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Day-to-day life in Cuenca for expats. Tips, guides, and stories about living in Ecuador's most beautiful city.
Cuenca's biggest retail development in years opens the last week of April. H&M, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, GAP, Old Navy — plus a 260-meter go-kart track and immersive bowling. Here's everything we know about Mall del Alto.
No more connecting through Quito or Guayaquil. LATAM Airlines launches direct flights from Cuenca's Mariscal Lamar Airport to the Galápagos Islands starting March 31, flying Tuesdays and Saturdays. The airport just invested $200K in preparations.
"Chulla Vida" is a 7-episode comedy series filmed entirely in Cuenca, featuring Parque Calderón, Puente Roto, and 40+ local locations. It premiered this week on Ecuavisa Play, and it's a love letter to the city.
The dental clinic at Universidad Politécnica Salesiana offers everything from fillings to oral surgery — performed by advanced students under faculty supervision. Here's the address, hours, and how to book.
Cuenca's latest public art installation features 30 oversized, elaborately decorated guinea pig sculptures scattered through Parque del Ferrocarril. Each one tells a different story about the city's culture and identity. It's free, it's fun, and it's very Cuenca.
How much does it cost to live in Cuenca, Ecuador in 2026? A detailed month-by-month breakdown for couples and singles — rent, groceries, healthcare, utilities, dining out, and more. Updated March 2026.
If Cuenca felt unusually packed this weekend, you weren't imagining it. Hotels hit 90% occupancy, 1.3 million Ecuadorians hit the road, and the government estimates the four-day feriado will generate up to $100 million in tourism spending. Here's what the Carnival boom actually looked like.
