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Spanish immersion schools in
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About Cuenca:
Cuenca is the third
largest city in Ecuador, but it feels much more like a charming small
town. Capital of the Azuay province. It is located in the Sierra, the
highlands of Ecuador at 2800m above sea level. Its full name is Santa
Ana de los Cuatro Ríos de Cuenca. Its foundation is dated in 1557 by
the Spanish historian Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, and its independence
has been declared in 1820. UNESCO designated Cuenca a World Heritage
Site in 1999. Once you're here, you'll immediately understand why.
Much of the city's colonial architecture remains intact. Even before
the Spanish arrived here, however, Cuenca was the second-largest city
in the Inca empire. The foundations of former Inca palaces later
became foundations for the city's churches. Amazingly enough, before
the Incas conquered the area, the Cañaris, a mysterious culture from
no one knows where, lived in the area. The Incas used stones from the
Cañaris structures to build their palaces. Visitors to Cuenca will be
treated to a quick history lesson. Many of the museums here are
dedicated to the city's rich past. Websites about
Cuenca:
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