Downtown Cuenca Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Francisco Plaza Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at San Francisco Plaza Market during your trip to Cuenca. Discover the museums and 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.
Things to do
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Cajas National Park Hiking Tour from Cuenca
Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca
Street food Tour in Cuenca,Ecuador
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca
Top hotels in Downtown Cuenca
Santa Lucia House - Forum
Friendly staff and nice breakfast menu
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Vaway Hotel
Very professional staff. Excellent, central location. Convenient access. Food in is excellent with amazing food although a bit over priced. The staff is very accommodating, helpful and speak English which is helpful.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
The breakfast menu was fresh, excellent. Room was clean especially the bathroom. Staff was nice and eager to help guest, Veronica in particular. She was so nice and passionate to have pride in Cuenca.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Todo excelente, ubicación , personal, restaurante, limpieza.. Muchas gracias por la recomendación
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
was ok nothing special
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
El Dorado Hotel
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.
