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SHOCKING HOMES IN COTACACHI ECUADOR!

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We're happy to introduce you to Amy and Vanessa! They can help you with both for sale and rental properties in the Cotacachi area. Tell us more about what you need and we'll send an introduction email: liveabroadnow.com/referrals/e...
Amelia And JP VLOG 272: We're often asked by our viewers to show properties for sale in Ecuador so they can see what's available and more easily visualize themselves living here. And since we love looking at properties, we have a lot of fun doing it!
In this video, we show you four properties for sale in and around Cotacachi. The first property is in La Casa de los Sueños, which is a picturesque condo development on the southeast side of town.
The second and fourth properties are in Sisipacha (aka the countryside) between Cotacachi and Otavalo about a 10 minute drive from the center of town.
The third property is in the beautifully landscaped gated community of El Encanto located about a 10 minute walk due north of Parque Central.
Here's the link to our Cotacachi Neighborhood Tour: • COTACACHI NEIGHBORHOOD...
Amy Prisco and Vanessa were kind enough to show us several for sale properties in the area. To see more of Amy's listings in Crucita, Salinas, Cotacachi and other parts of Ecuador, visit her website here: ecuador-realty.com/en
You may also enjoy the Crucita Real Estate Tour with Amy:
• AMAZING HOMES in CRUCI...
Here's a link to all the property tours we've done in Ecuador:
• COTACACHI NEIGHBORHOOD...
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@AmeliaAndJP 2 года назад

@landyandrade3104 2 года назад

Thank you guys for the fantastic information! !

@michaelbrinks8089 2 года назад

Do you feel for the most part you are treated fairly/equally like the locals there ? How often are you treated as an "outsider" or target to try and take advantage of? It seems to vary in each south or the border country?

@judydeese6420 2 года назад

Thanks I have a friend in Cuenca, expat 2 years, now a citizen.

@richardswanger523 2 года назад

@@michaelbrinks8089 If you live in a big fancy house that a local could never buy and you isolate yourself behind a locked gate You are not equal to the locals.I think the locals assume you can pay more and will charge you more. You will have to negotiate alot.

@ErickVIDAL23 2 года назад

Colonizers

@tonyortiz1890 2 года назад

I am sold trust me, when I visited Guatemala a couple of months ago, I knew I was never going to be happy in America again.

@ervinc.osvart385 2 года назад

Your videos are so informative and enjoyable guys. I'm an expat living in Thailand for over two decades and am seriously considering to settle in what may inevitably be my final home, somewhere where long term residency is cost effective and straightforward. Ecuador is definitely on the shortlist, thanks to your terrific videos. .

@scottsiegfried6436 2 года назад

Dear J.P. & Amelia.., I’ve enjoyed your lovely U tube Ecuador travels for many months… I’m presently in Quito with a quick flight to Manta early Saturday… I’d be delighted to meet both of you & to assist you any way I can.. I’m not wealthy but I’m trying to “ simplify “ my life and escape the snow shoveling in my home state of Pennsylvania.. I pray we can meet …🙏😀❤️❤️❤️

@surfboy344 2 года назад

Yeah......I had to escape 166 inches of snow in Erie PA

@andresm0783 2 года назад

Wonderful homes, Cotacachi and Imbabura province are beautiful

@rorybellamy2533 2 года назад

$60 per year for taxes?! that is reason enough to move there alone , thanks for the views

@AmeliaAndJP 2 года назад

I know! I paid $200 PER MONTH in taxes on my house in Denver! And trash pickup was another $30/month!

@bacabrother4331 2 года назад

$36 a year for taxes on my house in Monterrey Mexico.

@AndyX1337 2 года назад

My in law pay about 20 dlls a year for house tax in Mexico, border town (Tijuana) with San Diego California

@bacabrother4331 2 года назад

@@AndyX1337 absolutely I'm just saying that the taxes are low in Mexico or just as low as Ecuador.

@kims1912 2 года назад

Taxes are the same in Panama and Honduras

@dantegreco1 2 года назад

Great video. Cotacachi region is beautiful and a very quiet life.

