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Living in Cuenca: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Cuenca.

Guide updated byVeedushi Bissessur, on 10 October 2022

Famous for its sumptuous colonial architecture, its bustling nightlife and its numerous attraction sites, Cuenca is a top destination for expatriation. Located in the Highlands, it is Ecuador's third biggest city.

Moving to Cuenca can be a very enriching expat experience. Indeed, the city has been marked by not less than three different cultures during Inca, Spanish and Precolombian occupation periods.

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