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.

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A cathedral with blue domes and a cityscape in the background.

New Cathedral of Cuenca

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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.
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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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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 Cuenca Botanical Garden 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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