This video was well organized, visually stimulating, and gave my wife and I tons of information to consider before traveling to Cuenca, Ecuador. One of the best vloggers we have found this far. Thanks for being so freakin' amazing Ayngelina. Thanks a million times over. 🙏🏾🙌🏾💚💯
I just came back from Ecuador & we are planning on going back the end of the year for a few months, Cuenca is a must see.. our plan is to spend the entire 2 months in Cuenca .. it's a Amazing area & easy to talk to the ppl as several speak English, a must do is the produce market !!
Correction. The Old Cathedral was a cathedral. The cathedral is the chair of the local bishop and Cuenca has always had a bishop. The Old Cathedral has been deconsecrated and is now used as a museum and performance space. The Sinfonia de Cuenca plays regularly there. Very good video.
Awesome video Ayngelina! All these places I’ve not yet seen before & look forward to them myself. Very glad you showed us the hat shop and the shopping tips. I’m definitely going to that store.
FINALLY, someone did a proper vlog on Cuenca. I skipped over the food stuff, but the rest of it was really interesting. It was refreshing to see someone actually provide information on what we're looking at. I loved how you showed some of the hidden gems, like the courthouse. And I loved how you talked about the indegenous elements and construction of the churches, and presented a factual, non-biased view on the treatment of the Indegenous people/sites. I felt like I was actually there getting a tour. And although I'm not a fan of that particular genre, I have to applaud you for putting Spanish music, instead of using that annoying English music the vloggers always put, which completely kills the authentic vibe. Excellent job! I'm very picky when it comes to travel videos, but you just earned yourself a new subscriber.
Greetings from a Cuenca New Yorker. Since this pandemic I have not been able to go back so I really appreciated this. I would love to see a walking tour so I can see my streets my people a little more. Thank you so much
Was there on September. My favorite part of it was the food. My wife and I love the mojitos made with real fruit!!! Got the passion fruit mojito ande jeez....wish they could make like that in the USA. My wife loved the chicken soup, guata, mote sucio, and cafe con leche. We went to Gualaceo, Sigsig, Chordeleg, and Laguna de Baza. Spend sometime in Azogues too. Took my wife for the first time since she is from Mexico.
@@ayngelina yeap...we ate a lot. The best dish we had 3 days prior our return flight was chancho a la barbosa (sort of like hornado) but was more juicy and tender. It was well worth it being there for about 2 weeks and 3 days. My wife liked Cuenca but she preferred Santa Isabel where my uncle has a house.
I have to say...I have been very focused on Manta as a place to retire. But now I'm being forced to expand my thought process. Cuenca seems incredible. I'll need to visit both and spend some real time in Ecuador in general.
Absolutely, I think many people think oh I'm going to go and buy a place right away and then find out 6 months later that the city isn't right for them. No city in Ecuador is perfect. For me I'd rather live in Cuenca and visit the beach for long weekends...or really Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday because I hate crowds. Cuenca has more culture but the coast has better weather...it's a toughie!
The colour in the Mote pillo comes from the Achiote that is a spice commonly used in Ecuadorian cuisine the same thing with the llapingachos. (It is neither the yolk nor the potatoes) Also, I was trying to find the number of potato types in Ecuador and I found an article that says Ecuador is home of 580 potato types, But probably there are more as in the Andean area can be found more 4000 potato variants.
I love your way of filmmaking! Great quality, great shoots and great storytelling. I enjoyed a lot 😁. Greetings! P.S. I came here from the Facebook group.
So excited to try these food items you mention in your video. I'm interested in the Agua de Pitimas, do you feel safe drinking the waters and juices offered by street vendors? I just want to avoid travellers diarrhea. Look forward to your next videos.
