About the Site
This is a blog focused on moving to and living in Cuenca, Ecuador. It is geared towards people born 1946 to 1964. They are the generational group that has had a significant impact on society, be it the economy or social norms. The Boomers are a unique and pioneering generation, breaking ground and opening new doors. Now, this generation is doing something that previous ones have never done en masse: Live out their lives outside the U.S. and Canada.
About Stephen Vargha
Cuenca has been in my heart since I visited it in 2011. I was only 53 years old, but something told me I would be returning.
This journalist enjoys contributing to his community. It is why I am the Asistente de Información Pública for Orquesta Sinfónica de Cuenca. It is an unpaid position for this excellent symphony. Read more
Una Nueva Vida – A New Life
You may have seen it (Cuenca).
You may have thought about it (Cuenca).
There are over 80 professional-quality photos shot by me to give you a clear ‘picture’ about life in this historic mountain city.
And I guarantee you my book will give you food for thought concerning things you had not thought about. Read more
Stephen’s Blog
Healthcare in 2026
“Health care is a fundamental human good because it affects our opportunity to pursue life goals, reduces our pain and suffering, helps prevent...
The Two Biggest Social Media Questions
“What are the best neighborhoods, and which ones are the safest” “Is Cuenca a safe city?” My wife and I will be in Cuenca, and we are hearing a...
Cuenca Factoids
I love factoids. Ever since USA Today started having them in their printed editions decades ago, I have been fascinated and informed by them....
Ecuadorean Holidays
Holiday Celebrate Holiday Celebrate [Chorus] If we took a holiday Took some time to celebrate Just one day out of life It would be, it would be so...
Inflation Does Not Bite You in the Butt Here
Ecuadorian coffee had me thinking. And no, it was more than the caffeine from my daily four cups of the excellent java in this country. The other...
Digging Deep
The goal of “Becoming Cuenca” is to give you a deeper look at life at three degrees south. If you are going to move here, you need to have as...
Why Is Cuenca #1 in South America?
Cuenca’s recent accolades can be very enticing and intoxicating. The superlatives about Cuenca continue with Numbeo exclaiming last month that it is...
Charge!
There is a saying in the business world: “Cash is King!” Without cash, purchases can’t be made and debts cannot be settled. The saying stems from...
Cuenca Does Flood
Little did I know that my February 1, 2026 blog post, “Climate Change Is Evident in Cuenca,” was foreshadowing for what happened to Cuenca on March...