Fruit & Veggie Ladies at the Market

Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?

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October 2nd 2009
(Warning: This may be a yawner for those not curious about how much it might cost to live in Cuenca. Do not read while driving). On the other hand... We have this compulsion to look at almost every interesting place we go with the question: "Could we live here?" Sometimes that question is answered at first glance, as in yuk, argh, no way. Other times — like with Vilcabamba or Cotacachi ... read more

South America » Ecuador » South » Cuenca

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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more