What’s it like to live in Cuenca Ecuador? That question could have many answers. The response could differ greatly depending on who you ask, where they are from, and what mood they are in at the time. What’s it Like to Live in Cuenca Ecuador? We all carry certain perceptions and habits that could influence the…
One of our favorite places in Cuenca is the flower market. It’s beautiful! I enjoy visiting the flower market regularly because I’ve noticed that Bryan and Drew find it very hard to resist buying me roses. 🙂 Prettiest Spot in Cuenca? Cuenca is a city full of culture and beauty with it’s beautiful parks and architecture. But…
Parque Calderon is in the center of Cuenca, it’s a beautiful little park where we like to sit, relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the city. What is Parque Calderon Like? Parque Calderon differs from some of the other parks in Cuenca like Parque de la Madre and Parque Paraiso. It’s mainly just for sitting,…
Corviche is definitely one of my favorite traditional foods here in Ecuador. It’s right up there with encebollado. Corviche is made with mashed-up green plantain and fish. That combination may not sound all that appetizing but when it’s made right, it’s amazazing! 😉 Corviche: Deep Fried Fish and Green Plantain I’ve eaten corviche at a…
One of the most amazing flowers I’ve ever seen is the monkey-faced orchid. The first time I ever saw this orchid was at the orchidarium in Cuenca Ecuador. It’s hard to believe how much it actually looks like a little monkey face. Talk about a flower with personality! Monkey-Faced Orchids in Cuenca Ecuador These orchids grow in…
In this post, you’ll learn about Ecuador’s Andean bear. It is also known as a spectacled bear (for obvious reasons). Let’s jump into the 17 facts! In Cuenca Ecuador, there are not many wild animals or critters. It’s a city high in the Andes mountains. There are tarantulas, birds and some small bugs but nothing…
Have you heard about encebollado? This is a very popular soup in Ecuador – especially on the coast. In this post, you’ll learn about different types of encebollado and just what we think about it. Encebollado: Fish (Tuna) Soup in Ecuador While living abroad one of the most common questions we are asked by locals…
Ingapirca is the largest site of Inca ruins in Ecuador. There have been other sites found, but none as large as Ingapirca. Obviously, this makes it a top tourist destination. Ingapirca: Ecuador’s Largest Incan Ruins We have been living in Ecuador for 4 years, and finally visited Ingapirca earlier this year. Because it is so close to…
Chances are if you are living or traveling in a Spanish speaking country you will use Google Translate at some point. Google Translate can be a help but it can also mess you up. Google Translate = Embarrassing Situation When we moved to Ecuador I used Google Translate (I didn’t know any Spanish) to prepare…
Ecuador has hundreds of beautiful hikes. Hiking in Ecuador draws thousands of adventurers every year. In this post, you’ll learn about hiking in the Andes of Ecuador – including the Cajas National Park, and a mountain with a spectacular view of Cuenca. And hiking in the Galapagos Islands. Hiking Cajas National Park, Cuenca Ecuador We…