Cuenca Historic Center Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
New Cathedral of Cuenca
You can learn about the history of Cuenca when you stop by New Cathedral of Cuenca. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in the 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.
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.
Calderon Park
Explore the great outdoors at Calderon Park, a lovely green space in Cuenca. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in the area.
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.
Pumapungo Archaeological Park
You can find out about the history of Cuenca with a trip to Pumapungo Archaeological Park. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Things to do
Devil ́s Nose Hiking and Ingapirca Ruins from Cuenca
Cuenca-Ec- City Tour with Panama Hat factory Half Day
Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour
Top hotels in Cuenca Historic Center
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Reviewed on 13 Mar 2024
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Reviewed on 15 May 2024
![Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1530000/1522200/1522196/57475448_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 23 May 2024
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Reviewed on 7 Jun 2024
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Reviewed on 2 May 2024
![Hotel Boutique Castilla de Leon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19970000/19967300/19967212/9c5e06d6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 25 May 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Cuenca Historic Center
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Downtown Cuenca
Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by New Cathedral of Cuenca and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden while in the area.
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San Blas
If you're spending some time in San Blas, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Pumapungo Archaeological Park are top sights worth seeing.
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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.
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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.
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Huayna-Cápac
If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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San Sebastián
While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and New Cathedral of Cuenca are some notable places to visit nearby.