Visit Downtown Cuenca
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New Cathedral of Cuenca
You can learn about the history of Cuenca with a visit to 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 enjoy retail therapy at Plaza Rotary Market. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
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.
Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
You can find out about the history of Cuenca with a trip to Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in this culturally rich area.
University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden
Explore the great outdoors at University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden, a lovely green space in Cuenca. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Civic Plaza
During your trip to Cuenca, you can do some window-shopping at Civic Plaza. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in the area.
Things to do

Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour

Devil ́s Nose Viewpoint and Ingapirca Ruins tour from Cuenca

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Downtown Cuenca Hotel Deals

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Vaway Hotel
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Hotel El Conquistador
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Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
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Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Cuenca

El Barranco
While visiting El Barranco, you might make a stop by sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto.

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, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and New Cathedral of Cuenca are top sights worth seeing.

Huayna-Cápac
While visiting Huayna-Cápac, you might make a stop by sights like Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden.

Canaribamba
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Canaribamba and surrounding area, you can visit Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Plaza Rotary Market.

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.
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