Cuenca Historic Center

Cuenca

A cityscape with historic architecture, including domed buildings and a prominent church tower.
A historic cathedral with multiple domes and a bell tower.
A cityscape with a restaurant featuring thatched roofs.
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A cathedral with a large blue dome and multiple spires, set against a backdrop of mountains and a cityscape.

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Calderon Park

9.6/10 (590 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Cuenca: Half-Day City Tour including Panama Hat Factory

Cuenca: Half-Day City Tour including Panama Hat Factory

$35
per adult
Cuenca: Half-Day City Tour including Panama Hat Factory
Cuenca: Tour of the best of Cuenca, walking through its Historic Center

Cuenca: Sightseeing tour of the best that Cuenca has to offer, walking through its historic center

$35
per adult
Cuenca: Sightseeing tour of the best that Cuenca has to offer, walking through its historic center
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca

Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca

$39
per adult
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca
Cuenca : Cajas National Park & Hostería Dos Chorreras

Cuenca : Cajas National Park & Hostería Dos Chorreras

$25
per adult
Cuenca : Cajas National Park & Hostería Dos Chorreras
Cuenca down town

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.

Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.

$58
per adult
Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.
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Cuenca Historic Center Hotel Deals

Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3 out of 5
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Convent of the Assumption ...
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Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Bolivar 12-55 Y Tarqui Cuenca Azuay
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
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Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Santa Lucia House - Forum

Santa Lucia House - Forum

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 10-91 y Mariscal Lamar Cuenca Azuay
Stay at this hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Plaza ...
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Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Casa de las Rosas

Casa de las Rosas

3 out of 5
Manuel Vega 12-57 entre Cuenca Azuay
Stay at this guesthouse in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free airport drop-off. Popular attractions San Blas Park and Plaza Rotary Market ...
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Casa de las Rosas
NASS Central Garden

NASS Central Garden

3.5 out of 5
9-69 Mariano Cueva Cuenca Azuay
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Plaza Rotary Market and Civic Plaza ...
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A historic cathedral with multiple domes and a bell tower.
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Downtown Cuenca

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

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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.

A cathedral with a large blue dome and multiple spires, set against a backdrop of mountains and a cityscape.
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San Blas

If you're spending some time in San Blas, Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are top sights worth seeing.

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Huayna-Cápac

While visiting Huayna-Cápac, you might make a stop by sights like Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Museum of Metals.

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Totoracocha

Even though there aren't top sights in Totoracocha, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Puente Roto. Jump on the metro at Terminal Terrestre Station to see more of the city.

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