Yes in Cuenca you can drink water from the tap, it's completely safe. However in other places in Ecuador where you cannot drink the water, locals won't drink the water either. And so you'll find the places that make fresh fruit juice etc have a big cooler of filtered water that they use. This is especially true in the Andes where they have mountains and resevoirs of water - I actually show this in a video coming this Sunday :)
I’m from Cuenca Ecuador and many the places you visited are pretty touristy for foreigners and even locals. Most locals will not go to those places bc it can be pretty pricy. Nice places to go but not local friendly . There’s many places for half the price and cheaper and better experiences. I hope you enjoyed my beautiful city .
Yes it's my 5th time, I love Cuenca. For this video it's important to show people the tourist sites like the Cathedral and Monastery because there is a reason they are so popular. But I would disagree that Cristol del Consuelo in San Joaquin and Tutto Freddo are for tourists as it will full the day I was there with Cuencanos. Yes tourists would likely go to that location as it's in the centre but the chain is for Ecuadorians. The next Cuenca video is about huecas, I would love to hear what you think about where I went there.
Cool! I really enjoyed Cuenca when I went last month. They were charging $2 to go up the cathedral when I went. No biggie. Really nice video!! And I recommend people visit Cuenca 👌🙂
Hola, loved your Cuenca videos ! I am looking at visiting, what was the name of the hostel you stayed at in Cuenca, I believe it was your guides family's hostel. Thanks !
La Casa Cuencana. If you look at some of my more recent videos in the description I include Andres’ WhatsApp number. You can book directly through him.
Oh you're right I just looked at what I said it should have been a little bit more please as the phrase. And of course tomate de árbol grows on a tree, hence árbol although not the same as a regular tomato 😊
My tour is with an Ecuadorian guide. you can find his contact info in the description of this video. He also just happens to be my friend so he gave me one of his official tours for the video.
@@ayngelina Thank U very much for replying. Can ask how much he would charge for a private tour? I speak some Spanish and I am a Latino from the US, but have idea of becoming a expat in retirement.
Andrés is bilingual so he can do a tour in either language. He also has a familiarization tour for new expats who want to understand how things work etc. Not sure of his prices but you're cutting out the middle man by going through an agency. Both his Instagram and email are in the description. If you explain your situation I'm sure he can help with a quote.
@@henryle1940 Duran scares me the most 😳 and Cajas is ok as long as you don't look down. But with the landslides lately I think I'm going to go the long way around the next time.
But motepillo it’s not yellow because the egg yolk 🍳😅 ✌️it is yellow because they use ACHIOTE in Ecuador 🇪🇨 almost everything it’s cooked with achiote like locro de papá it’s also yellow because the achiote and people think it’s because the kind of potato 🥔 anyways 😜 achiote makes the food 🥘 yummy yummy 😋 great video as always 👍👍👍👍
@@martinezjames83 the best place to reach me is always here. I don't spend a lot of time online as I'm traveling and shooting video almost every day but my priority is always to check in a few times a day for TH-cam commenta.
Great video and tons of info but please stop calling Panama hats, there are not hats from Panama they are originally Ecuadorian and Panama does not have material to make it either. You open my appetite with all that variety of delicious foods and I am assuming are organic 🥰
Hey Tony, I'm not sure if you watched the segment about the Panama Hats but the reason why they are called this is because Ecuador was contracted to make hats for all of the workers who were building the Panama Canal. They are hand made, never by machine and can withstand the brutal heat from the sun. They became world famous from this singular event and even if you buy an official Panama Hat today in Panamá they are actually made in Ecuador. In the video I go to one of the most famous manufacturers and hats can cost up to $1500.
All over the world the Roman Catholic religion built over old ancient pagan worship places or buildings. Claiming it for supposed “Christian worship” but it is all ancient paganism mixed with Christianity. That symbol of sun and moon worship is all over the world in all their buildings. Sumerian ancient pagan religion that spread all over the world including the Americas.
Hola guapísima, me encantaría q tus vídeos los tradujeras al español ya q hablas en inglés y ya te entiende , porque subtitular al inglés mejor español🤷♀️.