@ecuadorhusker2449 2 года назад

Awesome places guys. The views were gorgeous. Just can't leave the beach thou, lol

@sheilayungk7815 2 года назад

Oh My God!!! I love the house!!! Two stories and all that room on the inside and outside!!! I love it!!!!

@raiz91 2 года назад

Not only the homes, also the landscaping is awesome too.

@hikingwith.....j3278 2 года назад

I am at a point now where I am considering retirement and perhaps moving abroad. Your videos are very helpful and Ecuador seems like an ideal place for someone like me who is searching for their next adventure.

@Dragon24Lee 2 года назад

Love you both! You are opening a whole new world to us with limitless possibilities! I’m already starting to feel more liberated thinking about the future! ♥️👏🏽👏🏽

@AmeliaAndJP 2 года назад

Love that!

@PhilipSteeves 2 года назад

That second place is built like a tank!

@rogerjackson3227 2 года назад

I like how a dishwasher was the deciding factor in your decision. I would pick the same one JP. Lol

@hollyackoury5732 2 года назад

The condo is wired for a dishwasher. Use to have one.

@seamusp5991 2 года назад

Amazing job, folks. And happy birthday to JP!

@conniecrew2585 2 года назад

Great info! Cotacachi is definitely on our list of places to visit. Thanks for introducing Amy and Vanessa! ❤

@AmeliaAndJP 2 года назад

Our pleasure!

@471CDA 2 года назад

Casa de los sueños 😲 what a beautiful property!

@j.r.r.2185 2 года назад

Once again absolutely awesome info Amelia and JP. The most in depth Cotacachi info anywhere. You guys ROCK!

@user-xp5qx8wg9x 2 года назад

You two do a really good job which translates into interesting entertainment for some and critical information for others. So glad you two took the plunge!

@joyce8552 2 года назад

Beautiful properties! Thanks for sharing. I will be making an exploratory visit to Ecuador in 2022. I follow your videos and have acquired so much helpful information.

@Neosan1982 2 года назад

Gracias por compartir las casas, Amelia y JP. Todas las propiedades fueron más de $120,000 ... ¿No hay propiedades (apartamentos) en venta entre $50,000 y $100,000? ¿O apartamentos chiquitos para rentar por menos de $400 mensual? Una pareja jubilada no necesita una casa de dos pisos de 140 metros cuadrados o mas. Además cuando uno tiene más edad no quiere subir muchas escaleras. También hay un movimiento de vivir llamado minimalismo que propone vivir con menos cosas, para vivir en una forma mas simple. Tener cosas sí, pero cosas finas de calidad que duran más ... bien seleccionadas. Dicen que hay una ley que las cosas multiplican para llenar el espacio disponible. El minimalista prefiere vivir con menos espacio para evitar la acumulación de cosas innecesarias. Esa filosofía extiende a espacio habitable también, que puede ser menos de 80 metros cuadrados. Menos espacio es más fácil de mantener, limpiar, etc. con menos costos de energía como aire acondicionado o calefacción ¡si uno no vive en una ciudad de primavera eterna! El enfoque de minimalismo es menos hacía lo material y más hacía las actividades sociales, las amistades, actividades culturales, ejercicio físico, el desarrollo espiritual, la vida artística, etc. aprovechando y disfrutando las áreas comunes fuera del apartamento o casa como los parques, cafes, gimnasios, plazas, etc. ¿Tal vez Vanessa sepa de propiedades más pequeñas y más baratas? ☺

@TomBTerrific 2 года назад

Excellent response to this informative video. I agree with your comments which I’m guessing are feeling of many viewers. I could certainly afford any homes shown here but being 70 and only living with my wife we certainly don’t need a lot of livings space. Outdoor space possibly that would be more important for entertainment or hobbies. I also dread the thought of climbing stairs which was not even a concern for me just a few short years ago. We all know we are not getting stronger as we age unfortunately but that’s life and the fast lane is catching up.

