Title: Cuenca Historic Center Travel Guide: Best of Cuenca Historic Center, Cuenca Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cuenca Historic Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuenca-Historic-Center-Cuenca-Hotels.0-n697343892309422080-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Cuenca](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cuenca.d932.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Cuenca Historic Center Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cuenca-Historic-Center.d697343892309422080.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cuenca Historic Center Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuenca-Historic-Center.d697343892309422080.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cuenca Historic Center Travel Guide ## Cuenca ![Panoramic view of the historical center of city Cuenca at the valley with its many churches. Ecuador ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/697343892309422080/94f95743-ba23-4602-b9e7-7aa5ca280ef7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The old cathedral taken from the shopping mall beside it](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976394381/c541e845-1082-4391-97bf-91e3b860f952.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6239657/b1a6dee4-d19a-407d-b13d-58574546dda4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![There is a relatively hidden gem high in the mountains of Cuenca, Ecuador called Mirador Del Turi, accessible by rental car or bus. During our trip in April, we found the most fun adult do-it-yourself play park with this makeshift lawn chair swing! For $5 they strap you in and release you to soar high above Cuenca's city to see what it feels like to be a bird. The great thing about Ecuador is that they use US dollars, so no exchange necessary! To check out more photos of this awesome adult playground and to read more about where we ate and what we saw in Cuenca, here is the blog post: https://culturalfoodies.com/2017/11/02/cuenca-ecuador/ #cuenca #ecuador #southamerica #swing #travel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976394381/3818f7e5-4a28-4cda-b043-817b40d88899.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Taken from the roof; entrance fee USD2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/697343892309422080/c18dab0b-5538-4e1b-a77f-c0bd17af88d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cuenca Historic Center Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Cuenca travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuenca.dx932) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Santo Domingo church at night, as seen from a rooftop on Park Calderon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6175552/9bcf9fe9-9e4b-4d0e-9ecc-fa69b9550479.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Calderon-Park-Cuenca.d6175552.Attraction) ![Aerial View of New Cathedral in center of Cuenca, Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112456/a27c6d4d-db0c-4e5e-9cf4-7ada53dc7647.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Cathedral-Of-Cuenca-Cuenca.d6112456.Attraction) ![Cuenca, Ecuador - Stairs from Calle Larga to Rio Tomebamba](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532375170/c61299f3-9c52-4a7e-a1d1-7b694ee80745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-Tomebamba-Calle-Larga-Cuenca.d553248621532375170.Attraction) ![#LifeAtExpedia Puente Roto aka Broken Bridge ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532375159/476f19e8-fb6d-43ba-999f-2342b5bc30da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puente-Roto-Cuenca.d553248621532375159.Attraction) #### Pumapungo Archaeological Park You can browse the exhibits at Pumapungo Archaeological Park, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cuenca. Discover the area's museums and cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pumapungo-Archaeological-Park-Cuenca.d553248621532375168.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-Rotary-Market-Cuenca.d553248621532372161.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cuenca down town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1340833/8d969831-2ddf-4632-9f08-5d28c415b8d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory £26 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cuenca-half-day-city-tour-including-panama-hat-factory.a1340833.activity-details) ![Toreadora lake Cajas NP](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2191115/fc45de73-1384-4deb-aac2-900cf0e0ce19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cajas-unveiled-a-half-day-escape-from-cuenca.a2191115.activity-details) ![Ñami ñami.. delicious snacks in Cuenca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4072188/165fdc94-58df-4e2f-9435-05aba80a7884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Street food Tour in Cuenca,Ecuador £25 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/street-food-tour-in-cuenca.a4072188.activity-details) ![Happy group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2887541/0259ae6c-7bc5-47a4-a364-7a1c4a2e51e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cajas National Park Hiking Tour from Cuenca £36 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cajas-national-park-hiking-tour-from-cuenca.a2887541.activity-details) ![Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2191099/981a1c06-1179-4ad8-b131-a18a3fc0acbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca £35 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/amazing-cajas-national-park-tour-from-cuenca.a2191099.activity-details) ![Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2191113/d0c65d32-360a-404b-8d02-58595cd5c73f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca £29 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cajas-national-park-half-day-tour-from-cuenca.a2191113.activity-details) [See all activities in Cuenca](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cuenca.d932.