Articles

The Loma Larga gold mining concession near Quimsacocha is still active despite the environmental license being revoked and 100,000 cuencanos marching against it. What this means for Cuenca's drinking water supply and the legal battles ahead.

Heavy weekend rains caused a stream to overflow in Ucubamba, flooding more than a dozen homes and forcing evacuations. INAMHI warns intense rainfall will continue through February 5.

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.

Graduating students from the University of Cuenca's Musical Arts program are performing their final recitals February 5-9. Piano, viola, double bass, clarinet, and bassoon—all free and open to the public.

If you've lived in Cuenca for any length of time, you've seen them: rows of roasted guinea pigs turning golden on spits. Now, that distinctly Azuayan flavor is making its way to dinner tables in New York City.

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.

The first Mercado de las Industrias Escénicas del Ecuador brings 38 international festival programmers to Cuenca this week. Theater, dance, circus, puppetry, and music showcases open to the public.

Yes — Cuenca is the safest city in South America according to Numbeo's 2026 index, scoring 54.05. Here's what the data says about crime rates, which neighborhoods are safest, and what expats actually experience living here.

The XVII Bienal de Cuenca wraps up February 1 with "Game Over" finale activities. Don't miss the public voting for best artwork, gaming tournaments, and final exhibitions across the city.