecuador is top 5. Location. Your videos move it up the list. Nosotros estudiamos y apprendar espanol. Esta muy Mal. But we're trying. Have a great day you two are inspirational.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Que chevere! 👍🇪🇨

[@ValeriaBellettiniJervesEcuador]

@@AmeliaAndJP super, justo estaba buscando una app para practicar Inglés. Y por ahi me pueden recomendar pls una donde hacer tandem/ language exchange.? Thks y gracias amigxs por visitar mi provincia, yo hace 2 años no voy :) Vale

[@alanjolleyzuniga833]

La felicidad que ustedes demuestran el vivir en mi país me llena de orgullo, me alegra mucho que estén disfrutando y que esa experiencia ustedes las comparte a todos sus seguidores. Bueno esperaremos los siguientes videos. Un fuerte abrazo 🤗

[@1YuriC]

Ok guys. I have to put it out there. I've noticed you look happier now than from your first videos. JP has his suntan going and a different spark!!! Amelis looks wonderful as always. I'm happy for you guys.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Gracias! We are very happy here! We're able to swim laps every day in a pool by the beach. Amelia does yoga. We're walking 5+ miles a day. It's sunny and warm! Loving it!

[@dawnfleming8319]

@@AmeliaAndJP I love to do water aerobics. Is that something that people do down there?

[@rosaarodriguez9968]

@@AmeliaAndJP I'm so jealous. Here in Midwest summer is leaving us! Soon winter is here! I am not from here! I'm stuck! My American kids and their families love the 4 seasons! I only love them in post cards. Even summer not beaches! 😢 😭

[@riba1715]

Manta is the most beautiful city in Ecuador by the beach, and the best weather. Great desicion to come here, welcome .

[@JoseFernandez-mn6qt]

I visited Ecuador back in 1998 and I fell in love with the country. Watching your videos is really making me think about going back and maybe even retiring there. Manta is a fantastic place!

[@noraramos3337]

You guys look so happy and energetic, it makes sense that you like manta more just because is a bigger city with lots of amenities, something that expats miss a lot when we leave the states. I'm happy for you guys always love your videos ❤😍🥰 many blessings

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Gracias! We are very happy here!

[@goutfromfriedokra7099]

@@AmeliaAndJP why Ecuador over mexico

[@nicolecifuentes5299]

Gracias por promocionar tanto mi hermosa ciudad ❤️

[@jowicovi7777]

Hola yo también soy de Manta Pásame tu WhatsApp

[@JoseEspinoza-ij9lb]

What I like the most about manta is that's its becoming a bike friendly city with dedicated lanes for riding your bike.

[@rmantony4781]

I am glad you are enjoying Manta as I love visiting there, even if there are some places that have a strong fish smell. Before the pandemic you could meet some interesting travelers along the malecon when a cruise ship was in port. I smile as I watch you stroll down the beach and hope you have enjoyed a refreshing drink from the Mall del Pacifico as you watch the ocean after searching for a tech item of interest. If you had not lived in Cuenca, Olon , and visited so many other parts of Ecuador first, you might not have appreciated many benefits of Manta. Thank you for sharing and I await your stories of new adventures as you go to Bahia and other places up the coast. I have walked many a mile for exercise past the houses and shops behind the mall down to the bus station and beyond. Not sure if worthy of your videos but always a good walk with some hills too. Thank you for continuing to inform. Another former Kansas City area boy that always appreciates you JP and your lovely wife.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Gracias!

[@carlabanks4023]

I'm currently binge watching your videos. The thing I really appreciate about them is you actually show a lot of the places you're talking about instead of just talking. Manta sounds great: walkable beach, lower humidity and modern? Yes, Yes, Yes!

[@chrisbuilder5053]

Manta is a beautiful and friendly city. Many nice parks.

[@tinibop2000]

It was fun to see your video today and recognize several places since we just moved to Manta. We love it here way more than Guayaquil or Salinas or any of the other smaller towns we visited on the way here. It's a wonderful place! Thank you for your inspirational and informative videos - we enjoy them all!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Bienvenidos!

[@TinaandPokey]

Miami!! DIRECT flight would be wonderful.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We're really hoping they add that one! Even a direct flight to Panama would be great!

[@maxdatsun]

I'm waiting for this!

[@johnrenoveillon3841]

@@AmeliaAndJP We can't wait for the direct flight from Panama, as we just got our permanent residence visas (we currently live in Boquete but are moving to coastal Pedasi in Sept.) and would love to visit Manta. We enjoy your channel very much.

[@joestratton8641]

Hola from Crucita, We are excited for the possibility of getting a direct flight to Miami from Manta. Have you heard about a possible timeline?? You guys do a great job with your videos.

