Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Azuay March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Azuay ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Azuay Types of activities Where to stay [Azuay travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Azuay.dx6239663) ![The elevation of 4000 meters isn't easy to acclimate to ,but you get to see gorgeous views like this so it's a pretty fair trade off !!! El cajas is a hikers dream!! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/739208532505030656/50c371b5-ab97-4cf5-ad7f-2024d8d994e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I barely explored 10% of the park in a day but even in a day morning and evening can be a different experience depending on the kind of weather.After a lot of reading that it's better to reach the park early as it gets rainy in the afternoon,I reached there at 11 but it was gloomy and the afternoon was bright and sunny 😀 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/739208532505030656/8a186250-c59c-40b9-8f93-abcc3420a5da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Enroute to Cajas National Park from Guayaquil!! We stopped at a random spot for 10mins and kept gaping at the clouds!! I strongly suggest taking a taxi or private tour from Guayaquil to Cajas for the breath taking views through the way!! Lot of buses go this route but you can't stop at some spectacular locales and break into a jig 😀 #weekendgetaway ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/739208532505030656/0b5c8aa9-3fa1-45bf-bd38-20ea805b2b9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The weather changes so quickly here in El cajas park .But no matter the weather it's breathtaking.. Lagunas, the clouds and the mountains.. bundle up in a jacket and a warm hat.#weekendgetaway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/739208532505030656/784245ef-bf70-4710-b320-3feb962ac985.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) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. 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£45 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/giron-waterfall-and-busa-lake.a1341058.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2191115/fc45de73-1384-4deb-aac2-900cf0e0ce19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca 4h 10/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cajas-national-park-half-day-tour-from-cuenca.a2191115.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1353294/f5f3ea3b-7355-4717-92b0-8fdfe89e7426.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour 4h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £12 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cuenca-ec-city-tour-with-panama-hat-factory-half-day.a1353294.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Street food Tour in Cuenca,Ecuador](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4072188/165fdc94-58df-4e2f-9435-05aba80a7884.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Street food Tour in Cuenca,Ecuador 3h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/street-food-tour-in-cuenca-ecuador.a4072188.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2191113/d0c65d32-360a-404b-8d02-58595cd5c73f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca 4h 20m 10/10 11 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cajas-national-park-half-day-tour-from-cuenca.a2191113.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1341049/a876a6c6-ed85-48e0-8286-d571f7cb7e0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues 8h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gualaceo-chordelg-and-sigsig-craft-making-villagues.a1341049.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Full-Day Tour, Ingapirca Archaeological Site and Incan mountain face from C...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1340932/1d3a1bfb-898d-4eb3-acae-469dd3917a13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Tour, Ingapirca Archaeological Site and Incan mountain face from C... 8h 9.6/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-ingapirca-archaeological-site-and-incan-mountain-face-from-cuenca.a1340932.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Ingapirca Archaeological and Gualaceo & Chordeleg Tour from Cuenca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2272778/7c91bc32-96fc-4b78-bdb7-4012d2d86ec7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ingapirca Archaeological and Gualaceo & Chordeleg Tour from Cuenca 8h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ingapirca-archaeological-and-gualaceo-chordeleg-tour-from-cuenca.a2272778.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Cuenca: City Sightseeing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44638064/fbbcbd83-2476-46b2-b1e5-5b39e2e53f36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cuenca: City Sightseeing Tour 4h 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cuenca-city-sightseeing-tour.a44638064.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1340833/8d969831-2ddf-4632-9f08-5d28c415b8d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory 4h 10/10 17 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cuenca-half-day-city-tour-including-panama-hat-factory.a1340833.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1341058/d7b2da8d-ccb4-4264-906a-8dcf5143cdbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake 8h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £45 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/giron-waterfall-and-busa-lake.a1341058.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Cuenca Your Way Exclusive Private City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1340905/0e5b3917-ad15-4f4f-a69c-0c64c6f9e40b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cuenca Your Way Exclusive Private City Tour 7h 10/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £45 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cuenca-city-tour-including-turi-viewpoint.a1340905.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Full Day Manuel's Waterfalls from Guayaquil](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3444230/73e06b42-ef14-402c-8726-c1899aa1a0f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Manuel's Waterfalls from Guayaquil 9h 9/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £340 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-manuels-waterfalls-from-guayaquil.a3444230.