10 Pros and Cons of Living in Ecuador

[@jeanhidalgo8811]

I love this channel! Congratulacions 🎉🎉🎉 You live in Quito or bear to Quito? The view acroos the window looks quiet amazing

[@TheJazzyNation1]

Thank you so much! I love in Quito.

[@jakebailey9884]

Single, 32 year old here . Debating here or Colombia …heard it’s alot safer here. Love the beach as well. Thinking Ecuador is best.

[@TheJazzyNation1]

I enjoy Quito. It has been a good experience so far.

[@jakebailey9884]

@@TheJazzyNation1 I’ll look into that now :) thank you. Jsut want a chill safe place to learn Spanish . Nothing too crazy or party towns

[@samanthamabry2571]

I traveled around Ecuador for months as a 28yo F from U.S.. I stayed in Quito, Cuenca, Vilcabamba, and other areas and loved it and felt safe. I am purchasing a 2nd home there now.

[@ByMeMonique]

Great video! I liked the way you organized and shared the information.

[@TheJazzyNation1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BPe-ie9je]

Hi Jazzy!! Just got my visa. The US Stte Dept took 4 months to process my background ck paperwork and apostille. So my stress fell to the US to get paperwork done, because Ecuador only honored the life of those documents for 6 months. Once to Ecuador the process was very streamlined. I hired a gentleman in Ecuador who was EC licensed to trqnslate my documents and he got them notarized, must be done in ecuador by a certified lawyer. Papers came bck to US via DHL and that took awhile. and was trackable. The nearest Consulate for EC was fabulous but I will say they do not answer the phone so do your communications in Spanish and email. I lived in Colorado. I now live in Michigan. We'll see how my altitude admustment goges. Thanks.!!!!! tons!!!!

[@TheJazzyNation1]

I am glad you got your visa! I hope you enjoy your time here.

[@leeennise.a3338]

Wish i did that. I waited til i got here and still dont have my visa after 6 mos.

[@pumamountainlion7777]

Thanks for the information

[@TheJazzyNation1]

My pleasure

[@chevelleflorida]

Thanks for sharing. I'll definitely beware of Visa time and possible elevation issues.

[@TheJazzyNation1]

You’re welcome!

On my way in 10 months I love your channel.

[@TheJazzyNation1]

Oh so cool! Let me know if you have any questions I can answer for you.

[@TheJazzyNation1]

What makes you excited to when you think about Ecuador?

[@mlgg3709]

Food and beautiful nature

[@ginakerry2588]

I haven't been yet, but as far the altitude adjustment, many people move to Ecuador to be near the ocean near 0 above sea level. It's only in places like Cuenca and Quito and other mountain paradises where you'll deal with the high altitudes. We're going more for the opportunity to sit out on a deck drinking our coffee while watching whales put on a show offshore. Might seem crazy, Something just sounds serene about that.

[@TheJazzyNation1]

I love the way you think. Not crazy at all.

[@Becca-k4c]

Love your content. I am in love with an Ecuadorian and we are trying anything to be together. I'm not sure how to even start the process of getting my visa, and would love any feedback from you or anyone in the comments about the best visa to get to live for at least a year if not 2. I'm a yoga teacher and teach both online and in person here in the U.S. so I feel I could do a lot online from there. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

[@TheJazzyNation1]

Thank you! I don't talk much about visas but you can check out my other videos for more helpful tips.

[@jacobchristian6300]

Thanks for the video, and the good information. I was wondering how your family copes with the current situation in Ecuador? Do you feel safe in Quito and / or traveling around the country? Would it be wise for non natives to visit/move to... at this point in time? Thank you for your thoughts!

[@TheJazzyNation1]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching. I feel like things are back to normal for us. We are still maintaining a good level of situational awareness but out and about. We have felt safe for the most part, but then again, we don't go out as much as the average person. I would say travel as you feel comfortable. I wouldn't say you shouldn’t come here right now, but just know your level of risk and go from there.

[@believeinnature8930]

I miss Ecuador! Living in the USA is economically devastating, frustrating, and depressing. I feel like I’m working to pay bills. The health care is a joke! Insurance for many things!

[@TheJazzyNation1]

Do you think you’ll return anytime soon?

[@yesus_kun]

Hola!! Una pregunta!! ¿Cómo haces para comunicarte en mi país sin saber español? Jaja es que aquí no se habla mucho inglés .. felicidades me da gusto que te guste mi país 🎉

[@TheJazzyNation1]

I know a little bit of Spanish! I try to keep up with my basic phrases. And I use gestures a lot lol. Thank you for watching and commenting. I hope you are doing well during this time.

[@TheJazzyNation1]

¡Se un poco de español! Intento mantenerme al día con mis frases básicas. Y uso mucho los gestos jajaja. Gracias por mirar y comentar. Espero que estés bien durante este tiempo.

[@yesus_kun]

@@TheJazzyNation1 lo estoy! . Gracias 🫂

[@bleachedout805]

Are you a dual citizen? And do you have to still pay taxes to the U.S. for retaining citizenship?

[@TheJazzyNation1]

Not a dual citizen. Just here for work.

[@TheRockInnRobin]

Is it realistic to live on $600 a month guaranteed? Plus working a tiny bit here and there?

[@TheJazzyNation1]

It can be depending on your living expenses and family size.

[@TheRockInnRobin]

@@TheJazzyNation1 party of uno

[@daviddurango9562]

I just moved to Vilcabamba. I wouldn't want to struggle on $600 a month, but I suppose it could be done.

[@TheRockInnRobin]

@@daviddurango9562 add 10,000 annual financial aid for 2 years

[@albertborom1690]

​@TheRockInnRobin I just came here for a month and my Airbnb is 330 dollars a month .

[@JaviMandrakeV]

The biggest problem is the culture shock, even Spanish speakers from other Hispanic American countries struggle getting used to the level of hardheadedness here. People could be walking towards a cliff and they'll just tell you "that's how we do things here, you go do your own thing in your country" while they walk to their death. Of course, you'll have a bit of a different experience with shallow relations with people who provide services for you because, let's face it, they earn their bread with you. Everything else, in my view is normal and a "pro". It's the culture here that is so problematic.

[@TheJazzyNation1]

Very interesting.

[@animatedbooksforyou]

Isn’t Ecuador in a state of emergency now crazy things are happening

[@TheJazzyNation1]

Yes

[@Kozette007]

So is the US 😂

[@thenubianspeaks4329]

Why is language barrier a con. If you are going to live there Learn the language! That should be obvious before you make your decsion to live there!!!

[@TheJazzyNation1]

Thanks for watching.

[@Jomaxdigitalmonwy]

I cant even find my comment again

[@TheJazzyNation1]

Hi! I sent you an email reply.