No One Told me about Cuenca Ecuador

No One Told me about Cuenca Ecuador - I Was Shocked

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8 ай бұрын

🌎 Welcome to Cuenca, Ecuador - a hidden gem nestled in the Andes Mountains! Join me on a captivating adventure as we explore the rich cultural tapestry, delve into the city's storied history, and bask in the breathtaking landscapes that make Cuenca truly unforgettable. From cobblestone streets to historic cathedrals, vibrant markets, and the tranquil beauty, this vlog is your passport to the heart of Ecuadorian charm.
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@ecuadorexpat8558 12 күн бұрын

I moved to Cuenca 5 years ago and have never had a better life than right here!!! The city is absolutely magnificent and there is absolutely nothing I miss about USA ..except shoes my size lol.. I am here for life and never leaving this magical place

@RebeccaStropoli 2 ай бұрын

I spent the summer of 2019 in Ecuador, including six weeks in Cuenca, and this video makes me so nostalgic!

@michaelmagdaleno6604 26 күн бұрын

I spent a week in Cuenca and want to return. What a beautiful city.

@christianleblanc2842 6 ай бұрын

My wife and I live here. Every time we pass Terra we say we gotta have a drink up there one of these days. Great to see the view in your video.

@eternitywithjesus777 Ай бұрын

I spent a year in Cuenca back in 2015. I didn't want leave. I love Ecuador❤. I hope you enjoyed it.

@CultureShockAddict Ай бұрын

I would absolutely LOVE to be able to spend a year here. I literally was thinking of extending my stay until I had the emergency back home. I willl definetely be back in 2025! Thank you for watching! Cheers! 🍻

@marciapalacios9783 3 ай бұрын

I was born in Ecuador but raised in Canada, i don't know many places in Ecuador. I heard Cuenca is a beautiful place. One day, i should make my trip there.

@CultureShockAddict 2 ай бұрын

Definitely should! It was absolutely stunning!

@jonathanmonck-mason6715 2 ай бұрын

If you arrive in the middle of the night at the bus station in Cuenca and you have no change for a taxi, you can go to the JEP ATM at the bus station add extract a sum that ends in a $5. That way you will get a $5 bill. In the daytime, you can easily go into any Bank and exchange a $20 bill for 20 $1 coins.

@wilmersibre 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for visiting and sharing videos of my beautiful Cuenca.

@user-hl4mf7st2s 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for letting us know about Terra rooftop bar! Looks great!!

@steeezyjoey 8 ай бұрын

Que Chevere! Hopefully you come back soon to Ecuador Amigo!

@CultureShockAddict 8 ай бұрын

Definitely have to come back and explore more! Sucks that my trip was cut short but I definitely look forward to coming back soon. Thank you for watching! Saludos!! 🍻

@kargs5krun 4 ай бұрын

notice a lot of cloudy days in ecuador when peeps post their videos......esp in the mountain regions.

@CultureShockAddict 3 ай бұрын

That's actually crazy you bring that up because when I was editing all of the Ecuador videos, I asked myself, "Why is almost every video cloudy like crazy?" Lol. Still had an amazing time! Thank you for watching! Saludos! 🍻

@marymem9864 17 күн бұрын

I read a comment and they compared it to Seattle WA.

@nightskylights4501 16 күн бұрын

@@marymem9864 Seattle is getting hotter and hotter each year, which sucks. I hate the heat!

@mateoerlic9389 8 ай бұрын

Great video! Keep 'em coming! Safe travels

@CultureShockAddict 8 ай бұрын

I truly appreciate the kind words Mateo!! Definitely plan to upload more in 2024! Thank you for watching! Saludos 🍻

@timallison8560 23 күн бұрын

this is my first time watching your channel, very nice job!!!

@fredwyese 4 ай бұрын

$35 for 2 beers and salmon, there are many places in Cuenca where you could feed 4 people for that. If you want a western restaurant you will pay western prices, but you could have the same food in Florida, New York or anywhere , try the mom and pop places and get the $2.50-$4.00 lunch or $5.00-$7.00 dinner that you won't find in the states.

@CultureShockAddict 4 ай бұрын

I completely agree! The main reason I wanted to try this place was because a local recommended it and stated it had an amazing view, which it definitely did! Other than this, I really just ate at Mom and Pop places, which is my favorite 😅 Thx for watching! Saludos 🍻

@jamescalifornia2964 7 ай бұрын

Very interesting. Nice rooftop lounge 👌

@MunchyHam 8 ай бұрын

That rooftop bar was a real treat. Hopefully they stay busy.

