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Cuenca ranked #1 again; Mazar reservoir level drops; Seniors go 7 months without tax refunds; Ecuador’s country risk falls; Jet fuel shortage could affect flights

Cuenca ranked #1 again; Mazar reservoir level drops; Seniors go 7 months without tax refunds; Ecuador’s country risk falls; Jet fuel shortage could affect flights

Apr 25, 2026

Cuenca has been rated number one for quality of life in the 2026 South America Quality of Life Index. The city also took top honors in 2025. The ranking considers such factors as climate, cost of living, health care, crime, infrastructure and urban environment. Cuenca...

Los Choneros gang leader to be extradited to the U.S.

April 25th, 2026

The story of the Amazon Mural Project

April 25th, 2026

Do you have too much stuff? It’s time to declutter

April 25th, 2026

Yanuncay flood victims begin recovery; Taxi drivers warned against strike; Sale of cuys and rabbits banned in markets; Dance gala at Casa de la Cultura

April 24th, 2026

A brief history of time, South American edition

April 24th, 2026

The Gray Tide: Latin America’s demographic transformation

April 24th, 2026

Public health doctors protest deteriorating hospital conditions as patients bring own meds to surgery

April 23rd, 2026

Businesses complain about new curfew, say ‘more sophisticated’ approach is needed to fight crime

April 23rd, 2026

Despite glowing reviews about living abroad, the expat lifespan is short for most of those who try it

April 23rd, 2026

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Expat Life in Ecuador

The story of the Amazon Mural Project

The story of the Amazon Mural Project

Apr 25, 2026

By Garry Vatcher Some projects begin with a plan. Others begin with a moment. The Amazon Fundraising Mural Project began with many moments - walking jungle trails, traveling rivers by canoe, sitting with community leaders, listening to mothers, watching children, and...

A brief history of time, South American edition

April 24th, 2026

Despite glowing reviews about living abroad, the expat lifespan is short for most of those who try it

April 23rd, 2026

My travels with Smokey and Toko

April 23rd, 2026

The expat who won a Nobel Prize for writing about his travels

April 22nd, 2026

Taking a close look at relationships in Cuenca: What starts to stand out

April 21st, 2026

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Opinions on Ecuador

It’s the end of the internet as we know it

April 16th, 2026

Trump’s ‘narco-terrorism’ operations in Ecuador: Is it a new phase of the ‘Donroe Doctrine’?

April 15th, 2026

Noted oncologist tells why he will refuse most medical procedures and tests when he turns 75

April 12th, 2026

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Upcoming Events See calendar

“VIVA LATINOAMÉRICA”: a concert of guitars, charangos, accordion and percussion with the best repertoire of Latin American music.

April 22nd, 2026

Join Us for a Greek Dinner Experience!

April 9th, 2026

Restorative Pilates and Ecuadorian cacao tasting

April 17th, 2026

Feria

April 22nd, 2026

Real Estate & Rentals See more

Price reduced! Beach house San Jacinto Manabi

April 24th, 2026

Amazon Eco-lodge and reserve for sale

April 24th, 2026

MALACATOS – Beautiful 4 BR 3 BA Home in Quiet Neighborhood

April 24th, 2026

Wonderful apartment in the heart of the historical district

April 21st, 2026

Community Posts See more

Expat Community EC: End of life, will and health POA

April 24th, 2026

NEW APP in Cuenca for EVERY cell phone type (Apple App Store & Google Play Store)

April 24th, 2026

Changes in Apostille Services

April 24th, 2026

Temporary and Permanent Visas. 100% Guaranteed by Isabel Mosquera

April 24th, 2026

🌮 Craving Authentic Tex-Mex in Cuenca? Anubis Awaits!

April 24th, 2026

Health News

Do you have too much stuff? It’s time to declutter

April 25th, 2026

Why your alcohol tolerance diminishes as you age

April 20th, 2026

This detox strategy may erase 10 years of social media brain damage, researchers say

April 15th, 2026

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