Vilcabamba is a paradise... in general the entire country, the coast, the mountains, the jungle and the Galapagos Island, we have it all

Thank you so much for this video. I would dearly love to move there in Ecuador but hubby says he is too old to move (he is 82, I am 70). I loved Mexico when we visited in 1974; especially the coast. I could not just go there without an honest English speaking guide as we do not speak Spanish at this time. We are from Vancouver, B.C. Canada, and it is expensive for a retired person these days. But at the same time, I would like to keep my Canadian citizenship. Yes, it is a huge decision! So, I keep on viewing the videos and dreaming that perhaps one day..... Although I am hoping hubby will consent to go there for a vacation, perhaps one day.... :) :) In the meantime, keep posting the videos. They are very informative. Have a great day!

woah hey thanks guys im from Loja its nice to hear well read about urs opinion of Loja city! :3

Great description of Loja ;)... Lojanos (people from Loja) has a hight level of culture and they also has the best spanish speaking and the city is the most clean in the whole country...3 hours from Loja there is a beautiful town called Zaruma, you should explore it too...

Seven years ago, guys. Happy 2022. And, can't help it, let's go who? Hey Brandon!

Loja is the best place to live, very quite,clean, unexpensive and great people.I like Loja more than Cuenca.

@marmio

6 жыл бұрын

wow thanks

Thanks for the great, informative video! I'm planning a trip, probably in 2015, to check out Ecuador from Cotacachi to Loja and Vilcambaba. I appreciate your videos.

Love your videos! I was born in Ecuador, moved to the US as a baby but had the privilege to live in Loja for 1.5 years during my high school years. I loved it and am glad to see this video. Jipiro is cool, do they still have the ostriches? lol. The mayor there when I lived there was big on tourism and had exotic animals in Jipiro! Man, can't wait to return soon!

@HMFamilyLife

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We did not see any ostriches in the park.

@francolu7660

8 жыл бұрын

+HMFamilyLIfe FrankandAngie ......hubo disposición que animales no deben estar en parques, únicamente en zoológicos......entonces esas avestruces estan en el zoológico, más al norte del mismo parque

Excellent video . Very informative and I love the unbiased opinions

Very helpful information. Thank you.

Can you speak to the elevation effects between the two cities, and very importantly the quality and accessibility of health care in each.

@proyectonuevo7487

3 жыл бұрын

Loja 2000 MT, Cuenca 2500

Cuenca can be cold but never ever as cold as NY in winter. Loja is warmer than Cuenca for sure.

im from Ecuador nice to see u are making videos from my country :) i hope that u enjoy everything and i love the accent of this guy

@sixsixxsixxxx

7 жыл бұрын

MAJITO Love U if you love his accent you will love mine! I am in Zamora at the moment come visit 😁

@majomeow1989TS

7 жыл бұрын

😍😍

@majomeow1989TS

7 жыл бұрын

Robert Bermudez hahaha u should make a video tutorial too

Thank your video. Can you do a video with like updates. Is it the same from 2 or 3 years ago? Thank you again a lot of great information.

Thanks Brandon got good information of Loja

Interesting, as Quito may to be high of an altitude for my C.O.P.D. will do the comparison research. Thank you Brandon for participating in families videos. As always grateful for information that you all share. Also loved Alice's interpretation on adjusting to their culture & ways. Perhaps eventually we can show the "non ugly side of Americans". When I have traveled outside of No. America one of my greatest complicates [unfortunately] has been "you don't act like your from America."

@Jetmab04

7 ай бұрын

I know polite and nice Americans (and the opposite) and, I know nice and polite Europeans - and the opposite. The people we hear about, they are most often the worst, right... And, how many people live in Ecuador? 17 - 18 million? Unfortunately, there's reason to believe, not all of these people are polite.. I still look so much forward to Ecuador, the diversity of the country, the people, the climate etc etc Thanks souch for sharing and, it hurts me so much to hear about this crime rate...can the new president change that....???

@HMFamilyLife

7 ай бұрын

@@Jetmab04 Yes, new president in Ecuador...let's hope and pray he does good things for Ecuador. We're keeping a very close eye on it. Thanks so much for watching. Blessings as always! Take care.

@Jetmab04

7 ай бұрын

@@HMFamilyLife Yes, hope, hope and hope ☘️ An old saying comes to mind " Make love, not war!"

Loja is smaller, prettier and they speak better Spanish than Cuenca, which is the 3rd largest city. The food in Cuenca is better, but the climate in Loja is warmer. Cuenca is more colonial and gorgeous!

thanks for your videos !!!!!!!!!!!!!! so much information !! thank u thank u thank u!!!

@HMFamilyLife

9 жыл бұрын

LOL, you're welcome

Thank you Brandon, Frank & Angie's son for the excellent video on Loja!

@HMFamilyLife

8 жыл бұрын

+Frances Zarnock You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

@fz7144

8 жыл бұрын

I followed all your videos & your family has been wonderful in helping me learn about Cuenca. Most recently I discovered Loja, then saw Brandon's video and now I have more info to help in my decision of what city is right for me. Loja appears to suit me well. I'm 71 yr. (young) widow from Brooklyn, NY and it's getting more impossible every day for me to continue living here. Please keep on keeping us informed. Angie, you're great @ asking the right questions while doing your videos w/your family making sure that they bring the right info into each & every video you all post. Again, very much appreciated. Can you post the name of your book again? Or email me... .....

@HMFamilyLife

8 жыл бұрын

+Frances Zarnock Hello Frances, thanks so much for the kind words. We're so glad to know the videos are helping you in your move to Ecuador. I'm assuming you mean the "DIY Cuenca Ecuador Landing Guide", which can be found with the rest of our Ecuador guide books on the Discover Cuenca Ecuador Blog. Thanks for commenting.

Great info thanks! I wonder, is their a large mall there? I like them on occasion :-)

@HMFamilyLife

Жыл бұрын

I don't know if there is a shopping mall in Loja. They do have a large Mercado with food and everything else but a traditional Mall, not sure. Maybe someone might know and will share here. Thanks for watching the video, take care.

Very nice report about Loja. I have been interested in that city but it is hard to get any decent reporting. Any videos about real estate rentals etc

How is the healthcare there (modern clinics & hospitals), and how far is the airport to the city?

It is my dream to live in Vilcabamba

Hmm, now I love Loja! But it is not so easy to get there, and for family coming visit it is more problematic.

@lolitamarkovich7586

6 жыл бұрын

hejdukova2 it's not more complicated than reaching Cuenca

@Jetmab04

7 ай бұрын

If they love you, they'll find a way and, will come 😊

trying to email you. the blog didnt work for me

Loja bello como sus mujeres visiten kisss

What about VILCAMBAMBA, THEY CALL THE ECUADORIAN PARADISE.

@HMFamilyLife

Жыл бұрын

How about 10 Reasons to Love Vilcabama Ecuador? - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mJODrdSOY9XfdpM.html

Cuenca patrimonio cultural de la humanidad conozcan más de cuenca escribir que quieres conocer mas de cuenca

City is called LOJA, not LOHA.

@D_Marrenalv

5 жыл бұрын

Tranquilo, no te preocupes, el joven tiene un acento americano y nádie en el Ecuador se enojaría por eso. No obstante, él pronunció la "J" castellana como la "H" inglesa, y así se pronúncia aquella ciudad: "LOha" = LOja.