Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Ecuador accepting of differences?
When we asked people about diversity in Ecuador and whether locals are accepting of differences, they said...
"The majority of people here are Catholic. There are a large number of Evangelical Prostestant Churches. Also many Mormons are here helping the poor. They are very tolerant of all religious followers here, as long as you don't tell them their religion is wrong," explained one expat living in Bahia de Caracruz, Ecuador.
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"Yes, there is a lot of diversity in Ecuador. Ethnic groups, languages, backgrounds, and cultures all exist in the country in a variety of forms. Ecuador is home to people of African and Indigenous descent, as well as those of European and Middle Eastern descent. Additionally, a wide range of religious beliefs and practices can be found in the country. Generally, Ecuadorians are very accepting of diversity and are known to embrace it as part of the national culture," said another expat in Ecuador.
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Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Ecuador accepting of differences?
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Joshua Wood is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
