Visit Downtown Cuenca
Popular places to visit
New Cathedral of Cuenca
After visiting New Cathedral of Cuenca, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cuenca. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.
Plaza Rotary Market
During your trip to Cuenca, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Plaza Rotary Market. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Calderon Park
Calderon Park is just one of the places to see in Cuenca, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its cathedral.
Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
You can find out about the history of Cuenca with a visit to Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in this culturally rich area.
San Sebastian Plaza
Find out about the history of Cuenca with a stop at San Sebastian Plaza. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Casa de los Arcos Art Museum
You can study the exhibits at Casa de los Arcos Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Cuenca. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
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Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca
Top hotels in Downtown Cuenca
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Gran ubicación, pequeño pero comodo, bonita vista desde las habitaciones, el desayuno bueno con las opciones disponibles a la carta, que complementan el buffet. La parte que no me gusto son las paredes de vidrio arenado en los baños, se ve todas las sombras de dentro, siento que no hay ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Santa Lucia House - Forum
Very well maintained place. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Breakfast has standard options and rooms are made up every day.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Clean quiet room, amazing gardens, friendly wonderful staff, a calm oasis within the beautiful historic district. Close to so many things; walkable area--no car needed.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Vaway Hotel
Excellent work
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Hotel Azul de la Plaza
Al llegar quien me recibiò cumplio con sus funciones basicas pero muy poca cercania y poca calidez a la hora dar indicaciones y una pesima actitud a la hora de contestar mis inquietudes. Pero en el siguiente turno fui atendido por Erika, quie me atendioʻ de una manera muy cordial con excelente actitud ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
El hotel está convenientemente situado en el centro. El acceso al tranvía es perfecto e incluso lo tomamos para ir al aeropuerto. Buenas opciones de restaurantes alrededor. Como única sugerencia es ampliar las opciones de desayuno.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cuenca
El Barranco
If you're spending some time in El Barranco, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto are top sights worth seeing.
Cuenca Historic Center
While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Plaza Rotary Market and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.
San Blas
If you're spending some time in San Blas, Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are top sights worth seeing.
Huayna-Cápac
If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Canaribamba
Canaribamba might not have many top sights, but Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
El Vecino
Even though there aren't top sights in El Vecino, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Plaza Rotary Market. Jump on the metro at Terminal Terrestre Station to see more of the city.
