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Residents in Barabón Chico are still cleaning up from last week's flooding — and INAMHI says the rains are coming back next week. Here's what you need to know about the forecast, the damage so far, and how the city is preparing.

ETAPA is shutting down the Cuenca-Azogues highway on Saturday afternoon for a 20-minute controlled blast at the new wastewater treatment plant. Here's exactly when, where, and what to do if you're driving that direction.

Cuenca's Terminal Terrestre processed over 58,000 departures and 36,500 arrivals during the four-day Carnival weekend. The numbers tell the story of a city that empties out — and fills back up — in dramatic fashion.

If Cuenca felt unusually packed this weekend, you weren't imagining it. Hotels hit 90% occupancy, 1.3 million Ecuadorians hit the road, and the government estimates the four-day feriado will generate up to $100 million in tourism spending. Here's what the Carnival boom actually looked like.

The government just updated its rainy season alert map. Azuay is at orange (moderate risk), three provinces are at red, and if you're driving anywhere this holiday weekend, you need to pay attention.

From this morning's Mote Pata workshop to Saturday night's Nicky Jam concert, here's everything happening in Cuenca for Carnival 2026 — plus Tranvía schedule changes, road patrol info, and what to know before you head out.

Ecuador's weather agency is forecasting electrical storms across the coast, Amazon, and highland zones today, February 8. Cuenca could see heavy afternoon downpours. Here's what to know before you head out.

Heavy weekend rains caused a stream to overflow in Ucubamba, flooding more than a dozen homes and forcing evacuations. INAMHI warns intense rainfall will continue through February 5.