Cuenca, Ecuador, has become an increasingly popular destination for people looking to retire, relocate, or begin a new chapter abroad. But what does this growing international interest look like through the eyes of someone who calls Cuenca home?
In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony Lloyd sits down over tea with Andres, a Cuenca-born architect who moved to Chicago and is now exploring the possibility of returning to Ecuador.
After several years abroad, Andres is rediscovering his hometown through a different perspective. Some things feel familiar, while others have changed in ways he never expected.
Together, they explore what it means to leave home, adapt to another culture, and return to a place that may no longer feel quite the same.
It’s a candid conversation about belonging, cultural exchange, community, and the sometimes complicated relationship between newcomers and the people who have always called a place home.
Whether you’re considering moving to Ecuador, already living abroad, or thinking about returning home, this conversation offers a perspective worth hearing.
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