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Local Cuenca news for the expat community. Municipal decisions, infrastructure, safety, and economy coverage — updated daily.
No more Quito layovers — LATAM Airlines just announced twice-weekly direct flights from Cuenca to the Galapagos starting March 31, 2026. Round-trip fares start at $310. Here's the schedule, how to book, and what this means for Cuenca-based travelers.
Cuenca's first rural municipal hospital opens February 1 in El Valle parish. The $8.2 million facility brings 31 medical specialties, two operating rooms, and round-the-clock emergency services to the southern parishes.
Numbeo's mid-year safety index ranks Cuenca as the safest major city in South America, with a safety score of 54.05—great news for expats considering the move.
Cuenca's largest public hospital is operating at 62% of needed medications and 61% of medical supplies. The Ministry of Health has delivered emergency shipments, but challenges persist.
After a tense week of declining water levels that raised concerns about a repeat of 2024's drought, rainfall has restored the Tomebamba, Yanuncay, Tarqui, and Machángara rivers to normal flow.
