Comfortable Living as an Older Gay Man in Cuenca?

Hey Jim,
2 disclosures: I'm not gay, and I don't live in Ecuador as yet, but plan to move there in the next year. I have visited, and found it to be a very cool country.
As to the gay issue, and the acceptance, I would think it would be an accepting society. I spent most of my time in Cuenca, and saw a number of gay/ lesbian couples. They seemed to blend in with all. In my lifes experiences, it seems the more a community is into the arts, the more accepting they are of all. Cuenca is a very art oriented culture.
You may also want to purchase a DVD that was produced re: Cuenca Ecuador.  There are a number of them, under the series  " Live or Retire Overseas " and of course, it's the Cuenca Ecuador addition you would be interested in. There is a gay man that is on the video, and he seems to feel he's truly found a second home, and does not run into any homophobe issues.
I wish you the best in your search. It's a pity that the question you pose, even has to be asked.
Good Luck,
Neil

Hi Neil. Thanks very much for your response and information - I very much appreciate it. I saw some info about the DVD you mentioned and I will definitely order it.

Thanks again for taking the time to respond,
Jim

Would like all info on working and living in Cuenca

erichendrickson wrote:

Would like all info on working and living in Cuenca

This thread is a great introduction to life in Cuenca:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=250920

In Ecuador, catholicism has very deep roots. With all what that includes. Specially in the highlands.
I will be wondering, ecuadorians acepting a guy person renting from them.
Some people does not show openly discrimination, but they do by making things "complicated" to handle.

I talk by experience.
Please, talk to people and keep asking in forums before you decide to do your moving.

I just read your post and realize it was quite sometime ago. Did you finally move to Cuenca or Quito. I would be interested in your experiences there.

I have lived in or near Cuenca for 9 years.  I am an older gay man but do not live a gay life style.  I did all that baloney in my 20's' and 30's.  If you want the gay life with bars and more it is here.  But I prefer not to engage.  Most Ecuadoirians are very open minded about sexual orientation, but I would only tell very good friends afterr you have known them for a while.  The gay life, while legal here, is viewd by the majority of the people from a strong Catholic orientation.  I would choose Cuenca any day over Quito, Guayaquil or other parts of Ecuador.  Loja is a good condsideratin although I do not think there are my gringos living there.  If you want io have a coffee or something one day, please let me know.  My name is Dave Nichols and my email is ***.  Bye the way, there us a faily sizeable group of married gay men and married gay women already living in and around 'Cuenca....Hasta luego, David