Why I Love Living in CUENCA Ecuador! My apartment, best bakery + things to do 🇪🇨

[@ayngelina]

Love Ecuador? You'll adore these Ecuador t-shirts: ecuador.myspreadshop.com/

[@laurosaquipay1459]

Thank you for your videos I miss so much my city

[@geobust8442]

Hey you still live there? How about a tour? I’m in Ecuador right now.

[@clarisaantiagingdermatology]

Cuenca Ecuador 🇪🇨 is one of the most beautiful cities in Latin America. Cuenca is one of the cities that is compared to cities in Europe and the North of Spain. Cuenca is very clean, the city is considered similar to the cities in Suiza, because of the cleanness. It is a GORGEOUS city❤

[@ayngelina]

It’s a fantastic city

[@jerrygarcia4390]

I agree 👍🏾 I got a wonderful first impression after spending 3 days and 3 nights in Cuenca ❤

[@jojoliku4834]

Exelente muy bien.. saludos desde Pedernales...👌👌👍👍✌✌🤗🤗🗽🗽🗽🌐

[@ayngelina]

Gracias! Me gustaria ir al Pedernales, tiene la recomendaciones?

[@larry1754]

Wow, thank you so much for this video! My gf kind of ran away from the US in 2015 because of how she saw things were going back then. She basically lives in Cuenca now, but comes back here to the US over our holiday season for a couple months. She actually first ended up in Cuenca at Casa Cuencana! She found out about it from watching Frank and Angie's $300 a Month Cuenca Rentals YT page, are you familiar with them? Anyway, I visited her there a couple times, walked Hermano Miguel towards centro many times! Then a short block the other way to Calle Larga and up to Mercado 10 de Agosto, what a perfect location to explore downtown Cuenca! I could go on an on about being there, that whole Hermano Miguel area, that is true CUENCA! You video reminds me so much of my times there, thanks for posting! :)

[@ayngelina]

Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed it !

[@Mexicobeanpole]

She ran away from Trump’s hate I imagine. Wish I had done the same.

[@MariaM-lr9og]

Beautiful Show! In the blue cup you showed, are those ice balls floating at the top? They look similar to an unshelled lychee.

[@ayngelina]

Yes they are ice cubes, Chiplote takes their cocktail making seriously

[@MariaM-lr9og]

@@ayngelina Wow! What was the price of the drink?

[@MariaM-lr9og]

@@ayngelina Impressive!

[@smileywomen1]

I can't wait to be able to spend a few months in Cuenca, sadly we only spent 4 days there & we are strongly considering retirement in Cuenca .. it felt so comfortable there & the language isn't a problem

[@ayngelina]

It really is a lovely city.

[@klebertravels9857]

Nice video! Well shot and edited, do you mind sharing what type of camera do you use? and also what type of editing software? These videos look very well produced! By the way, i also have a question about food, is there a "Food Truck" scene in Cuenca as they do in Quito for the past 6 years or so, i think they opened or allowed Food Trucks in Guayaquil now, so, was wondering if Cuenca has food trucks and where exactly are they located and what type of foods do they offer? Thanks for your time and keep up with your videos! will keep watching

[@ayngelina]

Thanks so much. My primary camera is a SONY ZV1 and secondarily a GoPro Hero 9 and DJI Mini 2 Drone. At one time Cuenca had lot of food trucks and even a container park, but not anymore probably because it wasn't cheap. To be honest, I don't think they are needed. The food trucks had burgers for $7 when you can get them for cheaper and better in huecas. Cuenca's food scene is a bit different, you can find high quality food for less money in Cuenca in huecas. Also the traditional set lunch of almuerzos is much better in Cuenca. Huecas in safe neighbourhoods are hard to find in Guayaquil, they exist but are much more expensive. And in Quito a lot of them didn't survive the last two years. Cuenca is definitely a food city, and is committed to traditional food at inexpensive prices. I also have a video on Cuenca huecas on the channel. I also have a vegetarian video that will show you almuerzos in Cuenca. Vegetarian are much more expensive (under $5) but you can go as low as $2 for an almuerzo in Cuenca and have great food.

[@klebertravels9857]

@@ayngelina Thanks a lot for the detailed reply! Very good to know that Cuenca had a food truck scene at one time, yes, you are right, prices are def not cheap in Food Trucks sometimes. My mom lives in Cuenca, i actually watched your "Huecas food video before and shared it with my mom. She was happy to see it as she is neighbors with the lady that sells sanduches de Pernil, i forgot the name of the store, "Dona Piedad" i think , but we used to buy from Sanduches del Mono when it was popular in the 80s and 90s. Senor Luis died about a decade ago or more, the niece took over and she actually rents a spot in our house in the corner of Juan Jaramillo y Miguel ANgel Estrella, the 3 story house in the corner is where my mom is retired now. She likes there and we also have a small house in the outskirts of Cuenca, in Banos. If i ever make it back to Cuenca, we can maybe have some coffee or those cool cocktail drinks i saw you drinking. Be safe and take care! Gracias!

[@jorgeochoa7450]

Do you know any expat areas?

[@ayngelina]

Specifically in Cuenca?

[@daunyhernandez7499]

Any girl who wants to know ECUADOR

[@ayngelina]

Like me?

