Province de l'Équateur

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.

Capitale

Cuenca

Climat

Mild, dry season May–October, wet November–April

Population

800,000

Coût de la Vie

Modéré

Communauté Expat

Very large and well-organized. Thousands of North American retirees, active social clubs, English-speaking doctors, and a monthly expat magazine (CuencaHighLife).

Santé

Excellent for its size. Hospital del Río, Monte Sinai, and Hospital Vicente Corral Moscoso are well-regarded. Many English-speaking specialists.

Connue Pour

  • Cuenca UNESCO center
  • Expat retirement hub
  • Artisan crafts
  • Turi viewpoint

Aéroports

Mariscal Lamar International (CUE)
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