| Date |
Title |
| 2010-02-22 |
CUENCA FOODSTUFF
Kookaburra Café on Calle Larga has proven an instant hit with expats, travelers and Cuencanos |
| 2010-02-15 |
Craziness highlights Carnival as water and foam fights break out everywhere; gringos fight back in Quingeo |
| 2010-01-24 |
Watch out for the water balloons!: Carnival is coming and the 'the little devils' are armed and dangerous |
| 2010-01-16 |
CUENCA EATS WITH SUMANA
Checking out the local chilies and the comida tipica scene |
| 2010-01-06 |
Thousands of men and boys in drag highlight Cuenca’s Day of the Innocents celebration tonight on Av. Solano |
| 2009-12-29 |
Ecuadorian tradition, the New Year's Eve burning of the año viejo dummies, clears the slate for a better 2010 |
| 2009-12-28 |
Effort to protect Ecuador's rain forest from oil exploration to be supported by multi-national trust fund |
| 2009-12-07 |
Ecuador's first Quechuan language television station aims to keep ancient traditions alive |
| 2009-12-02 |
New plan to protect Cuenca's historic buildings is in the works; officials say it will be in place by summer 2010 |
| 2009-12-01 |
DINING WITH PENNY
The next time you visit Paute, be sure to sample the great food and service at Corvel |
| 2009-11-22 |
CUENCA EATS WITH SUMANA
Argentinian grill, La Parrilla de Hector, is great fun despite some flaws; micro brewery opens in the historic district |
| 2009-11-03 |
Quito vs. Cuenca: Checking the similarities and differences of Ecuador’s top colonial choices for expats |
| 2009-10-24 |
Although Panama hats are exported from Cuenca, the weavers live in small villages of the Andean countryside |
| 2009-10-23 |
CUENCA EATS WITH SUMANA
Tiestos is a festive --and highly entertaining-- new eating option in the Centro Historico |
| 2009-10-12 |
DAY TRIPPING
Three options for exploring Parque Nacional Cajas for experienced hikers |
| 2009-09-18 |
CUENCA EATS WITH SUMANA
Mangiare in Posada del Angel shares its family recipes |
| 2009-09-09 |
CUENCA EATS WITH SUMANA
Stein Haus brings a taste of Germany to Cuenca |
| 2009-09-01 |
Cuenca’s new cultural affairs director faces financial pinch but promises tighter management and better planning |
| 2009-09-01 |
Ecuadorian art: a tradition of ancient themes and modern conflict offers a treasure trove for collectors |
| 2009-08-18 |
Josefina landslide disaster of 1993 could see a repeat, experts warn, if stabilization work doesn't continue |
| 2009-08-13 |
SYLVAN HARDY
Sure, Ecuador is cheap, but not as cheap as most of the advertisements claim |
| 2009-08-08 |
Cuenca's cultural calendar is a veritable moveable feast of shows, exhibits, concerts and festivals |
| 2009-08-06 |
New city government says plans to reduce traffic in the historic district won't be delayed by budget problems |
| 2009-07-22 |
Ecuador urges its immigrants to come home but the new program in the U.S. is a tough sell |
| 2009-07-17 |
Tempe, Arizona and Cuenca establishing a sister city relationship; organizers looking for volunteers |
| 2009-07-13 |
Ecuador's low costs make 'dental tourism' a growth industry, especially in Cuenca, Guayaquil and Quito |
| 2009-07-09 |
CUENCA EATS WITH SUMANA
The culinary delights of Ecuador and cruising the coast |
| 2009-06-25 |
While Cuenca's 2,000 Colombian refugees struggle for acceptance, the children find relief in sports |
| 2009-06-15 |
SYLVAN HARDY
Is Vilcabamba being overrun by the 'ugly Americans' or is it just business as usual in La La land |
| 2009-06-15 |
With bombs bursting in air, Cuenca's annual Setenario celebration is noisy, dangerous ... and exciting |
| 2009-06-15 |
New York film festival documentary 'Crude,' examines oil drilling pollution in Ecuador's Amazonia |
| 2009-06-08 |
Gay rights in Cuenca have made dramatic strides since controversial arrests in 1997 |
| 2009-05-20 |
Staying safe in Cuenca: a former criminologist offers some advice about avoiding street crime |
