Affectionately known as "Gringolandia," the area along Av. Ordóñez Lasso is home to a large share of Cuenca's North American and European retirees. View condos, international restaurants and English-friendly services make landing here easy for newcomers.
It has one of the deepest supplies of move-in-ready and rental apartments in the city, making it the natural entry point for anyone testing Cuenca before buying.
What to expect
- Cuenca's densest expat community
- View apartments along Ordóñez Lasso
- Restaurants, cafés and English-friendly services
- Deep rental supply to "try before you buy"
Ideal for
Newly-arrived expats and retirees who want community, English-friendly services and move-in-ready condos.
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Frequently asked questions about Gringolandia
- How much does a house cost in Gringolandia, Cuenca?
- Houses in Gringolandia trade at roughly $1,100 to $1,550 per m², with about $1,300/m² as the midpoint. For a 150 m² home that works out to around $195,000. The final price depends on the condition of the build, the exact street and whether it has been renovated.
- How much does land cost in Gringolandia?
- Land in Gringolandia runs about $250 to $550 per m². Lots with street frontage, utilities already connected and buildable topography sit at the upper end of that range.
- How much is rent in Gringolandia?
- Rentals in Gringolandia run about $6 to $8 per m² per month, so a 90 m² apartment lands near $585 a month. Furnished units aimed at foreigners usually ask more.
- Is Gringolandia a good area to invest in?
- It is one of the areas that best holds its value in Cuenca: steady demand, little land left to build on, and buyers both local and foreign. The trade-off is one of the highest entry prices in the city.
- Is Gringolandia a good neighborhood for expats and retirees?
- Yes — Gringolandia is one of the areas where Cuenca's foreign community concentrates, which means services in English, international restaurants and neighbors who have already been through the process. Newly-arrived expats and retirees who want community, English-friendly services and move-in-ready condos.