Thursday, February 14, 2013

Cuenca vs Quito Ecuador


I was pleased to attend the International Living conference in Quito, Ecuador during the first week of February.

 

I had the opportunity to tour about two dozen rentals as well as condos and homes for sale in Cuenca prior to the conference and then return to Quito for the conference. In Quito we explored many of the historic areas, looked at a American School for our daughter and also a hostal for sale.

 

I found Cuenca to be historic, charming, and livable…more so than Quito which while still historic it felt less charming and livable. Quality of life is an important consideration for us as we adventure to Ecuador, Cuenca with both historic and new town areas has a population of 350,000 (right now) while Quito is definitely a capital city with all of the hustle and bustle of a city with 3 million people.


Here are a few of my favorite shots of Cuenca.
Cuenca

Cuenca

 Old Cathedral
New Cathedral

Vega Ceramics

El Mercado, Cuenca

Beans Anyone

Hotel Mansion Alcazar, Cuenca 

Roof garden in Cuenca Condo building

Here are a few of my favorite shots of Quito.
Hostal Revolution
Academia Cotopaxi

Academia Cotopaxi, Quito
Surf and Turf at Octava de Corpus

Candied Figs, Octava de Corpus

Puerto Lago, near Otavalo

Puerto Lago, Hostel

Puerto Lago, Hostel

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