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The University of Cuenca begins its March-August 2026 academic period today. If you drive, walk, or bus along Avenida 12 de Abril, prepare for the return of 18,000+ students and all the congestion that comes with it.

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.

Five-time Latin Grammy winner Andrés Cepeda brings his 'Nuestra Vida en Canciones' tour to Coliseo Jefferson Pérez on April 11. Tickets run $40-$120 via TicketShow. Ecuadorian legend Sergio Sacoto opens.

Which hospital do you go to in an emergency in Cuenca? How much does the ER cost? A quick reference guide to Cuenca's hospitals, clinics, and emergency services for expats.

The ABBA-powered Broadway musical is at Teatro Carlos Cueva Tamariz tonight (Feb 27) at 7:30 PM. 18 performers, 8 live musicians, and a Cuencano in the cast. Tickets $25–$55.

Every event, concert, and parade happening in Cuenca for Carnival 2026 — from the Mote Pata workshop to Nicky Jam at the stadium. Plus Tranvía schedule changes, road patrol info, and what's open and closed this holiday weekend.

EDEC is setting up artisan and gastronomy fairs at three locations around the city from February 11–14, with a Carnival edition running right after. Here’s where to go and what to expect.

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.