We moved into Casa Malena in January 2016 and found it to be a thoroughly enjoyable place to live. The building well maintained and very clean. Having Malena, the landlady, living in the building is a great advantage; not only does this ensure that any issues are dealt with promptly, she is a great resource especially for those new to Ecuador. Not only is she completely bilingual but she is also very familiar with helping us “Gringos” navigate the process of moving to Ecuador.
The location in Downtown suites us very well; Marisical Lamar is a relatively quite street with little traffic at night, but it is close to all the amenities. A main city market is only three blocks away and Park Calderon, Cuenca’s main park, is only two blocks away. With plenty of shops and good restaurants nearby Cuenca’s charm is at your door.