Budget-focused expats who want South America without the safety concerns of larger cities. UNESCO World Heritage old town, perpetual spring climate at 2,500m altitude, extremely low cost of living, excellent healthcare by regional standards.
The largest expat community per capita in Latin America — mostly retired North Americans drawn by the climate, the cost, and the beauty. This creates a city that is sometimes more American than Ecuadorian in certain neighbourhoods. Dig deeper and the real Cuenca is extraordinary.
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Budget-focused expats who want South America without the safety concerns of larger cities. UNESCO World Heritage old town, perpetual spring climate at 2,500m altitude, extremely low cost of living, excellent healthcare by regional standards.
The markets — especially the Mercado 10 de Agosto — are where Cuencanos actually buy their food. Ceviche at 8am surrounded by indigenous market traders is one of the great cheap breakfasts on the continent.
These are the numbers. But numbers don't move to a new city — you do.
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