| 2009-04-25 |
Work of famous Cuenca ceramicist Eduardo Segovia is a tribute to a life lived close to the earth |
| 2009-04-21 |
THE FIXER
Are you planning a construction project? Avoid the problems before they occur |
| 2009-04-10 |
Cuenca foundation celebration and Semana Santa make this one of the year's busiest holiday weekends |
| 2009-04-10 |
Exploring Ecuador's richly diverse rainforest: an adventure with many revelations |
| 2009-04-06 |
It's holy week and that means one thing for Cuenca soup aficionados: bring on the fanesca! |
| 2009-02-20 |
Carnival is wild and crazy but not as bloody as it used to be |
| 2009-02-19 |
Reopening of one of Cuenca's oldest streets will provide access to historic buildings, create an artisans' market |
| 2009-02-17 |
THE FIXER
In search of a decent electrical outlet; one expat's journey of adaptation in a strange land |
| 2009-02-13 |
Galapagos Islands face irreversible damage unless tourism is curbed, according to conservationists |
| 2009-02-03 |
DAY TRIPPING
Cuenca's Paradise Park is a great place for a work-out or simply for relaxing |
| 2009-01-19 |
One of Cuenca's master guitar makers likes the woodwork but goes for the balance |
| 2009-01-07 |
Cuenca's Day of the Innocents celebration gets rained on but the craziness marches on |
| 2008-12-17 |
First World Without Violence Art Auction at Zoe Cafe draws a crowd and plenty of eager buyers |
| 2008-10-30 |
Cuenca independence celebration brings out the fireworks and Latin America's best artisans |
| 2008-10-06 |
AROUND TOWN
‘Voices’ film festival continues at Sucre theatre |
| 2008-09-23 |
Cuy, Cuy! Officials respond to the growing demand for guinea pig, study ways to ramp up production |
| 2008-09-11 |
VILCABAMBA ODYSSEY
The old man and the broom |
| 2008-09-06 |
Romanian artist Liza Gafitanu Wheeler brings the ancient craft of mosaic art to Cuenca -- and makes a major donation to the Tadeo Torres Home for Infants |
| 2008-08-11 |
English-language bookstore ´dries out´ in a new location, changes its name after disastrous El Centro fire |
| 2008-08-10 |
BOOKS
Cuenca suburb of Challuabamba is a treasure trove of ancient Andean civilization |
| Date |
Title |
| 2010-03-10 |
Ecuador officials review earthquake vulnerability; Cuenca is in less danger than other cities but still in 'Ring of Fire' |
| 2010-02-15 |
Craziness highlights Carnival as water and foam fights break out everywhere; gringos fight back in Quingeo |
| 2010-02-12 |
Calling all Brits! Britain’s ambassador to Ecuador visits Cuenca Feb. 24 and wants to meet British citizens |
| 2010-02-07 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Cuenca garbage recycling becomes mandatory in March |
| 2010-01-27 |
Ecuador's Yasuni National Park is one of most biodiverse areas on earth, according to recent scientific studies |
| 2010-01-24 |
Watch out for the water balloons!: Carnival is coming and the 'the little devils' are armed and dangerous |
| 2010-01-19 |
Officials keep close tabs on Tungurahua and say a major volcanic eruption is possible; evacuation plans readied |
| 2010-01-12 |
ECUADOR FACT CHECKER
Tracking down accurate population figures for major cities |
| 2010-01-02 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Flooding replaces drought as top concern; electric rationing eases as hyrdo-electric reservoirs fill |
| 2009-12-29 |
Ecuadorian tradition, the New Year's Eve burning of the año viejo dummies, clears the slate for a better 2010 |
| 2009-12-28 |
Effort to protect Ecuador's rain forest from oil exploration to be supported by multi-national trust fund |
| 2009-12-16 |
World March for Peace and Nonviolence visits Cuenca on Friday; March concludes in Argentina in January |
| 2009-12-15 |
Government may renege on promise to end blackouts as drought persists; Paute reservoir level continues to drop |
| 2009-12-04 |
CUENCA DIGEST
