... four or five week taking Spanish Lessons. I would like to rent a very nice furnished apartment or suite during my stay. The school where I will be taking lessons is located on Paseo 3 de Noviembre entre Jacaranda y Los Cedros. Please advise at your earliest convenience. Thak you ... more

... way to go. If you're living in an apartment and hanging out with other ex-pats there is too much temptation to continue speaking English, and not practice your Spanish. The short superficial conversations you will have with taxi drivers and shopkeepers will not be enough practice. Trust me ... more

... than you will in an apartment, and having much more fun. Try not to hang out with fellow ExPats, as you'll be too dependent on English. I've been traveling in Central and South America during the last 10 years, taken courses via CD, and finally did the right ... more

... worth looking for a furnished apartment (I've heard it limits your choices). Are there enough English-speaking TV channels to justify bringing or buying a TV? Is it easy or difficult to sell furniture if you want to upgrade to better quality? What about small kitchen appliances? Thanks for ... more

... limited budget and will be living alone. I want to narrow my search before I get there. I hope to get an inexpensive 2 BR apartment in a safe area. Prefer walking distance or easy access to town. I don't want to live in a noisy area. Thank you ... more

Azbuceadora, Is a posada a hotel? A hostel? A bed & breakfast? You have got me interested in staying there myself. I expect to be in Cuenca in January with a retirement visa and could stay there while I look for an apartment. The prices seemed very affordable. ... more

... you know of a decent apartment for rent in Cuenca for an affordable price please contact me. My husband and I would like to rent it for approx 2 weeks in the second half of December. We are not looking for great luxury but do want some comfort and convenience ... more

... furnished 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment in a new building, has gym, sauna and steam rooms, 24 hour security, great location, furnished with EVERYTHING, unlimited internet access, cable TV, all utilities included. Price is $650 per month, could be rented or two weeks for half. Let me know if you ... more

I'm not sure how I respond to inquiries about looking for apartments. I'm not advertising, but just responding to the question, so you can email me at dinca.50@gmail.com about Cuenca apartment ... more