@mimi1o8 Год назад

I heard that once you get to 50 years old, stairs are a no , no. Accidents happened and you feel trapped not been able to physically move freely. It actually happened to me in 2021, when I broke my femur in Mexico.. I learned the hard way, literally.

@Neosan1982 Год назад

@@mimi1o8 ... I agree. When choosing where to live one of my criteria is not having to climb stairs and having wheel chair accessibility (because accidents like your broken femur happen).

@alainbergeron4520 2 года назад

What a wonderful gem of place is Cotacachi. A paradise for anyone who wants peace and tranquility. I'm sure it could become my Shangri-la, my refuge of serenity. Thanks for sharing.

@francesfarmer736 2 года назад

Love to see these inland properties, so lush & green, oh and the views are still spectacular! …..I’m not so interested in beach front property…….since I’m in my 60s, would not want stairs to climb…..we are definitely in a housing bubble in the US……I would like to view more inland properties……when you get the time…..Thanks for this video!

@mikehunt5637 2 года назад

JP says he does have a dishwasher in his house and her name is Amelia! :)~

@e2ndcomingsoon655 2 года назад

I’ve been to cotacachi before! I love the water, the peacefulness and the fresh air. It’s a really nice place to visit or to live.

@MTHealtandWellnessCoaching 2 года назад

Magical places!!! Thank you they are so beautiful

@jerrym3261 2 года назад

My property tax bill on my house came today. The assessment didn't change, my senior exemption went up $1000 so I'm taxed on less and what I owe is still up over 6% from last year. Meanwhile the government, companies and media go on all the time about near zero inflation. The bill I really have a problem with is water. It's over $75 a month to use $3 worth of water and $4 worth of sewer. The rest is service charge, drainage and taxes. I have water in my yard and basement because the water company hasn't fixed their leaky water lines for over a year. My list of things that don't make sense in the US gets longer everyday. Well...doesn't make sense unless I'm getting gringoed.

@angelinacoldwell4834 2 года назад

So sorry to hear that. If we tried to water our postage stamp lawn in Oregon our water bill went over 250.00... Here we pay 6.00 per month.

@hermes6587 2 года назад

Wonderful properties, would love to have seen rental units though, since if we go, rental is where we would start.

@richardswanger523 2 года назад

Rentals is always the way to start. I have seen many videos on moving to a new country. Most agree renting for a year is the way to go. You may find out the country is not for you or maybe just that area is not right.You get the idea.

@lynfl9814 2 года назад

Curious, are those active volcanoes? La Palma Island in the Canary Islands is erupting right now and took out over 2000 properties and businesses.

@angelinacoldwell4834 2 года назад

Good question, they are dormant. Here is some good information about them en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imbabura_Volcano en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotacachi_Volcano

@Sharon-py5ns 2 года назад

Real gorgeous looking couple du jour😉 Most impressed with everything on this video, housing content, editing, interview etc. As a Cuenca resident it’s wonderful knowing about properties all over Ecuador. We may see an influx of folks arriving from the US; property values there have shot to the moon. Real estate is always a hot topic in Ecuador. Hope you do more of these videos very tastefully done. Hasta luego.

@whacked00 2 года назад

Fantastic video. I have looked at some of these homes online, and your presentation of them was much better than the pictures and videos posted.

@AmeliaAndJP 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@chericdesigns Год назад

Wow! That first place is like something out of a fairytale! Gorgeous and so affordable. I love when you share videos like this.

@nellie... 2 года назад

I'm all about lots of light and beautiful view!

@timisaac8121 2 года назад

hehehe: Bathtub is very cool! I hauled mine from the USA!! No one else has one in my community!! Tubs are too cool!!

@twilalebold320 2 года назад

Beautiful views, Beautiful real estate Beautiful video! I look forward to Beautiful Ocean properties…

@JesseSwitzer 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing! Thank you JP and Amelia.

@drhoy15 2 года назад

Once again, and I am beginning to sound like a broken record, this was a wonderful video. Very informative and exactly what I, or others, need, from the point of view of - what do I need to do to get a place to live before I move to Ecuador. Amelia and JP thank you from the bottom of my heart :). A Canadian!

