Vilcabamba Ecuador - Introduction to this mountain village.

[seagypsyter]

I agree with "keeping a lid on Vilca" so the culture there is not destroyed...but where did yuou get your crime statistics from?...When My Son and I visited in May of 2011,only a few months ago, I saw 5 yr. old children walking the streets , at night, ALONE, and when I asked the Taxi Driver WHY?, he replied," Es Seguro", which means "its SAFE. I just want to know wher you got the information on crime, so I can also gain this knowledge,since I am moving there in November,2011.

[DougWardBlammo]

@seagypsyter most likely from the US State departments brainwashing pages. Ralph Correa doesn't want to play the Empires tune so Ecuadorians,like Nicaraguans, Bolivians and Venezuelans are all on the evul kommie list.

The " wiff us or 'gainst us" BS spans the planet. NOT for much longer ! Enjoy your new home. Pura Vida !

[madidijuan]

just really wish that people like you would not do so much publicity about vilca as you are simply leading to the destruction of the place.There are already enough soulless,fat,non integrating americans there and the crime rate has just spiralled out of control.....

[fatguyslim]

I have heard that there is a big American community over there? Not sure if it will stay as the valley of longevity anymore. For anyone who wants to go and live there you BETTER BE LOADED mate the prices of land and houses have rocketed up only because Americans dominate the population there (I could be wrong but thats what I heard from my mate who visited there in 2004 lol).

I was planning on building an Earthship there but its impossible when land cost so much in this magical place. Peace!!

[RobinBenzle]

@fatguyslim Yes, there is certainly a faction of expats there, but it still felt very Ecuadorian. Just in the last few years, prices have gone up - but still very reasonable, comparitively speaking..

[4everdiesel]

@fatguyslim It's a shame that a pristine place like Vilcabamba is being destroyed by guys like Joe simonetta and all the developers that followed him and cashed in developing the valley , typical american greed and mentality . It is a matter of years that the place will be like any other polluted town in Ecuador , wait and see ! .

[agoldmanify]

Very nice.

[RobinBenzle]

@agoldmanify Thank you!

[dreamtimemusic11]

The place is outrageous!

[RobinBenzle]

@dreamtimemusic11 I could use a little Vilcabamba right now!

[ameloni1]

The perfect climate(heaven)....To bad I was only 17 and went there to party for the fiestas de Loja. In my drunken stupor I met a 107 yr. old man,very well known and well fed by everyone. I swam in the river(the fountian of youth section),with that and good genetics you should see @ 37yrs of age. This is not a joke[drinking patito seco chased by tropico and that pilsener over sized beer]. "que chuchas''

[dhaybach]

they live for so long because of the ion charged air that's present there. It's one of the few places around the world where you can find that.

[mottonoultradislikin]

i love this music to represent the slow pace of life there, but also the enjoyment, because often you can be relaxed but bored too.

& the canyons had a good view, though look ten times safer than black canyon!

we came by recommended videos, clicking previously on ones of angela and matt monarch who live there and love it! why are we watching? because they seem improved even just from moving, though their type of raw has brought them to a point of health already. mamma wished we could go!

[Wivanunu]

I suppose everyone speaks spanish.....that would be a problem for us :-(

I would love to live there.....simplicity is the key to a great life.

[dafiki123]

Wow I want to move there, today! 

[RobinBenzle]

@dafiki123 It's definately an escape place. There's a video on my site called 'One Man's Dream' where I interview a guy who did just that - an American who picked up and moved there..

[katrinajustice07]

I am from Ecuador. My country is a beautiful place to visit. People are very kind...

[RobinBenzle]

@katrinajustice07 We met so many kind and generous people all over Ecuador - I look forward to visiting again!

-Robin

[katrinajustice07]

@RobinBenzle I am so glad to hear that! Thank you Robin for show this virtual tour of Vilcabamba and my country. Blessings!!!

[RobinBenzle]

@katrinajustice07 Absolutely my pleasure! By the way, I have several more Ecuador videos on my website (click on Travel Videos at the top).

[biuku]

Thanks very nice video; you're got  a great sense of humour!

[mallamoozoo]

looks great but what are the essential practicalities like (hospital, internet, banks etc)

[RobinBenzle]

They have 2 internet cafes and bank machines. An hour's drive away is the city of Loja, where people go for other stuff.

[mallamoozoo]

@RobinBenzle

Ok - so are you saying its quite primitive?

[mallamoozoo]

@RobinBenzle

Also hows the safety and crime? Any drug gangs etc (being South America you know)

[RobinBenzle]

It's pretty basic (part of the appeal). Not sure about crime, but we never had a problem or felt nervous there.

[Lorenasalma]

I visited Vilcabamba this summer 09.I had an amazing time there. It is relaxing , peaceful and a natural place....The clean river, the pure air, the fresh plants and trees, the friendly people are part of this wonderful paradaise .... you can come visit VILCABAMBA in Loja (Ecuador) !!!...

[PyramidHead2000]

I love the ancient cities of the Andes, they say what you love most is linked to previous lives, dunno about that, but these places are wonderful, I only wish I could go and visit them :)

[RobinBenzle]

I hope one day you get a chance to visit Ecuador..

-Robin

[LeijaTurunen]

WOW! GORGEOUS! I want to live in those mountains!

[RobinBenzle]

It's a very special place!

[anjilong]

my best friend just moved there. that's awesome "valley of longevity".

[RobinBenzle]

You must go visit your friend!

[anjilong]

yes, i must! :) i spoke with her last night and she said "make it happen". lol beautiful, beautiful area. I visited the pacific coast and the amazon years ago, and always wanted to return.  I really would love to try some of your water and fruit. Seems like heaven.

[damhatrebloc]

this vilage was on the first TOMB RAIDER.

tomb of vilcabamba was the level in the tomb raider game.

[RobinBenzle]

Didn't know that!

[izumeypup]

I looked up Vilcabamba on youtube because i am moving there soon, and am pretty nervous about it. This video helped ease my anxiousness a little bit. ^_^

[RobinBenzle]

Hurry and save because it's slowly being discovered....

P.S. Can I come visit?

-Robin

[faeriewood]

My five year plan is save enough to move there!!!

[tucumanoargenti]

I have 115 years, thanks to the good atmosphere in the sector, I

still love rock 'n roll.

[RobinBenzle]

Good for a visit, though. Then, head to the beaches of western Ecuador...

[Kikisagent]

I would feel landlocked with no large body of water in site. Cant do it.

[BASEnutter]

Looks beautiful, hopefully I shall be spending a few months there from Jan to March, in time for the carnival hehe. And what song is playing?

[HIGGINS101]

You've done an excellent job on this video and perfectly summed up what life is like here... :)

[HIGGINS101]

I'm currently living in Vilcabamba for 3 months and you've

[HIGGINS101]

Excellent video!