cuenca question

[MELANIE CLARK]

We’re currently in Salinas, heading to Manta on Friday (tomorrow, the 23rd). Then we head to Cuenca. We’re in a condo in Salinas right on the Malecon/beach. Great location to walk around and meet other expats. Several we’ve talked to that do now live in the Salinas area, said that Cuenca is beautiful, but there is lots of smog from the buses. One expat says that he thinks they are planning to work on that by going to electric buses at some point. I was wondering if anyone living there finds the smog noticeable. I also know that some people with certain health issues would find the altitude difficult (maybe along with the smog). We like Salinas, but are not sure it is the right spot for us. We did have a Pathfinder person sho9w us a few houses so we could get an idea of what’s available should be decide to focus on Salinas.

[EI EXPERT – EDD STATON]

There’s no question that our buses emit diesel fumes and it’s momentarily bothersome if you’re right there when they pass, but smog? I wouldn’t go that far. Numerous routes have recently been eliminated from El Centro, and completion of a light rail line currently under construction will be a huge improvement.

We’re at 8400 feet, so I never recommend Cuenca to people with respiratory issues. New arrivals sometimes have headaches or a little shortness of breath initially, but most report no symptoms from the altitude.

[MELANIE CLARK]

Edd. Great thanks…we’ll be there in about a week.
Melanie and John

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