Downtown Cuenca

Cuenca

The old cathedral taken from the shopping mall beside it
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There is a relatively hidden gem high in the mountains of Cuenca, Ecuador called Mirador Del Turi, accessible by rental car or bus. During our trip in April, we found the most fun adult do-it-yourself play park with this makeshift lawn chair swing! For $5 they strap you in and release you to soar high above Cuenca's city to see what it feels like to be a bird. The great thing about Ecuador is that they use US dollars, so no exchange necessary!

To check out more photos of this awesome adult playground and to read more about where we ate and what we saw in Cuenca, here is the blog post: https://culturalfoodies.com/2017/11/02/cuenca-ecuador/

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Taken from the roof; entrance fee USD2
Cuenca Old Town

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TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

4 out of 5
Av. del Estadio y Florencia Astudillo Cuenca Azuay
The price is S$107 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
S$107
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this boutique hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (467 reviews)
Top roof is open on the weekend

Reviewed on 14 Mar, 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Bolivar 12-55 Y Tarqui Cuenca Azuay
The price is S$144 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
S$144
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this spa hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (345 reviews)
It was a dream stating in such a mansion .Every detail was flawless and the staff was just fantastic .

Reviewed on 12 Mar, 2026

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3 out of 5
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is S$72 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
S$72
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Convent of the Assumption ...
9/10 Wonderful! (111 reviews)
Everything was good, maybe the only issue was that as the room was close to the Main Street you can hear all night the sound of people passing by or cars but apart from that everything was excellent

Reviewed on 13 Feb, 2026

Vaway Hotel
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is S$128 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
S$128
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this boutique hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (377 reviews)
Clean room, helpful staff, beautiful building

Reviewed on 3 Mar, 2026

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia House - Forum

Santa Lucia House - Forum

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 10-91 y Mariscal Lamar Cuenca Azuay
The price is S$63 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
S$63
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Plaza ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (492 reviews)
The building is a beautiful and charming example of colonial Spanish architecture, complete with two enclosed "courtyards". The complimentary breakfast included eggs with choice of veggies and preparation, yogurt with copious fresh fruit and granola, a selection of fresh breads, fresh squeezed fruit ...

Reviewed on 11 Mar, 2026

Santa Lucia House - Forum
Hotel Azul de la Plaza

Hotel Azul de la Plaza

3.5 out of 5
8-64 Coronel Guillermo Tálbot Cuenca Azuay
Stay at this hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions San Sebastian Plaza and Museum of Modern Art are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews)
They wete very accommodating wirh my schedule for check in and out.

Reviewed on 11 Mar, 2026

Hotel Azul de la Plaza
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cuenca

A breathtaking panoramic drone view of Cuenca, Ecuador, showcasing the city's vibrant architecture, lush green spaces, and the Tomebamba River winding through its heart.

El Barranco

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

El Barranco
Panoramic view of the historical center of city Cuenca at the valley with its many churches. Ecuador

Cuenca Historic Center

While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.

Cuenca Historic Center
The old cathedral taken from the shopping mall beside it

San Blas

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

San Blas
Santa Ana de los Cuatro Ríos de Cuenca is a beautiful city surrounded by rivers.
It is widely regarded as the most European city in the country of Ecuador due to its 16th and 17th century era Spanish colonial architecture resembling cities and architecture throughout Spain.

Huayna-Cápac

If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Huayna-Cápac
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Canaribamba

Canaribamba might not have many top sights, but Pumapungo Archaeological Park and Puente Roto are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Canaribamba
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El Vecino

Even though there aren't top sights in El Vecino, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga. Jump on the metro at Terminal Terrestre Station to see more of the city.

El Vecino


Downtown Cuenca