[@proyectonuevo7487]

@@AmeliaAndJP Hello, if I regret to say that the Korean company will not make the airport of manta, expand it, but it will another company, hopefully as soon as it will, I want to fly to blanket from galapagos and from there to miami, we are excited in galapagos for that possibility

[@Washitaw]

Another great beach city 🌃 to consider in Ecuador 🇪🇨.

[@manucovirtual]

Felicitaciones linda pareja, aman amas a Ecuador que los mismos ecuatorianos , a pesar de ser extranjeros , gracias por querer mi pais ECUADOR...

[@jimyleonluna]

HELLO AMELIA AND JP. MANTA IS VERY BEAUTIFUL CITY, THE LOCAL FOOD AND THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD IS GREAT. THE BEACHES, THE PEOPLE IS VERY POLITE. MANTA ITS HAVE THE ELOY ALFARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, TERMINAL DE CRUCEROS, TERMINAL TERRESTRE DE BUSES MODERNO, MALLS, 5 STARS HOTELS. MANTA ES UNA CIUDAD PARA VIVIR. HERE LIVES A LOT OF AMERICAN PEOPLE. HUGS.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

It's a very nice city!

[@karenlandes8239]

Looks great!! That sunset at the end. OMG!!! Thanks for another wonderful video!

[@skt1731]

Apparently Ravi is following in your "enterprising" footsteps, opening his South Indian eateries wherever you move. Manta feels like a modern but not too big cosmopolitan city with a variety of amenities. Great filming and editing by the way!

[@Supe2U]

Manta, here we come. Thanks for the video guys. I'm 79 and my wife of 54 years is 74 🙂

[@elenabost5974]

Manta looks Great! Good size city, airport, no humidity. Makes me want to be there right now! Did I miss a living costs comparison video about Manta?

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

that is what I was waiting for as well!!

[@hugotrajes]

El Ministerio de Turismo debería como mínimo entregarles una condecoración por ayudar a promocionar nuestro país. Muchas gracias por ser tan gentiles con Ecuador 👏👏👏👍👍👍👍🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@AmeliaAndJP]

¡Muchísimas gracias Víctor!

[@carlosherrera9337]

I think the best part of your Ecuador adventure it is how well you guys get alone as a couple. 👏👏

[@monicadzisiak7291]

YOU BOTH HAV BEAUTIFUL SOULS . GREAT SPIRIIT .LOVE HOW YOU TAKE CARE OF ONE ANOTHER AND LOVE LIFE . LOOK SO VERY NICE ..EXCELLENT FRIENDS THKS..WE LOVE YOU. ENJOY.

[@ernestojoseavileszambrano3360]

Amelia and JP when they start training for the Iroman 70.3 in Manta ,they have three weeks it Will be in July 10 at Murciélago beach, regards

[@jsphat81]

Awesome! Glad you found your piece of paradise in a little piece of my country. Best of luck and continue to enjoy Manta. Greetings from NYC!

[@Alexis-pl5cn]

I love watching your videos and daydreaming that I wasnt in a freezing place doing my PhD 24/7 haha. Your personalities make a lot of the content just that extra interesting.

[@AmericanskyEnglish]

I appreciate that you are promoting ESL affiliates - that's a cool way to earn a little extra beer money and your students really do appreciate you. Rewarding stuff.

[@CARACAS1]

I look forward to watching your next video on budget in Mantas

[@maryjeanzarick7235]

Welcome to Manta you two. I have been living here since April 2021. My building is in the opening shot of this video. Nice camera work.

[@MDFRfiredriver]

we go to Manta often My wifes family sister and nephews live there on the beach in the condominium you videoed on beach we love Manta

[@rommyvalladares6549]

All I can say is that, sharing my our beautiful Country is very vey very appreciated ❤️!!!!!

[@susanwaterworth5622]

Your view is just so lovely. Well done, you guys. Happy to see you living the life. And thanks for the Cambly tip.

[@janajoujan7658]

Amelia, you have the most beautiful smile in the world, I'm so jealous. It's so perfect for these great videos you two are putting out. My hubby and I are torn between Mexico and Ecuador. Since we are in Canada, it is a long expensive flight to Ecuador, but really the only downside. Thanks for this information.

[@yeababywoo]

wow... incredible!! I am Ecuadorian but living abroad after seeing this video I will feel foreign once I back. Thank you for sharing.

[@QuinnPrice]

Loved the tour de Manta. Thanks so much for your videos.

[@pedrodevitabinni6809]

Hermosa vista saludos

[@force10jc]

Thanks. Love all the videos.

