Cumbaya, Ecuador

Cumbayá may seem like a quaint suburb, but the reality is a bureaucratic slog. Founded in 1970 as Club Deportivo Los Loros, the local football club only reached the Serie B Ecuadorian league in 2021 after years of toiling in the Segunda Categoría. While the team has since achieved promotion to the top division, the same can't be said for the city's infrastructure - a persistent headache for residents. With limited options and a club still finding its footing, Cumbayá is best suited for die-hard football fans willing to navigate its administrative challenges.