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Yes that is its Spanish name, and I included it in this video and the one you commented on in Sigsig to explain why it is called the Panama Hat in English, when the hats came from Ecuador. 😊
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This video was well organized, visually stimulating, and gave my wife and I tons of information to consider before traveling to Cuenca, Ecuador. One of the best vloggers we have found this far. Thanks for being so freakin' amazing Ayngelina. Thanks a million times over. 🙏🏾🙌🏾💚💯
Oh wow, you made my day. I plan on sharing two videos a week until the holidays so I hope you subscribe and stick around.
Those eggs looked deli! That canelazo plus the wonderful views look like a great way to end the day.
And the potatoes, it's hard not to eat ALL the potatoes.
I just came back from Ecuador & we are planning on going back the end of the year for a few months, Cuenca is a must see.. our plan is to spend the entire 2 months in Cuenca .. it's a Amazing area & easy to talk to the ppl as several speak English, a must do is the produce market !!
Yes Cuenca is such a gem. I'm actually shooting more videos from Cuenca this week!
Correction. The Old Cathedral was a cathedral. The cathedral is the chair of the local bishop and Cuenca has always had a bishop. The Old Cathedral has been deconsecrated and is now used as a museum and performance space. The Sinfonia de Cuenca plays regularly there. Very good video.
Awesome video Ayngelina! All these places I’ve not yet seen before & look forward to them myself. Very glad you showed us the hat shop and the shopping tips. I’m definitely going to that store.
It's such a great spot!
A lot of variety to do in that beautiful city .thanks for sharing this video
Thanks so much for watching.
FINALLY, someone did a proper vlog on Cuenca. I skipped over the food stuff, but the rest of it was really interesting. It was refreshing to see someone actually provide information on what we're looking at. I loved how you showed some of the hidden gems, like the courthouse. And I loved how you talked about the indegenous elements and construction of the churches, and presented a factual, non-biased view on the treatment of the Indegenous people/sites. I felt like I was actually there getting a tour. And although I'm not a fan of that particular genre, I have to applaud you for putting Spanish music, instead of using that annoying English music the vloggers always put, which completely kills the authentic vibe.
Excellent job! I'm very picky when it comes to travel videos, but you just earned yourself a new subscriber.
Thank you so much, Andres is an excellent guide. Although I hope you like food as it's my focus. And food = culture 😉
Greetings from a Cuenca New Yorker. Since this pandemic I have not been able to go back so I really appreciated this. I would love to see a walking tour so I can see my streets my people a little more. Thank you so much
Well you are in luck. I do have a few Cuenca videos coming up over the coming weeks. Also have you watched my Cuenca huecas video
Love the architecture
Isn't it gorgeous here, it was based on Spanish architecture.
Was there on September. My favorite part of it was the food. My wife and I love the mojitos made with real fruit!!! Got the passion fruit mojito ande jeez....wish they could make like that in the USA. My wife loved the chicken soup, guata, mote sucio, and cafe con leche. We went to Gualaceo, Sigsig, Chordeleg, and Laguna de Baza. Spend sometime in Azogues too. Took my wife for the first time since she is from Mexico.
Oh you guys ate all the good food. Did you have cut? I have a video of eating it in Gualaceo and without a doubt it was my favourite.
@@ayngelina yeap...we ate a lot. The best dish we had 3 days prior our return flight was chancho a la barbosa (sort of like hornado) but was more juicy and tender. It was well worth it being there for about 2 weeks and 3 days. My wife liked Cuenca but she preferred Santa Isabel where my uncle has a house.
@@edgaryuquilima7191 Santa Isabel in Yunguilla?
I have to say...I have been very focused on Manta as a place to retire. But now I'm being forced to expand my thought process. Cuenca seems incredible. I'll need to visit both and spend some real time in Ecuador in general.
Absolutely, I think many people think oh I'm going to go and buy a place right away and then find out 6 months later that the city isn't right for them. No city in Ecuador is perfect. For me I'd rather live in Cuenca and visit the beach for long weekends...or really Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday because I hate crowds. Cuenca has more culture but the coast has better weather...it's a toughie!
