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Cuenca's bus system ($0.30) and the tranvía ($0.35) have operated on separate payment systems since the tram launched. That's finally changing — a unified fare card is expected by July 2026 after negotiations with the bus union concluded. Here's what we know.

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.

Tired of juggling separate tram and bus cards? Cuenca is rolling out a single fare card for both systems by mid-2026. Here's what we know — including a possible fare increase.

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.

Is Cuenca safe for expats in 2026? Numbeo ranks it #1 in South America. But what's the day-to-day reality? Crime stats, neighborhood safety, scams to watch for, and practical tips from an expat who lives here.

The tranvía just posted its best day ever: 42,000 riders on December 24. Weekday averages are up to 27,000, the city's annual subsidy has dropped to $1.5 million, and the Monay overpass is 24% complete. Here's where things stand with Cuenca's love-it-or-hate-it tram.

Diego Jaramillo Paredes has been painting for half a century. Tonight at 7 PM, his career retrospective "Parajes del Silencio" opens at the Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno — and admission is free.

It's not just another league match. Tonight Deportivo Cuenca hosts Libertad in the Copa Sudamericana preliminary round — a single-elimination match for a spot in South America's second-biggest club tournament. Three sections are already sold out. Here's everything you need to know.

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.