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Cuenca's 469th founding anniversary falls on April 12, but the party starts April 1 and runs all month. Last year's celebrations generated $31 million in economic activity. Here's what to expect — serenades, fireworks, student parades, concerts, and art festivals.

April 12 is Cuenca's biggest civic celebration — the anniversary of the city's Spanish founding in 1557. The city is assembling its official events agenda now. Expect parades, concerts, fireworks, and a very proud city.

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.

LigaPro 2026 kicked off last week and Deportivo Cuenca hosts Ecuador's most popular club on March 1. If you've been curious about local futbol but never gone to a game, here's everything you need to know.