A hot day in Cuenca: the mercury hits 81F, 27.5C, on Thursday, the highest temperature in 30 years |
| 2009-12-03 |
In Ecuador's Amazon jungle, oil production exacts a heavy toll on people as well as the environment |
| 2009-12-02 |
New plan to protect Cuenca's historic buildings is in the works; officials say it will be in place by summer 2010 |
| 2009-11-03 |
Quito vs. Cuenca: Checking the similarities and differences of Ecuador’s top colonial choices for expats |
| 2009-10-23 |
Low costs are attracting travelers and retirees to Latin America; Ecuador is becoming a top destination |
| 2009-10-15 |
With the right choices, medical care is excellent in Ecuador; Cuenca is one of the top three centers |
| 2009-10-03 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Tourism program will offer concerts and local tours |
| 2009-09-22 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Governor targets local ‘chulqueros,’ aka loan sharks |
| 2009-09-13 |
CUENCA DIGEST
New Barranco hostal, Villa Nova Inn, is the product of an expat – Cuencana partnership |
| 2009-09-11 |
Cuenca and Azuay Province popular with Ecuadorians returning from the U.S. to build their dream homes |
| 2009-09-08 |
Popular expat destinations, Cuenca and South Coast, to be featured in October real estate tours |
| 2009-09-07 |
National tourism marketing campaign to push Cuenca; officials estimate future growth at 20% per year |
| 2009-09-03 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Cobblestones forever! Cuenca's new public works director says future repairs will be made to last |
| 2009-09-01 |
Cuenca’s new cultural affairs director faces financial pinch but promises tighter management and better planning |
| 2009-08-22 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Fiera Libre complaints lead to meetings with vendors; reports of 'monster' sightings in the Cajas increase |
| 2009-08-18 |
Josefina landslide disaster of 1993 could see a repeat, experts warn, if stabilization work doesn't continue |
| 2009-08-16 |
ECUADOR DIGEST
Gasoline in short supply in some coastal areas |
| 2009-08-09 |
CUENCA DIGEST
National airlines add new aircraft and routes; AeroCuenca begins service in September, including flights to Loja |
| 2009-08-08 |
Rafael Correa begins second term with big expectations but faces daunting economic and political challenges |
| 2009-08-06 |
New city government says plans to reduce traffic in the historic district won't be delayed by budget problems |
| 2009-08-02 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Shamanic cleansing at Pumapungo blesses new mayor |
| 2009-07-30 |
President Correa to participate in swearing-in ceremonies for elected officials today at San Blas park |
| 2009-07-30 |
Charges and counter-charges fly about city management as new mayor Paul Granda prepares to take office |
| 2009-07-28 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Confusion reigns as police begin ticketing jaywalkers |
| 2009-07-27 |
Predicted El Niño stirs memories of 1998 - 99 coastal devastation; officials worry about new development |
| 2009-07-22 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Ruta Inka hikers leave Colombia, headed for Ingapirca |
| 2009-07-22 |
Ecuador urges its immigrants to come home but the new program in the U.S. is a tough sell |
| 2009-07-17 |
Tempe, Arizona and Cuenca establishing a sister city relationship; organizers looking for volunteers |
| 2009-07-14 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Court orders turnstiles removed from Cuenca buses |
| 2009-07-13 |
Ecuador's low costs make 'dental tourism' a growth industry, especially in Cuenca, Guayaquil and Quito |
| 2009-07-11 |
Police remove unlicensed street vendors from Ninth of October market area, citing safety concerns |
| 2009-07-09 |
Cuenca facing tough economic times, mayor says, blaming the federal government for slow delivery of funds |
