This alluring colonial mistress, nestled amid four scenic rivers and cradled on all sides by majestic mountains, loves to stretch her hand and invite you not only to visit but to stay. Spring-like weather; low cost of living; big-city cultural activities, amenities and medical care; proximity to beaches, Galapagos Islands, the Amazon Region all these features and more are attracting deserved worldwide attention. But the kindness and hospitality of Cuenca’s citizens are the true treasures of this UNESCO World Heritage site.