[@tomhenry4993]

You guys are great! The tourism board should be sending you paychecks. :)

[@maryg3143]

This is a great video! And thank you for the update on Daisy, I was beginning to worry t that she was not doing well. Manta looks like a very nice place to live.

[@LaLeoRonroneo]

Ahahah! This is exactly what I needed today. Manta is bomb…. Ecuador never has disappointed. Your channel always helps to remind me. I am an Ecuadorian descendant and thinking to move there AND I already work for cambly. 🎉🥳😆

[@eduarditobedoya3560]

You're right, Manta is a Beautiful City, and peaceful But the Ocean and Beach are just perfect, enjoy it and be healthy

[@davidhouse9011]

Glad to hear puppy is doing well. Manta looks very interesting.

[@arturock8428]

Soy de manta y me gustan sus videos espero algún día encontrarmelos

[@DanielBailey-e2y]

Excellent video! I love you two and have enjoyed your blog for about 3 years. The last three videos I watched... all re. Manta, has me convinced that this is the destination that I and my wife, Diana, have been searching for. We have looked nearly everywhere that people looking for an overseas home have considered. We had a 4-week time share in Mexico for trips, as we used to travel there several times a year, but we wanted more (and MX is getting scary again.) We'd "winter" (away from Chicago) in Florida for 45-65 days most years (actually for about 10) in rentals, but we wanted our own nest in a great location to enjoy life as we age. We just couldn't decide where and pull the trigger. A big problem/concern is how we can get our (last) pup, now 4 years old, diabetic and nearly 13.5 lbs. (too big for an under-seat carrier) to an overseas location. Would anyone/everyone provide us with dog transport options to evaluate... please!

[@MC-ny7iw]

La corvina, in playa Tarqui, the best restaurant in Ecuador hands down.

[@PierrePlogoff]

Thank you for the tips and the pictures.

[@littleladii95]

Thank you so much for this video! My family is literally from this area in Manta. I used to go every summer and can't wait to visit again!!!

[@brianpan6453]

The two of you are GREAT salespeople because you sold me!

[@Obviousman1]

Love you guys! Looking forward to your Manta cost of living video next month.

[@JohnSmith-SdTkt]

I am coming in August ... I'm sure I'll see you somewhere

[@intriagoandrade]

Once again thank you guys for your videos. A mantense loves it.

[@VegasNegus]

Loved this video and have added Manta to my exploratory list. Also I heard from Maite re the visa process so once again many thx for all your suggestions and referrals.

[@greenfieldlandscapers7578]

Hi Amelia and JP. Thank you for sharing all your videos and experience from Ecuador. I'm from Ecuador, but I live in East Hampton, NY. I'm working very hard here in the states so hopefully I can retire soon in Manta. I love Cuenca a lot, but that ocean view is killing me. I'm going to go there for Christmas in 2021 hopefully we can see you there. It's funny that I'm from Ecuador and I don't know that place or my own country very well. God bless you guys and keep uploading your experience is very useful!!

[@tmcdon]

Manta looks beautiful! Thanks for the site seeing!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Our pleasure!

[@xraydelta100]

Thanks. Manta sounds like a real find. Now I have to get my wife to watch this video and some others of yours. I caught the Fitness Center on the third floor in one of your scenes. The exercise bikes are lined up on a balcony with an ocean view. And the restaurant variety, wide beaches sounds excellent.

[@egeau]

My father was employed by a US construction company hired by the Ecuadorian government to build a highway that would speed transport of bananas to the coast for export. For the 6th grade and my first year of secondary school, I lived in Guayaquil...until I was sent back to the States for school. I flew to and from Manta in a twin-engine Cessna operated by Braniff, the same carrier that later grew into a major international airline. Manta was still a tiny fishing town, not much more than a village of low buildings and a landing strip in 1955. A deep-water port was under construction, but Manta’s streets were still unpaved except for the initial stretch of the highway to Quevedo in the interior. I recall riding in a jeep on the beach watching huge lizards run in the sand beside us. We stayed in nearby Portoviejo from where the construction company managed highway construction logistics. I thoroughly enjoy your Ecuador videos! It was quite amazing for me to see your video of present-day Manta. I would love to visit there again!

[@loritapscott3805]

,thank you for sharing

[@jackier.6036]

Todo los adelantos en infraestructura se lo debemos a nuestro ex Presidente Rafael Correa, por esa razón la Provincia de Manabi está muy agradecida y el 99% de los manabitas lo reconocen. Bueno, y todas las miles de obras que construyó por todo el país, ahora tenemos carreteras extraordinarias, aunque lamentablemente desde que gobierna la derecha en nuestro país, ni siquiera realizan los mantenimientos para poder conservar en buenas condiciones esas obras, NO hacen nada, todo se lo roban.