[@durandenita]

Hola, i would love to stay at a place like yours that have my own little kitchen but I can’t find it I will needed for 4 days , would la casa cuencana do that ? Thank you

[@ayngelina]

Yes they could rent it to you for four days.

[@humbertoarmijos3152]

SI PERO DEMASIADO FRIO WACALA....

[@ayngelina]

Mejor que Canada 😊

[@BBoop40]

Your tours are so interesting and pleasant to follow. I enjoy travelling with you, thank you!

[@ayngelina]

Oh thank you, I really appreciate that!

[@JF-vo3ck]

Thank you for another great video! I shared a couple of them with my 90yo mother today, who happens to be from Quito. She loved watching and remembering so much about Ecuador. She loooved that you enjoyed the delicous food that you tasted. Ecuadorian moms looove to feed everyone great food! lol :)

[@ayngelina]

The biggest compliments are when Ecuadorians like my videos, it's really an honour as I want to share what I love about the country.

[@elgringoec]

Ecuadorian moms rule!

[@ayngelina]

@@elgringoec when an Ecuadorian Mom approves, it's the greatest compliment.

[@elgringoec]

@@ayngelina My wife says you're pretty cool, and she's an Ecuadorian mom. A fantastic mom, and our kids will also say so unequivocally. Our daughter is a great mom, too. I love seeing her in action with her four boys.

[@alfredomerchan1716]

Hola megusta los videos estas en mi ciudad de cuenca

[@ayngelina]

Oh me encanta Cuenca!

[@ayngelina]

Ecuador travel + food videos here --> bit.ly/Ecuador_Videos Where should I go next?

[@ayngelina]

Andres me dijo que hay muchos Ecuatorianos en New Jersey, pero porque New Jersey?

[@laurosaquipay1459]

Hi beauty I am from Cuenca right now am living in NYC That’s true it’s beautiful my city Thank you for your information for everyone Where you from? Thank you good luck

[@ayngelina]

@@laurosaquipay1459 I'm originally from Canada

[@mianadam2116]

My son also with me he is 21

[@mianadam2116]

Hi Prity can you send me your watsap please

[@soniadavila9991]

Hi Ayngelina. Needed to inform you that you have made a world of difference in my fears of visiting Ecuador after 18 yrs! I’ve always loved it but your love of their food and vast knowledge and adventures throughout the country has eased my heart and now I can’t wait to visit with my family. Keeping you in my prayers for your safe travels. Continue to bring us these awesome videos! Love them all!! (Just subscribed)☺️ Happy travels .. ✈️

[@ayngelina]

Thank you so much! I want to inspire people to come and feel comfortable eating in local restaurants and going to lesser known towns. Ecuador is so beautiful but people don't know what is here. Last night we were in Bahía de Caráquez and at sunset Andrés took a look around and said wow my country is beautiful.

[@soniadavila9991]

Indeed it is! 💘

[@annsmith6358]

I absolutely love your videos. I'm Ecuadorian American and there is so much I did not know about Ecuadorian cuisine and culture! You do a fantastic job! Thank you!!!

[@ayngelina]

Oh thank you so much for this message. I'm always the most honoured when Ecuadorians leave comments.

[@robertsimmons5575]

I loved this video you do a wonderful job showing cuenca ,the bread looked yummy. If I ever make it to ecuador I think cuenca would be the best place to start, I always enjoy all that you talk about thank you

[@ayngelina]

I love sharing the things that make my day.

[@marlenecriollo3594]

DEFINITIVAMENTE CUENCA LA CIUDAD MAS BELLA DE MI QUERIDO ECUADOR. ORGULLOSA DE SER CUENCANA, SUS PAISAJES, CULTURA, GENTE Y SUS RICA GASTRONOMÍA, PORSUPUESTO QUE TE FALTA SABOREAR EL RICO CUY . GRACIAS POR VISITAR ESTA HERMOSA CIUDAD

[@ayngelina]

Tiene razón 😊

[@Pete379Xra]

I am coming to Ecuador soon so I have been researching everything. Just found your videos, love all of them. You have the ability to make everything interesting. Your knowledge is amazing. My new favorite. Great job.

[@ayngelina]

Honestly I have to give Andres all the credit. He's an amazing guide who provides custom tours and briefs me on everything so I can relay it on camera.

[@myriammcdowell1360]

Hello there, great information, however it would be very helpful if you talk about transportation within Cuenca. We are planning a week vacation to Cuenca and love to know a bit the hot springs . Thanks

[@ayngelina]

@@myriammcdowell1360 hi there. I actually walk everywhere because I am in the central area although taxis are cheap and I believe you're going to the pools outside the city in Baños. I haven't been in 12 years but a bus goes there.

[@americanhomelessfirst7689]

I can’t wait to close up shop and go on vacation. You have a great outlook on life. Trying to help so many kinda grinds your gears down.

[@ayngelina]

I can understand that. You need to fill your own cup so that you can give to others.

[@americanhomelessfirst7689]

@@ayngelina that’s my mission. :-)

[@dariobigord2826]

Just discovered your videos early this morning, and I have been binge watching for the last 8 hours straight. I am planning on going to Cuenca from Fort Lauderdale between October and the end of the year. Can you give me some info on how much it will cost to stay at that hostel?

