Downtown Cuenca
Cuenca
Visit Downtown Cuenca
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Plaza Rotary Market
During your trip to Cuenca, you can enjoy retail therapy at Plaza Rotary Market. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
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.
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
Street food Tour in Cuenca,Ecuador
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca
Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca
Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca
Top hotels in Downtown Cuenca
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Modern, clean, good location
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Amazing service and hospitality. Unlike anything you’ll ever experience in the states everyone was so kind and friendly and went above and beyond for us. The hotel is an absolute beauty and restaurant is delicious! Thank you all
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Vaway Hotel
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 Feb 13, 2026
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
-Toiled didn’t work right - Very loud floor -water running out from the shower
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Santa Lucia House - Forum
Hotel Azul de la Plaza
The bathroom was very nice the room was a little worn. The staff were very nice.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cuenca
El Barranco
While visiting El Barranco, you might make a stop by sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto.
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
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 Pumapungo Archaeological Park and Puente Roto.
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.
