Visit Downtown Cuenca
Popular places to visit

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.

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.
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.
Casa de los Arcos Art Museum
You can study the exhibits at Casa de los Arcos Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cuenca. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

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Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca

Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca

Cajas National Park Hiking Tour from Cuenca
Downtown Cuenca Hotel Deals

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Staff were really courteous...wish I'd taken names of guys in the brkf.room and dining room.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Santa Lucia House - Forum
All the employees very helpful and friendly, breakfast really good and delicious, room very clean with everything needed.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Clean quiet room, amazing gardens, friendly wonderful staff, a calm oasis within the beautiful historic district. Close to so many things; walkable area--no car needed.
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Vaway Hotel
Clean room and friendly staff. Beautiful neighborhood right in the heart of the historic district.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
El hotel está convenientemente situado en el centro. El acceso al tranvía es perfecto e incluso lo tomamos para ir al aeropuerto. Buenas opciones de restaurantes alrededor. Como única sugerencia es ampliar las opciones de desayuno.
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

Hotel Azul de la Plaza
Al llegar quien me recibiò cumplio con sus funciones basicas pero muy poca cercania y poca calidez a la hora dar indicaciones y una pesima actitud a la hora de contestar mis inquietudes. Pero en el siguiente turno fui atendido por Erika, quie me atendioʻ de una manera muy cordial con excelente actitud ...
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
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, 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.

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

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.
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