August 27, 2026

Have you ever felt the vibrations of a gong move through your whole body?

A Gong Bath is a unique sound experience where the deep tones and vibrations of the gong can help the body relax, release physical tension, and create a wonderful sense of calm.

Accompanied by the beautiful sounds of the handpan and traditional Andean instruments, you’ll experience an immersive journey through sound and vibration.

Join us on Saturday, September 5 at 5 PM at Sama Shala. No meditation experience is needed — just come, get comfortable, and enjoy the sound.

Saturday, September 5 | 5 PM
$25 per person | Only 8 spots available
Los Álamos and Ordóñez Lasso, Cuenca
WhatsApp: +593 99 980 6435
https://wa.me/message/26L4AUAUONKUP1

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, send us a message and we’ll be happy to reserve your spot

SamaShala, +593 99 980 6435

City: Cuenca 

Good news for U.S. citizens in the Cuenca area: Representatives from the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil will be in Cuenca on Wednesday and Thursday, September 23–24, 2026, providing passport, notarial and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) services.

Location:
Abraham Lincoln Center
Calle Borrero 5-18 y Honorato Vásquez, Cuenca

Hours:
Wednesday, September 23: 8 AM–4:15 PM
Thursday, September 24: 8 AM–11 AM

Appointments are required.

Applicants should arrive with the appropriate forms completed and bring originals and photocopies of required citizenship and identification documents.

Passport applicants using forms DS-11 or DS-82 must pay the applicable fee in advance through Pay.gov.

For notarial services, payment is by Ecuadorian bank cashier’s check only, payable to U.S. Disbursing Officer. The fee is $50 per consular signature.

Schedule an appointment:
https://outlook.office.com/book/ACSServicesCuencaSeptember23242026@state.gov/?ismsaljsauthenabled

Passport forms and instructions:
https://ec.usembassy.gov/passports/

DS-11 payment:
https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/1274042472/

DS-82 payment:
https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/1156527186/

This information was provided by the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil. Readers are encouraged to review the official instructions carefully before attending.

City: Cuenca