One of Europe’s most prominent chamber music ensembles, the Aris Quartet from Germany, is coming to Cuenca as part of its national tour of Ecuador.
With more than a decade of experience and performances on major European stages, the Aris Quartet will present an evening dedicated to the sensitivity and intimacy of classical chamber music.
The program features works by Beethoven and Mendelssohn, along with a selection of Ecuadorian music by Gerardo Guevara.
Artistic direction by Guayaquil-based violinist, Jacob Ormaza Vera.
Program: L. Van Beethoven – String Quartet No. 1 in F major, Op. 18, No. 1 F. Mendelssohn – String Quartet No. 6 in F minor, Op. 80 G. Guevara – Selection of Ecuadorian music for string quartet
• Venue: Teatro Cueva Tamariz, Cuenca • Date: October 8, 2026 • Time: 8 PM
We are an organization dedicated to helping parents who are returning to school to finish their high school education. We provide free childcare for their children while they attend evening classes, so children do not have to attend class with their parents.
Our childcare is staffed by a professional, degreed pre-school teacher five nights a week. Additionally, a team of Volunteers supports the teacher and provides a nutritious meal every evening during the school year.
The school operates Monday through Friday evenings. Volunteers arrive at 6 PM and stay until about 8 PM.
The school is located in El Centro at the corner Gran Columbia and Padre Aguirre in Cuenca right next to the Santo Domingo Tranvia stop.
If you are interested in this service, please reach out.
Living in Ecuador gives you countless opportunities to use Spanish — you just need the confidence and the right tools to make the most of them.
Whether you are a complete beginner, have some Spanish under your belt, or are already an advanced speaker, there is a place for you at Vamos. Our courses are organized by level, with structured lessons, clear learning objectives, and materials that help you build your skills step by step.
Learn the Spanish you will actually use: ordering at a restaurant, chatting with your neighbors, asking for directions, making appointments, shopping at the market, or simply joining a conversation without wondering what you missed.
Our classes are limited to 5 students, so you get plenty of opportunities to speak while learning alongside other adults who are also living and learning in Ecuador. We keep the atmosphere relaxed, supportive, and practical, with plenty of time to ask questions, make mistakes, and try again.
Spanish learning continues beyond the class with cultural experiences every other Friday, including Ecuadorian cooking classes, salsa, guided walks, fruit tasting, Latin American films, and more.
• New course starts October 12
• October 13
• with beginner
• intermediate
• and advanced levels
Schedule: Beginners 1: Tue and Thu 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Beginners 2: Tue and Thu 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Beginners 3: Mon and Wed 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Upper beginners 1: Mon and Wed 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Upper beginners 2: Mon and Wed 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Intermediate 1: Tue and Thu 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Intermediate 2: Tue and Thu 10:30 to 12:30 PM Intermediate 4: Mon and Wed 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Upper-intermediate 1: Tues and Thurs 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Upper-intermediate 2: Tues and Thurs 2 – 4 PM Advanced: Mon and Wed 2 – 4 PM
Course details: • 2 sessions per week, 2 hours each, 5 weeks (20 hours total) • Price: $150 including workbook and 3 cultural activities
Our approach: Communicative, real-life contexts with games, interaction, and cultural relevance. Fully qualified, experienced teachers who understand both the rational and emotional sides of language learning.
Address: Benigno Malo 10-52, between Gran Colombia and Mariscal Lamar.
We had dinner at the new Guillermina’s Bistró Social, located at Calle Larga 9-9: AM y Benigno Malo in Cuenca, and what a wonderful experience it was! The food and atmosphere were absolutely amazing, as were the wine and cocktails.
I had the Pato Confitado a la Naranja (Duck Confit à l’Orange), followed by the Mandarin Crème Brûlée, and both were simply heavenly. The staff were warm, welcoming, friendly, and wonderfully attentive throughout the evening.
I can’t recommend Guillermina’s highly enough. I have a feeling this is going to become one of my new favorite restaurants in Cuenca!
