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El Puente Roto (Broken Bridge) in Cuenca, Ecuador

Real Estate in Cuenca, Ecuador

By Joshua Wood, LPC

Last updated on Apr 06, 2023

Summary: The most desirable neighborhoods in Cuenca, Ecuador are El Centro, El Vergel, El Batan, El Paraiso, and El Valle. On average, a nice 2 bedroom home in Cuenca costs around $100,000 USD, while a nice 3 bedroom home costs around $150,000 USD. These properties typically include modern amenities such as air conditioning, high-speed internet, and a fully-equipped kitchen. Foreigners are allowed to own property in Cuenca, but there are certain restrictions. For example, foreigners are not allowed to own land within 50 kilometers of the border. The best way for an expat to search for a home to buy in Cuenca is to use a real estate agent or a property search website. These agents and websites can help expats find the perfect home for their needs and budget.

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How do I find a place to live in Cuenca?

We asked expats how they chose their neighborhood and found a place to live. They answered:

"Through the internet we found a person whom totally misrepresented the rental market, however not knowing we were taken advantage of," said one expat in Cuenca.

"We made an exploratory trip months before we decided to come and live in Cuenca, Ecuador. We did not really choose the neighborhood we just found the apartment absolutely fell in love with it and the price was just right and the view and everything. It seemed like a good neighborhood as well and we bought it within two weeks of being in this country. To date 18 months later we are still very very happy with our purchase. We have since found it is a great neighborhood close to all amenities but far enough from the centre of the city," remarked one member in Cuenca.

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About the Author

Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.

El Puente Roto (Broken Bridge) in Cuenca, Ecuador

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