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How to get around Cuenca, Ecuador without a car — or with one. A complete guide to the tram, city buses, taxis, ride apps, and whether you should bother driving.

JetBlue, LATAM, and Avianca have all cancelled New York–Guayaquil flights for three consecutive days due to a massive East Coast storm. If you or someone you know is trying to fly between the US and Ecuador right now, here's the situation.

No more connecting through Quito or Guayaquil. LATAM Airlines launches direct flights from Cuenca's Mariscal Lamar Airport to the Galápagos Islands starting March 31, flying Tuesdays and Saturdays. The airport just invested $200K in preparations.

Weekly flights from Quito to Houston jump from 7 to 12 by May. More capacity usually means better prices — and easier connections to 100+ US destinations.

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.