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"Rutas de Fantasmas" is a 90-minute theatrical walking tour through the dark corridors of Museo de las Conceptas. Candlelit, creepy, and one of Cuenca's most unique experiences. $10, every Saturday at 7 PM.

Cuenca's biggest retail development in years opens the last week of April. H&M, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, GAP, Old Navy — plus a 260-meter go-kart track and immersive bowling. Here's everything we know about Mall del Alto.

A massive protest hit Quito yesterday as the National Assembly prepares to vote on a law that would force municipalities to slash spending on social programs, education, and culture. Cuenca's mayor is publicly fighting it — and here's why it matters to you.

Cuenca's waste management company switched how it charges you for garbage collection. The new system dropped senior discounts, changed the billing method, and left EMAC with a $500,000 monthly shortfall. Parks and tree planting are already on hold.

Cuenca's latest public art installation features 30 oversized, elaborately decorated guinea pig sculptures scattered through Parque del Ferrocarril. Each one tells a different story about the city's culture and identity. It's free, it's fun, and it's very Cuenca.

If you see people in teal blue uniforms patrolling El Centro and don't recognize them — relax, it's still the Guardia Ciudadana. Cuenca's municipal security force ditched the old red look for a full rebrand in 2026. Here's what changed and what they actually do.

INAMHI is forecasting electrical storms across Ecuador today, February 8 — including heavy afternoon downpours in Cuenca. The warning covers the coast, Amazon, and Sierra. Here's what to expect, what areas to avoid, and when the worst is expected to hit.