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Community stories, culture, and human interest from the expat community in Cuenca.
Thousands of students return to campus starting March 19 for the March-August 2026 semester. Late enrollment is still open through March 24. Here's what expats near campus should know.
What's the expat community actually like in Cuenca? How big is it, where do expats hang out, and how do you plug in? A realistic look at American and international expats in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Is Cuenca safe for expats in 2026? Numbeo ranks it #1 in South America. But what's the day-to-day reality? Crime stats, neighborhood safety, scams to watch for, and practical tips from an expat who lives here.
Twenty environmental projects designed by Cuenca's young people were presented last week as part of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Youth Climate Action Fund. Think water-quality monitoring robots, hydroponic gardens, and sensor-equipped farms. Cuenca's next generation is building cool stuff.
The Yanuncay River overflowed and damaged homes in Soldados, Barabón, and San Joaquín. The Municipality is collecting food, clothing, mattresses, blankets, water, and medicine at the La Gloria Sports Complex. Here's what they need and where to go.
After the blackout crisis of 2024 made everyone acutely aware of Ecuador's energy fragility, any move toward diversification is welcome. Elecaustro just broke ground on an 846-panel solar installation at the Huascachaca Wind Park in Saraguro — completion by June.
More than 300 families in the Lagunas del Sol urbanization in El Valle have had no running water since March 7. ETAPA EP hasn't explained why, hasn't given a timeline, and hasn't sent a water truck. If you're house-hunting in outlying parishes, this is a cautionary tale.
Cuenca's biggest infrastructure project — the $43 million Monay-IESS interchange — is 24% complete, with new nightly highway closures starting today. Here's what's closed, what the detour routes are, and when you can expect relief.
The blue-uniformed officers who handle parking tickets, noise complaints, and street vendor disputes in Cuenca have officially rebranded. The Guardia Ciudadana is now the Cuerpo de Agentes de Control Municipal, with a new logo and a new downtown headquarters. Same people, same job — new sign on the door.
