Exploring Cuenca's Most Famous Market
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- Always a great time exploring the mercados in Cuenca! @ericandsandy #ecuador #cuenca #market #mercado #fresh #food #expats #travel #explore #love #ericandsandy
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When we were in Cuenca, I loved visiting the mercados. I was really tempted to try new things and thoroughly enjoyed the experiments. We especially loved the juices, hornado, and humita.
I love the Mercados. The hustle and bustle of people getting their goods for home or business...it's like listening to honeybees buzzing around. It's a beautiful thing. I love the sights and sounds of every Mercado we have been to. We want to try all the different fruits. We love the juices too. Eric wants to try the humitas...soon. Thank you for watching and have a wonderful day.
We love that mercado but you really need to shop around not to get Gringo'd! Our favorite items there are the Hornado plates and fresh juices. There are sweet breakfast tamales, too. November can't come soon enough for our next Cuenca visit. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the tip!! Eric usually walks around and asks each one how much for whatever he's looking for and then he goes to get the lowest price product. We're both just learning spanish so I know I'm not real confident about bargaining. But I told myself next time I go I'm breaking out of my comfort zone and going to barter!! I'll let you know how it goes 😁😁. Novermber is just right around the corner. We're so excited for you. Safe travels. Thanks again for all of your support, we appreciate you so much. Have a wonderful day.
Thanks. I am looking to see Ecuador in the New year. It was nice to see what the mercado in Cuenca has on offer❤. Happy Holidays everyone! Love Peace and Harmony 💖 🙏 🎉😊
Thank you for watching our video. Happy New Year and have a great time in Ecuador. We can't wait to get back
Love this video…shows all the wonderful veges and fruits. Y’all look Fabulous!!!
Thank you Denise ❤️ The veggies and fruits here taste so much better. The flavor reminds me of when I was a kid and eating the fruits and veggies out of my grandpas garden. Thank you for watching our videos, it means so much to us. Talk to you later. Have a blessed day.
I love that you did such a thorough view of the Mercado.... Most videos just do a short segment on it.
That was the first time we ever went through the whole Mercado. We usually just get our fruits and veggies and Erics cheese. So it was a nice adventure to see everything that the Mercado offers. Almost everything you would need is under that roof.
Thank you for taking us on the adventure with you. Love the Mercado's and hope to be able to go to Ecuador one day.
You are very welcome. Thank you for watching and enjoying our videos. We hope you're able to come and visit Ecuador as well...it is such a beautiful country. The people, the weather are absolutely perfect. Thanks again for your support, we appreciate you. Hope to talk again soon.
Cuenca es muy costoso, en comparación del resto de ciudades del Ecuador, ejemplo en Cuenca te vende un aguacate en 1 dólar en otras ciudades te venden 4 o 5 aguacates por un dólar, pero en el resto es un a Ciudad fantástica hermosa, gente muy culta..
It is a beautiful, cultured and very fantastic city. We agree 100%. Thank you for watching Christian, we appreciate you very much. Have a beautiful day
The fruits and vegetables are better right there, Supermaxi for everything else. 😊
Thank you, I totally agree! Fruits and veggies the best. 👍😋😊😊
Cool bracelets! I paid $12 for a similar one here in the States. Cheaper and nicer in Ecuador 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you...much nicer in Ecuador. Thank you for watching our video, we appreciate you. Have a beautiful day.
Hi from Georgia 🇬🇪 ! I also thinking about moving to Equador. I like your videos.
Gamarjoba! We are so happy you are watching our videos. We love Georgia 🇬🇪 and can't wait for another visit. Best wine EVER and Eric dreams of khachapuri every night.. me i dream about Lobio. If you come to Cuenca for a visit, please let us know. We would love to meet up.
Great meeting you guys the other day! And now I know where your "Queso Lady" is.😅 Glad you found the change machine. This vid was the most thorough exploration of #10 I've seen. Thanks!❤
Hey!!! It was so nice meeting you too! We could have chatted with you all day. That change machine is a dream! Thank you for the compliment on the video, we appreciate it very much. We are glad you enjoyed it. Have a great day and hope to see you soon.
Sandy is a wandering Queen…
Yep... SQUIRREL!! 🐿️🐿️😂😂❤️❤️
Great video. Nice slow walk through allowing a real perspective. Fun to check it all out...love the fresh!
Thank you so much. We love all the fresh fruits and veggies in the Mercado. 10 de Agosto is my favorite to visit. Thank you again for watching and commenting. It's always fun to chat with you all. Have a great day.