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Full Day Artisans Tour from Cuenca (Chordeleg-Gualaceo-Bartolome)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2383420/3b772fed-a94f-41b2-bfc8-3f1ecd23667a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Artisans Tour from Cuenca (Chordeleg-Gualaceo-Bartolome) 7h Free cancellation available £172 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/canyoning-tour-near-by-cuenca.a2383420.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Legendary Luspa Private Trek](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4889224/be112b66-c4c8-467e-bde3-2000bf74fe02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Legendary Luspa Private Trek 7h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £56 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/legendary-luspa-private-trek.a4889224.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Quito City Tour: Casco antiguo, Teleférico y Mitad del Mundo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51982973/9c9c8949-771a-4dd3-a1be-e3ca7c1400f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Quito City Tour: Casco antiguo, Teleférico y Mitad del Mundo 7h Free cancellation available £64 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/quito-city-tour-casco-antiguo-teleferico-y-mitad-del-mundo.a51982973.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Private Cuenca City Half Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2512429/ef702c39-9060-4fe1-81a2-ca76be824fee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Cuenca City Half Day Tour 4h Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shared-cuenca-city-half-day-tour.a2512429.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Cuenca Pub Crawl: Bar Tour with Drinks and Free Club Entry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51848899/b0c134af-7ec5-4854-8247-4fd84359a27e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cuenca Pub Crawl: Bar Tour with Drinks and Free Club Entry 4h Free cancellation available £15 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cuenca-pub-crawl-bar-tour-with-drinks-and-free-club-entry.a51848899.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Private Cajas National Park Tour through Cloud Forest and Moorlands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1341046/65274319-0a66-453d-9160-d3a32361e033.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Cajas National Park Tour through Cloud Forest and Moorlands 7h 30m 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £116 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-cajas-national-park-tour-through-cloud-forest-and-moorlands.a1341046.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Cooking Class & Market Tour in Cuenca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1341043/e380b00a-4b84-4e88-87fa-ff07a4812d2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cooking Class & Market Tour in Cuenca 4h 9.6/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cooking-class-market-tour-in-cuenca.a1341043.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Experience to Learn to Distil in Paute](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51564475/37296cb4-9e45-4902-902d-0610280e07d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Experience to Learn to Distil in Paute 2h Free cancellation available £43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/experience-to-learn-to-distil-in-paute.a51564475.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ![Cuenca Art Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52273508/1d882b64-28d6-46bb-881c-231ef6f5e496.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cuenca Art Experience 4h Free cancellation available £109 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cuenca-art-experience.a52273508.activity-details?&rid=6239663&location=Azuay&swp=off) ## What to do in Azuay --- ### 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) ![Rain over Cuenca from Parque Zoológico del Cuenca, Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532465036/63cf4abc-e57d-4337-bb45-aac519a1fe8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Amaru Zoo Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Amaru Zoo during your holiday in Paccha? Discover the area's hot springs and spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Amaru-Zoo-Cuenca.d553248621532465036.Attraction) #### 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 culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mall-Del-Rio-Cuenca.d553248635975846215.Attraction) #### El Cajas National Park Explore the great outdoors at El Cajas National Park, a lovely green space in Sayausí. While in this walkable area, you can enjoy the cafes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Cajas-National-Park-Sayausi.d6112458.Attraction) #### Mirador de Turi Find out about the history of Turi when you spend time at Mirador de Turi. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mirador-De-Turi-Turi.d553248621532375165.Attraction) #### Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium Catch an event at Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium during your trip to Cuenca. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alejandro-Serrano-Aguilar-Stadium-Huayna-Capac.d553248635975778334.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Azuay ![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) ![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=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cuenca Historic Center While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuenca-Cuenca-Historic-Center.dx697343892309422080) ![San sebastian Church in Cuenca, Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976386313/0726a8f1-4717-4922-867d-5accb6d7a12e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Sebastián While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, San Sebastian Plaza and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuenca-San-Sebastian.dx553248635976386313) ![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) ![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) ![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) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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