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Colombia

Stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, amazing coffee, and welcoming people, all with a high quality of life and a surprisingly low cost of living.
Below are my favorite cities or towns for retirement in Colombia. Click here for a Colombia overview or my favorite destinations below.

Monteria Typical House. Monteria, Colombia.

Monteria

The capital of Cordoba in northern Colombia is known as “The Pearl of the Sinu” as it’s on the Sinu River and is located 50 km inland.
Colorful street with flowers and buildings. Valledupar, Colombia.

Valledupar

The home of Vallenato music, located in the northeast of Colombia and surrounded by Sierra Nevada mountains and the Cesar River.
Bucaramanga, Colombia.

Bucaramanga

Known as the “City of Parks”, with modern infrastructure, open green spaces and one of the fastest growing cities in Colombia.
Santa Marta, Colombia

Santa Marta

Santa Marta is Colombia’s oldest city. Surrounded by stunning beaches, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and Tayrona National Park.
Pereira, Colombia.

Pereira

A mini-Medellin that sits in the heart of coffee country. Surrounded by lush mountains, this is one of my favorite cities in Colombia.
Popayan, Colombia.

Popayan

Known as Colombia’s “White City” located in the the Andes mountains. Offering a blend of colonial architecture, culture and history.

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Ecuador

Ecuador may be small, but it’s packed with diversity. From volcanoes and jungles to beautiful beaches and the Galapagos Islands.
Below are my favorite cities or towns for retirement in Ecuador. Click here for a Ecuador overview or my favorite destinations below.

Salinas, Ecuador.

Salinas

Salinas is one of the most popular beach towns in Ecuador. It has nice beaches, lively nightlife, great seafood and Pacific Ocean views.
Town Park. Vilcabamba, Ecuador.

Vilcabamba

Known as the “Valley of Longevity”. It’s surrounded by mountains and has a high density of foreigners with a bohemian vibe.
Manta, Ecuador.

Manta

Manta is a port city in the northwest. It’s a working city, not a tourist spot, and it’s charming and gritty at the same time.
Cuenca, Ecuador.

Cuenca

Nestled in the Andes, Cuenca is a blend of Cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and cozy cafes, split by the Tomebamba River.
Loja, Ecuador.

Loja

Known as Ecuador’s “Music Capital” located in the Andes mountains. A mix of colonial plazas, surrounded by a stunning valley.

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