[@ayngelina]

They have three houses and the rates depend on duration and time of year but send Andres a WhatsApp message saying you saw the videos and it’s the fastest way to get a quote. And I hope you find the videos helpful 😊

[@ayngelina]

And his WhatsApp is in the description of my videos. I don’t make a referral fee but I put it there because so many people have asked and end up staying there.

[@jorgeserrano2240]

Para mi Cuenca es la más bella ciudad del Ecuador con un clima maravilloso y yo soy de Guayaquil pero vivo en Machala que me acogido ya más de 40 años y me regalo una hermosa 💖 porteña como esposa y ella me dio 7 hermosos hijos 4 barones y 3 mujeres y ya tengo 15 nietos, tengo una hermana viviendo en Cuenca con la menor de sus tres hijas y cuando los visito no quiero irme de Cuenca tengo un hermano en Quito que es bonita y nuestra Capital de la república ahí me recelo vivir por tanto extranjeros delincuentes, otro hermano vive en Montañita y trabaja en un club nocturno de su propiedad, y el resto de mi familia viven en Guayaquil.

[@ayngelina]

Gracias por compartir todo tu vida!

[@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook]

You are lucky your town has an airport.

[@larry1754]

Hi again Ayngelina, Libby and I were watching this video again, she still has to go to 10 de Agosto and try the levanto de muertos! But my question here is, what are those white, round egg-like things in that Super Cholo drink at Chiplote?

[@ayngelina]

Ice cubes 🥰

[@clarisaantiagingdermatology]

Thank you for this video. How much do you pay to rent your studio ?. Your video was very informative 👌

[@ayngelina]

It depends on the time of year and how long you stay but in the video description is Andre’s’ WhatsApp and he can give you a quote. I love it there as it’s so central.

[@entresolysombra5245]

Es horrible tener que seguir la música al lado de tu discurso. ¡Podría haber sido interesante escucharte! It's horrible to have to follow the music beside of your conversation. You might had have an interesting speech !

[@magnusb6311]

Hello Ayngelina, I really enjoyed this video. You mix culture, history and food/drink. I like it a lot. Is raw egg ok in Ecuador? In Sweden we do not have salmonella but in many other countries they do, including in USA. You look great in that dress.

[@ayngelina]

Thank you 😊. In Ecuador yes it’s fine but as criollo eggs aren’t industrially processed you should wash them before eating.

[@magnusb6311]

@@ayngelina Thank you. In Sweden it is common to crack a raw egg over certain meals.

[@pedroblanco8311]

Hi Ayngelina, this sounds like another outstanding and well thought out video. We have a question. How can we best support your channel? Specifically, is it a bigger help to have live eyes on your premiere or views, comments, and likes after the premiere? Thanks for letting us know.

[@ayngelina]

That's a really good question. If you watch outside the premiere there are ads and I make a very small bit of money from that. The most important factor I think is that people like comment and watch in the first three hours

[@pedroblanco8311]

@@ayngelina OK, we'll do our best to attend, like and try to comment within the first 3 hours.

[@ayngelina]

I really appreciate you asking, it's very kind of you.

[@nellie...]

My gosh Ayngelina I love museums!❤️❤️❤️❤️. Let me say you are gifted, you are a great story teller and Tour Guide as well! 👌

[@ayngelina]

I have to give the tour guide credit to Andres, he picked all the places and shared the stories with me.

[@nellie...]

@@ayngelina Absolutely Andres is an excellent tour guide! Please tell him I thank him for selecting great places!

[@johannagranda5734]

Vaya jamás había escuchado lo del chachi, es nuevo para mí ese nombre, lo que sí había escuchado mucho es que en Cañar y en Cuenca se comen muchos los chiviles o chiguiles y no se si tengan el mismo sabor, el chachi me recuerda al Vicundo comida típica del Carchi que es casi la misma preparación solo que versión dulce, le ponen harina de mote, queso, huevos mantequilla y panela y se lo toma con café. Algo típico también de Cuenca son las hayacas y las tortillas de tiesto dulce y salada que por cierto son bien ricas las de dulce, cuando voy allá lo que pido son esas tortillas y los tamales! ah y lo de la Malta es cebada, es lo que tiene la cerveza solo que esta no tiene alcohol y no está fermentada, esa si lo pueden consumir los niños. Como siempre excelente video y bello Cuenca!

[@ayngelina]

Esto es lo que me encanta de Ecuador. Desde fuera parece tan pequeño pero hay tantas comidas regionales que la gente no conoce. Siempre estoy tan emocionada cuando veo algo que aún no he probado.

[@estelamino6356]

Hello. Grasias x Compartir .tu eres lo máximo vídeos..🇪🇨

[@ayngelina]

Gracias estela, muy amable!

[@willytorres5509]

I am from Cuenca and loved your video, for me is the Best city por Ecuador

[@ayngelina]

I think it's my favourite as well

[@willytorres5509]

@@ayngelina You rigth

[@ayngelina]

@@willytorres5509 what is your second favourite city?

[@willytorres5509]

@@ayngelinaLoja is My second favorite city, i liked bocadillos and tigrillo 😋. And for You??

[@willytorres5509]

@@ayngelina where are you from??

