Downtown Cuenca Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
San Sebastian Plaza
Find out about the history of Cuenca with a stop at San Sebastian Plaza. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich 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.
San Francisco Plaza Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at San Francisco Plaza Market during your trip to Cuenca. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca
Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca
Cajas National Park Hiking Tour from Cuenca
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca
Top hotels in Downtown Cuenca
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Modern, clean, good location
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Santa Lucia House - Forum
Ideally located for the centre of Cuenca, good breakfast, comfy bed and a good shower en suite.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Location, clean room, staff
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Una experiencia fabulosa, me hospedé dos noches en el Hotel. Cristina de recepción nos ayudó en todo, el transfer desde el aeropuerto, checkin, recomendaciones de lugares a visitar, taxis seguros, hasta el checkout. las habitaciones limpias y bien abastecidas.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Vaway Hotel
Hola
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Azul de la Plaza
Great staff, friendly and helpful. Wonderful room, very clean and well appointed with great view right down to the square.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cuenca
El Barranco
If you're spending some time in El Barranco, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto are top sights worth seeing.
Cuenca Historic Center
While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Plaza Rotary Market and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.
San Blas
If you're spending some time in San Blas, Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are top sights worth seeing.
Huayna-Cápac
If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
