Armed with minimal Spanish skills and lots of chutzpah, we got off the plane in Cuenca, Ecuador, hoping we wouldn't perish. Obviously that didn't happen, but all of our blunders and gaffes from the ...

Ecuador has long been lauded as one of the most affordable places to retire in the Americas. However, retired life in this country can be challenging, but is also improving. Here's what you need to ...

Editor’s note: "Retire in Ecuador" is part of an ongoing series on retiring abroad. To see all the articles in the series, jump to the end. Ecuador, a mushroom-shaped country located toward the top of ...

Gretchen Kay and her husband, Robert, moved to Ecuador to afford retirement. She said healthcare and housing costs in Ecuador are significantly lower than in the US. Gretchen said they live ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - When Connie and Mark Pombo decided in 2010 to retire abroad, they searched for locations online. Ecuador seemed to have everything they wanted, so Mark, who had recently retired ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Looking for a safe, affordable place for retirement? With its warm climate, affordable housing and generous benefits, Ecuador was named the best country to retire in by ...