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, 13 May 2012 14:16:34 GMT Sun, 13 May 2012 14:16:34 GMT captivatingcuenca.com http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/moving-to-cuencashipping-companies.html http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/moving-to-cuencashipping-companies.html A clarifying answer from an expat is greatly appreciated. 1. Would it be feasible on our visit this year to get established by applying for a residential Sun, 13 May 2012 14:16:31 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/san-sebas-cafe-cuenca.html http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/san-sebas-cafe-cuenca.html San Sebas Café is Cuenca's most recent expat-owned restaurant. Open for breakfast and lunch, it has quickly become a favorite of expats and Cuencanos. Sun, 13 May 2012 13:44:50 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/van-service-guayaquil-cuenca.html http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/van-service-guayaquil-cuenca.html What are the 5 or so van services from Guayaquil to Cuenca, their phone numbers, what is the current price and schedule, and where exactly does one board Wed, 09 May 2012 13:12:32 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/are-there-montessori-schools-in-cuenca.html http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/are-there-montessori-schools-in-cuenca.html Our son is in lower elementary and we were wondering if there were Montessori schools for elementary age children and up to high school. ***** I found Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:13:02 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/banking-in-cuenca.html http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/banking-in-cuenca.html What's required by a bank to open an account as a foreigner? Thanks. Jim PS I live here now in Cuenca. ***** Hi Jim. You'll need your passport (or Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:34:58 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/retirement-income-in-cuenca.html http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/retirement-income-in-cuenca.html My wife and I have combined social security payments of a little over $2,300 a month. Her portion is $868, and because I'm 9 years her senior, she will Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:48:23 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/what-are-the-gyms-in-cuenca-really-like.html http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/what-are-the-gyms-in-cuenca-really-like.html Hi, Thanks for your great site! I have been looking for detailed information about the gyms in Cuenca -- specifically, the types of equipment available, Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:30:01 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/insurance-costs-for-a-65-year-old-in-cuenca.html http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/insurance-costs-for-a-65-year-old-in-cuenca.html i have diabetes and am thinking of retiring next year to Ecuador. What would insurance cost me at 65 years old? ***** Unfortunately, there's no insurance Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:16:02 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/bringing-things-with-you-to-cuenca.html http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/bringing-things-with-you-to-cuenca.html Can you bring a TV on the plane or is it best to buy in Ecuador? I really would like to bring some personal items with me, such as comfortable sofa, recliners, Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:45:22 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/dogs-on-flights-to-cuenca.html http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/dogs-on-flights-to-cuenca.html What airlines accept dogs flying from Quito to Cuenca? ***** Unfortunately, I don't know of any of the airlines accepting pets. If any one does, it will Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:19:04 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/90-day-tourist-visas.html http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/90-day-tourist-visas.html If I only have a passport, can after 90 cays, take a week visit to say, Peru or Columbia and return to Cuenca for another 90 days? ***** No, you can't. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:40:18 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/several-questions-about-moving-to-cuenca.html http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/several-questions-about-moving-to-cuenca.html 1. Are furnished apartments available? Cost?? 2. Cost of shipping household goods vs purchasing them in Cuenca? Lived in Costa Rica for 2 years. Did Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:37:48 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/how-safe-is-it.html http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/how-safe-is-it.html I'm looking to going to Cuenca some time this year with my wife. When is the best time to go? Do they have a rainy season? We would like to stay for a Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:42:57 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/pick-your-battles.html http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/pick-your-battles.html Dr. Dubs, Great article; I'm a Cuenca native living in North America with my family. I have lived most of my live out of Ecuador - so we are apparently Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:38:51 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/furniture-and-appliances.html http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/furniture-and-appliances.html Hi! I've read your page on stores where these items can be purchased. Just wondering if you could put a price range in for these items, such as beds, Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:52:05 GMT http://www.captivatingcuenca.com/movistar-cell-phone-service.html 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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