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The Alejandro Serrano Aguilar stadium cleared its CONMEBOL inspection with only minor tweaks needed. That means Copa Sudamericana matches are officially coming to Cuenca — and the city is about to get loud.
Two separate complaints have been filed against a veterinary clinic in Cuenca's Otorongo sector — one alleging fraudulent cremation services, the other involving a dog that vanished during a grooming appointment. Here's what pet owners need to know.
Cuenca's Terminal Terrestre processed over 58,000 departures and 36,500 arrivals during the four-day Carnival weekend. The numbers tell the story of a city that empties out — and fills back up — in dramatic fashion.
The XVII Bienal de Cuenca, themed 'El Juego' (The Game), has transformed colonial plazas, museums, and heritage homes into immersive art spaces. Most of it is free, and it's happening right now.
Medicine shortages, payment failures, and overwhelmed hospitals plague Ecuador's public system. But for expats in Cuenca, private healthcare remains remarkably affordable — if you know how to navigate your options.
Cuenca costs $1,600-$2,500/month for couples in 2026. Rent: $650-900 for a furnished 2BR. Lunch out: $2.50. Doctor visit: $40. Full category-by-category breakdown with real prices, where to save, and what's gotten more expensive.
Ecuador's social security system just changed how it calculates voluntary affiliate contributions, and the new numbers are giving expats sticker shock. Here's what you're actually looking at now, whether IESS is still worth it, and how it stacks up against private insurance.
Cuenca property values are climbing 8-12% annually. Furnished 2BR rents hit $800-1,200 in expat neighborhoods. New condos run $100K-$150K. Investor visa threshold now $48,200. Neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide and rent vs. buy analysis.
Ecuador's 2024 blackouts hit 14 hours a day. Here's the 2026 outlook: new plants, Turkish floating generators, and heavy rains have improved the grid — but Coca Codo Sinclair's problems haven't gone away. Full power crisis update and practical prep tips for expats.
