🔮Experience an energetic cleansing ritual performed by local women in Cuenca.
🍖Try the traditional Ecuadorian dish hornado, made from slow-cooked pork.
🌆Visit the Turin viewpoint for a panoramic view of Cuenca's stunning architecture and illuminated domes.
🌿Discover the wide variety of medicinal plants and herbal remedies available at the local market.
👣Connect with fellow travelers and experience the vibrant community in Cuenca.
What is an ancestral cleansing ritual?
—An ancestral cleansing ritual is an energetic cleansing performed by local women to release negative energy and promote positive energy flow.
What is hornado?
—Hornado is a traditional Ecuadorian dish made from slow-cooked pork that is tender and flavorful.
Where can I find the Turin viewpoint?
—The Turin viewpoint is located just 10 minutes from the city center of Cuenca and offers a panoramic view of the city.
What can I find at the local market in Cuenca?
—At the local market in Cuenca, you can find a wide variety of medicinal plants, herbs, and traditional remedies.
What is the community like in Cuenca?
—Cuenca has a vibrant community of travelers and locals who come together to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
00:00The video begins with the narrator sharing an unexpected earthquake experience in Cuenca, Ecuador.
02:17The narrator introduces themselves as Isa and explains that they have been traveling with their partner Ricky and their dog Río.
03:18Isa and Ricky visit the August 10 market in Cuenca to participate in an ancestral cleansing ritual performed by local women.
06:12They try traditional Ecuadorian dish hornado, made from slow-cooked pork, at a local eatery in the market.
09:01Isa shares her experience during the energetic cleansing, including the use of medicinal plants and a reading of the cleansing egg.
10:05Isa and Ricky continue to explore the market, discovering a wide range of medicinal plants and herbal remedies.
11:38They enjoy more local delicacies, including baked goods and fruits.
15:00Isa encounters a mysterious altar with tied-up hair, sparking curiosity and intrigue.
20:09The couple visits the Turin viewpoint for a breathtaking panoramic view of Cuenca.
23:50Isa introduces the fellow travelers they have met in Cuenca and bids farewell to the city.
27:50The video concludes with beautiful nighttime views of the domes of the Cathedral in Cuenca.
