Downtown Cuenca Travel Guide
Visit Downtown Cuenca
Popular places to visit
New Cathedral of Cuenca
You can learn about the history of Cuenca when you stop by 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 find the perfect gifts to bring home 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 visit to Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Calderon Park
Explore the great outdoors at Calderon Park, a lovely green space in Cuenca. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in the 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.
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.
Activities
Express Tour Cajas National Park Hostería Dos Chorreras
Devil ́s Nose Viewpoint and Ingapirca Ruins tour from Cuenca
Full day Cuenca City Tour with Lunch Included
Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cuenca
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
If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Canaribamba
Canaribamba might not have many top sights, but Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Plaza Rotary Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.