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A massive new bus terminal is under construction in Narancay, south Cuenca. The $10.7 million project will handle all south-bound intercity routes and is on track for a December 2026 opening.

Landslides and road damage from a week of intense rain have pushed 14 schools in Cuenca and Girón to virtual learning. Here's what's happening and what it tells us about this rainy season.

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.

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.

Over 21,000 people have been affected by flooding across 24 provinces since the rainy season kicked off January 1. But there's an upside expats will appreciate: the reservoirs feeding Ecuador's hydroelectric plants are filling fast, making a repeat of 2024's devastating blackouts increasingly unlikely.

ETAPA EP, Cuenca's water utility, is hosting a month of events to celebrate World Water Day. Highlights include the launch of a new water quality monitoring system on March 12, a family gathering at the Botanical Garden on March 22, and a 6K race through the city on May 31.

Eight provinces are under emergency declarations, roads are damaged, and crops are destroyed. Cuenca's not the worst hit, but the rain isn't letting up. What expats should know about travel and safety.

The city launched a 10-year environmental roadmap covering electric buses, water protection, and emissions reduction. Bloomberg Philanthropies is funding youth climate projects. Here's what it means for the city.

Heavy rains triggered a landslide near Nabón that's damaged road infrastructure on the route south of Cuenca. If you drive to Loja, Vilcabamba, or anywhere in the southern sierra, here's what you need to know.