Vilcabamba: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 70Commenters describe Vilcabamba as warm, scenic, relaxed and friendly, but the comments are mostly light viewer reactions with little on daily practicalities.
- nature and scenery
- weather and eternal spring climate
- friendly locals
- food and fruit
- relaxed, serene pace
- almost no real complaints
- little on cost or internet
- unclear ease of making friends
- Viewers find the place calm, warm and beautiful.
- Locals are described as welcoming and genuine.
- Few commenters have actually lived there long-term.
- Practical questions like making friends go unanswered.
- Expat-paradise claims need more on daily living costs.
Read from 8 videos, 39 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Living in Ecuador: A week in our lives in Vilcabamba, Ecuador
TheXplorasDiary · 18K views · 2023
What viewers said
“Nice to see you in my family's home country. I was born in Spain but my whole family is from Ecuador and it fills me with pride that you not only appreciate our beautiful landscapes but also our delicious food. It brings back memories of wh”
♥ 13 likes
“I really enjoyed watching this video. It has a nice relaxing vibe to it.”
♥ 7 likes
“Love this video style! Just gained a new subscriber 📸”
♥ 8 likes
“Wonderful content. Vilcabamba is a nice and cozy place. Congratulations on your first video, excellent job.”
♥ 7 likes
“Inspiring... a bucket list place”
♥ 7 likes
“Awesome vibe ! Love Ecuador , gotta visit ! Keep it up !”
♥ 3 likes
“Great video... the vibe there appears to be so sweet... great weather, food, and the stream/water is so clean/clear... loving it.”
“Beautiful video💗 I really enjoy your no talking vids. They are so serene and such a vibe! Have been following you for a few months and now I'm here to stay. I've been to Cuenca and it was glorious. Hoping to be in Ecuador again end of this”
“These people are warm and genuine. They make you feel welcome and happy. The fruits and food taste so good and different the colors and the way the place smells is a great feeling and experience it filled the spirit. The best juice in the w”
“new subscriber !!! thanks !!! beautiful.”
♥ 3 likes
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