Ecuador Province
Azuay Province
Cuenca is Ecuador's most popular expat city, especially for retirees. Azuay Province offers colonial charm, excellent healthcare, a walkable city center, and one of Latin America's most established foreign-resident communities.
Capital
Cuenca
Climate
Mild, dry season May–October, wet November–April
Population
800,000
Cost of Living
Moderate
Expat Scene
Very large and well-organized. Thousands of North American retirees, active social clubs, English-speaking doctors, and a monthly expat magazine (CuencaHighLife).
Healthcare
Excellent for its size. Hospital del Río, Monte Sinai, and Hospital Vicente Corral Moscoso are well-regarded. Many English-speaking specialists.
Known For
- •Cuenca UNESCO center
- •Expat retirement hub
- •Artisan crafts
- •Turi viewpoint
Airports
Mariscal Lamar International (CUE)
AdEcuaPass
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