3. Bahia de Caraquez
IM Score: 28
Rent Cost: $265
Meal Cost: $3.5
Hospital to Population Ratio: 7,500
Temperature: 77/82°F
Rainy Days: 8/31
Sunny Days: 0/22
Bahia, next on the list of best places to retire in Ecuador is located on the coast of Pacific ocean and is considered the top vacation spot for Ecuadorians coming from the inner parts of the country. It isn’t hard to see why. The climate is pleasant and comfortable with short wet seasons. Bahia is the city with some of the lowest crime rates in whole Ecuador and has the feel of a small town while giving the offerings of a true holiday resort. When you get tired of swimming or get enough tan, you can embark on exploring the city’s surroundings and the interesting wildlife.
