Americans in Ecuador consists of immigrants from the

United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territori ...

Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ( es, República del Ecuador, which literally translates as "Republic of the Equator"; Quechua: ''Ikwadur Ripuwlika''; Shuar: ' ...

which includes but is not exclusive to many retirees. It is estimated that about 5,000 to 10,000 American immigrants now live in the country.

Retirement

Cuenca is home to many retirees from all over the United States. They were drawn there by quality health care, a booming social scene and a low cost of living. Americans first came to Cuenca in a slow trickle and many years later a deluge of retirees began settling there. The mayor of Cuenca estimated that about 4,000 Americans are now living there. Loja is also home to many American retirees who settled there for its scenery and weather.Consider Retirement in Little-Known Loja, Ecuador
, ''USNews Money'', 23 April 2013 Many retirees there have been accepted into the local community rather than being stereotyped as part of the American enclave.

Education

American schools in Ecuador: *

Colegio Americano de Quito The Fundación Colegio Americano de Quito or Colegio Americano de Quito (American School of Quito) is a private college preparatory school in Quito, Ecuador. In 1940 it was founded by the former president of Ecuador and the president of the Organi ...

Inter-American Academy of Guayaquil InterAmerican Academy of Guayaquil (IAA) is an American International school in Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador, serving two years (nursery level) through grade 12.Ecuador–United States relations Ecuador and the United States maintained close ties based on mutual interests in maintaining democratic institutions; combating cannabis and cocaine; building trade, investment, and financial ties; cooperating in fostering Ecuador's economic develo ...

Ecuadorian American Ecuadorian Americans ( es, ecuatorio-americanos, or ) are Americans of full or partial Ecuadorian ancestry. Ecuadorian Americans are the 9th largest Latin American group in the United States. Ecuadorian Americans are usually of European (mainly ...

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Americans Americans are the citizens and nationals of the United States of America.; ; Although direct citizens and nationals make up the majority of Americans, many dual citizens, expatriates, and permanent residents could also legally claim Ame ...

Ecuador–United States relations