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The biggest commercial development Cuenca has seen in years opens its doors on May 22. Five levels, 140 stores, electric go-karts, and an elevated walkway connecting it to Mall del Río. Mark your calendar.
A 34-year-old film curator has opened a weekly cinema night on the fourth floor of the historic Teatro Cuenca building. The Shining, Body Double, and David Bowie docs on original mid-century seats. Thursdays.
Decreto Ejecutivo 354 makes it official: Thursday April 30 through Sunday May 3 is one long weekend. Banks close, offices shut down, overtime is double pay. Plan your errands by Wednesday.
INAMHI's Alert #30 warns of variable rain across the Sierra through April 29, plus very high UV radiation nationwide. Sierra temps range 7°C to 23°C. Here's what to expect this week.
The seventh curfew of the Noboa era starts May 3 across nine provinces. Azuay isn't one of them. Here's who's affected, what hours, and why it matters even if you live in Cuenca.
A taxi driver dead after a road altercation. A teacher beaten by a parent at school. An EMOV agent assaulted during a traffic stop. Psychologists and sociologists explain what's driving it and how to stay safe.
The April 15 bus accident on the Cuenca-Molleturo route left 14 dead and 29 injured. Two survivors — stranded far from home in Manabí — are recovering in a rented room in Cuenca with help from family.
The fourth Youth Employment Fair runs May 5 from 8 AM to 1 PM at Galería Atenas. Fifteen private companies, on-the-spot interviews, ages 20–45. Bring your CV folder and show up early.
Numbeo's 2026 rankings are out, and Cuenca didn't just hold onto the top spot — it widened the gap. A quality-of-life score of 152.96, up from 144.9 last year, puts the city in 'Very High' territory. Here's what's driving the numbers.