[@santiagoeguez1848]

You guys should come to Samborondon , Guayaquil Visist Plaza Lagos, Isla Mocoli, Village Plaza, etc

[@dingusmoped]

Wow...living the life...If one day you run into a Kiwi guy walking around Manta, then you'll know I quit my job and living the life, too! Thank you for another inspiring video. :-)

[@green8718]

I have been to Quito, Guayaquil and Manta, and Manta was my favorite. I loved the beach.

[@PhoenixBeI]

JP nailed the reason why I would move to Manta*: the calm beach. It's like a pool!! And I'm not surprised that JP had a hard time swimming in Olón. After all, "olón" means "big wave." :) *I'm unlikely to return to Ecuador, but I keep on watching your channel because I'm keeping that possibility open in case Spain or Italy don't pan out. ;)

[@LarArauz]

What a gorgeous view at the end! 🎉❤

[@sirgalahad1470]

Great video. I'm still on the edge of my seat hoping for the Montecristi Resort video lol. If I moved down there that place would be number 1 on my list of places to live

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Next week 😊👍

[@ginarivers3779]

This video answered all the questions I had about Manta. Looking forward to the Cost of Living Video. Thank u.

[@albowman6852]

Nice work you two. My lady and I are looking at relocating there. My grandfather Pedro was from Ecuador.

[@landyandrade3104]

Thank you, Amelia and JP this is a great video! As I love to learn about Manta. I'm so happy your pup is fine now :)

[@staroliva6502]

Manta,Ecuador looks very nice.... We might have to travel there and look around for semi retirement....

[@maureensmathers330]

What is your take on the medical resources in Manta versus those in Salinas? The big draw for us about Salinas is the proximity to the large hospitals in Guayaquil.

[@marytica123]

AS RETIREES, we now realize we must stay close to MEDICAL facilities. Funny what 15 years will do ! Back in the early 2000's, we lived in the mountains outside a medium-sized city in Costa Rica, and had NO problems. NOW, it seems like we're "chained" to doctors' offices, clinics, pharmacies, and hospitals !

[@msmargiek48]

Oh my gosh I love Manta. It sounds perfect, you got me with no humidity. We just got back from exploring Panama and it was quite humid. It would be great to have a direct fly to Miami! Great video and glad Daisy is doing well.

[@luismarca5466]

Another great video JP and Amelia a 🚵🚴🏽🚴🏽🚴🏽🚴🏽🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨

[@lisas44]

Ty for talking about climate! I would like drier and sunnier too, and when youtubers talk weather they usually leave out clouds, humidity.

[@leemg4560]

This was a nice, well-done review of your choice to move to Manta. Now you are enticing me by what I saw. BTW, I have spoken to Amy before when I had my house in Salinas. She helped me find someone to obtain legal documents for my property there. Very nice connection to have. About five years ago I visited Manta and there was a huge property for sale on a hill. It was like a mansion with gorgeous gardens all around, and the price was $500k at the time. Very tempting but you would need to hire a maintenance crew year round :). Regards, Leon

[@beatrizalvarado3045]

Que lindo que está Manta. Manta Its very nice

[@georgew.contreras3206]

hi JP and Amelia. we met a few weeks back. i was in the car with ryan. hope you enjoy your time. Hope we can catch up when i return to manta.

[@SpeedyCotton55]

great video, making me very interested in Manta as opposed to Cuenca. Thank you kindly. Ron.

[@xavierleon7343]

First I really like to watch this channel because I learn a lot about Ecuador and second even though you dont believe it I started to learn english and every time Ive got something time I see your videos and I use its words to begin a meeting with guys who knows to speak english, really enjoy and pratice watching you guys Im sorry for something wrong escrito chao☺☺☺☺

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Your English is great!

[@williamkesling3492]

Hey guys, Love you as a couple! Watched most of you're videos, I have been to manta. I may come back to live there. I rented a place in cruciate for three months last year loved the lifestyle

[@80ProofRecordsMediaServices]

Curious about the infrastructure in Manta. Is the grid ample and consistent? What is the fresh water supply and is it sustainable in such a dry micro climate? How about beach/coastal erosion. I see most of the beach is fairly narrow with some great looking condos very close to the water's edge. Would really appreciate your perspective.

[@brunomonteros4554]

Nice sombrero Amelia tell JP to wear his.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks!

[@cayrick]

Great video. Manta seems like a great choice.

[@lysaallman-baldwin7171]

Your videos are always well shot and informative. Thank you!

[@cjc2]

Wow those sunsets are amazing.

