November 7, 2026

Please join us as we salute veterans from the US, Canada and Ecuador Today, November 7th. There is a parade that will start at 10:15 AM at Parque San Sebastian and will end up at Parque Calderon, where the ceremony will start at 11 AM at the city hall auditorium.

There will be several great speakers, including the acting mayor and the US Consul General. This will be a very special event, and we hope to see as many of you as possible there.

Clarke, 593 93 939 8919

City: Cuenca  

Move around Cuenca and beyond with safety, comfort, and peace of mind, accompanied by someone who knows the city and its surroundings.

We offer private, door-to-door transportation within Cuenca and to destinations outside the city.

• Personalized tours to discover Cuenca and its beautiful surroundings at your own pace
• Custom tours based on your interests and desired experiences
• Personal assistance and errand services including shopping and grocery trips, pet transportation, visits to plant nurseries and garden stores, personal errands, transportation to appointments, and other personalized services

We especially enjoy working with Americans and other international residents and visitors, aiming to provide a friendly, reliable, and comfortable experience while you are in Cuenca.

Our team consists of Graciela Fernandez, Yolanda Pulla, and Juan Gabriel.

My name is Juan Gabriel, and it will be a pleasure to assist you.

Available 24/7, Monday through Sunday.
$The price for transportation is $12 per hour within the city
“This price is approximate because the rate can be adjusted according to your needs.”

Contact: 099 397 4641

Private transportation. Personal service. Your comfort comes first.

Juan Gabriel Vizhco, 099 397 4641

Address: Avenida de las Américas, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador 

The wait is finally over! Come see lots of vendors you may have missed these past three weeks. We think it’s important to promote our vendors by sharing exactly who and what you will find when you visit our feria. Here are the names of more than 40 entrepreneurs who look forward to seeing you starting at 10 AM. Bring your shopping list and get here early!

• AniMall Plaza (New!)

• Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food

• Aras Artful Cookies

• By Berny Sweets (New!)

• Cards by Kim

• Chase's Kitchen

• Cuenca Foundation Angel Tree

• Cuenca Woodcrafts

• CuenCANNA Macramé and Natural Products

• Dely Swing Handcrafted Sausages and Pastrami

• Ecuador Moves

• FAAN–Fundación Familia Amor Animal

• Granny Annie’s Curd, Jellies, and Fudge

• Hakubakery Croissants

• Hecho con Alma Ukrainian Delicacies

• Horno Argento Argentine Pastries

• Huertos Jesmer Encurtidos

• JAS Creations

• Karibon Fine Chocolate Bars

• King Smokehouse Smoked Meats

• La Caprina Goat Farm Aged Cheese, Yogurt, and Milk

• Madeira Woodworks

• Moments Fine Liqueurs and Botanical Extracts

• Mrs. Cat Feline Accessories and Natural Litter

• Naná Mil y Un Deleites

• Natura Kefir

• Pat's Antiques and Jewelry

• Pei's Pot Stickers and Steamed Buns

• Pets Company Healthy Treats

• Pioir Café y Golosinas Saludables

• Q'umir Productos Artesanales (New!)

• Repurposed Wood

• Royal Pet Gigi Ropa para Mascotas

• Sol Studio Wellness Center

• Steffy's Meals-in-a-Jar by Sweet and Light

• Tarotely Card Readings

• Tehran Kitchen Persian Cuisine

• Testa Rossa Helados (New!)

• Tierras del Sur Café de Altura Lojano

• Tucusitos Candles

• Zeytún Sabor Mediterráneo

The fair is open until 2 PM, but some of our participants may leave early if they sell out. Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to shop!

Mauricio and Dawn

Gran Feria Sabatino’s, 096 802 2545 WhatsApp; Granferiasabatinos@gmail.com; Spanish and English; Https://www.facebook.com/events/4484280225126657

Address: Roberto Aguilar Arévalo, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador 

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Hot new band in town!
Grooveline plays rock, blues, and pop—a great variety of dance music!

Featuring:

• Jan Wallace – vocals

• Fabian Schwarz – guitar

• Jonathan Brown – drums

• Kristin Grzegorek – bass

Our debut will be at Common Grounds!

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM

We hope to see you there!

Jan, LuzVitale@gmail.com

City: Cuenca 

As members of the local and expat community in Ecuador, we often look out for one another in times of need. Today, we have a unique opportunity to come together and truly save a young life here in our community.

Ruth Andy Vargas is a bright, ambitious 22-year-old Kichwa woman from the Amazon jungle who dreams of attending university to become a psychologist. That dream—and her life—is severely threatened by a rare, aggressive cranial tumor caused by Paget’s Bone Disease. With no local healthcare safety net in her region, she has faced this frightening medical crisis relying entirely on community compassion. Thanks to incredible early generosity, her life-saving surgery is now officially scheduled for November 12, 2026, at Hospital Metropolitano in Quito.

While we reached our initial $25,000 milestone, escalating medical realities have created a critical final hurdle. Because the tumor continues to grow and press toward her brain, specialized pre-surgical scans have been required. Additionally, an expensive custom cranial prosthesis is needed to replace the bone structure removed during surgery. She will also need extended post-operative ICU care in Quito. Tragically, the tumor has already destroyed the vision in her left eye, and time is running out to save the sight in her right eye.

We are closer than ever to giving Ruth her future back, but we cannot cross the finish line without the community’s help. Every contribution—no matter the size—directly funds her surgical team, prosthesis, and critical recovery. If you are in a position to give, or if you can share this message within your own network, you can make all the difference.

Please click the link below to see the GoFundMe Page for Ruth to read her full story, check for updates, and make a donation. Thank you for being a lifeline for Ruth.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/lifesaving-surgery-for-ruth-to-remove-a-growing-tumor

Carly N., Outpost2222@outlook.com

Address: Plaza de San Sebastián, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador