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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.

Comparing private health insurance in Ecuador? Here's a breakdown of the major providers — BMI, Humana, Confiamed, Ecuasanitas, and more — with costs, coverage, and which plans work best for expats.

Do you owe taxes in Ecuador as an expat? The short answer: probably not much, if anything. Here's how Ecuador's tax system works for foreign residents, including income tax, IVA, and the key deadlines.

Everything expats need to know about IESS (Ecuador's public health insurance) in 2026 — enrollment, costs, what's covered, appointment wait times, and whether it's worth it vs. private insurance.

What's the expat community actually like in Cuenca? How big is it, where do expats hang out, and how do you plug in? A realistic look at American and international expats in Cuenca, Ecuador.

Everything you need to know about moving to Cuenca, Ecuador as an expat — visas, cost of living, neighborhoods, healthcare, banking, safety, and the honest pros and cons from someone who did it.

The XV Festival Madre Tierra runs March 14-22 in Cuenca, with the big public celebration happening this Saturday and Sunday at Parque La Libertad. Free concerts, an intercultural parade, and artists from Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Cuba, the US, Canada, Finland, and more. Here's the full rundown.

Looking for something meaningful to do on the equinox? A traditional Andean Pawkar Raymi ceremony is happening March 21 in Sigsig — about 90 minutes from Cuenca. Led by Tayta Iván, with English-language orientation for newcomers. Here's what to know.

The Archdiocese of Cuenca just announced the details for the Procesión de los Pasos — the centerpiece Holy Week event. March 31 at 6 PM, 17 religious floats (up from 14 last year), starting at República Park and winding through the historic center to the Cathedral. Here's the route, the history, and why this one's not to miss.