An Expat Talks about Moving to Cuenca, Ecuador
What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?
Cuenca
What type of housing do you live in? Is this typical for most expats in your area?
Cuenca neighborhoods, unless you only walk everywhere, are not as significant in Cuenca as they are in other cities AND other countries. The expat population (especially the 50% from North America, is not significant enough to make a difference and the safety factor does not vary to the point where is means much. A section of the city's west end is dubbed "Gringolandia" with the Cuenca's largest condo (18 stories) called "The Gringo Palace", But upon investigation, it has only a 10% ownership of foreigners..with the rest Ecuadorians. The neighborhood has a much lower percentage of gringos. However, there are other reasons to investigate where you rent or buy in Cuenca that are not obvious, like bus and grocery proximity. I recall a lovely American couple who arrived and immediately rented in the small Red Light District. (Municipally-regulated prostitution is legal in Ecuador) When they found out more about the neighborhood, they remarked they enjoyed all the happy faces around them.
Additional Information:
- Expat Guide to Cuenca
- Healthcare & Health Insurance in Cuenca
- 11 Things to Know Before Moving to Cuenca, Ecuador
- 8 Tips for Living in Cuenca, Ecuador
- Healthcare & Health Insurance in Ecuador
- Best Places to Live in Ecuador
- Real Estate in Ecuador
- Do I need Health Insurance When Moving to Ecuador?
- What It's Like Living in Cuenca
- Pros and Cons of Living in Ecuador 2024
- 2024 Guide to Moving to Ecuador