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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.

The Yanuncay River overflowed and damaged homes in Soldados, Barabón, and San Joaquín. The Municipality is collecting food, clothing, mattresses, blankets, water, and medicine at the La Gloria Sports Complex. Here's what they need and where to go.

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.

After the blackout crisis of 2024 made everyone acutely aware of Ecuador's energy fragility, any move toward diversification is welcome. Elecaustro just broke ground on an 846-panel solar installation at the Huascachaca Wind Park in Saraguro — completion by June.

Looking for something to do this weekend? A baroque music gala is happening Saturday, March 14 at 6 PM at Esquina de las Artes. General admission is $15, students $10. It's one of the more polished cultural events on the calendar this week.

Cuenca's biggest infrastructure project — the $43 million Monay-IESS interchange — is 24% complete, with new nightly highway closures starting today. Here's what's closed, what the detour routes are, and when you can expect relief.

Cuenca's municipal government is offering free cultural workshops through March 27 at centers around the city — guitar, toquilla straw weaving, painting, macramé, and metalwork. No cost, no catch. Here's the full schedule and how to sign up.

Holy Thursday's Visita a las Siete Iglesias turns Calle Bolívar into a pedestrian boulevard, lanterns light the historic center, and street vendors line the route with tortillas and morocho. Here's your complete walking guide — church by church, with food stops.

New panoramic cameras with AI-powered detection, license plate recognition at every major entry and exit point, and the country's largest AI monitoring room — all connected to ECU 911. Cuenca continues to invest heavily in safety while staying out of any state of emergency.