Cuenca, Ecuador is considered by many the "The World's Best Retirement Haven" as named by International Living and Live and Invest Overseas in 2009. Rich culture, low cost, low crime rate, and year round spring-like weather put it at the top. The city as also awarded UNESCO's distinction as a World Heritage Trust site. Cuenca attracts more foreign residents than any other city in Ecuador.
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Know as the Athens of the Andes and the city of flowers, Cuenca is the third largest city in the country, however retains the relaxed pace of a much smaller town. Charming cobblestone streets, old-world cathedrals, colonial parks and the confluence of 4 major rivers make this the most attractive of Ecuador's cities. Many travel writers have called Cuenca the most European of Latin American cities. |
| Cuencanos have a proud intellectual tradition that have produced more famous writers, poets, artists, and philosophers than anywhere else in Ecuador. Museums, research and cultural organizations abound. As a university town, Cuenca has 8 universities, the most prestigious being Universidad de Cuenca home to over 12,000 students. Excellent spanish language schools make Cuenca a hot spot for North Americans and Europeans. Cuenca is the capital of the Azuay province and the economic center of the southern Sierra with a urban population of over 400,000. |
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Big enough for all the goods and services without the big cities problems. It's strong family values and friendliness is like going back in time to the innocence of the 1950's. it is not uncommon to find businesses and public offices closing their doors for a few hours at lunchtime so that their employees can go home and have a quiet lunch with family and friends. Most businesses open again late afternoon and work on into the early evening. |
| Located as it is in the central Andean range at 8,200 ft Cuenca enjoys a year round spring-like climate. The temperate climate is ideal for raising the flowers and orchids exported internationally. Cuenca's year round pleasant weather makes it an all season destination. |
For those that prefer a more country atmosphere Cuenca boast many options within 20 to 60 minutes travel time of the city.
From the scenic Parque Nacional Cajas, to the tropical and beautiful Yunguilla valley. Paute 1,000 feet below Cuenca is a major agricultural zone, Gualaceo is in a gorgeous valley is know for traditional crafts of jewelry, leather goods, ceramics and textiles. |
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