🇪🇨 South America
Cities & towns in Ecuador
Where you land inside Ecuador matters more than the country itself. Browse the most popular cities for American expats, or take a 60-second quiz to surface the top 5 that fit your lifestyle.
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Cuenca
Pop. ~400,000
Colonial highland city — Latin America's most established American retiree community.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
1/10
Expat community
9/10
Housing cost
3/10
Quito
Pop. ~2M
Andean capital at 9,300 ft with a UNESCO old town and easy access to Amazon + coast.
Walkability
6/10
Beach access
1/10
Expat community
6/10
Housing cost
3/10