THANKS for sharing. E joy all the beauty of My Country 🇪🇨🇪🇨
I am so thrilled to be here. If you have any recommendations I would love to hear them.
Thanks so much for this video tour! Love the different places you visited, as well as the warm drink at the end!
Oh I'm so thrilled you enjoyed it.
@@ayngelina Yes, liked the cathedrals and restaurants.
The colour in the Mote pillo comes from the Achiote that is a spice commonly used in Ecuadorian cuisine the same thing with the llapingachos. (It is neither the yolk nor the potatoes)
Also, I was trying to find the number of potato types in Ecuador and I found an article that says Ecuador is home of 580 potato types, But probably there are more as in the Andean area can be found more 4000 potato variants.
Thanks so much for the info!
Cool tour. Looks like you did a great job showing Cuenca. Obrigado.
Thank you! There is so much about Cuenca to love.
Que genial que te esfuerzas por decir las cosas en español Ayngelina!! Super buen video y Andres muy buen guía! new subscriber here!
Muchas gracias. Aprenderé poco a poco!
I didn't know Ecuador is so great for retirement! I love the variety of things you showcase in your vlogs (architecture, history lessons, good, etc).
Lots of Americans retire down here, you can drink the water from the tap in Cuenca and the health care is so good.
That was fun! You can never go wrong with breakfast in a main square anywhere right? 😋
Usually I'm not a fan of eating on the main square but this is the one spot you'll find locals too!
Nice video. I will be staying in El Centro in 1 month. Nice to see all the good places that are within walking distance.
One of the things I love about Cuenca is that so much exists in Centro.
I love your way of filmmaking! Great quality, great shoots and great storytelling. I enjoyed a lot 😁. Greetings!
P.S. I came here from the Facebook group.
Thank you so much. Your kind words made my day.
So excited to try these food items you mention in your video. I'm interested in the Agua de Pitimas, do you feel safe drinking the waters and juices offered by street vendors? I just want to avoid travellers diarrhea. Look forward to your next videos.
Yes in Cuenca you can drink water from the tap, it's completely safe. However in other places in Ecuador where you cannot drink the water, locals won't drink the water either. And so you'll find the places that make fresh fruit juice etc have a big cooler of filtered water that they use. This is especially true in the Andes where they have mountains and resevoirs of water - I actually show this in a video coming this Sunday :)
Excellent video, thanks for posting.
Thank you so much. I'm posting videos twice a week from Ecuador. If there's anything you'd like to see let me know!
Welcome to my country Ecuador 🇪🇨
Thank you so much! Do you have any recommendations for traditional food?
I’m from Cuenca Ecuador and many the places you visited are pretty touristy for foreigners and even locals. Most locals will not go to those places bc it can be pretty pricy. Nice places to go but not local friendly . There’s many places for half the price and cheaper and better experiences. I hope you enjoyed my beautiful city .
Yes it's my 5th time, I love Cuenca. For this video it's important to show people the tourist sites like the Cathedral and Monastery because there is a reason they are so popular.
But I would disagree that Cristol del Consuelo in San Joaquin and Tutto Freddo are for tourists as it will full the day I was there with Cuencanos. Yes tourists would likely go to that location as it's in the centre but the chain is for Ecuadorians.
The next Cuenca video is about huecas, I would love to hear what you think about where I went there.
Más vídeos así 👏, mostrando lugares turísticos de esa hermosa ciudad
Gracias 😊
Cool! I really enjoyed Cuenca when I went last month. They were charging $2 to go up the cathedral when I went. No biggie. Really nice video!! And I recommend people visit Cuenca 👌🙂
Thanks so much for the kind words. Yes it does cost to go to the top, but that helps with restoration and the view is so worth it 😍
Una de las ciudades de Ecuador, muy bonita y su gente de un trato excelente.
