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Although Carnival continues through Tuesday, Sunday was the centerpiece of the five-day festival in most of Ecuador. Celebrations in Cuenca, Paute, Gualaceo, Sigsig and other nearby towns, featured costume parades, native dances and plenty of food. The highlight in every venue, though, seeme... [More]

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Coming to Ecuador after living in Mexico for several years was a bit of a culinary shock. "Oh my God, I thought, how am I going to live without chilies?" Well, there is an Ecuadorian chili, commonly known as "aji" (accent on the "i"). Even what we knew in Mex... [More]

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Akelarre (Ah-ka-Lah’-Re): In the Basque region of Spain the name means “meeting of the witches.” In Cuenca, it’s a jewel of a restaurant located in Hotel Inca Real at General Torres 8-40, between Sucre and Simon Bolivar. As you enter the restaurant, just to the left o... [More]

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Cuenca’s holiday festivities continue tonight as 25,000 are expected to observe and participate in the annual Day of the Innocents. The event, highlighted by a parade and performances on Av. Solano, features thousands of men and boys in drag, theatrical and musical acts and various other&nbs... [More]

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By Penny Ripple Looking for a little elegance with a fabulous meal? Cuatro Rios, which opened in the fall in a beautifully restored colonial at 10-44 Padre Aguirre, half a block from Gran Colombia, is defintely worth checking out. You’ll enter through the main door and go u... [More]

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I was surprised to find three seafood restaurants within a block of one another in Cuenca’s Chirimoya neighborhood, a short walk from the historic district. One, La Marisqueria de Pedro, is mentioned in my updated list, "Where the gringos eat and drink..." (see the CuencaHigh... [More]

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As far as we know, the only restaurant in Cuenca that requires men to wear a sports coat, and women a dress, is the formal dining room at the Cuenca Tennis Club. If you feel like dressing up for dinner and you’re not a member of the club, the city offers several great fine dining options whe... [More]

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One of the great pleasures that many of Ecuador’s expats discover in their adopted country is art collecting. Even those who were not collectors back home take up the habit, smitten by the quality, variety, and sheer emotional force of the talent in this small Andean country. Anoth... [More]

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Reporting on his visit to Cuenca last year, Times of London travel writer Joshua Wellesey remarked, “I think I can safely claim that this charming little city has more culture per square inch than any place in the Western Hemisphere.” One of Wellesey´s notable Cue... [More]

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Cuenca's easter soup, faneseca, is considered to be the best in Latin America and it is a tradition among Cuencanos to have at least one bowl of it during Holy Week. If you missed the Fanesca Food Fair on the weekend, you have another week to sample the fare in local restaurants. After th... [More]

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This little nook of a restaurant packs a giant south-of-the-broder flavor whallop! Tucked away behind the soccer stadium on Calle Peralta, just off Av. Solano and Av. Remigio Crespo, I had passed Pronto Tacos many times and thought “I wonder if their food is any good.” You see, h... [More]

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If you love Italian food, be sure to put Mediterraneo at 7-64 Honorato Vasquez, between Luis Cordero and Hostel Cafecito on your “to-do” list. The first thing I noticed were the new restaurant’s wall decoration. Rich Tuscan colors and a rogue’s gallery of famous Ital... [More]

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By Aston Morrisey His hand-made guitars have been played by Freddy Fender, Judy Collins, and Spanish classical musician Pablo Menendez, according to a 25-year-old article in American Musician magazine. Cuenca guitar maker Juan Uyaguari say, however, that he can't vouch for the stor... [More]

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Through Tuesday, Oct. 14. Check El Tiempo, El Murcurio and the iTurs office for complete information. Photography exhibition: Peruvian artist Adriko Canales Date: Until Oct. 17 Place: Paul Cézanne Gallery, Alliance Française Hours: 7:30 pm Sponsor... [More]

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A Cuenca language school is looking for two or three English teachers for the start of new classes next week. The school, located in the historic district, has both English and Spanish students, and uses an approach incorporating substantive subjects into language training in advanced classes. ... [More]

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This is our first shot at a list of Cuenca restaurants and bars popular with foreigners. Consider it an invitation or a forewarning, depending on your tastes. When I say foreigners, this includes not only local expats but the hundreds of foreign students, teachers, volunteers and tourists in ... [More]

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When I first arrived in Cuenca, I was surprised to find that the locals did not take advantage of the prime real estate along the banks of the Tomebamba River. I was thinking, of course, ‘what a great place for a restaurant!’ I have to report, though, that the local na... [More]

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Craziness highlights Carnival as water and foam fights break out everywhere; gringos fight back in Quingeo

CUENCA EATS WITH SUMANA
Checking out the local chilies and the comida tipica scene

DINING WITH PENNY
Akelarre Restaurant at Hotel Inca Real serves up European atmosphere with great food

Thousands of men and boys in drag highlight Cuenca’s Day of the Innocents celebration tonight on Av. Solano

DINING WITH PENNY
Cuatro Rios on Padre Aguirre adds a touch of elegance and great food to Cuenca's restaurant roster

CUENCA EATS WITH SUMANA
Crustacean Corner: a neighborhood of seafood restaurants ... plus one

CUENCA EATS WITH SUMANA
If you feel like dressing up for dinner, try these options

Ecuadorian art: a tradition of ancient themes and modern conflict offers a treasure trove for collectors

Cuenca's cultural calendar is a veritable moveable feast of shows, exhibits, concerts and festivals

It's holy week and that means one thing for Cuenca soup aficionados: bring on the fanesca!

DINING WITH PENNY
Pronto Tacos knows how to do Mexican right!

DINING WITH PENNY
Mediterraneo’s full menu and classy atmosphere bring a touch of Tuscany to El Centro

One of Cuenca's master guitar makers likes the woodwork but goes for the balance

AROUND TOWN
‘Voices’ film festival continues at Sucre theatre

Teachers needed for students, students needed for teachers; inquire within

CUENCA EATS WITH SUMANA
Where the gringos eat and drink --or don't eat and drink-- in Cuenca; a quick guide to restaurants and bars

CUENCA EATS WITH SUMANA
Try out the top-of-the-line Japanese fare overlooking the historic Rio Tomebamba