Downtown Cuenca Travel Guide
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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 visit to Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Cuenca
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 23 Feb 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 13 Feb 2026
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Everything was fantastic, I got stomach sickness and the hotel make me the food I need to reestablished and get well, I was walking the next day and visiting Cuenca. Thanks to all staff you were wonderful and helpful. Hotel is spotless and clean. Near all attractions restaurants and at
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
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Hotel Azul de la Plaza
Great location, courteous staff, tasty and plentiful breakfast. The rooms are very clean, the bathrooms spotless with very hot shower. Exceptional internet speed over their wifi. There is absolutely no way you will be disappointed with your experience at this place!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir
Our stay was disappointing due to poor professionalism and lack of basic customer service. Staff were not courteous and often appeared annoyed when we made simple requests. We had to repeatedly ask for pillows, and it took five days to receive a working safe. Basic amenities should not require constant ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
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.
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.
