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.
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 visit to Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Civic Plaza
During your trip to Cuenca, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Civic Plaza. 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.
Things to do
Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour
Devil ́s Nose Viewpoint and Ingapirca Ruins tour from Cuenca
Full day Cuenca City Tour with Lunch Included
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cuenca
El Barranco
If you're spending some time in El Barranco, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto 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.
San Blas
If you're spending some time in San Blas, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and New Cathedral of Cuenca 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, San Sebastian Plaza and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.