[@carlosjuliofariasmera3228]

I like so much you videos, Amelia and JP

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks

[@sgt.grinch3299]

I haven’t stopped by for a while. It’s great to see you both doing well and enjoying life. I haven’t been here since you had the wonderful catered dinner. Stay safe. Much love from the states.

[@miguelmiguel4042]

Great vids and good taste of music 🎵 gracias!!

[@andresm0783]

Hi Amelia and JP, excellent decision, I wish one day I can live in a beach liked you, also Manta is once of the most modern cities in Ecuador and they recovered very fast from the last earthquake.

[@orinapee7901]

It's fun to watch you experience different homes in various places in Ecuador. Adds to your credibility, keep it up! 👍

[@marciagonzalez3753]

Hermosísima la imagen del final! Great job!

[@EcuadorShoresRealty]

Another fantastic video!! We are thrilled you are enjoying Manta so much! And of course you bring an extra spark of joy to it too!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Gracias! 😊👍

[@RAVIEcu593]

Thank you so much. For recommendations our south indian restaurant.

[@jmsunlinenet]

I have been to Manta and it is somewhat as described in the video, however I would be fairly concerned about living in a high-rise in an earthquake zone. It seems like there are considerable efforts underway to develop the city as an expatriate destination alternative to Cuenca, where many people complain about the English-style weather.

[@Bigd0gg]

Great to see bike lanes huge bonus! Thanks for sharing

[@RG-vm9pi]

I'm so glad for you Amelia & JP that you moved to Manta!! Manta has a lot more for you and you both look so comfortable and happy there! Your skin glow too!😍

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thank you so much!!

[@mikes1966]

We live in Manta and like it very much. However, for all of you whom live in other parts of world and see this video, can be Very misleading..... In this video only nicest and prettiest parts of Manta been highlighted. That is only a VERY very small % of the city. If you plan to move here based on thinking that most of the city looks like that, you will be very disappointed. JP and Amelia, thank you for considering that on your next video.....Thank you

[@normahernandez5007]

I'm pretty sure most people know it's a 3rd world country, but do is Brazil and many other places. Poverty and lack of housing etc...heck even here in the states where we shouldn't expect this, exists.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

@@normahernandez5007 / Yes but in Latin America it is the majority .

[@eusebiusbob702]

Most of them don't go to the other parts am one of them been in Quito for some. Time I work they but always in the city never seen the less develop sites planing to travel more soon

[@jtsanborn404]

Can you please tell me more about the disadvantages of living in Manta? I'm planning to move there after the end of the pandemic

[@marciejade1408]

@@jtsanborn404 Don't get scared by ones views, this is often a big mistake of travelers. Do your research and always remember ANY city in any country will have its goods and bads. The trade off of convenience is the bads. This is same in US. Want no crime and clean living? Move to the sticks in a boring town.

[@williegraves4680]

The music on this video was Amazing!

[@davidrolando999]

I lived in Manta for a very short while (maybe 9 months with my ex) when I was hired to help set up a small air taxi charter airline that had its maintenance base there but served the Galapagos islands. I was their director of maintenance, but they were up to some shifty stuff so I did not want to stay there long. I was born in New York City and I did not come to Ecuador to become a Criminal if I wanted that I could have made a lot more money by doing that in the United States. I rented a house close to the airport which was very convenient And I used to have breakfast every morning at this beach market where all the fishermen come to sell their catch to the truckers that would take it all over Ecuador. They made these little stands to sell fresh seafood to the truckers and the food was kick ass and super cheap and super fresh I highly recommend it. I Especially like the fish cebiche which was made Manabi style with a lot of MANI (Peanuts) if you haven't figured it out yet MANI is where they get the name MANAbi.

[@jorgem691]

Ecuador its very nice to lived after I retired I move to OLON

[@richardgraham7412]

Thank You Guys as always, Beautiful video. It is unbelievable for me to see Manta today! The last time I was there was year 2000, it has changed A LOT!!! When we went there (in 2000) we flew in early, got a hotel, looked down the beach and saw a bunch of sea gulls circling and decided to explore. local fishermen were bringing in their catch. For a few dollars you could buy a fresh caught fish, have someone clean and cook it right there. Very few things in the world that I have enjoyed more. Changing subjects, Cambry, how computer proficiant do you need to be?

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks for sharing your story! Cambly is very easy to use. It's similar to Zoom, only for English tutoring.

[@AndreaGonzalez-gk8vu]

I'm so happy for you guys! I would like to meet you some day and recommend you some things about Manta. Have fun here!!!

[@brownclowneyes9234]

You two are very inspirational. Thank you 🙏