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Cuenca turns 469 on April 12, and the city has planned more than 130 events throughout the month — parades, fairs, public works inaugurations. But don't expect any big-name international concerts this year. Here's why, and what to expect instead.

Cuenca turns 469 this month, and the city is going all out. More than 70 events are lined up across April, including a three-day music festival at Parque Calderón, extended museum hours, gastronomic fairs, and a civic parade. April 12 is a local holiday.

The third annual Festival Ruta de la Fanesca wraps up with a grand final on April 12 at Mercado 12 de Abril. Seven municipal markets participated. If you haven't tried fanesca yet, this is your chance.

April 12 marks 469 years since Cuenca's founding, and the city has announced this year's Insignia honorees. The local holiday falls on Monday April 13, and celebrations will run throughout the month.

April 12 marks Cuenca's 469th anniversary, and the city is planning a full month of celebrations. From gastronomic festivals to student parades to fireworks serenades, here's the early scoop on what's coming.

Fuel prices rose across Ecuador on March 12: Extra/Ecopaís is now $2.89/gallon, diesel $2.828, and Super $3.62. The increase is driven by elevated global oil prices and holds through April 11.

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.

If you filled up this morning and thought the pump looked different, you're not imagining it. Extra and Ecopaís jumped 13 cents to $2.89/gallon. Super climbed to $3.41. Diesel hit $2.89 too. Here's why, how long it lasts, and whether it's going higher.

Cuenca's biggest celebration (alongside November 3) is coming up fast. The 469th Foundation Day festival runs April 6 through April 29, with over 100 events including concerts by Andrés Cepeda and Devendra Banhart, parades, food fairs, and more. April 12 is a local holiday. Here's what we know so far.