Ecuador Retirement Destination? | Visiting Manta
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We've been to a lot of places, and we're happy with our life right now.
It is fun to come out here and see what we saw on video all those years.
We're being cautious today.
Mont actually claims to be the tuna capital of the world.
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Is Manta, Ecuador a good place to retire? Join Lidia and Terry as we explore Manta during Cruise #4 of our 60-day cruise adventure aboard the Holland America Oosterdam. Inspired by Amelia & JP Abroad and Ecuador Shores Realty, we share our first impressions and honest thoughts about Manta. 🚢 This cruise is part of our 60-day, 4-ship cruise adventure. ▶️ Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr-X1IvD3CApZWxwx5FpOEv-DhzIH4ugP ▶️ See our ship tours & cruise port guides on Lidia’s World Join us on Lidia’s World as we visit Manta, Ecuador, one of the most talked-about coastal cities for expats and retirees, during Cruise #4 of our four-cruise, 60-day journey aboard the Holland America Oosterdam. 🚢🌴 Our interest in Manta was sparked by watching JP and Amelia from Amelia & JP Abroad and Ryan from Ecuador Shores Realty, who highlight Ecuador as an attractive option for retirement. During our cruise stop, we wanted to see Manta for ourselves and decide whether it truly lives up to the buzz. In this video, we explore the city, observe daily life, and share our honest first impressions. We discuss what we liked, what surprised us, and whether Manta feels like a place we could personally consider for retirement or long-term living. If you’re curious about retiring abroad, Ecuador as an expat destination, or simply want to see what Manta is like from a cruiser’s perspective, this video gives you a real-world look at the city beyond the highlight reels. Let us know in the comments — could you see yourself living in Manta, Ecuador? 🌎✨ #MantaEcuador #EcuadorRetirement #RetireAbroad #LivingInEcuador #EcuadorExpat #CruiseVlog #HollandAmerica #Oosterdam #ExtendedCruise #BackToBackCruises #CruiseTravel #LidiasWorld #Amelia and JP #Amelia&JPAbroad #EquadorShoresRealty #travelcouples