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Cuenca Historic Center ![Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1530000/1522200/1522196/6c0fecab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel Calle Bolivar 12-55 Y Tarqui Cuenca Azuay £133 3 Apr - 4 Apr 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! (348 reviews) Loved everything Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=1522196&PinnedHotelID=1522196&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=697343892309422080) ![Vaway Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95990000/95984900/95984880/59f56fd5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Vaway Hotel Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay 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! (112 reviews) Great and clean place. I would recommend to families and friends. Very close to all attractions and tours. And they have hot water! Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=95984880&PinnedHotelID=95984880&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=697343892309422080) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=95984880&PinnedHotelID=95984880&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=697343892309422080) ![Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1777700/1777653/dfee2965_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay £94 1 Apr - 2 Apr 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! (378 reviews) This is one of the best hotels in Cuenca. They put a hot water bottle in your bed. It’s amazing, and there really isn’t service like this in most hotels. Also, the garden is really nice. I will definitely be back. Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=1777653&PinnedHotelID=1777653&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=697343892309422080) ![Santa Lucia House - Forum](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9460000/9459100/9459054/b78a7ae5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santa Lucia House - Forum Antonio Borrero 10-91 y Mariscal Lamar Cuenca Azuay £77 3 Apr - 4 Apr Stay at this hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Plaza ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (494 reviews) The building is a beautiful and charming example of colonial Spanish architecture, complete with two enclosed "courtyards". The complimentary breakfast included eggs with choice of veggies and preparation, yogurt with copious fresh fruit and granola, a selection of fresh breads, fresh squeezed fruit ... Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=9459054&PinnedHotelID=9459054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=697343892309422080) ![Casa Firenza](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88310000/88300600/88300564/acfc1a71_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Firenza Simon Bolivar Cuenca £101 6 Apr - 7 Apr Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Calderon Park and Esqueletologia Museum ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews) We stayed in the Presidential Suite, and it was amazing!! The suit was as good as it gets, the hotel itself was gorgeous, terrific service, wonderful restaurant, and PERFECT location. Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=88300564&PinnedHotelID=88300564&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=697343892309422080) ![El Dorado Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20200/20146/c6ba7a03_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### El Dorado Hotel Gran Colombia 7-87 y Luis Cordero Cuenca Azuay £62 29 Mar - 30 Mar Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Calderon Park and Esqueletologia Museum ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Cuenca Historic Center hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=697343892309422080&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=697343892309422080&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=697343892309422080&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=697343892309422080&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=697343892309422080&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=697343892309422080&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=697343892309422080&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=697343892309422080&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Cuenca Historic Center ![The old cathedral taken from the shopping mall beside it](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976394381/c541e845-1082-4391-97bf-91e3b860f952.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Cuenca Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuenca-Downtown-Cuenca.dx6239657) ![A breathtaking panoramic drone view of Cuenca, Ecuador, showcasing the city's vibrant architecture, lush green spaces, and the Tomebamba River winding through its heart.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944149084808323072/3620c8d8-ea93-459c-97c9-70d95370b2b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### El Barranco If you're spending some time in El Barranco, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuenca-El-Barranco.dx944149084808323072) ![The old cathedral taken from the shopping mall beside it](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976394381/c541e845-1082-4391-97bf-91e3b860f952.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Blas If you're spending some time in San Blas, Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuenca-San-Blas.dx553248635976394381) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Canaribamba Canaribamba might not have many top sights, but Pumapungo Archaeological Park and Puente Roto are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuenca-Canaribamba.dx553248635976385172) ![Santa Ana de los Cuatro Ríos de Cuenca is a beautiful city surrounded by rivers. It is widely regarded as the most European city in the country of Ecuador due to its 16th and 17th century era Spanish colonial architecture resembling cities and architecture throughout Spain.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6239657/2194b6fc-8907-411c-a95d-7f96c1a7019e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Huayna-Cápac If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Chahuarchimbana House Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuenca-Huayna-Capac.dx553248635976384797) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### El Vecino Even though there aren't top sights in El Vecino, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga. Jump on the metro at Terminal Terrestre Station to see more of the city. 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