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Eighteen chefs, one ingredient: trout. The third annual Festival de la Trucha takes over Parque San Sebastian this Saturday starting at 9:00 AM. Live music, dance performances, and more ways to eat trucha than you knew existed.

The Cathedral, El Sagrario, San Alfonso, and the Municipal Palace are illuminated nightly through April 5 as part of Semana Santa celebrations. The artistic light displays run from 7:00 PM to midnight -- perfect for an evening paseo through Centro Historico.

Palm Sunday marks the start of Cuenca's biggest religious week of the year. From the Procession of the Steps on Tuesday to the Good Friday Via Crucis through the historic center, here's every event you need to know about.

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.

Semana Santa runs March 29 through April 5 in Cuenca, and this year is special — a recovered procession tradition returns after more than 50 years. Here's everything you need to know about Holy Week events, closures, and the Trucha Festival.

A joint enforcement operation over the weekend shut down four liquor stores and six shops in Cuenca for operating outside permitted hours and running unauthorized services. If you've ever wondered why your corner tienda randomly closes early, these rules are why.

Choosing where to live in Cuenca? A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide covering rent prices, walkability, safety, vibe, and which areas suit retirees vs. remote workers vs. families.

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.

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.