Visit El Barranco
Popular places to visit
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.
New Cathedral of Cuenca
You can learn about the history of Cuenca when you stop by New Cathedral of Cuenca. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in the area.
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.
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.
Sombrero Museum
You can study the exhibits at Sombrero Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cuenca. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Inter-American Center of Popular Arts
You can browse the exhibits at Inter-American Center of Popular Arts, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Cuenca. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the museums 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 Hiking Tour from Cuenca
Top hotels in El Barranco
Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025
Oro Verde Cuenca
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025
Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2024
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Barranco
San Blas
If you're spending some time in San Blas, Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Cuenca
Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by New Cathedral of Cuenca and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden while in the area.
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.
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.
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.