6. Cuenca
IM Score: 21
Rent Cost: $290
Meal Cost: $3.25
Hospital to Population Ratio: 16,000
Temperature: 43/49°F
Rainy Days: 28/31
Sunny Days: 0/4
Cuenca, next on the list of best places to retire in Ecuador is considered to be the city with a European feel, thanks to its architecture and colonial remaining. This attributed to the city being proclaimed World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The climate is considered to be mild, with warm days and cooler nights. You won’t be near the beach, but there are lots of other natural attractions to experience. The city is surrounded by mountains, rivers, and forests so you will have your daily dose of nature anytime you like.
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