Best of Cuenca Ecuador

Now we all know that saying something is the “best” is very subjective, which means our thoughts may not be your thoughts.  “Best” is really just an opinion.  



Below is our “best” of  some things and places in Cuenca Ecuador.
 

Best hiking – Cajas National Parque

Cajas National Park

Best (clean air) walking – Yanuncay walking trail

Yanuncay River walk

 Best pizza – Fabianos, hands down!

Personal veggie

 Best pasta – my cocina of course. 

Whole Wheat Cavatelli

Healthiest restaurant – Good Affinity Vegetarian Restaurant 



Best streets for walking – Where there are no buses

Best restaurant for PEACEFUL no SMOG sit outside – Good Affinity Vegetarian
 

Best value for money almuerzo - Good Affinity Vegetarian
 

Best park – Paraiso Parque
 

Best office supply – Monsalve Papelaria
 

Best grocery store – Coral Hipermercados and Supermaxi tied
 

Best neighborhood – A peaceful and quiet Ecuadorian neighborhood
 

Best ice cream – Tutto Freddo
 

Best cakes - Tutto Freddo
 

Best cappuccino for the price – Tutto Freddo
 

Best Mercado – All the same
 

Best time of year (weather wise) in Cuenca – July through September, hands down!
 

Best time of day to bank– Between 2 and 3pm Monday thru Friday and on Saturday Morn before noon
 

Best time to go grocery shopping – Between 9:00 and 10am or 2 and 3pm Mon-thru Thurs.
 

Best time to get business taken care of – Tuesdays thru Thursday in the AM.
 

Best fiesta/holiday – Arts and Crafts of Latin America in April and in November
 

Best river – they're all the same
 

Best shopping mall – Mall del Rio
 

Best museum – Pumapungo Archeological Ruins/Park & Botanical Gardens, Hands down!

Park layout map

Best town square – Parque Calderon in El Centro
 

Best Mexican food – Unfortunately, we haven't found one that is good

Best artisans market – Plaza Rotary
 

Best blog about Cuenca Ecuador? – We wouldn’t dare say what blog we think is the best, after all, it’s all based on opinion. We think many blogs have something to share that people will enjoy and find interesting.



Until we vlog or blog again, you might enjoy these articles below.
 

NOTE: For addresses and more information about the places on our list "the best of Cuenca", see the articles below. 

• 20 Fun Things to Do and See in Cuenca Ecuador

• 10 Great Places to Take Your Family and Friends when They Visit You in Cuenca

• How to Get the Most from Your Cuenca Ecuador Discovery Trip

We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We live in Cuenca, Ecuador and travel the Ecuador coast whenever we get a chance. Come along and enjoy some of our experiences with us!

What Are You in Such a Hurry For? You're in Latin America

Is your time worth so much to you that you do not want to look for bargains and deals? Then think twice about moving to a developing country because that's what it's all about here. People care about saving money here.

               


We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We live in Cuenca, Ecuador and travel the Ecuador coast whenever we get a chance. Come along and enjoy some of our experiences with us!

Do You Wake Up Feeling Refreshed? High Altitude Breathing Problems When Sleeping

Doing research we learn that our sleep disturbances have a name. At altitude, the reduced oxygen content of the blood induces breathing
instability, with periods of deep and rapid breathing alternating with
central apnea. This breathing pattern is called high-altitude periodic
breathing (PB). It occurs even in healthy persons at altitudes above
6000 ft.   Cuenca Ecuador is 8200'.   HAPB may lead to sleep disturbances with frequent awakenings...Yep, that's us! SOURCE: NCBI



                               


We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We live in Cuenca, Ecuador and travel the Ecuador coast whenever we get a chance. Come along and enjoy some of our experiences with us!