Cuenca Historic Center Travel Guide
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Visit Cuenca Historic Center
Stay near popular Cuenca Historic Center attractions
Things to do

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.

Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca

Cuenca Your Way Exclusive Private City Tour

Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues
Top hotels in Cuenca Historic Center

Vaway Hotel
"Good and friendly"
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
"El staff fue súper amable. La habitación muy limpia. Desayuno buffet muy variado. Excelente todo. Volveré definitivamente."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Santa Lucia House - Forum
"I stayed 10 days and i enjoyed my stay. The location is perfect for walking to nearby things to see. The breakfast was made to order. The staff was very friendly and helpful and always available."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
"Our experience was very good. However, the only issue we encountered was the strong kerosene smell on the third floor. The heating lamps located in the interior patio-which at night also operates as a restaurant, where the food is excellent, by the way- emit a very intense kerosene or gasoline odor, ..."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

El Dorado Cuenca

Hotel NASS Continental
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Where to stay in Cuenca Historic Center

Downtown Cuenca
Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and San Sebastian Plaza while in the area.

San Sebastián
While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, San Sebastian Plaza and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

San Blas
If you're spending some time in San Blas, Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are top sights worth seeing.

Puertas del Sol
While Puertas del Sol may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Sebastian Plaza and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden.

Huayna-Cápac
If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.