@CultureShockAddict 8 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more! Great service and views for sure! Thank you for watching! Saludos 🍻

@edsedlak6827 5 ай бұрын

Guayaquil is a steambath. I would not consider that good weather. Cuenca is perfect, cool for sleeping warm during the day.

@kc-gl9wv Ай бұрын

😂steam bath, for sure

@Josh-ht8qw 8 ай бұрын

This is awesome bro 🔥

@CultureShockAddict 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Josh, appreciate you for watching! Saludos! 🍻

@samanthasalsberry 5 ай бұрын

I have family there! I love watching your video. I miss Ecuador

@foisixes677 6 ай бұрын

im so glad the algorithm brought me to your videos

@CultureShockAddict 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words, I sincerely appreciate that. Comments like this truly motivate me to keep exploring. New videos and countries on the way! Thank you for watching! Saludos! 🍻

@leonorjara6809 2 ай бұрын

Que bonito video gracias ❤😊

@MsEliteMember 16 күн бұрын

If you ever return to Cuenca, Ecuador, you must go to the tourist attraction called Turi!! There are some clubs and some carnival rides!

@jdaniells1821 10 күн бұрын

Maaaan, you definetively missed a good one with Montañita. Need to come back, that's a must! cheers from Quito

@dianamayfield5615 7 ай бұрын

When you come back to Ecuador, you need to go a little further south in the Sierra and check out Vilcabamba. Approx. 5000 feet (like Denver) year-round day/night temp averages 70 degrees. Seldom gets above 85 or below 60. Tiny village, but lots of expats. Great food, lots to do...

@CultureShockAddict 7 ай бұрын

Bad never heard of this Village until now, thank you so much! Definitely will write this in my notebook to visit when I come back! Thank you for watching! Saludos! 🍻

@jameskelly9243 4 ай бұрын

Lots of expats the local population is declining

@iversonjcameron 3 ай бұрын

Havnt been since the 80s ......damn....i remember....the water makes everybody live to a 100

@dianamayfield5615 3 ай бұрын

@@iversonjcameron Thats why they call it the Valley of Longevity...

@estelamino6356 Ай бұрын

I hope u had a great time thanks for visiting.,🇪🇨

@CultureShockAddict Ай бұрын

@@estelamino6356 I had an amazing time!!! Thank you for having me and look forward to coming back!!! Thanks for watching! Saludos! 🍻

@iamLaRahna 2 ай бұрын

I live here in Cuenca and I love it!

@CultureShockAddict Ай бұрын

How long have you lived there?? It was amazing being there and interacting with the locals, such a beautiful people and city!! Thank you for watching! Saludos 🍻

@iamLaRahna Ай бұрын

@@CultureShockAddict I've been here almost 2 years. Yes indeed a beautiful city and people!

@salaischupa 8 ай бұрын

honestly this is a great channel

@CultureShockAddict 8 ай бұрын

I sincerely appreciate the kind words 🙏 More vlogs to come. Thank you for watching! Saludos!! 🍻

@bobhackett9426 Ай бұрын

We are from the Galveston, Texas area, and we found the temperatures to be wonderful, not cold. Wonderful music. Fantastic and inexpressive restaurants. You walked right past Resaurante Don Colón on your way to Terra. Don Colón is so delicious and inexpensive.

@CultureShockAddict Ай бұрын

I love Galveston!!! When I lived in Houston, I would visit Galveston at least once a month! It's funny, someone else told me that I should have stopped at that restaurant as well. I will definitely give it a try the next time I'm there. Thank you for watching Bob! Cheers! 🍻

@FreddTocho 2 ай бұрын

Danm! My man walking at 4 am by La 9 de Octubre, i would never haha I’m glad that you made it safe to your hotel. Don’t get me wrong people, Cuenca is safe but there are certain places where you don’t walk alone at that time of the day.

@sss-gl9et 12 күн бұрын

I mean that area is worse at 7pm-2am i'd say, after that everyone asleep

@jerrystraka7856 7 ай бұрын

Cold? that's relative. I moved here from NW Montana near Glacier Park (35+ year Whitefish, MT resident.) I wear shorts and sandals every day here. it's 70 degree days and 50 degree nights on ave. then again, i wear shorts until it snows.

