Becoming Cuenca

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

Cuenca Is Now a Foodie Town

Cuenca Is Now a Foodie Town

The television writer and producer Philip Rosenthal said, “A good restaurant is like a vacation; it transports you, and it becomes a lot more than...

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Cuenca Can Make It Possible

Cuenca Can Make It Possible

You have seen them: “Steps to Take for Retirement” “Strategies to Maximize Social Security” “How Retirees Can Cope with Inflation” “Six Ways to Make...

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Cars in Cuenca

Cars in Cuenca

For over six decades, Americans have been in love with the automobile. This “love affair” was coined during a 1961 television episode of the “DuPont...

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Portugal v. Cuenca

Portugal v. Cuenca

Flash In the Pan: Something that happened only once or for a short time and was not repeated. Merriam-Webster describes it as, “a sudden spasmodic...

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Cuenca Is a Very Safe City

Cuenca Is a Very Safe City

Over the last decade, social media has become a major go-to resource for people to follow the news, especially crime reports. On Facebook, there are...

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