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Banks? Closed through Tuesday. Trash pickup? Still running. Tranvía? Reduced schedule. Expired license? CTE won't fine you this weekend. Here's everything you need to get through the four-day holiday.

If you earned more than $12,081 in 2025 or have interest income from Ecuadorian bank CDs, the SRI wants to hear from you. Your first deadline is this month. Here's the timeline.

If your lease is up soon, brace yourself. One-bedroom apartments in Cuenca now run $550–750/month, two-bedrooms hit $750–1,100, and the days of the mythical $400 rental are mostly over. Here's what's driving it and where to look.

If you see people in teal blue uniforms patrolling El Centro and don't recognize them — relax, it's still the Guardia Ciudadana. Cuenca's municipal security force ditched the old red look for a full rebrand in 2026. Here's what changed and what they actually do.

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.

EDEC is setting up artisan and gastronomy fairs at three locations around the city from February 11–14, with a Carnival edition running right after. Here’s where to go and what to expect.

CNT flipped the switch on Cuenca’s first 5G network last week, covering the airport, bus terminal, and Historic Center. Speeds hit 1.4 Gbps in tests — about 30 times faster than 4G. Plans start at $10.

On Valentine's Day, Plaza de San Francisco will host the world's largest motepata — a traditional Cuencan corn-and-pork stew — with Guinness officials on hand to certify the record. Plates are just $2.

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.