@xavierparedes8457 5 ай бұрын

I'm sorry to tell you guy but that zone at4:30 in the morning is very dangerous its called zona rosa

@CultureShockAddict 5 ай бұрын

I definitely had no idea but the good thing is that everything was okay and I thoroughly enjoyed my time in this amazing town! Saludos! 🍻

@MsEliteMember 16 күн бұрын

@@CultureShockAddictbut definitely the best outcome!! 😊

@vicandsheila91 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@CultureShockAddict 3 ай бұрын

Victor, you're the first person to ever donate to the channel ( I just recently turned it on) and I sincerely thank you for the love brother!!!! Sincerely means a lot and motivates me to continue bringing content from amazing places around the world. Sincerely appreciate it! Saludos! 🍻

@BPe-ie9je 7 ай бұрын

you need an Alpaca Sarape or sweater!

@laabjay 7 ай бұрын

🔥

@easylife50 2 ай бұрын

Hope all was ok at home xo

@salaischupa 8 ай бұрын

I love how all of us who drink think at some point we can also sing

@CultureShockAddict 8 ай бұрын

I know right!!!! 😂😂😂😂 Saludos!! 🍻

@boink800 8 ай бұрын

No, Cuenca is not 2,500 ft above sea level ... it's like 2,800 meters above sea level.

@CultureShockAddict 8 ай бұрын

Correct, I mistakenly said feet instead of meters.

@thedude8503 6 ай бұрын

No, it's 2560 meters, Quito is more than 2800

@BibleSamurai 7 ай бұрын

hope everything worked out when you got back home

@tommyg.9069 5 ай бұрын

nice video

@CultureShockAddict 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Saludos 🍻

@144k_Kingdom_Living 7 ай бұрын

Are you still in Ecuador?

@janine-mz2op 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video but i feel like it's always gray in Ecuador ? no ?

@felipetoral960 9 күн бұрын

Suggestion: you were lucky walking in that place at 4:30am, you shouldn't do that again haha

@christopherhouse7937 7 ай бұрын

Do you like Cuenca more than Arequipa, Peru? Thoughts or opinions!

@andre_luiz_1990 5 ай бұрын

I am Brazilian, I never gone to Ecuador, or other country.

@CultureShockAddict 3 ай бұрын

I haven't been to Brazil yet! Thinking of going early next year, but you should add Ecuador to your radar!! The landscape is beautiful, when you fly into Quito! Just be sure to dress warm, gets chilly at night! Thank you for watching! Saludos! 🍻

@Lordmij 3 ай бұрын

Wow what a different vibe, love 3rd world countries cuz of it

@CultureShockAddict 3 ай бұрын

I could not agree more! It's something about going off the beaten path that really intrigues me, nothing like it!!! 🍻

@zacharypartain2019 Ай бұрын

I'm shocked by such a backwards term as third world being used to describe Ecuador.

@Lordmij Ай бұрын

@zacharypartain2019 your right , I should have used Peripheral country instead, my bad

@larrypicard8802 6 ай бұрын

Welcome to Cuenca but that's 2500 meters. Terra is nice but expensive. You didn't like Palo Santo? Very popular in the Andes.

@EGM-he8sd 3 ай бұрын

Oh, you didn’t show us what you ordered when you were at the rooftop restaurant

@CultureShockAddict 3 ай бұрын

I ordered a Salmon Pasta! I'd give it a 6.5/10. The Salmon was amazing, the pasta noodles were blah, but the cold cerveza makes up for it! 😅 Thank you for watching! 🍻

@Globetrot01 3 ай бұрын

I was there during 2 months… too many cheap gringos not intergrated in the community. Temperature is not nice but people and architecture are awesome 👍

@mick112 Ай бұрын

I dont understand. Your title says you were shocked! But noting in your video shocked you? Why the click bait.

@CultureShockAddict Ай бұрын

So what shocked me is that I've been to 30 countries before visiting here and I've never once heard anyone talk about Cuenca. The video is meant to show how beautiful and scenic the city itself was because there aren't a ton of raw videos showing the beauty of this hidden gem. The shock factor is in the discovery, not an isolated moment. Thank you for watching! Saludos 🍻

@MsEliteMember 16 күн бұрын

@@CultureShockAddictand you have yet to try cuye!!! That’s a true shock!

@niko_walks 7 ай бұрын

8500 feet above sea level (not 2500)

@CultureShockAddict 7 ай бұрын

I've already corrected myself in the comment below this one. Thank you for watching! Saludos! 🍻

@goldenretriever6261 8 ай бұрын

Ive been there. Don't remember a fucking thing.

@CultureShockAddict 8 ай бұрын

You didn't like it, or was drinking the whole time?

@goldenretriever6261 8 ай бұрын

@@CultureShockAddict I loved Ecuador, but it was 20+ years ago..and I was probably half drunk too. Your videos make me want to go back!

