2 weeks in Cuenca

Post new topic

Member since 07 April 2019

Steve&KarenMember07 April 2019 18:55:50

Hi All,

We are Steve and Karen from NC. We are planning a retirement within 5 years and are considering Cuenca. We visited Quito, Mindo and the Galapogos last year. We are planning on spending 2 weeks in Cuenca this year and would like to get involved in the community and meet some people while we are there.

Interested in suggestions for activities and day trips. We are especially interested in Whale watching and was wondering if there are any tours that leave from Cuenca.

Adios,

Steve.

frankmason Member

Member since 26 January 2018

frankmasonMember22 April 2019 18:41:59

The whale watching season was June, July, August last year. We took a tour out of Puerto Lopez and had lots of up close encounters with Hump Backs.

RobinJoel Contributor

Member since 28 June 2016

RobinJoelContributor23 April 2019 22:44:18

112

Hi Frank,
Where did you go for whale watching last year? We have a home in southern Ecuador and are not real familiar with Puerto Lopez. Can you share more about where you went or what expediton company you used?
Thanks!
Robin

frankmason Member

Member since 26 January 2018

frankmasonMember24 April 2019 00:04:04

We stayed at a B&B in La Entrada. Puerto Lopez is 30 min. north of Montanita. The tour was booked through the B&B and I do not remember the tour company. There are several in Puerto Lopez and should be easy to find on-line.

Articles to help you in your expat project in Ecuador

Leisure activities in Ecuador
You have made it to Ecuador, now what is there to do in your free time? A lifetime in Ecuador isn't enough time to ...
The Cajas National Park
Las Cajas parque nacional is located about a half hours drive (or hour bus ride) to the west of Cuenca, along the ...
Food in Ecuador
What kind of food will you find in restaurants, cafes, and private homes in Ecuador? Many restaurants in Ecuador ...
Work in Ecuador
Ecuador is famous as a retirement haven. But you might not want to wait until retirement age to move there and ...
Healthcare in Ecuador
Ecuador, as a fast-developing nation, has laws that are constantly evolving, but one thing is certain: the ongoing ...
Opening a bank account in Ecuador
A few years back, an expat would just breeze into an Ecuadorian bank, flash their passport and a bank account ...
Family and children in Ecuador
Family is everything to an Ecuadorian. The extended family unit is the most important aspect of life in Ecuador, ...
The Working Holiday Visa for Ecuador
Ecuador is truly a paradise for adventure and nature lovers, and thanks to the Working Holiday Visa program, they ...