Expat Guide to Renting & Rental Accommodations in Puerto López

The sleepy coastal town of Puerto López is shaping up to be more than just a fishing village and a jump-off point to some of the Ecuadorian western coastline’s gems. With its own immaculate stretch of golden beaches, captivating culture, and warm people, it’s no wonder why Puerto Lopez is being developed into a model city.

Here are some things you need to know before embarking on that long journey to Puerto López and starting your life as an expat tenant in this tranquil seaside escape.

Cost of living
Being a small village three hours away from Guayaquil, cost of living in Puerto López is inexpensive – at least, for now. For under a thousand bucks, you can already score a fully-furnished rental with two bedrooms. This will be much cheaper if you’re going to share it with a friend or a travel buddy.

Aside from ecotourism, a main driver of economy in Puerto López is its vibrant fishing industry. Although comparatively smaller that the giant fishing industry in Manta located north of Puerto López, the catch here is no mean feat. By all means, you can expect to score fresh seafood for your dinner table without having to shell out a fortune.

Life is simple in Puerto López. This isn’t party central – if you’re looking for wild party adventures, Montañita, south of Puerto López, is the place to be. If you are looking for the place to chill out and read a good book under a nice palm tree and get snarly once the waves get rough, however, Puerto López is probably heaven on earth.

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Hostels and Eco-Lodges
There is no shortage of accommodations for tourists who have come to experience Puerto López. Tourist accommodations range from budget-friendly hostels to luxurious eco-lodges with air-conditioned rooms and free wireless internet. Some of these accommodations are located in the interior part of the town, while some are right on the beachfront.

Puerto López’s hostels and eco-lodges are perfect for tourists and expats who are planning on staying for a short while in town, give or take a week or so. If you are planning on staying for a bit longer in Puerto López, however, say a couple of weeks or even months (or maybe even a year or so!), the best way to go is to rent a home.

Puerto López Homes for Rent – Ecuador Real Estate Rentals

There are plenty of homes available for rent in Puerto López, majority of which are already furnished and with basic utilities such water and electricity. There are homes for rent located near the town center, but you can also find options near the beach or higher up for great views of the crescent-shaped cove.

Home types in the area include single-family homes, apartments, and villas that will ease you to the Puerto López lifestyle. For more information about the accommodations that await you in this lovely coastal town, check out this link.

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Contact me today at info@livetheliveinecuador.com to know more about Puerto López and the real estate options you will find in the area. See you in paradise!