Tienes razón
Que bonito es ver cómo conocen mi país
Gracias
Cuenca es un lugar hermoso donde se puede disfrutar de la belleza de su lugares turísticos
Tienes razón
Hola, loved your Cuenca videos ! I am looking at visiting, what was the name of the hostel you stayed at in Cuenca, I believe it was your guides family's hostel. Thanks !
La Casa Cuencana. If you look at some of my more recent videos in the description I include Andres’ WhatsApp number. You can book directly through him.
"The EcuaHat, a true masterpiece of Ecuadorian craftsmanship, stands out as the world's most unique hat."
Looks great..!
It's such a spectacular spot.
Me encantaría visitar Cuenca, y conocer todos sus lugares turísticos
Ayngelina and Andrés are a great team! Cuenca has so many beautiful things to do, explore and enjoy!!!
Would be even better with a Jonathan and Jessa road trip ;)
Thanks for your opinion Ecuador is amazing!!!
It really is!
Ecuador es un país maravilloso.. Exploralo❤
Tienes razón
Ecuador tiene unos atractivos turísticos hermosos y que mejor que la gente extrajera nos visite y se maraville de la hermosura de nuestras ciudades.
Tienes razón
Thank you for that fact at 4:15! Most wouldn't point that out! #subscribed
Thank you so much, that really means a lot to me. 💜
@@ayngelina You are most welcome, keep being great and providing top notch content!
Such a beautiful city!
It really is!
FYI Virgin Mary was not European.
European features is the artist conception.
Yes of course. But here in the Américas we are so accustomed to seeing it with European features that showing it without is rare.
@@ayngelina true.
Cheers!
It’s not piti, it’s pite which means a bit or small amount. Tomate de árbol does grow on a tree unlike regular tomatoes 🍅
Oh you're right I just looked at what I said it should have been a little bit more please as the phrase. And of course tomate de árbol grows on a tree, hence árbol although not the same as a regular tomato 😊
Any recommendation for a private tour by a native of Cuenca?
My tour is with an Ecuadorian guide. you can find his contact info in the description of this video. He also just happens to be my friend so he gave me one of his official tours for the video.
@@ayngelina Thank U very much for replying. Can ask how much he would charge for a private tour? I speak some Spanish and I am a Latino from the US, but have idea of becoming a expat in retirement.
Andrés is bilingual so he can do a tour in either language. He also has a familiarization tour for new expats who want to understand how things work etc. Not sure of his prices but you're cutting out the middle man by going through an agency. Both his Instagram and email are in the description. If you explain your situation I'm sure he can help with a quote.
Nice video I was there 3 years ago is nice the only thing I didn’t like was the drive there lol
From Guayaquil
@@ayngelina yes I was scared lol
@@henryle1940 Duran scares me the most 😳 and Cajas is ok as long as you don't look down. But with the landslides lately I think I'm going to go the long way around the next time.
@@ayngelina yeah take care driving back
@@henryle1940 it would be a good reason to go through the Cañar side. Longer. But I could stop and check it out.
This video is Amazing!
Thanks so much
All the Ecuador travel + food videos here --> bit.ly/Ecuador_Videos Where should I go next?
Hi I am Lauro I miss my city free stress
Right now a’m living in NYC over 20 years am so sad am crazy back to Cuenca
Look up Montechristi Ecuador best Panama hats in Ecuador!!!
Yes I'm hoping to get there on the next coastal road trip! Any other suggestions?
Did the drink healed you? :)
My skin did get better!
Ecuador the coolest place on the Earth, the only place can I call home…
I love it here. It's such an amazing spot.
Excelente trato y cultura
Claro que si
Excelente video 👌
Gracias!
Maravillas del mundo mi querido Ecuador
Tienes razón
Aaaah. I miss Cuenca!
Come back!
Excelente guia😚
El mejor!
Oh cool! Welcome to my city
I'd love any recommendations you may have.
Cuenca tiene unos lugares muy bonitos para visitar 🫶🏾
Tienes razón
All You Need Is Ecuador!! :)
That's right!
