Cuenca
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Where to stay in Cuenca

Downtown Cuenca
Travelers come to Downtown Cuenca for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like San Francisco Plaza Market and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga while you're in town.

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 Sebastián
While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, San Sebastian Plaza and Plaza Rotary Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

Totoracocha
Even though there aren't top sights in Totoracocha, 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.

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
"Excellent personal, professional and family support. Breakfast was amazing! Totally recommend this hotel!"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Oro Verde Cuenca
"Muy bueno"
Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Santa Lucia House - Forum
"bien"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
"Overlooked the Tomebamba River and was very relaxing. It was advertised as a studio but it was actually a one bedroom/ 2 bath unit with open kitchen and living area plus a nice balcony. There was a coffee shop/ cafe next door that was also nice and the employees were always helpful and the food was ..."
Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Parc Royale Suites Hotel
"Excellent staff & location. Great bar $ beautiful hotel. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on May 2, 2026

Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
"Es una muy buena opción pero el parqueo es dificil y si existen más huéspedes hay que parquear en fila y pedir que retiren el auto, molestoso pero manejable. Un punto que si no me agradò es el hecho de que existe un solo baño. Es dificil con una familia grande."
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2024
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 trip to Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in this culturally rich area.

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.
Mall del Rio
You can do some window-shopping at Mall del Rio during your trip to Cuenca. Discover the museums and cathedral in this walkable area.
Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium
Catch an event at Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium during your trip to Cuenca.
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- Visit Downtown Cuenca
- San Francisco Plaza Market
- Convent of the Assumption
- New Cathedral of Cuenca
- Calderon Park
- Casa de los Arcos Art Museum
- Museum of Extreme Art
- San Cenaculo Church
- University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden
- Esqueletologia Museum
- Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
- San Sebastian Plaza
- Museum of Modern Art
- Civic Plaza
- Puente Roto
- Cuenca Municipal Planetarium
- San Blas Park
- Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium
- Manuel Agustin Landivar Museum
- Galeria FVega
- Pumapungo Archaeological Park
- Museum of Metals
- Cuenca Botanical Garden
- Calderon Park
- Mall del Rio
- New Cathedral of Cuenca
- Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
- Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium
- San Sebastian Plaza
- Puente Roto
- Plaza Rotary Market
- University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden
- Convent of the Assumption
- San Francisco Plaza Market
- Pumapungo Archaeological Park
- Rio Tomebamba
- Cuenca Botanical Garden
- Museum of Metals
- San Blas Park
- Civic Plaza
- Casa de los Arcos Art Museum
- Pista De Bicicross Bmx Cuenca
- Museum of Modern Art
- Sombrero Museum
- Church of Santo Domingo
- Museum of Extreme Art
- Cuenca Municipal Planetarium
- Inter-American Center of Popular Arts
- Galeria FVega
- Chahuarchimbana House Museum
- Manuel Agustin Landivar Museum
- San Cenaculo Church
- Museum of the Canari Identity
- Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures


