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Weekly Events: May 27 – June 2

Cuenca Trivia Night What: Join in for the fun at Cuenca Trivia and test your wits, with emcee and local legendary-liberal-loudmouth Linda Chase! When: Every Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; dinner first and then Trivia at 6:30 p.m. sharp. Where:  The Vegetable Bar, 3...
Measles in Cuenca:  Facts and fiction

Measles in Cuenca: Facts and fiction

Measles (in español, el sarampión) is a deadly and highly contagious viral disease. According to the World Health Administration (WHO), measles remains an important cause of death among young children globally, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine....
The little zoo that serves as a  wildlife refuge

The little zoo that serves as a wildlife refuge

It’s been said that looks can be deceiving. This is certainly true when you arrive at the Yurak Allpa Zoológico Refugio in Tarqui. It’s easy for first time visitors to drive by and miss this small zoo. But inside it is large enough to spend a wonderful hour or two...
Dos Días de Fiestas (Two Days  of Celebration)

Dos Días de Fiestas (Two Days of Celebration)

Editor’s Note: The Cuenca cantón is the largest cantón in Azuay Province. Besides its namesake capital city, the cantón is made up of twenty-two rural parroquias (parishes). In 2017, the municipality took on an important cultural project. Representatives from the...