Air Conditioning Not Required

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Pro-Ecuador received the following question:

I'm interested in the possibility of moving to Ecuador & would like to find an area/elevation which does not require air conditioning, yet is within a reasonable distance to the coast where there is some good surfing spots. We'd like to be able to raise tropical fruit trees & have a garden. Proximity to a decent sized town would also be a plus. Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

The Pro-Ecuador response:

My questions would be what you consider to be a reasonable distance to the coast. I live in Santo Domingo, which is about 80 miles from the coast and at 1,500 feet we neither need air conditioning nor heat. For me, this is the perfect climate. However, this city has grown from a population in of 2,000 in 1920 to over 500,000 today with very little urban planning. Honestly, I think I am the only “gringo” in town.

The really good locations to live are as follows:
-Ibarra (city): 8,000 ft and about 5 hours from the coast
-Cotacachi (small town) 9,000 ft and 5.5 hours from the coast
-Quito (Big city) 9,000 ft and 6 hours from the coast (30 min by plane)
-Cuenca (medium city) and 7 hours from the coast (30 min by plane)
-Vilcabamba (small town) and 5 hours from the coast

The most well know surfing beach in Ecuador is Montanita. If you like to explore beaches, you will love Ecuador. Most of the pacific coast is really under-developed and you can find lots of deserted beaches to explore.

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Regards,

Jason