@richardswanger523 2 года назад

Please do not buy a house before you go to ecuador and see if you even like it. You can find a short term rental or even an airbnb .It is a different country and you need to see how day to day life is all about. I think Amelia an JP have included this in one of their videos

@drhoy15 2 года назад

@@richardswanger523 I completely agree. It would be crazy to buy before you visit for a few months first.

@judymckee5992 2 года назад

@@drhoy15 , In my opinion after living abroad and decided to move back, never buy but rent. You could lose a lot through foreign exchange even after your property increase in value as the exchange can be bad.

@Quest4us Год назад

Amelia and JP, you do great real estate tours, I can sense the yearning in your eyes for a lovely Ecuadorian home with land, like the beauties you are showing today. I sold real estate in Boston for about 10 years in the '80s and '90s. That pretty condo you showed for $129k was a super value. Many outdoor parking spaces in Boston now cost over $100,000! (with late night rats) I loved the El Encanto home with those magnificent windows that looked like museum paintings. I would put a nice hot tub on that beautiful deck. I'd be tubbin' on those beautiful cool nights and again in the gorgeous chilly mornings, with a nice cafe con leche. I would savor the views and the relaxing hot water with my girlfriend. What an amazing place to invite friends and family. Now I just need a loose quarter mill. Hopefully in the next year or so we will be visiting Ecuador, and we will definitely visit Cotacachi for a week or two. Thank you for the great tour, good health to you both.

@kevintaylor1928 2 года назад

You guys are great! I just discovered your video for the first time. I really enjoyed seeing the amazing houses in Cotacachi!

@robertcharpentier6852 2 года назад

Fantastic website and great couple! THANK YOU! StocktonRob

@steph01879 2 года назад

Thank you for this video. Really love it.

@pawshands9706 2 года назад

Please lovely people. I am living below the poverty line in Puerto Rico. It's why I fled the U.S. PLEASE, I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A HONEST REALTOR IN ECUADOR, BUT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT FROM WHERR I AM BECAUSE I JUST HAVE A CELLPHONE THAT DOESN'T PROVIDE ALL THE PERTINENT SEARCHES I NEED TO INVESTIGATE. I love the highlands of Ecuador because I love nature and bird watching. I am ambulatory, but disabled on a very tight income. I am pleading as a human being for some help. I am an animal lover as well and am suffering crippling depression as I keep running into no responses. Thank you in advance for your videos.

@sy2yd 2 года назад

Great job. Glad to see your sharings ...

@kloatlanta 2 года назад

The brick house looks amazing.

@tony-ce7qp 2 года назад

wow i really am liking it there more and more,thank you tony d!

@Mexicobeanpole 2 года назад

Wow. That porch.

@luisalbertoonofrezapata9285 2 года назад

Saludos amigos. Muchos éxitos.

@300lbcanary2 2 года назад

Really impressive! Would be tough choice between wanting the water out my window vs. 2 Volcanoes! I liked the first country house (Brick house) probably the best, but the condo area was magical.

@joeechegaray7149 2 года назад

Loved this video! Thank you for sharing.

@russellwatkins3170 2 года назад

Great & informative video guys, as always. Cheers

@jorgem691 2 года назад

Nice thank for sharing the beautiful of Ecuador

@sirgalahad1470 2 года назад

Brick house all the way for me ! From glancing at all 4 properties, I have come to the conclusion that the 70" 4K QLED TV is not a thing in Ecuador yet. 😛

@hollyackoury5732 2 года назад

You can buy them here.

@emailsender7139 2 года назад

who watches tv? waste of life.

@TomBTerrific 2 года назад

That’s funny. Holly unfortunately some of us have worn out our youthfulness and mobility issues prevent us from doing those activities which resulted in our current aliments. Maybe you’re a fortunate one or not old enough to fully understand. I know I was that way not so long ago.

@hollyackoury5732 2 года назад

@@TomBTerrific I dont understand. All I said was you can buy 70" TVs here.