[@williamsjara1]

Great video again.👌. I love Cuenca bread, we always buy docenas of bread, humitas, tortillas, and more from the same place. The Tour was fantastic. Thanks again.🙏

[@ayngelina]

the rodillas are my favourite, I love salty cheesy bread!

[@kristelfiore1330]

Omg I love tamales 🫔 😍👌delicious mmm humitas 🫔 are also good and quimbolitos it’s ok but not my favorite 😅 and yes nothing better than a delicious 🤤 bread 🥖 with coffee ☕️ or hot chocolate milk and I love supermaxi megamaxi supermarkets they also sell and good sweet bread at the bakery 🥯 also empanadas de pollo 👌chiveria yogurt it’s yummy 😋 great video like always 👍✌️

[@ayngelina]

Oh we love all the same things!

[@pedroblanco8311]

Great Job Ayngelina! Once again you've presented details of Cuenca we haven't seen or been aware of previously. We're so glad you gave a shout out to the Panadería Todos Santos. We remember roughly where this is, however recall it being somewhat tucked away. They point it out on the Bus Tour, however even then it may seem elusive to find later. I think it's right off La Calle Larga, however do you know the cross street? Thanks for your hard work!

[@ayngelina]

It's Mariano Cueva y Honorato Vasquez, if you go to the Todos Santos church that's the cross street. I'm going to put all the addresses for places in the video in the description. Normally I do it before the video goes live but we went to Quilotoa (still here) and wifi was dicey so I just wanted to make sure I didn't miss an upload.

[@djluky9290]

Señorita Ayngelina le declaro hermana ecuatoriana y Ministra de Turismo ..claro si yo fuera presidente ..antemano de verdad gracias por valorar lo poco y grande de mi pais Ecuador que Dios le bendiga y cuidece saludos desde Barcelona ..quiteño quiteño presente

[@ayngelina]

Eres muy gentil, gracias por su apoyo 💜

[@marioboero2551]

Djluky, su sugerencia parece no factible, pero de ninguna manera es descabellada. Ayngelina y algunos otros youtubers extranjeros hacen mejor que cualquier Ministro de Turismo, la tarea de promocionar al país, especialmente a la bella Cuenca. Mis respetos y un saludo cordial desde Guayaquil.

[@LuisVPazmino]

As always, I love your editing! Great vid! BTW, is the camera with which you took the pictures in the museum the same one you use for recording? The quality of picture and the autofocus is great! My favorite tamales are those of the "La casa de la golosina" as well! And first time I see the "chachi". I'll try it next time if they have it.

[@ayngelina]

So we weren't allowed to take video in the museum so I took photos with my Google Pixel 3. The camera I use for video is the Sony ZV1 which was meant for blogging and I love it. The only issue is that it's not really wide so I hacked a Chinese wide angle on top to give me a bit more options.

[@elgringoec]

@@ayngelina It's amazing the photos and videos that phone is capable of. An optical zoom lens is about all it lacks to be semi-pro. Well, manual focus too (but that's just software). It can really do justice to a scene within its range. The 6 has some optical zoom built in and it helps expand that range. Shocking how far things have come since the first digital camera we bought, like 1.4mp iirc. That thing brought back images from Ecuador. We knew they weren't near as good as film but a heck of a lot cheaper. 🤯

[@ayngelina]

@@elgringoec you know the funny thing is I have been publishing my website for 12 years and in that time I learned it was not the quality of photos or proficiency in writing that made me successful. It was my willingness to share the most personal side of my travels. And so when I first started regularly shooting videos in 2020 I wanted to focus on storytelling. After a year I moved from shooting on my phone to a camera but I have zero desire to upgrade to a pro camera because I think in video my success will be the same, simply to share the most honest part of my life.

[@elgringoec]

@@ayngelina That makes sense. They say every picture tells a story (or at least one musician did 😂) and that a picture is worth a thousand words - and while there's truth in that, random pictures unaccompanied by stories are of limited appeal. Your stories make the images far more meaningful and enjoyable.

[@josetenezaca1]

Congratulations for the video, I loved it, for moments it took me to the past, I grew up between Azogues and Cuenca in my childhood and adolescence before I emigrated to Chicago USA at the age of 16, in 1988, I miss a lot.

[@ayngelina]

It is such a great city. When was the last time you visited?

[@josetenezaca1]

Hi Angelina, thank for you response, I was there 1992, then in 1995, I'm planning to visit it again. Are still in Ecuador??

[@ayngelina]

@@josetenezaca1 yes I'm here until May then heading to Mexico for a month

[@josetenezaca1]

When did you arrive in Ecuador???

[@ayngelina]

@@josetenezaca1 September although I've been here previously six times in the last 12 years

[@gabrielluisisaacobando4004]

Hello Ayngelina I'm Gabriel from Philadelphia living in Guayaquil you can come over to Guayaquil soon it's very awesome the city most biggest in Ecuador 🇪🇨

[@ayngelina]

I have a few videos from Guayaquil if you go back a couple months !

[@Superchasqui007]

Cuenca is as my back yard full of weeds!

[@lynnegroom2764]

Hi Ayngelina, can you confirm something for us? We will be there in Cuenca in a few weeks. We've heard that while you can't drink the water from the tap in Quito, you can in Cuenca. Is this true?