| 2009-07-03 |
U.S. extends duty-free trade preferences to Ecuador but says it wants to see improvement in investment climate |
| 2009-06-30 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Many bank charges set to drop July 1 under new rules |
| 2009-06-25 |
While Cuenca's 2,000 Colombian refugees struggle for acceptance, the children find relief in sports |
| 2009-06-24 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Government tightening firearms permit rules as police assume responsibility from the military |
| 2009-06-23 |
As the recession deepens in the U.S. and jobs disappear, less money flows from New York to Cuenca |
| 2009-06-20 |
Calle Larga bar scene is getting out of hand, city officials say; unlicensed businesses to be shut down |
| 2009-06-17 |
Business closures by Ecuador's IRS prove to be effective: tax revenues are up nationally and in Cuenca |
| 2009-06-15 |
With bombs bursting in air, Cuenca's annual Setenario celebration is noisy, dangerous ... and exciting |
| 2009-06-15 |
New York film festival documentary 'Crude,' examines oil drilling pollution in Ecuador's Amazonia |
| 2009-06-11 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Stock up on the hooch! Sunday’s parliamentary election triggers weekend alcohol sales restriction |
| 2009-06-08 |
WTO allows Ecuador import restrictions to stand, citing the country's balance of payment problems |
| 2009-06-08 |
Gay rights in Cuenca have made dramatic strides since controversial arrests in 1997 |
| 2009-06-06 |
CUENCA DIGEST
New website provides economic data about Ecuador |
| 2009-06-05 |
Labor unions take to the streets to protest new government policies; expect demonstrations to continue |
| 2009-05-26 |
Real estate construction and sales running at record pace in Cuenca; experts say they see no let-up |
| 2009-05-25 |
Consul General will meet with U.S. citizens Friday at the Abraham Lincoln Center on Calle Borrero |
| 2009-05-23 |
Taxi coops and city continue disagreements over car inspections and overcharges to customers |
| 2009-05-23 |
CUENCA DIGEST
University of Cuenca proposes new commercial space near Casa de los Arcos on Rio Tomebamba |
| 2009-05-20 |
Staying safe in Cuenca: a former criminologist offers some advice about avoiding street crime |
| 2009-05-15 |
CUENCA DIGEST
LAN-Ecuador begins Cuenca service on Monday, May 18 |
| 2009-05-12 |
Looking for certified organic produce? Head for the market at Parque del Paraiso on Sunday mornings |
| 2009-05-10 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Cuenca drinking water rated the best in South America |
| 2009-05-07 |
THE FIXER
Talking about Cuenca's buses: let's focus on the improvements we can make today |
| 2009-05-06 |
Getting stray dogs off the street is major focus of new law; construction of new animal shelter under consideration |
| 2009-05-01 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Flights to Northern Peru studied by local, national agencies |
| 2009-04-30 |
Rafael Correa's reelection could mean much-needed stability for Ecuador after years of political confusion |
| 2009-04-29 |
New Cuenca mayor Paul Granda promises an 'activist' administration; takes aim at downtown congestion |
| 2009-04-23 |
Cuenca scores historic victory over football juggernaut Boca Juniors; advances in Copa Libertadores play |
| 2009-04-11 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Expect to pay more for a taxi ride this weekend |
| 2009-04-10 |
Cuenca foundation celebration and Semana Santa make this one of the year's busiest holiday weekends |
| 2009-04-01 |
Cuenca housing market remains strong despite economic strains; Ecuadorians living overseas are a major factor |
| 2009-03-18 |
Where in the world is Ecuador? Country goes missing on new Brazilian textbook map |
| 2009-03-17 |
Lan Ecuador begins Cuenca service in early May; Aero Cuenca authorized to fly but has not announced dates |
