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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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