San Blas Travel Guide

Cuenca

A historic cathedral with multiple domes and a bell tower.
A cityscape with a restaurant featuring thatched roofs.
A person suspended in a harness, overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the background.
A cathedral with a large blue dome and multiple spires, set against a backdrop of mountains and a cityscape.
A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and mountains in the background.

Stay near popular San Blas attractions

Two illuminated church domes with cross-topped spires, set against a mountainous backdrop.

Calderon Park

9.6/10 (590 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Panama Hat Factory

Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour

฿526
per adult
Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour
Cuenca down town

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

฿1,158
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.

Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.

฿1,919
per adult
Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca

Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca

฿1,290
per adult
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca
Cuenca Your Way Exclusive Private City Tour

Cuenca Your Way Exclusive Private City Tour

฿1,985
per adult
Cuenca Your Way Exclusive Private City Tour
Ikat workshop

Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues

฿1,820
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues
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Top hotels in San Blas

Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3 out of 5
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is ฿1,998 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿1,998
฿1,998 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Convent of the Assumption ...
9/10 Wonderful! (154 reviews)
"I like how staff stayed in current communication and was able to accommodate in anyway they could."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Vaway Hotel
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Bolivar 12-55 Y Tarqui Cuenca Azuay
The price is ฿2,648 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,648
฿2,913 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Stay at this spa hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (376 reviews)
"El hotel muy lindo y su encanto especial, lo único un poco incomodo la cama muy pequena"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is ฿3,680 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿3,680
฿4,048 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Stay at this boutique hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (403 reviews)
"El personal muy atento y cordial. El hotel está muy bien situado en el centro de la ciudad."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
NASS Central Garden

NASS Central Garden

3.5 out of 5
9-69 Mariano Cueva Cuenca Azuay
The price is ฿854 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿854
฿854 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Plaza Rotary Market and Civic Plaza are ...
NASS Central Garden
Casa de las Rosas

Casa de las Rosas

3 out of 5
Manuel Vega 12-57 entre Cuenca Azuay
The price is ฿803 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿803
฿803 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Stay at this guesthouse in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free airport drop-off. Popular attractions San Blas Park and Plaza Rotary Market ...
Casa de las Rosas
Casa Firenza

Casa Firenza

5 out of 5
Simon Bolivar Cuenca
The price is ฿5,353 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿5,353
฿5,353 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Calderon Park and Convent of the Assumption are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"Loved our stayed at this hotel, highly recommended it if you’re traveling to Cuenca, Ecuador"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Casa Firenza
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Where to stay in San Blas

Find the best San Blas areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic cathedral with multiple domes and a bell tower.
Photo by Botak Jon
Open Photo by Botak Jon

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.

A cityscape with historic architecture, including domed buildings and a prominent church tower.

Cuenca Historic Center

While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.

A white church with a bell tower and dome, surrounded by cobblestone streets and palm trees.

San Sebastián

While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, San Sebastian Plaza and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are some notable places to visit nearby.

A picnic table with a bottle of beer, a glass, and a bag, overlooking a mountainous landscape with a llama in the distance.
Photo by Susie Alvarez
Open Photo by Susie Alvarez

Huayna-Cápac

If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Museum of Metals are top sights worth seeing.

A historic building with a tower, a fountain, and a street with pedestrians and vehicles.

El Barranco

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

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