Cuenca: First Impression of Ecuador's Best Expat City

Join us as we explore Cuenca, Ecuador, a top destination for expats. In this video, we share our first impressions of the city, from its colonial charm to its welcoming locals. Find out what Cuenca is like with us, from its affordable cost of living, history, and its relaxed lifestyle. We also experience the local Limpia Espiritual (Spiritual Cleansing) tradition, offering a glimpse into Ecuadorian culture. If you're thinking about moving to Ecuador or just curious whether you should visit, this video is for you!

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00:00 Cuenca Ecuador
01:05 First impression of Cuenca
03:21 Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción
05:42 City Centre
06:56 Monestery / Art Gallery
08:04 Plaza de las Flores
09:47 Mercado 10 de Agosto
13:07 Traditional Spiritual Cleansing (Limpia)
15:51 Cuenca at night
16:49 Bloops
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👩‍❤️‍👨 MORE ABOUT US:
We met in high school in Kingston Ontario and we've been together for ~10 years and now engaged! Keith comes from a bilingual military family and Devon from a family of teachers. We made it through Queen's University together where Keith studied Biomechanical Engineering and Devon, Teaching and Global Development. We're travelling full-time on a small budget, making the most of everyday and exploring this beautiful world while sharing what we've learned and capturing our experiences. Join us on our adventures! 🌎✈️📚 #CuencaEcuador #ExpatsInEcuador #LimpiaEspiritual #FirstImpressions #ExpatLife #EcuadorTravel #LivingInEcuador

[josephbennett]

This has been one of the best videos done in Cuenca. It was everything I did my first day there as well. I visited with a local woman who knew all the best spots and got to live there for a week as a local at her house in Chalullabama. Top experience in my travels so far!

[renech]

Definitivamente Ecuador y sus ciudades es muy hermoso, los paisajes increíbles, la gastronomía deliciosa, su arquitectura, la gente muy amable, felicidades hermanos ECUATORIANOS saludos 🇪🇸🇩🇪🇰🇷🇰🇷🇳🇿🇺🇸

[shumilovalena]

Thank you for a fantastic video, Keith and Dev! I arrived in Cuenca 2 months ago, I explore it step by step falling in love with it more and more!

[JulioMontesinosB]

Keith and Dev, it was so nice to meet you. Congratulations for your great project,
I wish you the best in all the trips you make around the world, thank you for promoting Ecuador and thank you for including me in this video with the images of my paintings that are exhibited in the Casa de la Cultura gallery in Cuenca. I hope someday I see you again, come back to Ecuador.

[EricandSarah]

CUENCA!! Such a great video guys. Love exploring with you and seeing this beautiful city through your eyes. We miss it there. Glad you got a limpia 😂

[emilyanderson]

Such a cool place!! when I saw that flower market I was hoping for a Keith smelling the flowers montage and was not disappointed 🌸

[FreddTocho]

Great video
We all have had a Limpia in our lives as kids or in adult life in Cuenca
Great to see my beautiful city

[byronreinoso]

Thanks for the video. Currently living overseas but missing my city so much

[KenEnCuenca]

Terrific video. Good job and glad you found the charm of our beautiful city and its people.

[VIAJEROECUADOR]

Buen vídeo mi hermano bendiciones suerte saludos desde Quito Ecuador

[laurie]

Awesome video. Looks like a great place to visit:)

[Cornpop]

I like your video, I am coming to Cuenca soon, as I have someone I have to meet there.

[jimmyvargas]

Great video of Cuenca. It's reminds of town in Italy, Verona.

[chair]

Did you guys feel safe during your trip to Ecuador? I’m going there and would like to know

[supercooper]

If you’re superstitious you’ll believe in the limpia 🎉

[supercooper]

Some people say agua de pitimas smells like vomit 🤮 lol

[JaimeReinoso-rf]

Welcome to civilization European Americans. Don't know why you're surprised to find a good book store in Cuenca since the general population there is more cultured than the town or dysfunctional city you might be from.

[yanaaspen]

Disgasting place 😢 very dirty and too much noice