@vhoy7899 2 года назад

The condo ..I really like..I don't drive.. and the views were amazing

@georgycolson2729 Год назад

I love the feel of the friendly people there!

@susanshaver912 Год назад

Love the arched doors and windows and colors at casa de los suenos. I am surprised that your real estate agents are obviously from the US or Canada instead of Ecuador. The brick house is lovely too. And the one with the lovely woodwork. And the income property. Heavens Cotacachi is lovely.

@VirginiaPatriotRebel 2 года назад

Fabulous video, thank you for sharing. When my wife and I are ready to settle into our comfortable golden years we will be moving there. 👍

@vhoy7899 2 года назад

All homes were really nice... very inviting. Makes me rethink where I want to retire

@tonypointer7026 2 года назад

Wow what a place. Beautiful home

@guyazbell7844 2 года назад

This really looks nice, my buster and I would love to live there it has all the nice stuff that you need.

@sammiesmith6690 2 года назад

Nice 😊 properties there in Cotacachi.

@lauriewarner4848 2 года назад

This is a wonderful information. It is a eye opener. I have played with the idea of Mexico, but because of your videos…. My dreams are expanding.

@williamlane9844 2 года назад

Hi Amelia & JP, another brilliant informative video,

@noboaana 2 года назад

This is a fantastic video with valuable information! Thanks! It would be great to see Ibarra and how real state works there. Enjoy the beautiful province of Imbabura and its nice, and wonderful weather 🙌🏼❤️

@AmeliaAndJP 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@davebruins8623 2 года назад

great video......you guys are inspirational.....you give me hope....thanks for doing these videos

@AmeliaAndJP 2 года назад

Muchas gracias!

@bobbymoncada6861 2 года назад

Thank you again so much 💖

@byabraoeclara7951 2 года назад

Saludos y bendiciones de São Paulo Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇮🇱🇧🇷

@ritzperal6025 2 года назад

La casa de ladrillo! me gusta mucho! That brick house! I like it a lot!

@playbackamusicloversjourne8620 2 года назад

I'm down for that condo. Great layout and grounds.

@AmeliaAndJP 2 года назад

It was really nice and the views were incredible!

@hollyackoury5732 2 года назад

It's also set up and wired for a dishwasher if you want one. It use to have one. It was a builders model.

@Noonelson 2 года назад

I'm wanting to get my hands on that brick house

@anjahoeck9428 Год назад

Volcano in the backyard... Cool 😬

@renatara9026 2 года назад

I like the most the second property - a house for 175. I think the price was very good comparing to other properties and it was a very beautiful, solid house with a huge garden. If I had a lot of money to spare and can go there to see it in person, I will consider buying it. Still I think in this area there are probably many good properties at even much more affordable prices. I guess you have showed us the top of the line there.

@RJC369 2 года назад

Having lived overseas , I know there is commonly inflated prices for “foreigners”. It often takes either living in county to not get substantially ripped off …

@richardswanger523 2 года назад

Your right. Some sites will tell you if an ad is in english it is for gringos and at gringo prices

@itsjustme4848 2 года назад

The first time I was in Brazil I was looking to buy a nice leather jacket. I found one I liked but it wasn’t priced. My Brazilian friend asked how much it was, and the sales person asked, “For you or him?”

@Mexicobeanpole 2 года назад

Great video. Great couple. Amelia, Ecuador must be great for you, you look so beautiful!

@ivoted7199 2 года назад

Amelia is the "Brick House" - Oh my! Looks like you two are having fun. Prices and Quality is causing me to reconsider my current retirement plans. Wow!

@nancytrevino9750 2 года назад

We are going to have a hard time deciding where to live when we retire! I hope our exploratory trip will help us decide.

@AmeliaAndJP 2 года назад

It's a tough decision!

@tmcdon 2 года назад

RIGHT?!!

@vhoy7899 2 года назад

Love that condo and the views

@rsos8541 2 года назад

Great job folks

@scotmatheson1109 7 месяцев назад

If I were to choose anong all those places, it would have to come down to price, and convenience. I'm with JP on not wanting to be too far away from town.

