Visit Downtown Cuenca
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca
Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca
Cajas National Park Small-Group tour from Cuenca
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca
Full-Day Tour, Ingapirca Archaeological Site and Incan mountain face from Cuenca
Top hotels in Downtown Cuenca
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
It's a wonderful people and facilities
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Vaway Hotel
The food was excellent and the service was great , very friendly staff!
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Santa Lucia House - Forum
No car
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
The front desk staff were incredibly helpful. The garden is stunning and A Feast for all of the senses. The room was very comfortable and the hot water bottle they put in the bed at night made it incredibly cozy and delightful
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Hotel El Conquistador
Im happy! Everything was hood. Good service. Nice place.
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Was a espectacular hotel thanx for all guys
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
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, 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 Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga 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 Plaza Rotary Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