I just joined your channel and am interested in Cuenca, thank you for showing some meat, my husband and I are carnivores and don’t eat vegetables or fruit……On Amelia & JP’s Ecuador channel since they are vegan/vegetarian they only show fruits & veggies ☹️
Welcome!! The good here is AMAZING. Thanks for watching. We appreciate you. Have a great day
Hey I’m Cuenca currently visiting from hawaii. Buying a property in briceño but made it inland to experience the different vibe. Love this county, the culture and the people more than anything. Stay blessed.
We agree 100%. Thank you...blessings to you as well🙏🙏
😂🤣 nice video guys the tamales and leaves was not tamales the name is pasteles de platano Verde that means green plantains cake is very delicious and that cheese callen Quesillo is Organics cheese no ingredients Only Salt and white vinegar that Quesillo came from native or indigenous people the was make that cheese with Salt and lemon juice 🤣 thanks for your videos guys 💝
Thanks for the info! We're always wanting to learn more about this beautiful country
Hi, nice video my wife and I have been to this market once on our exploratory trip we are in the process of relocating to Cuenca , we both enjoying your videos.
thanks
Thank you so much. We love this market. How exciting on your new move. Here's an early congratulations and a big welcome. We love Cuenca, there is so much to do all the time here. Safe travels and hope to see you soon. Have a beautiful day.
You fry a slice. & add honey or syrup Delicious !! It's the salty cheese
Thanks for the tip! That sounds delicious 😋
Thanks. (Less face would be good.)
You're welcome
Hope your weather is TOPS ! 93df here today. Ghastly heat. Cooler next week. 70's. Hope all is well. Loved your market video. Yum. Glad you found the change machine :-) like your new digs ? Take care.... 😊
I'm not jealous at all...93..no bueno. That change machine is a dream❤❤❤. All is well here, thank you. Hope everything is good there... how much longer until you start your way here?
No later than Oct. Waiting on apostilled papers from SDept. Hear new scanning tech and SW. Glitches.... so major backed up :-( scary w EC's life of 6 mo. On docs. Do you recall...more expensive ticket could you change date no penalty ? Latam?
I'm nervous about findingbplace to live.... and affordable....safe...."walk the dog friendly" ....
It's safe... no worries. Muy tranquilo. People walk their dogs everywhere. I see this one guy (I'm going to say he's a dog walker) he walk about 10-12 dogs at the same time.
Nice Rock style hair in the beginning 😊 . I like that kind of market wt everything . Nice video be safe 😉
Coliflor es blanca,la verde talvez quisistes decir brocoli???
At 25:00 minutes those sneakers are fake, even the price no more than 25 dollars¡¡¡¡
PALO SANTO, i am from guayaquil we use for mosquitos to get rid of them ,you use for ?????
36:00 minutes; NEGOCIATE,NEGOCIATE, he raise prices , more spanish you learn your learn and ask for rebate¡¡¡¡
Thank you Marcello. We love the markets here. We will be safe, thank you. Thank you for watching, we appreciate you so much. If you ever come for a visit please let us know. Take care and have a beautiful day.
I’d wander around for hours!
Yes, I belong to Sandy’s tribe. ;)
Thank you.... ❤️❤️. I see something that I like and there I go, checking it out. No word, just off to the races. Haha. Thank you for watching . ❤️👍. Us like minded people have to stick together. 😂😂
Thanks a lot for sharing
Always good to know whonto contact for shopping guidance when coming to Cuenca ☺️
Looks like a good place with everything and nothing...I know for sure, I'll need to find the cheese - smums 😋
No problem at all. Thank you so much for watching. Definitely , you need that cheese from the cheese lady. Hope to see you when you get here. Thank you for your support, we appreciate it very much. Have a wonderful day and safe travels.
Great video. I was in Ecuador in 2019 and visited Cuenca which I loved. The Mercado which was in your video was fantastic. The produce is great at the mercado but I agree with you on the meats. I hope to visit Cuenca again next summer and I've also considered moving there since I'm now retired. Keep up the good work with your videos since they are so helpful for those of us who are considering moving there.
Thank you for all of your kind words and support Chip. We appreciate you very much. The produce in the mercado is so good. Next time you're in Cuenca let us know. Thanks again for watching and have a wonderful day.