[@ayngelina]

Yes it’s true. Some locals drink water from the tap in Quito but Andres never did but it’s well known that the water in Cuenca is safe. The source is Cajas national park and the city runs the water system. As well when you arrive in Ecuador please drink twice the amount of water you normally would to avoid issues with altitude. It’s totally normal to feel tired, out of breath and even a little queasy but water will help alleviate that. I find after 5-7 days I’ve acclimated but count your glasses of water and make sure it’s at least one an hour two is better.

[@joshuataylor1642]

Great video but could you give prices on the things you buy please? Trying to justify a trip eventually

[@ayngelina]

I usually put the prices in the video, honestly at all of these huecas (hole in the wall restaurants) prices are usually under $2. This is why I usually share traditional Ecuadorian food, if for some reason I don't like it then I'm not out much. Are you on a tight budget?

[@joshuataylor1642]

Sole source of income for a family of five so it is a little tight. I’d really like to visit there one day and hopefully eventually retire there. Thanks for the information and the video.

[@ayngelina]

@@joshuataylor1642 good food in Cuenca is quite affordable, moreso than other towns. If you eat traditional and don't need "food from home" and know how to cook you can do it quite affordably. But it really depends on the ability to adapt.

[@joshuataylor1642]

Ayngelina generally speaking I eat about anything and like most of it, unfortunately. Of all the videos I have watched the only food I have seen that might be an issue is I don’t really like plantains which I hear are a staple in Ecuador.

[@ayngelina]

@@joshuataylor1642 Food is very regional. So yes plantains are a staple on the coast because they are plentiful. But in the Andes the principal starch is replaced with potato and various forms of corn, in the Amazon yuca. And rice is common everywhere.

[@edwinperez6284]

Hi, seems like you are having a lot of quality time in Cueca. Love your apt, how much do you pay on average to live there. Thanks!

[@ayngelina]

Prices range but are usually a few hundred dollars. If you are interested in the Casa Cuencana you can book directly with Andres. I included his WhatsApp number in the description

[@elisabethlewis5926]

I want to come to Ecuador in September. Could you give me any advice please on travel insurance, how to open a bank account where I can get my money using a credit or debit card etc. Any advice will be appreciated.

[@ayngelina]

I don't have a local bank account and still use travel insurance although it sounds like you want to move to Cuenca if you're opening a bank account. There's a Facebook group called expats in Cuenca where people could tell you what they use.

[@crisl5460]

Hi, I'm wanting to travel to Cuenca and I'm looking for something like that to host me. Can you tell me the name or the address, thanks?

[@ayngelina]

It's called the La Casa Cuencana on Hermano Miguel and Calle Larga. Andres' family runs it lacasacuencana.wordpress.com/

[@ambrosejoseph4843]

I’m at Chiplote having a super cholo, 2 for 1, they said we’ll give you the second one to go.

[@ayngelina]

They are the best there!!!

[@arianamontenegro5528]

Angelina jolie?

[@ayngelina]

Hahah

[@arianamontenegro5528]

@@ayngelina just joking. Greetings 😃

[@luminouslink777]

How much do you pay for rent? What are chances for English teaching there?

[@ayngelina]

It depends on how long you stay, when and how many people. The best bet is to reach out to Andres to ask as it will cut out a booking fee. I’ve included his contact info in the video description. I don’t know how big a market Cuenca is for teaching English. I know on the whole South America doesn’t pay well compared to Asia. But a lot of people speak English in Cuenca so there would be an appetite for people who don’t.

[@djluky9290]

Perfecto gracias ...

[@ayngelina]

Muy gentil!

[@vegaszoom6139]

Nice video… by the way that apartment you have and in the middle of town … do you have a price range of places similar to this ?

[@ayngelina]

I don't know what other places cost but you can't beat this location. If you're looking for something at La Casa Cuencana they have a variety of rooms and Andres could help you with pricing as it depends on length of stay etc [phone]

[@sunshinet3058]

I am thinking I might need a stay in Cuenca for a week, but would need a place that is ok with birds in cages. Ideally screening on windows 😎 . I like the size of that place for a short-term stay 😀

[@ayngelina]

@@sunshinet3058 screens on windows aren't common in historic areas. You may need to look at some of the more modern areas.

[@joegarcia9742]

I'm actually pretty serious about living there for a year or two.

[@ayngelina]

It’s a great place to live, you will need to get temporary residency if you want to spend more than 180 days a year but the temp residency is good for two years so you’ll be set.

[@monicahiatt]

Your videos are fun, educational and delightful. Saludos cordiales!

[@ayngelina]

Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@pennycole857]

I found it difficult to find diabetic friendly foods while in Ecuador.

[@ayngelina]

There are lots of natural low fat and low sugar traditional foods.

[@Katkattarotandparanormal]

Do they have a lot of grey wnd hazy weather there?

[@ayngelina]

Weather is pretty much spring like all year round. But in rainy season it can be sunny all morning and then grey and rainy through the afternoon. Sometimes it can rain all day but that's not common.

[@sirkoes187]

Cool video. I’m Ecuadorian living in Los Angeles California Bread in Ecuador is a must for Breakfast and Evenings. Best bread from Ecuador is in AMBATO. I love el TAPADO. AMBATO is in the center of Ecuador. Best city to live and travel all Ecuador.

