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Two Surprises in Ecuador’s Gualaceo Valley



Reprinted from:  Never Stop Travelling Flying into Cuenca, Ecuador is quite dramatic. It’s not only due to the mountains and valleys all about you, but because the pilot has to shoehorn the plane down a single narrow runway between houses … Continue reading

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Rent for $100 a Month in Ecuador



Reprinted from: International Living By: Suzan Haskins, Publisher in International Living Rent overseas before you buy. That’s good advice for anyone looking to try a new country on for size. Despite its incredibly low real estate costs, Ecuador is no … Continue reading

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Settling Into Cuenca: A Look Back



Reprinted from: Fancy Free Retirees By: Trish, Publisher in  Fancy Free Retirees We’ve been here in Cuenca a little over five months now, and I’m looking back at the move and its distinct phases. We’ve accomplished so much in such … Continue reading

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Cuenca Ecuador Hotels for the Frugal-Minded Budget



Reprinted from: Discover Cuenca Ecuador By: Frank, Angie, Brandon, Angelo, and Alex, Publisher in Discover Cuenca Ecuador In Cuenca the hotels can be downright expensive because they are geared for the tourist. We think staying in over-priced hotels for your visit is … Continue reading

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Cuenca gift shops are the next best thing to Otavalo, offering a treasure trove of local arts and crafts



Reprinted from: Cuenca High Life By: Deke Castleman, Publisher in Cuenca High Life The famous indigenous outdoor market in the town of Otavalo, a two-hour drive north of Quito, is one of the best places to buy Andean art, crafts, textiles and … Continue reading

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Two Surprises in Ecuador’s Gualaceo Valley



Reprinted from: never stop travelling Flying into Cuenca, Ecuador is quite dramatic. It’s not only due to the mountains and valleys all about you, but because the pilot has to shoehorn the plane down a single narrow runway between houses … Continue reading

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12 Top Five Reasons to Retire in Cuenca, Ecuador Baby Boomers Find Five-Star Luxury at One-Star Prices



Reprinted from: Yahoo! Voices By: Connie Pombo, Publisher in Yahoo! Voices If you’re looking to stretch your retirement dollars and enjoy five-star living at one-star prices, then Cuenca, Ecuador just might be your retirement destination. Cuenca is Ecuador’s third largest … Continue reading

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See What Your Real Estate Dollar Will Buy in Cuenca



Reprinted from: International Living Set in Ecuador’s southern Andes, Cuenca sits in a rich green valley with the mountains forming a majestic backdrop. The climate’s near-perfect, with warm sunny days and cool evenings year round. International Living rates it a top retirement … Continue reading

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Cuenca, Ecuador’s Jewel in the Andes



Reprinted from: never stop traveling By: Jim Ferri, publisher in never stop traveling On our trip through Ecuador a few weeks ago, we spent a few days in Cuenca, high in the Andes in the southern part of the country. … Continue reading

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