@1zcott 2 года назад

love you guys

@jackpowers5996 2 года назад

Wife and I were looking at Puerto Vallarta Mexico but now you all have got our minds changing would like to know more

@ThePapo1965 2 года назад

Me voy a vivir a Ecuador its so beautiful.

@davidc1961utube 2 года назад

Cool video! As a 60 year old single guy, the condo would be best for me, but my inner civil engineer likes the concrete house as well. I arrive in Quito 12 November to start my "unconventional" motorcycle tour. I love the mountains, but elevation is definitely not for everyone. Young hikers like yourselves will have no problems though. Cheers from Canada!

@edwardmcdonald2566 2 года назад

Hi David. I had wanted to do a motorcycle tour of the country in my search for my relocation destination. Are you purchasing a bike there? I have two cruisers here in the states but understand I can't bring them into the Country. Unless something has changed???

@davidc1961utube 2 года назад

@@edwardmcdonald2566 AFAIK the rules have not changed. I bought a motorcycle there, and I will sell it there when I leave. Cost to me is depreciation...

@kemimorten 2 года назад

HI, how are you transporting your motorcycle to Ecuador?

@davidc1961utube 2 года назад

@@kemimorten I bought it here, and when my time is done, I will sell it here. That way the real cost to me is just the depreciation.

@colleenjolicoeur6059 Год назад

You guys just look so great!!!! I think Ecuador must be healthful with that clean air and local grown food. I have become interested in Cotacachi to relocate but super nervous about handling the high elevation.

@johngrimes7396 2 года назад

Hola Amelia and JP from the beautiful beach side community of Santa Marianita! I agree these properties are beautiful but for us they are no match to this place! We are in heaven!! We found this place while staying in the Poseidon which was awesome in it own right! We will be checking out all the eating places along the beach in the next 3 weeks. You guys are right about the Ecuadorian people being the friendliest people ever!!

@Boatingfriendslistcom 2 года назад

We love your videos! Jim

@TS-rd7oy 2 года назад

Wow, red is your color! Gorgeous.

@AmeliaAndJP 2 года назад

Oh thank you!

@MidnightSky801 2 года назад

Fantastic video and great selection of properties. I enjoyed watching this video very much. Thank you. 😊👍

@AmeliaAndJP 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@conservative-proud 2 года назад

I love those properties !!

@hanslueschen5190 2 года назад

Thank you for your very interesting and informative videos. The Casa de los Sueños condo really got my attention!

@AmeliaAndJP 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@adventurefreaksss 2 года назад

You two are so awesome! Love your videos!!

@AdvisorDanny 2 года назад

Thanks new friends currently here in Vancouver Canada

@kimk2635 2 года назад

Looks beautiful

@k_and_m8745 2 года назад

Such a change since I started watching you when you had less than I think 1000 subscribers and when it was called Vegans Abroad. Thank you for the introduction to Ecuador. We are here and loving Pedro Vicente Maldonaldo and since coming I am assisting with the development of a local tour company. Maybe soon we can send you an invite to show you what we have done. Take care and keep up the hard work.

@ThePatricioviera 2 года назад

😀 JP once you buy your own SUV I can guarantee that Amelia will love you more 😀 it is worth it .. way to many beautiful places to visit in Ecuador

@realtruth3731 2 года назад

Beautiful homes but the volcano is unnerving; too close for comfort! A lot of sleeping volcanoes have been blowing up lately!

@anniesshenanigans3815 2 года назад

LOL you said" a lot of peace and quiet "at the first place, and there were all sorts of dogs barking in the background... Absolutely LOVE the brick house in the country...

@sheilayungk7815 2 года назад

You guys are the best!! I love the information that you give. I am into biking and hiking. How are the food prices there? I am also into nutrition. I was in Ecuador and I believe they had a lot of health food places!!!

@leealexander3507 Год назад

I would choose the last one. I really like the size and design amongst other things but it would depend on some details like dishwasher, bathrooms and closets. My preference would be a single story house though.