[@ayngelina]

Ambato is on my list of places to visit! Please tell me where to find the best huecas, salchipapas, yaguarlocro and llapingachos!

[@sirkoes187]

@@ayngelina last time I was in Ecuador was in 2016. I was supposed to go in 2020 then the plandemic happened. Many places close down all over the world specially in Los Angeles I’m sure also in Ecuador. My sister lives in Ambato. I’m going to ask her where are the best places to go for food in Ambato. Would be great to send you an emai , telegram or some other way to dm.

[@herregalness7461]

The museum was free but what did you have to show the guard to get into the museum?

[@ayngelina]

Vaccination cards with our ID

[@Sulobee]

Excellent video Ayngelina! :)

[@ayngelina]

Thank you for the kind words, it really means a lot when people take the time to comment.

[@carnes-593-totales8]

Cuenca antes de ser fundada así por los Españoles, se llamaba GUApondeli, y era territorio de los NARRIOS, que se habían confederados al Imperio Guancan Guillcan Canzahvi, como los Can-narios o Cannaris o Cañaris (Cañar y Azuay). Fruto de esa confederacion al Imperio Guan-Guay, formó un poblado o centro de comercio, como una "embajada" en el territorio Cannaris, y la llamo Guapondeli (debió ser y fue la Capital de los Cannaris). Esto le dio salida al Mar a los Narrios y a los GuancanGuillcan el control del Eje Comercial Santa Elena, Guayaquil, Cuenca (Guapondeli) Morona Santiago (Shuar).../ Cueva de los GUAcharos (Tayos), el más antiguo de todos los ejes comerciales del Ancestral Ecuador, por ello Cuenca es la 3era Ciudad más Importante del Ecuador (debió pelear ese puesto con Portoviejo, otra Capital Guan/Guay la Canzahvi o Manabita, que fue el segundo pueblo fundado por los españoles). Saludos.

[@ayngelina]

Creo que los canari son el grupo indígena más subestimado. Eran tan inteligentes como los Incas pero nadie lo sabe porque su historia se perdió cuando robaron tumbas y por eso no reciben crédito.

[@carnes-593-totales8]

@@ayngelina de hecho la Máscara "Funeraria" de Guayar Cocha (Guaira Cocha/Viracocha) mal llamada del Sol, que ahora está en Quito, y es el Logotipo del Banco Central del Ecuador, fue trabajada por los Cannaris, que eran los orfebres del Imperio GUAN/GUAY, y los SHUAR eran los depositarios de los tesoros del Imperio. Los Quiteños han creado y "sustentado" la Historia de que ese "Sol" es de la Tolita, por tener trazas de Platino, pero en Cañar también se encuentra trazas de Platino.. es una pugna interna de Quito, para que no se reconozcan las culturas de la Costa y del sur de los Andes.. Ellos Desean que Ecuador sea reconocido solo "como el Reino de Quito", lo cual no ha sido aceptado por historiadores nacionales, no porque no existiere (Cara+Guay+Quito/uno de los Reinos Confederados del Imperio Guan-Guay), sino, porque se presentan ellos como los Únicos...eso es lo malo.

[@veraschnapp2813]

Would you send me a note of the best area to live, I arrived today for lookin for rentao a charming and not to large house…would you help me? I am at Salinas

[@ayngelina]

You're looking to find a place in Salinas or Cuenca?

[@leemg4560]

Well done video Aynge. Very familiar with Cuenca as I visited there for the past 12 years or so to visit my father-in-law who passed away last year. Love the various types of bread as well and the cleanliness of the town. It can get very cold sometimes, with ice on the windows at night. I solved that problem with a small ceramic heater I took with me from NY. I don't know if this is still happening there but air pollution was becoming a problem there, not only from the vehicles' exhausts but from blowing up the mountains nearby for construction material.

[@ayngelina]

I havent noticed an issue with pollution but they may have cracked down on that. And yes in October it was definitely a bit chilly

[@mariadavis3797]

How much longer you have to go masked in Ecuador?

[@ayngelina]

I think it will be a while. Ecuador was hit hard by the pandemic and people here don't mind wearing them.

[@ginazurita3388]

thank you Angelina I wish I could go to my dear Cuenca on my next vacations!!!!

[@ayngelina]

Do you have plans to come soon?

[@ginazurita3388]

yes...on April maybe😅

[@ayngelina]

@@ginazurita3388 oh perfect weather

[@elshivi8323]

I don't really liked cuenca but I do miss it

[@ayngelina]

Why don't you like it?

[@jamielivingston7765]

Can you give me the WhatsApp # to stay there?

[@ayngelina]

The contact for Andres is in all of my Ecuador videos in the description

[@canadiancinderelly3518]

is the Super Maxi participating in Vax Passes?

[@ayngelina]

Yes

[@jorgecreativo]

Gracias Ayngelina, quiero ir a esa panaderia, a los museos, aqui en New Jersey lo mejor de los ecuatorianos son sus panes, saludos desde USA.....😀😂😘🥲😇

[@ayngelina]

Andrés me dijo que hay mucha gente de Ecuador en New Jersey, porque?

[@luicobs5923]

What is that air break in you teeth …come on so annoying

[@ayngelina]

What does “air break” mean?

