Cities to consider during fact finding trip

Perhaps someone could answer the question "Are there any coastal regions that do NOT have high humidity?"

I realize that basically all coastal areas have some level of humidity. Perhaps someone could point us in the direction of a few cities on the coast that meet the other criteria I mentioned?

Thanks
Victoria

I think you have to decide coastal vs. mountainous as well. Maybe someone could answer question about slightly mountainous areas near coast.

From what I read from people who have visited coast it gets more humid the further north you go and is kind of arid and desert like the further south you go. There are regions closer to jungle areas which I suspect would be more humid

My best advice would be to google things like climate, average temps and humidity, elevation. Also general info about EC. EC is divided into three regions which I cannot remember the names for. Maybe you can find a map

sue-

thanks for the input. We will decide eventually where we want to put down roots, but for now we're essentially doing reconnaissance across as many climates we're even vaguely interested in to see if there's one we especially love/hate.

Neither of us is a fan of "jungle" weather (aka, THE AMAZON) so that portion of the country is out. Interesting to hear about the southern coastal regions - we'll definitely have to give that a look-see.

Like I said, mountainous is *my* personal favorite, so that area is where I'll be the most interested in finding smaller cities with access to larger city benefits.

Thanks again
Victoria

Victoria-

Cuenca has a big expat community, mountainous but with bit of varied climate depending what part you live in I guess Lots of good websites and facebook pages to check out.(gringotree.com) Not humid but some complain of chilly evenings. Not sure of population but a variety of neighborhoods. Some say it is a good place to start. There are those on the Forum who love their life in Quito and others who complain about the noise and pollution. Bahia de Carrequez is a smaller city on the coast sort of middle of the road for humidity but with ocean breezes I'm told. Most of the coastal cities and bigger towns have become kind of boom towns in anticipation of the American and Canadian retirees so there is lots of construction and upgrading of infrastructure etc

Sue