Do You (Want to) Own In Ecuador? Joseph A. Giamportone
- Joseph A. Giamportone
- Mar 15, 2022
- 8 min read
Updated: Jun 27
Not yet? That’s okay. You are reading this article, so maybe you have been considering it and that puts you ahead of the pack. The good news is that there are still plenty of potential expat investors who are on the fence as to whether South America is even a ‘safe’ bet for investing their hard-earned dollars. The bad news? That number is declining quickly.
Did you know that the Global Retirement Index has listed Ecuador in the top four countries to retire to across the globe in 2022? And that Manta is now considered the fastest growing city in Ecuador? Or that International Living has it in the top ten, also beating out France, Malta, Spain, and Uruguay? Colombia, Portugal, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama all get ranked ahead of Ecuador but, in this expat's opinion…fine by me. We are a smart bunch and know that slow and steady wins the race. In other words, I personally wouldn’t want to be number one…not yet, maybe not ever. This place is special and there is something to be said about it being a 'hidden gem.' Nevertheless, Manta is growing more, and faster with each passing year.