[@spn846]

I like how you walk that show me you are smart woman

[@ayngelina]

Thank you!

[@yumyumkitty2104]

Good music... nice beats 💅💃💃

[@ayngelina]

Thanks for listening. I spend a lot to time trying to pick the right music.

[@abingeorge5093]

Can u come and take one video for paradise indian reastarant .paraqe dela madre pls...thank you

[@ayngelina]

I've ordered take out there before, great food.

[@Paul-cg1bn]

Hi Ayngelina! Thanks so much for your video. It was very educational. Cuenca is on my short list for retiring to. Actually, I'll still be working remotely, so I have a very important question. Is the internet there reliable, Or does it drop due to various weather conditions? Is the quality different on the weekends vs the week since it may be used more on weekends. Thanks so much for your response!

[@ayngelina]

So this is a bit of a complicated question. Yes there is definitely good internet...depending on where you are. There are several coworking places that have lightning fast wifi if you need it. I found weekends some of my KZbin lives would cut out because of where I was. You need to ask where you're staying to do a speed test because the old historic buildings have very thick walls and so it can be tough. But it depends on neighbourhood and if you need to stream. But regular wifi is always fine.

[@Paul-cg1bn]

@@ayngelina Thanks Ayngelina! I day trade the market so would need streaming internet. Would hate for it to drop if I'm actually in a trade and can't get out.

[@ayngelina]

Do you need video streaming or just regular streaming of data

[@livewithchanjutt9014]

Your är live alone this house?

[@ayngelina]

No but in the apartment in La Casa Cuencana

[@wltchflnder-general]

How much do u pay for your suite per month?

[@ayngelina]

I’m in and out all the time on road trips to make videos so it changes depending on time of year and how long I’m there but I’ve included Andres WhatsApp in the video description so you can message him to see what it would cost if you know dates.

[@wltchflnder-general]

@@ayngelina I just spoke to them... They can offer a similar place to yours for $220 per month... Only prob is, their internet isn't great...I work from my laptop so needs to be good... Did you deal with an internet service provider? If so, was it easy to arrange etc? Thanks in advance for any info

[@ayngelina]

I didn’t have an issue with internet and I streamed live KZbin and was uploading and downloading every day. There are a few coworking spaces in the area if you needed to do a lot in one day.

[@galowever2137]

That is a killer drink 😱 ....levanta muerto

[@ayngelina]

Oh yeah it will definitely shock the body.

[@lidiavivar7643]

Are you retired ? you are young.Good for you! Planning to live in Cuenca when it's time

[@ayngelina]

No I'm not retired yet, I own a website about food around the world called Bacon is Magic, so I can work from anywhere.

[@juanayala6829]

Congratularions, Nice video

[@ayngelina]

Gracias Juan

[@HoytFergus]

Beautiful and lots of History (Which I love). Thank you for being so detailed. From showing the inside of the bread & chachi*, to showing the grass and medicinal plants. I want to move there. Wow. I like coffee too... Mmmmm... (You look great in Purple also = ) .. Wow okay I would drink the Lavanta muertos = ) Alcohol? Bananaeee lol . The last place was an ancient Church? Beautiful I love those. BTW the Jesus bread, amazing to hear. The USA has erased everything to do with the good past. What a beautiful and blessed country Ecuador is especially your city, be safe now with the conflict. See you soon! (Sub'd).

[@ayngelina]

When things settle down you should visit Cuenca, it's a beautiful city. I'm away right now but hope to be back in South America the second half of the year.

[@HoytFergus]

@@ayngelina Thank you. I have time to brush up on my Espanol = ) I hope to see you there and have some of that delicious food =)

[@ayngelina]

Until then I have over 100 videos of Ecuador on my channel and some from Colombia as well

[@HoytFergus]

@@ayngelina I am falling in love with both of you = )

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi, thank you for your video. It's very helpful. :) I'm going to visit Cuenca soon, I'd like to find out how quiet it is in the area where you live (the historical part of Cuenca as I understood), do you hear a lot of noise at night? Is there loud music and a lot of traffic at night? Thanks in advance. :)

[@ayngelina]

I find the busiest night of the week is Thursday. But the historical buildings have such thick walls. if your bed is next to a window facing the street you may hear people exiting the bars but a lot of places are built with the rooms farther back. It really depends where you stay. Some people say the historical district is loud but I don't find that to be true.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

@@ayngelina Thanks a lot! :) That was very helpful.

[@swagbezyt6578]

Do you may have an job for me? Haha

[@ayngelina]

You're not the first to ask that 😭

[@temsedgwick9494]

Would love to see prices (rent? Cost of bread, etc…) included.

[@ayngelina]

That really depends on where you go and when you buy and how much. For food I do mention the prices but I don't on accommodation or tours because there is never one set price here.

[@temsedgwick9494]

@@ayngelina I can appreciate that. It would be nice to know a price range on apartments such as yours.

[@christy9850]

What was the name of the drink and restaurant at the end? Thanks!

[@ayngelina]

Chiplote SuperCholo

[@christy9850]

@@ayngelina Thanks!

[@noticiasenecuador2059]

Cuenca es el lugar preferido de los extranjeros para disfrutar de su jubilación.