@CultureShockAddict 8 ай бұрын

@@goldenretriever6261 Thank you sincerely for the kind words! Yeah Ecuador can definitely have that effect, and you should definitely make a trip back!!! Thank you for watching! Saludos!! 🍻

@freedomriding2558 4 ай бұрын

Cuenca is this shit stayed there for like 2 months.

@CultureShockAddict 4 ай бұрын

I can definitely see myself living there! Thx for watching! Saludos 🍻

@hahafalseflag5090 8 ай бұрын

Ecuador has a great president so it make since that its looking good...

@danilosalazar1720 2 ай бұрын

Cual púes payaso!!!.el borra chin bueno para nadaevasor de 80 milloes.

@danilosalazar1720 2 ай бұрын

Cual púes !!!el bobaso borrachinebasorde 80 melómes despierta.

@DustinGhia 2 ай бұрын

😃😄😁😆😅🤣😂🤣😂🤣😅😆🥲😐

@almakabban9996 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡

@perroruna 16 күн бұрын

You have no clue My friend. The president is the worst

@mylesstandish9299 7 ай бұрын

Who would live in texass

@elcafecitorestaurantbarhos2655 13 күн бұрын

How about showing some of the Afro people in Cuenca?.....

@Soul_White247 13 күн бұрын

Please don’t go out at night, lots of robberies happen, especially when you have electronics out in the open like you do

@OmarKandahar 2 ай бұрын

Try 8500 ft above sea level. spent 3 months there, Gangs abound, few police if any are available. See the graffiti, means territory.

@Futuristbillpicone Ай бұрын

In Cuenca we consider it low class to commit crimes.

@jdsantibanez 5 ай бұрын

Western prices? Europe and all three Americas are in the western world!

@KerryBuchanan 4 ай бұрын

Come on, you know what he means

@noseboop4354 7 ай бұрын

18 min walk and you wanted to take a cab? Way to reinforce the lazy american stereotype.

@CultureShockAddict 7 ай бұрын

20 minute walk, in the middle of the night, in a city and country that I've never explored before, with a 58lb backpack, streets completely dead and empty, and I've had a gun pulled on me in an identical type of scenario while traveling also in South America less than a year ago, so if me wanting to be cautious and explore all of my options before making that journey makes me the "typical" lazy American, I'll take that stereotype for the team. Additionally, if you watch just a millisecond of any of my videos, you'll notice I literally walk everywhere in every single country, heat, cold, snow, doesn't matter. Way to reinforce the typical KZfaq/Social media viewer, quick to jump to conclusions with 0 context. Thanks for watching. Saludos 🍻

@noseboop4354 7 ай бұрын

@@CultureShockAddict I was quoting the '18 min' number from your own video and later you said you felt very safe walking the streets, so which is it? If you felt it was that dangerous, then just pay the $20 and let the cabbie keep the change.

@BibleSamurai 7 ай бұрын

dont be a troll bro. thats an american stereotype right there.

@12black31 7 ай бұрын

@@noseboop4354 He may feel safe but doesn't mean its a given. Cuenca is usually safe but there have been some instances where bad things happen. Like he said, its unfamilar turf. I'm sure he wanted to just get home as quick as possible and prepare to rest too.

@vicandsheila91 3 ай бұрын

Typical American troll

@JuanSanchez-ik7wx 25 күн бұрын

So people have been making videos like this since camcorders could fit in your pocket. So are you thinking that you are the first to do this. What a waste of video.

@CultureShockAddict 25 күн бұрын

@@JuanSanchez-ik7wx Definitely not the first, won't be the last. Just glad I was able to explore and experience such a beautiful city! Thank you for watching! Saludos! 🍻

@JuanSanchez-ik7wx 25 күн бұрын

@@CultureShockAddict 100 years from now, a new young guy will be making the same video. WOW LOOK WHAT I DISCOVERED! JUST CALL ME CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS! How would you like it if someone from Ecuador came to your neighborhood everyday with a camcorder telling the world "Look what I discovered". Get a life man. Is this the best you can do with it? Oh, and getting drunk while you're at it. I bet you have women throwing themselves at you all day every day......NOT.

@CultureShockAddict 25 күн бұрын

@@JuanSanchez-ik7wx I'm not closed minded so I would welcome all genuinely curious and amazing people to any part of my hometown. I'd even offer to buy their lunch or sit and have a chat with them. It's very simple, if you don't like my videos or just not a very nice person, please feel free to block my channel, and KZfaq will stop recommending my videos to you! This community is for like minded explorers who wish to also see the world, or for those whom have never left their hometown/country, and finds beautiful cities like Cuenca fascinating, such as myself. Have a great Juan, hope your day gets better! Saludos 🍻