The tiny Ecuadorian village of Vilcabamba holds the highest concentration of IL readers. Why do they settle here? It’s hard to say. Maybe it’s that Vilcabamba has Ecuador’s highest percentage of English-speakers. Perhaps it’s the small village’s colonial charm, its beautiful square, top restaurants, or its perfect climate…not forgetting the availability of nice property for under $50,000. Read on for more about this fascinating locale. Who knows…Vilcabamba just may be the Shangri-la you’ve been looking for, too.

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