Loja in 2020

GuestPoster296Guest06 July 2020 00:58:51

Hi:

We have our feet on the ground and have learned a lot about Loja in the 9 months we have lived here.聽 There really is no Yellow Pages so expats here share information a lot.

RobinJoel Contributor

Member since 28 June 2016

RobinJoelContributor07 September 2020 18:28:28

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HI,
My husband and I own a home in Vilcabamba.聽 We would like to move there before the end of the year.聽 We go to Loja to shop sometimes.聽 Any thoughts about moving to our home right now?
Thanks,
Robin and Joel

GuestPoster296 Guest

GuestPoster296Guest07 September 2020 20:21:56

You will need insect repellent in Vilca and Malacatos.聽 You will have more of a pastoral life in Vilcabamba. You will want to stock on supplies when you come to Loja.

Vilca now has some great cafes and shops.聽 The French bakery there is divine.聽 Also not to be missed is the Trucha/Trout cafe on the river.

We love Loja.聽 We have moved once since coming here 10 months ago. Now are blessed to live in a large penth貌use apartment overlooking El Centro and the city gate.

Luke

sszydeco New member

Member since 24 May 2020

sszydecoNew member05 October 2020 18:57:11

How do the rents compare to Cuenca?...Especially for your penthouse? How large is it?
Thanks,
Steve

GuestPoster296 Guest

GuestPoster296Guest05 October 2020 22:52:18

Rent is cheaper in Loja except for one high end neighborhood called Rodrigo Witt.聽 It is by the Rio Zamora and is a wetter part of the city.聽 Some apts in R. Witt are $800 to $1,000 a month.聽 Barrio Yaguarcuna is nice.聽 We much less than $500 a month for 3bd, 2.5 bath, ultra modern with two balconies.聽 One of which will hold 30 people or more.聽 Elevator bldg with underground parking.