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  "response": {
    "Key": "CUE-EC",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CUE",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cuenca",
      "fullCity": "Cuenca, Ecuador",
      "airport": "Mariscal Lamar Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "EC",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Ecuador"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Ecuador can I fly to from Cuenca?",
        "answer": "From Cuenca you can fly non-stop to Quito and Guayaquil. Quito is the capital and a gateway to the Andes and Galápagos, while Guayaquil is the main hub for the coast and the Galápagos. One-stop connections via Quito or Guayaquil reach other cities like Manta and Esmeraldas."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Cuenca to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "Since Cuenca is already in Ecuador, you would be looking at domestic flights. A non-stop from Cuenca to Quito takes about 50 minutes, and to Guayaquil it's roughly 40 minutes. There are no international flights involved, so eastbound and westbound differences don't apply."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Cuenca to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non‑stop flights from Cuenca to Quito. For example, LATAM Ecuador and Avianca Ecuador operate the short domestic hop, which takes about 45 to 55 minutes. You can also find daily frequencies and occasional additional services during peak travel periods."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Cuenca to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "Flights from Cuenca to other parts of Ecuador are operated by LATAM and Avianca, often with a stop in Quito or Guayaquil."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Ecuador?",
        "answer": "Ecuador offers Quito's colonial center, the Galápagos Islands for wildlife, Cuenca's charming streets, the Amazon rainforest and the coastal town of Montañita for surfing."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Ecuador?",
        "answer": "Since Cuenca is already in Ecuador, you are looking at domestic travel. For most of the country, including Quito and the highlands, June to September is the driest and most pleasant. The coast is best from December to April. Summer months (June–August) are busiest, so book ahead."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Mariscal Lamar Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Mariscal Lamar International Airport sits right within Cuenca's city limits, so reaching it from downtown is quick and straightforward. Public transit is limited, but the Cuenca Tramway runs through the historic center and gets within a short taxi or walk of the terminal. Taxis and ride‑share are the most popular and fastest options, taking only about 10–15 minutes from the center, while driving yourself is also easy with short‑term parking available at the terminal, though spaces can fill during peak travel times.",
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuenca_Tramway",
            "title": "Cuenca Tramway",
            "time_published": "2025-03-02T00:01:39Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariscal_Lamar_International_Airport",
            "title": "Mariscal Lamar International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-26T06:15:22Z"
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    }
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}