http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/cuenca-blog.html If you've been captivated by Cuenca Ecuador, keep up with what's new at CaptivatingCuenca.com. en-us Cuenca Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:52:42 GMT Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:52:42 GMT captivatingcuenca.com http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/movistar-cell-phone-service.html Movistar cell phone service is the second largest in Ecuador, so you can be sure of good coverage throughout the country. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:52:43 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/claro-cell-phone-service.html If you're looking for solid coverage throughout Ecuador, the Claro cell phone service is one you should consider. Claro has over 10 million phones in service for a population of 15 million. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:52:42 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/pilates-studio-in-cuenca.html Hi. I am interested in teaching Pilates in Cuenca. Are there existing studios? ***** Hi Lesli. Good question! There are no Pilates studios, per se. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:33:06 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/perhaps-justly-worried-about-gringo-invasion.html Your commentary has reinforced my worries about Cuenca. There's also a recent article in The Economist about the bus loads of gringos http://www.economist.com/node/21543491 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:21:09 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/any-doctors-doing-hormone-replacement-therapy.html Do you know if any doctors in Cuenca do hormone replacement therapy? ***** Interesting question, Ken. If there are any doctors, they're doing it in Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:44:16 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/are-there-recreational-facilities-in-cuenca.html Are there any martial arts studios, gyms, squash courts, yoga studios, football pitches in Cuenca? ***** Hi Peter. Thanks for your question. For a Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:39:43 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/cuenca-wedding-venues.html Thank you so much for creating this wonderful website! Can you please recommend some beautiful indoor and outdoor wedding venues in and around Cuenca? Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:27:19 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/lan-ecuador-flights-to-cuenca.html LAN Ecuador Airline flies several times a week between Cuenca (airport code CUE) and Guayaquil (airport code GYE). Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:59:15 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/senior-discounts-in-ecuador.html Does Ecuador have a senior (over 65) 50% discount program including transportation, tickets, electric and water bills below certain usage levels, free Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:28:00 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/about-the-lgbt-community.html How are the LGBT community received/accepted in Ecuador? I have heard horror stories about some South American places due to the macho culture. I am thinking Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:23:30 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/what-to-bring-when-i-move-to-cuenca.html I am packing for my my move and have read that certain things are a must to bring with me. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I am traveling with suitcases Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:54:59 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/tvcable-internet-service.html If you need high speed internet, some of the fastest available is with TVCable internet service. But be sure that your building is properly wired before signing up. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:08:43 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/claro-internet-service.html Claro internet service is available by cellular devices that you plug into your computer, or that sit on your desk at home, giving you high speed internet (or banda ancha móvil in Spanish). And it now has wired internet service as well. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:08:41 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/where-is-the-noncatholic-christian-church.html Where is the non-Catholic Christian church? ***** There are dozens of non-Catholic churches in Cuenca. There are Baptist, Lutheran and evangelical churches. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:14:47 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/la-trastienda-antique-shops-cuenca.html La Trastienda has so many European antiques that they can't hold them all in their main shop on Gran Colombia. You'll find a warehouse/shop in El Centro as well. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:50:07 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/visa-10v-professional.html Please explain to me about the professional visa 10-V. I have seen a lot of information about retirees and investment visa. However not much about this Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:16:28 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/crime-in-cuenca.html Cuenca is developing a stronger crime reputation. How bad is the crime? ***** Peter, I don't know if I'd go so far as to say that Cuenca has a crime Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:14:41 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/is-there-a-good-gym-here-in-cuenca.html We are looking for a good gym in Cuenca. ***** Well, it all depends on your definition of good gym. If you're expecting one like you'll find in North Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:03:54 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/home-of-panama-hat.html I think you'll find that history will bear out that Monticristi down on the coast is THE home of the Panama Hat, dating back to the first recorded use Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:19:00 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/i-have-2-questions-and-thank-you-for-this-wonderful-website.html I have been watching the weather for months and it seems Cuenca has LOTS of rain. How much sunshine does Cuenca get? I understand there is pollution in Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:14:47 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/can-i-work-in-cuenca.html Can I work in Cuenca? I'm Peruvian but also I have American citizenship. My family and I (husband and two kids) are planing to move to Cuenca. We are Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:49:30 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/what-about-dogs.html Is it difficult to rent houses that allow pets? ***** Hi Ken. That's a good question, and one we have experience dealing with. Yes, it can be difficult. