A great place to

be a digital
nomad

“ Ecuador has a great quality

internet connection, relatively Anghelo Andrade
low cost of living, many
coworking spaces and beautiful
Maria Fernanda Ayala
landscapes”.

Génesis Cedeño
~ Guillermo Lasso,
President of Ecuador

https://www.hometohavana.com/
blog/ecuador-digital-nomad-guide

Why Ecuador?
Named after the equator, the South American
gem that is Ecuador has some incredible
natural credentials. Not only is it home to the
Galapagos Islands, but also stretches of the
Amazon, coasts and the Andes!.
This is the real attraction of Ecuador. Having
these four unique and diverse ecosystems
within the one country, and within a relatively
close distance to each other, is why you should
consider Ecuador as your next nomad
destination. You can see a lot, in a small
amount of time if you so choose.
Alongside its incredible natural attractions,
this Spanish-speaking nation has a whole lot
of culture and history – from the Inca Empire
to Spanish colonisation, the latter of which
has led to some beautifully well preserved
historic buildings in its cities. Combine this
with a coastline strung with beaches,
delicious food, and friendly people, and it’s an
attractive destination.
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Ecuador Facts
• Internet: Wifi 5-10 Mbps,
cheap local sim cards and
reasonable mobile data
costs
• Cost of living: In Ecuador
generally ranges from $650-
1200 USD per month.
• Visa: Tourist visa length 90
days (can extend for
another 90 days)
• Weather: Variable,
depending on which area
• Transport: Extensive bus
network and good roads.
Uber in large cities. Internal
flights are reasonable
• Currency: USD – Try and bring in
smaller bills ($20) and change these
for even smaller in the bigger cities
• Nomad communities:Good and
growing communities in Quito,
Cuenca and Guayaquil.
• Taxes on imported items: Very
high
• Safety: Good (for a Latin American
country)
Quito
There are plenty of restaurantes and cafes of all
types. Nomad community in Quito has been
growing up so it isn't hard tp find some nomad
community here.
• Weather: Quite good, It can get downright
cold in the evening.
• Public transportation: extensive and cost
0,30
• Costo living: $650-$1000 per month.
• Best coworking space: Playhouse, 300 per
month
Cuenca
It is a great option for those that want a nearly
perfect climate and a more relaxed atmosphere
than you might find in Quito.
• Cuenca is near plenty of beautiful places to
explore - national parks, nature reserves, and
more
• Costs in Cuenca are slightly higher, however
Cuenca has a good number of coworking
spaces to choose from: Selina Coworking
Cuenca, Impaqto
• Tre transport is convinient it’s cost 0,25 and
covers a lot of ground.
Guayaquil
The commercial hub of Ecuador, Guayaquil is the
country’s second-largest city and the main port. It
may not be a tourist town, but there’s a lot going
on here.
• Monthly cost of living in Guayaquil: $1033/
month
• Quality of hospitals is good
Easy to make friends and meet people
• Many cafes and co-working spaces