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11 Things to Know Before Moving to Cuenca, Ecuador
Cuenca is Ecuador's third largest city, but still has a small-city feeling. Expats share 11 things they wish they had known before moving to Cuenca from packing sunscreen to being aware of gringo gouging.

2023 Expat Guide to Living in Cuenca
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Cuenca.

Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Cuenca on our Cuenca forum - meet people, get advice and help others.

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Cuenca.
Member Reports about Culture Shock in Cuenca
Member Reports about Living In Cuenca
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Discover the Best of Cuenca, Ecuador
Exploring the Best of Cuenca: Your Guide to Top Sites, Restaurants, Nightlife, and More. From Cultural Experiences to Outdoor Adventures, We'll Help You Make the Most of Your Time in the City.
8 Tips for Living in Cuenca, Ecuador
Many expats in Cuenca, Ecuador love the city's climate, friendly people and low cost of living. Other expats find that this developing city's bland food, dirty streets and noisy neighborhoods are too much to take.
An Expat Exchange member talks about healthcare services, hospitals and health insurance in Cuenca.

An expat in Cuenca talks about Ecuador's mandatory health insurance requirement, Moscosa Hospital and the cost and availability of prescription medicines.

An expat in Cuenca, Ecuador offers insight on his health care experiences there. A considerable amount information is shared about hospitals, costs, alternative therapies and more are convered.

An expat in Cuenca, Ecuador talks about the great care he received at Santa Ines Hospital, the low cost of high quality healthcare in Ecuador and the availability of most common prescription medicines (usually available without a prescription).

An expat in Cuenca describes healthcare throughout Ecuador and advises expat retirees to carefully consider proximity to quality emergency healthcare when choosing where to live in Ecuador. He cautions that many cities in Ecuador don't have good quality emergency care.
Member Reports about Moving to Cuenca
Questions & Answers:
- What do I need to know before moving to Cuenca?
- How do I find a place to live in Cuenca?
- What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Cuenca?
- What is the average cost of housing in Cuenca?
- Should I buy or rent a home in Cuenca?
- What should I pack when moving to Cuenca?
- What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Cuenca?
- What advice do you have for expats having a baby in Cuenca?
- What are healthcare services like in Cuenca?
- Is the cost of living in Cuenca high?
- Will I save money living in Cuenca?
- Why do people move to Cuenca?
- How are healthcare services Cuenca?
- What are medical services in Cuenca like?