Azuay Travel Guide

Ecuador

A historic cathedral with blue domes, a green gazebo, and palm trees.
A mountainous landscape with a small lake, a dirt path, and grazing sheep.
A mountainous landscape with a small lake surrounded by dry grass and rocky terrain.
A person with arms outstretched on a hillside, overlooking a valley with mountains and clouds.
A mountainous landscape with a lake and a prominent peak.

Popular cities in Azuay

A cityscape with a prominent highway, dense residential areas, and surrounding mountains.
Cuenca
Known for Cathedrals, Tours and Museums
Escape to Cuenca! Enjoy its museums, cathedral and sightseeing.

Reasons to visit

  • Calderon Park
  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
  • New Cathedral of Cuenca
A valley with a town nestled between mountains.
Banos
Known for Relaxing
Check out Mall del Rio and Mirador de Turi—just a couple of the sights around Banos.
A cityscape with mountains in the background and a large map on a table in the foreground.
Turi
Head to sights like Mirador de Turi as you discover the local area in Turi.
A variety of colorful fabrics with different patterns and textures.
Gualaceo
Known for Adventure and Shopping
Escape to Gualaceo! Enjoy its adventures.
A mountainous landscape with a small lake, a dirt path, and grazing sheep.
Sayausí
Check out the local area in Sayausí as you venture to sights like El Cajas National Park.
An aerial view of a town nestled in a valley with a river running through it.
Paute
Known for Natural parks
Trip time! Discover the parks in Paute.

Stay near popular Azuay attractions