Great market review…thanks
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching our video... we appreciate it very much
I love the Mercados in Latin America and Cuenca in particular but the meat section I cannot take. The visuals and smell are too much. I think I saw some discomfort on Sandy’s face. Everything else, I love. So many varieties of fruit and veggies and they look so good. Now I know where I can get change. Thanks for another great video.
We love the Mercados...same with the meat section for me too. I tried not showing any discomfort... but my reactions most of the time are an open book.. 🤪🤪🫢🫢. My favorite area is where they sell all the herbs..the smell is just amazing walking up and down those aisles. You would think you wouldn't be able to smell them seeing they are so close to the kitchens. That change machine is a game changer. We love it. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it very much. Have a beautiful day
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Cool video! I always enjoy your work!
Thank you so much. We love to hear that! Have a beautiful day and thank you so much for watching.
mmmmm
quesillo deliciosoooooo
Quesillo is Eric's favorite cheese. Thank you for watching and have a beautiful day
We really love your videos. So happy to wake up & see a new one today.
Awww, thank you so much. That means so much to us. Thank you for your support and have a beautiful day.
The work you both put into this one really shines! Hopefully I will be in Cuenca soon! That is the first time I have seen there is a change machine. Have you checked in to CDs from an Ecuadoran bank? I would be curious to your experience if you have.
Thank you so much, what a wonderful compliment. We are so glad you enjoyed this video. That change machine is a dream come true. Yes, we love our bank and the people who work there. Everything has been a positive experience. Thank you again for watching and have a wonderful day.
@@ericandsandy I am buying up sunscreen now with the prospect of moving there in the next year. I am a caregiver for my mother but by then she will be in a home unable to remember who I am. I can’t afford to live in Florida anymore so have done my research and Ecuador is my decision. Cuenca if I can handle the altitude. Lower Amazon region like Vilcabomba or Loja possibly. Will rent around for awhile short term to I find my neighborhood. But excited for a new adventure for sure!
I understand what it is like to be a caregiver to one of your parents. Sorry to hear about your mom. That is such a hard thing to go through. If you come to Cuenca for an exploratory trip...our first time here we started taking Altitude RX (we got it on Amazon) it worked very good until we got used to the altitude.
@@ericandsandy Thank You I already experienced altitude sickness when I was stationed in Denver so going to have the VA hook me up before I get there. I almost moved to Mexico until my parents decline but now I am sold on Ecuador. Dads 90 Moms 78 so hopefully in the next few yrs so I can enjoy it.
Good on you for taking care of your parents. It's a very hard job. When you do come to Ecuador.. if you come to Cuenca..start taking that altitude rx like a week before you get here and take it whe you're here too. Drink a lot of water, always at a high altitude. I drank a bunch in Gunnison and Crested Butte Co. It helps A LOT.
I like your channel very much. Sigan adelante y disfruten de mi linda ciudad de Cuenca.
Thank you very much. We love Ecuador and Cuenca. A beautiful country with beautiful people ❤
Omg we have the same “cheese lady” my mom always gets cheese from her and also chocolate. Next time ask for “La Yapa” 😂
You’re a true Cuencano.
Thank you. We love her she is great. We like the fruit bars she sales also. But the cheese is my favorite. And yes she gives me a yapa sometimes ( a little extra ). Thank you for watching. Have a great day 😀 👍
Back to the sunny Cuenca rain lol
lluvia..lluvia..lluvia. We learned that word real fast. 😂😂😂
Same as Seattle, lluvia lluvia ☔️ 🫤
What? there's a change machine there? I've lived in Cuenca over 2 years, been to that mercado dozens of times, no is=dea that was there. Btw. best part of that market is getting hornado on the second floor.
Yes... we used it all the time. Sometimes it was out of change.. best to get there earlier in the day. Thanks for watching. Have a great day
Great video guys, so informative for us. We're moving next spring with only what we carry on the plane from Canada so would actually love to see a video on small appliances and other stuff.
Glad you enjoyed the video. You should be able to find anything you need at stores like Coral, Super Maxi, or Mega Maxi. Best of luck with your move
I am planning a trip to cuenca and these videos were amazing!
After watching a few I realized I could condition my liver by taking a shot every time the word "vegan" is said.
This was a mistake. At 2 minutes I ended up being sent to the hospital with alcohol poisoning.
😆😆😆😆 Thanks for watching....sorry for the hospital visit.
