Visit Cuenca Historic Center
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.
Puente Roto
You can find out about the history of Cuenca with a trip to Puente Roto. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its museums.
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 Francisco Plaza Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at San Francisco Plaza Market during your trip to Cuenca. Discover the museums and 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 Cuenca Historic Center
Santa Lucia House - Forum
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional Stay — Highly Recommended! I had an amazing experience at this hotel. Everything was perfect from start to finish! The room was spotless, spacious, and very comfortable. The breakfast was excellent: fresh, delicious, and with plenty of options for every taste. The staff went ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
We had an amazing stay at Mansion Alcazar. The hotel has this classic cozy vibe and the room was incredibly beautiful!! It has also a great location near Cuenca's historic centre, but far enough so that the noise and movement of people didn't disturb us. The complimentary breakfast was delicious ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
The property and breakfast sir was are lovely, the beds are incredibly comfortable, and the staff goes above and beyond. We were there on Halloween but it was raining terribly that night, so the staff let her truck or treat around the hotel and even got a couple of guests in on it. It was the sweetest, ...
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Vaway Hotel
Habitación muy limpia, ubicación céntrica cerca de todo.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Hotel El Conquistador
Im happy! Everything was hood. Good service. Nice place.
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Hotel Presidente by NASS
Friendly staff and convenient to shopping and restaurants.
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Cuenca Historic Center
Downtown Cuenca
Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga while in the area.
El Barranco
If you're spending some time in El Barranco, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto are top sights worth seeing.
San Blas
If you're spending some time in San Blas, Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga 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.
El Vecino
Even though there aren't top sights in El Vecino, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Civic Plaza. Jump on the metro at Terminal Terrestre Station to see more of the city.
Huayna-Cápac
If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