La ciudad mas bonita del ecuador ❤
Creo que si
Que buena información
Gracias!
Come to Colville Washington please!!!
What would you recommend doing there?
@@ayngelina just visiting, trying out restaurants
@@ayngelina if you want
@@ayngelina Thank you
Great video
Thanks!
Omg love morcilla you making me hungry
So good!!!
Have you eat caldo de salchicha before
@@henryle1940 check this video out: th-cam.com/video/yvKqUq_n1n8/w-d-xo.html
@@ayngelina Ook yeah i remember now
Thanks!
You're welcome, have you been to Cuenca?
@@ayngelina haven't been there yet but hope to visit someday!
But motepillo it’s not yellow because the egg yolk 🍳😅 ✌️it is yellow because they use ACHIOTE in Ecuador 🇪🇨 almost everything it’s cooked with achiote like locro de papá it’s also yellow because the achiote and people think it’s because the kind of potato 🥔 anyways 😜 achiote makes the food 🥘 yummy yummy 😋 great video as always 👍👍👍👍
as always you are right!
Love Ecuador
Me too!
You are the cutest 😘 when you eat and your eyes get big 🥰🥰
Great food brings me joy, what can I say!
@@ayngelina your smile gives me joy! Are you on linkedin?
@@martinezjames83 yes I am. And no one spells their name with a y so its easy to find me
@@ayngelina just added ya 😉 with my same name lol so lets chat there 😘
@@martinezjames83 the best place to reach me is always here. I don't spend a lot of time online as I'm traveling and shooting video almost every day but my priority is always to check in a few times a day for TH-cam commenta.
Hermoso
Claro que si 😊
They Best Video
Thank you so much
Love ❤️ You Ecuador
It’s a beautiful country
Nice video. I was just there om vacation, We have a condo that we rent it by the week if you are ever interested
Oh that's great to know! And do you have any special spots you love?
Execelente
Gracias?
Cuenca the pretty 😍
So pretty
Ho nice cuenca :)
It’s a great city
Saludos
Como están
Great video and tons of info but please stop calling Panama hats, there are not hats from Panama they are originally Ecuadorian and Panama does not have material to make it either.
You open my appetite with all that variety of delicious foods and I am assuming are organic 🥰
Hey Tony, I'm not sure if you watched the segment about the Panama Hats but the reason why they are called this is because Ecuador was contracted to make hats for all of the workers who were building the Panama Canal. They are hand made, never by machine and can withstand the brutal heat from the sun. They became world famous from this singular event and even if you buy an official Panama Hat today in Panamá they are actually made in Ecuador. In the video I go to one of the most famous manufacturers and hats can cost up to $1500.
All over the world the Roman Catholic religion built over old ancient pagan worship places or buildings. Claiming it for supposed “Christian worship” but it is all ancient paganism mixed with Christianity. That symbol of sun and moon worship is all over the world in all their buildings. Sumerian ancient pagan religion that spread all over the world including the Americas.
Yes! Which is why so many Christian holidays actually fall on days Indigenous Peoples celebrated.
Miss my Cuntry 🇪🇨 😔
Where are you from in Ecuador?
Hola guapísima, me encantaría q tus vídeos los tradujeras al español ya q hablas en inglés y ya te entiende , porque subtitular al inglés mejor español🤷♀️.
Puedes eligir los subtitulos en espanol...Comienzo con subtítulos en inglés y luego traduzco al español, francés, italiano y alemán.
Gracias y quiero ver todos así , como le hago?
Gracias, me gusta mucho tus vídeos 👍
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Hice más de 100 videos en Ecuador porque me encanta y quiero que la gente vea lo buena que es la comida y bebida tradicional.
Panamá hat real name is "Paja Toquilla" Hat and is Ecuadorian not from Panamá
Yes that is its Spanish name, and I included it in this video and the one you commented on in Sigsig to explain why it is called the Panama Hat in English, when the hats came from Ecuador. 😊
Love Ecuador
Me too