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Juan Estrella – Cuenca’s Premier Magician
When Juan Estrella was a boy growing up in Cuenca, he didn’t have television or the internet. He’d read about magic in books, but he’d
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May 13, 2022
When Juan Estrella was a boy growing up in Cuenca, he didn’t have television or the internet. He’d read about magic in books, but he’d
If you enjoy a live stage comedy, get ready for some fun with Azuay Community Theater’s production of How The Other Half Loves by renowned playwright,
Every once in a while, we pursue businesses to join the YapaTree Discount Card program out of pure self-interest. This new deal from Novaqua is
Colada Morada and Guaguas de Pan have a deep history in Ecuador and other parts of South America. You’ve seen them around the city of
[dropcap]Cajas[/dropcap] National Park is a MUST if you are travelling Cuenca or the southern provinces of Ecuador. For me Cajas is a mystical land full
A restored colonial mansion transformed into a luxurious boutique hotel, Mansión Alcázar, previously known as “Casa Cordero”, is a beautiful example of Cuenca’s most exquisite
Vino & Van Gogh: The Perfect Combination Of Wine & Art First things first: I am not what you would consider a creative person. In
If you’re looking for an exceptional dining experience, Le Petit Jardin is a little gem of a place that first opened for business in May
[dropcap]Cuenca[/dropcap] has so much to offer in its centro historico, but if you are a resident or a traveler with some extra days, you should
Visiting a museum is much more than walking around an informative space about culture and history. It is about getting closer in a vivid way
The French Route offers the possibility to explore, in an easy walk of only three hours, places that show a fascinating facet of Cuenca: that
Holy Thursday is a day of great importance among Christians in Cuenca. It is a day of popular devotion, in which men, women and children
Cuenca is known in Ecuador and abroad, for its cultural and historical attractions, as well as its rich craftsmanship. To strengthen the promotion of these
Celebrate The Founding Of The City of Cuenca! This year, Cuenca celebrates the official 460th anniversary of its founding by the Spanish on April 12. Cuenca’s
Culinary Cultural Heritage According to the UNESCO Convention on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage, adopted in Paris in 2003, intangible cultural heritage refers to uses, representation,
The commemoration of the Holy Week is the central celebration of the Christian liturgical calendar, which awakens the greatest devotion and respect in Cuenca and
The Carnaval And Its Origins It has been said that the earliest origins of Carnaval are found in ancient Sumer and Egypt, where over 5,000
Ecuador is a small country, but it seems much bigger when considering the variety of foods that are offered within it. Each area of the
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When Juan Estrella was a boy growing up in Cuenca, he didn’t have television or the internet. He’d read about magic in books, but he’d
I ate at 15 different Mexican restaurants so you don’t have to. I chewed the beef. I digested the tacos. I sank various Mexican beers.
YapaTree (previously GringoTree) has been helping expats find their new property to rent or buy for over 10 years. But, this is the first time
Many of us with time on our hands feel the itch to lend a hand to Cuenca’s less fortunate but don’t know how to get
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Many gringos have loved going to Tienda Nectar over the years, but there are still many health seekers who don’t know about this gem in
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