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:24:17 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/phone-number-for-tiestos.html Do you have a phone number for Tiestos Cafe? We would like to go again but understand you need to make reservations. ***** Yes, reservations are highly Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:25:27 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/supermaxi-operating-days-and-hours-in-cuenca.html What are the store hours, and days of operation of Supermaxi in Cuenca. Thanks. ***** Hi Sy. Supermaxi is open 7 days a week, all year (even Christmas Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:12:04 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/from-china-to-ecuador.html I am 67 and married to a 34 year old Chinese woman. She does speak English fairly well. I am an American and wondering if there is a way to go from China Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:20:13 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/noise-levels.html Are the noise levels around Cuenca as high as we have heard they are in Cuenca itself. Barking dogs, crowing roosters and car alarms are things we have Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:48:40 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/looking-for-school-for-my-daughters-16-and-12.html We are planing to go to Cuenca for good. I am having a hard time to pick the best school for them. They speak some Spanish. What do you think could be Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:06:07 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/interim-lodgings.html Where is a good place to stay while one is looking for permanent residence? I will be arriving on Sept. 12, in a few days. I will be lugging 3 or 4 bags Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:49:44 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/americans-abroad.html I am British and have lived in Phuket for 6 years and Philippines the last 2 years. I am sorry to say that it is not only the North Americans who have Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:58:15 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/car-rentals-in-cuenca.html We are travelling at the end of January. Are there any car rentals that allow unlimited km. for pick up in Cuenca and drop off in Guayaquil for a week. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:14:49 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/cuenca-bound.html Well, after reading many of your responses, it seems like Cuenca may become burdened with an overabundance of what I refer to as The Ugly Americans (TUA). Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:12:27 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/ec-bank-account.html As a tourist, can I open a bank account in Cuenca? If yes, what documents do I need? ***** Sherril, thanks for your questions. It's very difficult to Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:56:42 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/how-many-expats-live-in-cuenca.html I am wondering about how many expats are living in Cuenca. Also, are there many single ladies of retirement age living there? ***** Hi Kathy. I heard Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:14:48 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/ecuador-residency-visa-information.html I am retiring the end of December 2011 and planning my move to Cuenca in April. I would like to take my son and his fiancee with me, as the economic situation Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:00:32 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/medical-insurancecoverage-for-over-the-age-of-60.html I may want to retire in Cuenca. What are the Medical Insurance/Coverage prices that we would pay per month? ***** Hi Sharon. Coverage prices are mostly Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:48:22 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/index.html Cuenca Ecuador, a UNESCO World Heritage city, has what you're looking for. Cuenca has mild temperatures, beautiful buildings, delicious food and lots of culture. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:44:55 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/visa-and-details-about-living-in-cuenca.html I am collecting the required info for retirement visa and will be arriving in Cuenca in mid-Sept. 2011. Upon arriving, I will be attending Spanish language Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:42:38 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/piedra-de-agua-fuente-termal-spa.html Piedra de Agua Fuente Termal & Spa is quickly becoming very popular with Cuencanos and tourists. Enjoy the warm pools, or spread some mud on yourself! Then enter the steam room before you have a massage. Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:05:36 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/trying-not-to-stand-out-as-a-gringa.html Can you tell me anything about how local young women dress in Cuenca and other parts of Ecuador, e.g., Quito, Baños? I don't want to stand out as an obvious Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:19:28 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/i-need-the-best-and-inexpensive-way-to-call-the-us.html I will be spending two months in Cuenca soon and would like to get phone service to be able to call the U.S. I have a U.S. cell phone (t-mobile) but do Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:10:13 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/some-people-just-cant-see-they-are-being-insulted.html After months of research, my wife and I decided to visit Ecuador and target Cuenca specifically as a potential retirement spot. We are both widely traveled; Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:02:42 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/athletics-and-hiking-in-and-around-cuenca.html Two questions, related to exercise and mountains. 1. Is there a safe place - park, track, etc. - for females to work out, i.e., run? 2. Which tour guides Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:06:41 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/creta-restaurante-cuenca.html Creta Restaurante, located at the edge of Cuenca in Mall del Río, has a variety of dishes that will tantalize your tastebuds. Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:58:46 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/ecuador-times-publication.html How can I stop ecuadortimes.net from sending 5-10 emails daily? I have emailed them many times to unsubscribe in both Spanish and English to no avail. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:27:02 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/investments.html I wish to know the best term deposit rates available from the credit union in cuenca. Also, the 3 best performing stocks in Ecuador. Many thanks. Bob Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:35:34 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/buying-a-business.html I am retired and with a small pension. I have always wanted to own a cafe/bar with living quarters. I like the idea of being in the downtwn area as I don't Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:21:31 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/visiting-at-the-end-of-june.html My husband and I will be visiting Cuenca soon. Our flight is to Guayaquil and we would like to know of a reliable car service to drive us from Guayaquil Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:30:46 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/post-office-box-rental-requirements.html What documents are required to rent a post office box? ***** You'll need a bill from ETAPA (water, phone, internet), CentroSur (electricity), or TVCable Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:32:37 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/club-correos.html If you purchase items from the US, you can have them sent to Club Correos for shipment to Cuenca, where you can pick them up. Learn about the rules here... Sun, 29 May 2011 00:45:52 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/home-heating-in-cuenca.html What kind of heating do homes have there, and how much do you need to use it? My understanding is that the climate is on the cool side. ***** The main Sun, 29 May 2011 00:35:40 GMT