Cuenca Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Cuenca
Where to stay in Cuenca
San Sebastián
While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, San Sebastian Plaza and San Francisco Plaza Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
El Barranco
If you're spending some time in El Barranco, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto 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 San Francisco Plaza Market.
Downtown Cuenca
Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by San Francisco Plaza Market and Convent of the Assumption while in the area.
Cuenca Historic Center
While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Convent of the Assumption and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.
Oro Verde Cuenca
"El Hotel está viejo, con ubicación regular! Caro para los servicios que ofrece!"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
"Breakfast was great Staff was great Room was great and cleaned great !"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Vaway Hotel
"Nice place, convenient location, street outside is loud as are the church bells. Do not recommend ordering taxi or Uber from there but instead walk a few blocks away"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
"Overlooked the Tomebamba River and was very relaxing. It was advertised as a studio but it was actually a one bedroom/ 2 bath unit with open kitchen and living area plus a nice balcony. There was a coffee shop/ cafe next door that was also nice and the employees were always helpful and the food was ..."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Suitesecu Rentals Cuenca
"Recommend"
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
APART HOTEL CASA BLANCA
"Close to historic center. Nice small apartment with kitchen. If you're not used to Cuenca, be prepared for cold nights and no hotel has heaters. Unfortunately there was a couple of smoke detectors that kept beeping all night throughout the hotel. They do offer an included friendly breakfast at a ..."
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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.
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.
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.
Puente Roto
You can find out about the history of Cuenca with a trip to Puente Roto. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its museums.
Mall del Rio
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall del Rio during your stay in Cuenca. Discover the museums and cathedral in this walkable area.
Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium
Catch an event at Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium during your trip to Cuenca.
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 Hiking Tour from Cuenca
Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca
