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.
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
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Full-Day Tour, Ingapirca Archaeological Site and Incan mountain face from Cuenca
Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues
Cuenca Your Way Exclusive Private City Tour
Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca
Top hotels in Downtown Cuenca
Santa Lucia House - Forum
Mi paso por esta propiedad estuvo fantastica
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Food and service was great
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Very clean place, excellent staff, great breakfast included
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
exclente
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Vaway Hotel
Habitación muy limpia, ubicación céntrica cerca de todo.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Hotel Presidente by NASS
Friendly staff and convenient to shopping and restaurants.
Reviewed on 22 Sept 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, Cuenca Botanical Garden and Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium 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, San Sebastian Plaza and San Francisco Plaza Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
