This Week at Idiomarte

Our first week of activities unfolds at Idiomarte — full of creativity, movement, music, and shared moments.

StoryJam: bilingual storytelling open mic

15 January | 6:30 PM | $5 at the door
Topic: Busted! Confessions. Close calls. Consequences.
Tell your story — or come just to listen.

Move, Connect, Learn: Finding Your Rhythm in Cuenca

Starts 17 January | 10:00 AM
Maria Mercedes Morena leads this holistic program focused on building community, engaging with local culture, and
wellbeing through guided discussions and Biodanza. (8-week session)

Dúo Cambalache Concert

17 January | 6:30 PM | $10 in advance. $12 at the door.
Germán Coppola (piano) and Tatiana Dumas (flute): Our first concert of the year features Argentine pianist Germán Coppola and Cuencana flautist Tatiana Dumas, who will take you on a musical journey through Argentina.

Email us today for more information or to sign up!

Only at Idiomarte — where creativity brings us together

Mariscal Lamar 14-25 and Estévez de Toral
Cuenca, Ecuador

Idiomarte, res@idiomartcuenca.com

City: Cuenca

Living well in a different country is about learning how to navigate daily life while also finding your community.

Move, Connect, Learn is an experiential program for expats in Cuenca who want to feel more confident, connected, and at home in their daily lives. Whether you’re newly arrived or have been here for a while but still feel a bit disconnected, this course offers a supportive space to better understand local culture and begin living more fully in Ecuador.

Each week introduces practical themes such as local customs, communication styles, personal safety, and digital awareness. These topics are explored through conversation and reflection, then integrated through Biodanza, a joyful, music-based movement practice that helps transform information into lived experience.

With time, shared movement and reflection open space for genuine friendships to grow, shifting confusion and isolation into clarity, connection, and a deepening sense of community—while nurturing and strengthening the body in the process.

The course is taught by María Mercedes Moreno and runs for 8 weeks, beginning Saturday, January 17, with classes held on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

The program includes 20 hours of guided practice. The full course fee is $240, with the following discounts:

30% directly supporting the work of the nonprofit Hearts of Gold
Early bird rate of $210 available for those who enroll and pay in full by January 14*

Still not sure if it’s the right fit? You’re welcome to attend the first class with no obligation to continue.

Only at idiomARTE

Email us: res@idiomartcuenca.com

City: Cuenca

Our First Concert of the Year at IdiomARTE

Invites you into the expressive world of Dúo Cambalache, an intimate encounter with the musical landscapes of Argentina.

In a delicate dialogue between piano and flute, Dúo Cambalache brings tango, milonga, chacarera, and zamba to life… not just as genres, but as a living experience. Their music moves with quiet intensity, bridging the city’s pulse and the soul of rural traditions in a contemporary, attentive voice.

Dúo Cambalache is formed by Ecuadorian flautist, Tatiana Dumas of the Cuenca Symphony, and Argentine pianist and composer Germán Coppola. Together, they create a shared musical language shaped by nuance, precision, and a profound sense of place. Each piece becomes a moment to listen closely, to notice detail, and to inhabit sound.

Saturday, Jan. 17

6:30 PM (doors open 6:30 PM)
Take advantage of early bird price and purchase your ticket for only $10 ($12 at the door)

Only at IdiomARTE: Where creativity connects us

Mariscal Lamar 14-25 y Estevez de Toral

IdiomARTE: res@idiomartcuenca.com

City: Cuenca

Location: at Sector Tres Puentes. Next to the ‘Partner Gym’ – All of the items are located in Cuenca! – at Kubox MiniStorage, Calle Paseo Julián Matadero y Paseo Rio Yanuncay, – Final Part 2.: Building Materials, Hardware and Equipment For constructing Casas, Barns, Sheds, Camping Gear, Farming, Gardening, Bunnys and Chicken Supplies, Animal Husbandry Gear, Horse Gear Tack, Sewing Machine, fine china, many off-grid living solutions, etc., if interested in specific items, give item #’s and I will send more fotos and info. Over 90+ items in total. A spreadsheet is also available now via Facebook/PM or WhatsApp!

Category:
(A) FOODIE Goodies and FREEZE DRIED FOODS item #5 – Winemakers/Brewers Lab Gear: 3 Erlenmeyer, 1 liter Graduated Glass Laboratory Flasks + 2, 1950s Japanese precision glass Mercury thermometers/F. + hydrometer- $70
item #6 – “CAMP CHEF” LARGE 2 BURNER OUTDOOR PROPANE STOVE NEW IN BOX -see image- $140
#8 – LOT ONLY: FREEZE DRIED FOOD LOT 36) x #10 Cans, ‘Nutristore’ Brand – MEATS $600, CHEESE, $600 and FRUIT $550. – divided into 3) LOTs

Category:
(B) C O N S T R U C T I O N M A T E R I A L S – ITEM #17: SQUARE D 200Amp LOAD CENTER + FULL SET OF NEW HOUSE BREAKERS, 1@100A sub panel/1@40A Range/1@30A Dryer/8@20A Radiant Flooring etc./12@15A IMAGES- $600
ITEM #18 and #19: Offered FREE, to above (or equivalent buyer): Including: 2 rolls of European shower underlayment/sealant fabric (x2) 1 roll of roofing undelayment, 1/2 roll of 6 mil poly* item #19: Shower dain pan kit, bath faucet (Euro)

Category:
(C) SEWING MACHINE/COVER STITCH – item #23 – JANOME CoverPro 3000CPX New in Box (2022) complete in box/manuals etc. + accessory extension table- $950. Prices on the 90 items range from $20-$600.

journeymanjack.com: fb : ‘Jack Ecua Abercrombie’ WhatsApp: wa.me/593 98 828 8953

Address: Paseo Julián Matadero, Huayna Cápac, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador

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Exosome Therapies (Stem Cells) are among the most exciting breakthroughs in modern regenerative medicine. These bioactive compounds help modulate inflammation, accelerate tissue repair, and enhance cellular function at the deepest level. Their use supports rejuvenation, longevity, and has shown promising benefits for chronic and degenerative conditions.

A safe, science-backed, and innovative approach for those seeking comprehensive wellness and truly transformative results.

January Special:

All consultations are complimentary during the month of January, by appointment only.

Take advantage of this opportunity to start your wellness journey.

About Dr. René Encalada

General Physician trained at Universidad Católica de Cuenca, with a specialization in Integral Medicine — Regenerative Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Advanced Techniques — from Universidad Santiago de Cali, Colombia. He also holds a diploma in Sports Nutrition and Sports Pharmacology (Mexico) and is the author of a scientific publication on maternal mortality in the journal Investigación Científica y Clínica (Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela). Dr. Encalada is also a certified IFBB bodybuilding athlete and active competitor, bringing a strong fitness-oriented approach to patient care.

Contact Dr. Encalada: neozen.9515@gmail.com, 099 272 9398

Address:
Centro Medico Neolab
Miguel Moreno 6-71 y Luis Moscoso, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
 

Beautiful white living room or dining room furniture — $500 OBO
Two gorgeous metal wine racks — $70 total OBO
Nice wrought iron and glass table — $50 OBO
Beautiful wrought iron and thick glass coffee table — $100 OBO
Two nice wooden folding tables — $30 OBO

Contact:

Joe Hill
jdhillinsurance@gmail.com
098 381 7188

Address:

Avenida España, Talleres Mirasol Cuenca, Ecuador

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