Visit El Barranco
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Sombrero Museum
You can study the exhibits at Sombrero Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cuenca. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Inter-American Center of Popular Arts
You can browse the exhibits at Inter-American Center of Popular Arts, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cuenca. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the museums 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
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca
Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca
Cajas National Park Hiking Tour from Cuenca
El Barranco Hotel Deals
Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir
Was great! Staff really nice and helpfull!
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
Very nice good Location and clean
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Oro Verde Cuenca
Outstanding service.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Spotless Room and Super Great location - I've enjoyed my stay there and everything was super awesome
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
great housekeeping food
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Santa Lucia House - Forum
Everything is very clean and well maintained. Staff is friendly. Free breakfast is very satisfying. Only drawback is the noisy wood floors make it hard to quietly walk around at night, but not a deal breaker.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Other neighborhoods around El Barranco
Downtown Cuenca
Travelers come to Downtown Cuenca for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Convent of the Assumption and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga while you're in town.
San Blas
If you're spending some time in San Blas, Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga 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.
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.
