Di Bacco Restaurant Cuenca

Di Bacco: Cuenca Expat Hang Out

Address: Tarqui 9-61 between Gran Colombia and Bolivar

Another popular expat spot to meet and hang out.

Di Bacco is a quiant, up-scale Italian restaurant. Prices are reasonable but not cheap with the pasta dishes starting around $5-7 for instance.

The atmosphere is more laid back with a quiet cocktail bar at the rear of the restaurant.

The menu boasts a wide range of Italian dishes, pastas, vegetarian, seafood, salads, pizza and more.

The food is good, if you’re looking for an authentic Italian eatery in Ecuador, this is one of the few good ones.

I had the vegetarian pasta primavera and it was good, I counted at least 10 different types of veggies in there, served with bread and olive oil, could you expect any less from an Italian place?

Great for romantic dinners with your significant other.

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The Inca Bar+Cafe: Cuenca Expat Hang Out

Address: Just up stream from the Hotel Crespo on the banks of the River Tomebamba on Calle Larga in Cuenca.

The Inca Bar is one of the premier expat hang outs in Cuenca. An exciting little bar with a beautiful river view keeps hopping until 2 am and is often quite busy Wed through Sat nights.

I agree with what I’ve heard elsewhere on this one, The Inca Bar has THE BEST BURGERS in Cuenca, and quite possibly, all of Ecuador…for around $5!

The Guauk is the real chunky stuff we’re used to back in the States, not the liquid stuff prevalent in Ecuador.

Nachos, Tacos, Stir Fry and other bar food is also available.

The beers start at $2.

Come from 10pm-12 midnight for the liveliest atmosphere.

Classic rock often played.

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Ocean-view Lot near Santa Marianita, $59,900

The property i have for sale is located on the mountains prior to the Santa Marianita beach entrance. Its about a 20 drive from Manta. It has a partial ocean view and sits on the main road going to the beach. Its about two miles from the development Ciudad del Sol and about 15 minutes from Frogs, a restaurant owned by a retired U.S. lawyer and a popular hangout for foreigners The area is growing.

The property has 23 meters of frontage, and about 105 meters deep. Someone could build a great home there but its a great location for a business as well.

Its solid ground even the heavy rains have not affected it. There’s bus and taxi transportation everyday and the school is across the street.

asking $59,900

Contact:
Ozzie Valentin
My local number is 2-637821 in Portoviejo. My U.S. number is (912) 816-7807 in Georgia.
zzvalentin AT yahoo.com

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Cafe Austria: Cuenca Expat Hang Out

Address: Calle Benigno Malo y Juan Jaramillo (corner)

Located right in the heart of the old town between the main plaza and the famous Calle Larga, Cafe Austria is one of the top expat and foreigner hang outs in Cuenca.

The Cafe has a small bar and wooden tables close together that provide a social atmosphere where people can meet and greet.

For me, the Cafe has an Old West Diner feel to it, like the ones back home in Montana, USA.

Happy Hour is 5-8pm Mon-Fri… drinks are half off.

The menu is rather basic with salads, sandwiches, pastas, ice cream, desserts but the variety of cocktails available is impressive. Plate lunches are also served.

The fruit smoothies with flavors like Mango-Peach-Strawberry and the desserts are the highlight and a must try.

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What was left of my fruit smoothie in Cafe Austria. Delicious!

Cajas National Park: Destination Guide

Parque Nacional Cajas (Cajas National Park) is about 30-45 minutes from Cuenca and is filled with absolutely stunning Andean alpine landscapes.

The lakes and waterfalls look like dark glass or crystal clear mirrors that have fallen from the sky.

How to arrive:
You can arrive by bus or hire a taxi from Cuenca.

Things to do:
Lake fishing is good too as trout and other local species abound.

Organized hiking, camping, caving, and horseback tours can be hired in one of the many travel agencies in the old town of Cuenca. Terra Diversa Travel Agency on Calle Larga in Cuenca offers day trips from $43 per person.

Where to stay:
Try the Casa del Paramo, an old colonial style home in the heart of Cajas National Park from $55, 2 day 1 night tour/stay (per person), contact us for more or call 069251257 for reservations…

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