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...

"Most people here are mestizo. They are very accepting of any race but do not inter-marry with blacks," commented one expat who made the move to Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador.

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"Ibarra is considered pretty diverse as far as Ecuador is concerned. The largest group is Mestiza at 75% with an equal amount of Afro, Indegena and Blanca...all at about 8%. There is lots of commerce here and it is surprising to me how quickly people here adapt to the internet and other technologies so readily. I forget that the US was once technology illterate," remarked another expat in Ibarra, 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.