| 2009-02-22 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Overseas remittances from Ecuadorians drop sharply |
| 2009-02-20 |
Carnival is wild and crazy but not as bloody as it used to be |
| 2009-02-19 |
Reopening of one of Cuenca's oldest streets will provide access to historic buildings, create an artisans' market |
| 2009-02-18 |
Developers announce plans for Cuenca residential community; cite the city's popularity with foreigners |
| 2009-02-13 |
Galapagos Islands face irreversible damage unless tourism is curbed, according to conservationists |
| 2009-02-11 |
Do you need to shape up? Cuenca's Curves reopens under expat management with new programs, big plans |
| 2009-02-09 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Lack of street signs and addresses pose problem for tourists, businesses and school children |
| 2009-01-31 |
CUENCA DIGEST
Heavy rains overload city sewers, cause flooding |
| 2009-01-28 |
The impact of new taxes and import quotas will begin showing up soon on store shelves near you |
| 2009-01-26 |
Cuenca's Ninth of October market reopens for business; $3 million renovation makes it the city's most modern |
| 2009-01-18 |
Downtown traffic signal installation aims to improve traffic flow and speed up public transportation |
| 2009-01-15 |
Real estate tours, following International Living conference, spotlight Cuenca, Vilcabamba, South Coast |
| 2009-01-13 |
Ecuador makes interest payment on 2015 bonds, works for settlement on defaulted 2012 and 2030 bonds |
| 2009-01-07 |
Cuenca's Day of the Innocents celebration gets rained on but the craziness marches on |
| 2009-01-01 |
Cuenca infrastructure projects for 2009 include El Centro traffic improvement, makeover for Parque de la Madre |
| 2008-12-29 |
Ecuador real estate sales up in 2008; returning Ecuadorians, foreigners fuel 20% growth in Cuenca |
| 2008-12-27 |
Lan airlines enters the domestic Ecuador market; service could begin by the end of March |
| 2008-12-17 |
Body of second Cuencano murdered in New York this year comes home for burial |
| 2008-12-17 |
First World Without Violence Art Auction at Zoe Cafe draws a crowd and plenty of eager buyers |
| 2008-12-14 |
Ecuador declares default on foreign bond debt, sets off speculation about the fall-out |
| 2008-11-13 |
CUENCA DIGEST
New Barranco hostal, Villa Nova Inn, is the product of an expat – Cuencana partnership |
| 2008-11-02 |
While Cuenca's serious crime rate is low, petty crime is a problem; advice to travellers: hold onto your stuff |
| 2008-10-30 |
Cuenca independence celebration brings out the fireworks and Latin America's best artisans |
| 2008-10-27 |
Downsized Icaro airlines ends Quito to Cuenca service; Tame picks up the slack while Lan plans national flights |
| 2008-10-23 |
New country-wide traffic law goes into effect although full implementation could take several months |
| 2008-10-21 |
Aerogal begins Quito-Guayaquil to Miami flights Dec. 7 and announces plans for further expansion |
| 2008-10-06 |
New constitution passes easily, provides President Rafael Correa with a broad mandate |
| 2008-09-30 |
Visa rule change eliminates in-country option to extend stays for tourists … for now, anyway |
| 2008-09-24 |
U.S. Consul General says cooperation level is good with Ecuadorian government |
| 2008-09-22 |
Cuenca airport reopens on schedule; good weather and 24-hour work shifts get the job done |
| 2008-09-17 |
National football team is making its move in World Cup qualifiers after a slow start and a coaching change |
| 2008-09-16 |
No major changes expected in Ecuadorian immigration laws; new foreign residents still welcome |
| 2008-09-15 |
Thousands gather in Parque Calderon to welcome home Olympic hero Jefferson Perez |
| 2008-08-11 |
English-language bookstore ´dries out´ in a new location, changes its name after disastrous El Centro fire |