[@ayngelina]

Si pero no soy tan vieja!

[@noticiasenecuador2059]

@@ayngelina usted es hermosa amiga, solo como referencia ya que el clima templado y tranquilo para vivir en familia.

[@elisabethlewis5926]

thank you very much

[@ayngelina]

Happy to help. I know a lot about Ecuador but when I don't have the expertise I prefer to let someone else answer.

[@RebeccaStropoli]

What about your bathroom? Do you have your own or do you share? I lived in Cuenca for six weeks in the summer of 2019, in an Airbnb, and I absolutely loved it. Considering retiring there someday.

[@ayngelina]

I have my own bathroom. All of the rooms have private bathrooms at La Casa Cuencana.

[@giovanniperea6459]

Aygelina estas hermosa 😍

[@ayngelina]

Gracias, muy gentil

[@BibleSamurai]

u still live in EC?

[@ayngelina]

I’m currently traveling in Asia

[@BibleSamurai]

@@ayngelina ok cool

[@marianareyes3707]

Cómo se llama la música de fondo

[@ayngelina]

Hay mucho pero estan por KZbin.

[@mianadam2116]

I need singal women in cunca Ecuador im 45m

[@ayngelina]

Well there are lots of single people in Cuenca so I'm sure you'll meet some people.

[@mianadam2116]

Hi Prity Angelina can you send me your watsap please if you don't mind

[@pamelatechymas120]

Muy interesante

[@ayngelina]

Gracias

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

Thank you for this amazing and informative video. This has inspired me to make an exploratory trip and move to Cuenca.

[@ayngelina]

Oh wow, I have lots of Cuenca videos here let me know if you have any questions.

[@litoevans7395]

prices,,pls

[@ayngelina]

I mention the prices of what I eat in the video 😊

[@rafaelsolorzano700]

What a a delightful place to live in...are you planning to live here temporarily or for a short period?.....I'm amazed at your report....I hope to be there soon....Your video was grand...

[@ayngelina]

It's difficult for me to plan. I'd like to go to Mexico for the month of May and then I'm heading back to Canada to see my family over the summer and likely back to Cuenca.

[@reycamaronmusic]

Great video, love Cuenca

[@ayngelina]

Me too. What are your other favourite spots? I'm always looking for new ideas 😊

[@amul7430]

Very interesting. The thing about the museo PumaPongo, and for all museums, is that it is wrong to think you can visit the entire museum in one day. It is good to say, 'ok, today I will visit the section on money history in EC' just visit that part, then leave to come back another day. I've done this in all the big cities, and don't get burned out after a few hours. After visiting museo Pumapongo, I learned that EC was occupied in 1940 by Peru!!!! I was shocked. Most Ecuadorians don't know this. Anyway, I can go on, but won't. I love birds, but neither have visual equipment, etc. so feel as though I am lost here.

[@ayngelina]

Yes because it's free it makes it a great place to visit whenever you want. The relationship between Ecuador and Peru is challenging, when Gran Colombia broke up Peru thought they would acquire Ecuador - but the people here had a very different idea. In some videos I share Peruvians have been a bit aggressive about comparing the two countries. I love both and just wish we could recognize they are similar but also very different and move on.

[@ayngelina]

Batalla de Tarqui in 1829 as well as several other times in history. 1941 Peru acquired almost half of the territory of Ecuador, which became northern Peru.. There was also a battle for the Galapagos.

[@ayngelina]

And as for your question about the Inca, just Google Inca civil war.

[@ayngelina]

@@carlosespinoza2453 It fought against Gran Colombia, of which Ecuador was a district.

[@ayngelina]

@@carlosespinoza2453 the Civil War was fought by the Inca in Southern Peru vs the Inca in Northern Peru and Southern Ecuador. The purpose of sharing this is because many people feel that the Inca were always united and that wasn't the case.

[@ayannatheentrepreneur]

It is nice to see you are enjoying yourself. Cuenca looks awesome. Can't wait to visit there.

[@ayngelina]

It’s a beautiful city. When are you going?

[@silvanavelasco1147]

Me encanta todo 🖐️🙏🌺

[@ayngelina]

Yo tambien 😉

[@andyperez6345]

Hey ahí esta mi tierra ,saludos del otro lado ....

[@ayngelina]

Donde estas?

[@kellybico-altro6570]

Great video Aygelina - especially loved all of the information about the Temple of the Sun! #historynerd

[@ayngelina]

Ecuador has such an interesting history, especially with the different Indigenous cultures. A lot of people assume it was just Inca, but actually there are so many different cultures that still exist today.

[@dohduh167]

Hi Ayngelina. My wife and I arrived in Cuenca yesterday (Sunday, April 10th). How hard is it to hire someone to drive us around? We're only here for 6 days and don't want to use a taxi driver to show us around unless necessary.

[@ayngelina]

I don't think it's hard at all. Andres is with me on the coast right now but I bet if you ask Cuenca Expats group you'll find a good recommendation.

[@jeniceknight2760]

Saw your video and we went to Chiplote - and absolutely loved the Super Cholo's!!! Thanks so much for the recommendation. Great food as well!

[@ayngelina]

Oh I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. One of my faves. I have a video on cocktails in Cuenca where I feature four other places that make really interesting drinks with local ingredients.