Cuenca is a beautiful city. It was a wonderful place to walk around. I stumbled upon the Sunrise Cafe on Calle Larga (my Airbnb was a few blocks to the west); I ate breakfast there 3 mornings. It was great to see so many Americans and Canadians gathered there each morning. I was not aware of this Mercado.
Thank you for watching. That is one of our favorite mercados. We've eaten there at the Cafe once. I loved there veggie hashbrowns.
You ought to do a video of the Gran Feria mercado on Las Americas near Remigio Crespo. It supplies all the other markets in the city. I've bought cheese from the same lady. Anything wrapped in plastic is $1.
Hey Larry. La Feria Libre is on our list, I can't wait to go. I'm so excited. I love to go to the places the locals always go. Eric loves that cheese. Good to know about the 1.00 goods. Thank you for your recommendation, we appreciate it. Have a great day and hope to see you around.
Google translate will probably come up with something cockeyed 😂
More times out of 10 it does. But I try to reword my sentence, not like what I would say in the states..too much slang. I will try to put in the proper sentence and sometimes it works. I just cross my fingers that it does. 😂😂
I also found the meat a little scary... Chickens sitting out for who knows how long....
That was Eric's concern too.
I love your Channel. I am from Cuenca but i live in New Jersey. Nice to see that you guys love the food and the City. For make the tamales we use a special plant leaf call Achira. Thanks for your videos. Have fun and enjoy Cuenca be safe
Thank you so much for watching! We love Cuenca and exploring all of its beauty 😍.
Are they growing all the produce in country or is some of it imported? I know that they have a non GMO clause in their constitution so it got me to wondering.
That is a good question. I think a lot of the fruits and veggies come from Ecuador but some of them are imported from different areas in South America. I will find out and let you know. Look for the answer in the near future. Thank you for watching and talk to you soon
If you’re gonna eat meat that meat is good because it’s fresh. So it’s better than the supermarket one
Thank you, we will totally give it a try...Eric will give it a try. I don't eat meat. 😊😊 Thank you for watching, we appreciate it very much. Have a great day.
The Jordan’s wouldn’t be caught dead in that place lol
De una!!! 😁😂😂😂
Wow, those grapes are the size of watermelons 🍉 🎉
I love me some watermelon. I can wait to get my juicer here. Watermelon, pineapple and then just add a little mint at the end. Delicious.
One stop shopping, great place to visit
Yes it is....I wanted to buy so much more. I had to put the willpower in high gear that day.😆😆
Sandy was definitely gringo'd with the fruit she bought. Love, love, love the Mercado.
I'm still not confident with my Spanish and bartering. I will get it down. I'm still fresh and learning. Wish I could snap my fingers and get the language down faster. 🤪😊😊 That would be wonderful with any language, wouldn't it??? We love the mercado too. Thank you for watching and commenting...I always love to communicate with everyone. Makes me feel a little closer to all of you. Have a wonderful day
@@ericandsandy How do you think I knew you were Gringo'd? I recognize what happens to me, every time I buy something! My Spanish is worse than terrible & I know they see me coming! LOL
Hahahaha. Now I don't feel so bad for myself. We're all going through it
@@ericandsandy Actually, I really don't mind so much. I understand that the circumstances of many of our Ecuadorian friends are very difficult, especially since covid. It will take a lot of time to recover.
Agree agree agree
Great video. 😊
Thank you very much. We are glad you enjoyed it.
Nice video
Thank you! Have a beautiful day.
She said, coja no más. Meaning take whatever you need. 😮
One single word: "Nomás".
Hey!! How are you? I feel like I haven't talked to you in ages. Hope you are well. Next time I go to the Mercado, want to go??? I'm learning Spanish...I just wish it would sink in faster than it is. I'm writing this one down. Thank you.
No más (2 words) meaning NO MORE
@@ericandsandy I’m still in Cuenca, just busy moving from the rental to my new apartment. Can you say, moving my ass off nonstop? Once I get settled I’ll teach you to haggle and ask for “la yapa” lol
Thank you, thank you. I can't wait!!
Needle and thread at the coral Centro
We found it in a little tienda around the corner from us. It was hysterical. I went in first trying to ask in spanish for needle and thread ..Eric was behind me and the lady started speaking English and pointed to a basket right in front of my face filled with thread and needles. 🫢🤪🤪. The basket was quite large too. Needless to say we all had a good laugh.
@@ericandsandy Both of you are still young enough to pick up the language. It just requires a little practice and patience. Don’t forget to sing song like the Cuencanos 🤭