El Vecino Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit El Vecino
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.
Mall del Rio
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall del Rio during your stay in Cuenca. Discover the museums and cathedral in this walkable area.
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.
Activities
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca
Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca
Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca
Our pick of the best El Vecino Hotel Deals
Oro Verde Cuenca
The staff was great in answering questions. Very patient when I asked about arranging a taxi for an excursion for the entire day. Set me up with a cab driver that they do business with on a regular basis and I received a discounted rate.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Super!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
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
Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
Es una muy buena opción pero el parqueo es dificil y si existen más huéspedes hay que parquear en fila y pedir que retiren el auto, molestoso pero manejable. Un punto que si no me agradò es el hecho de que existe un solo baño. Es dificil con una familia grande.
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2024
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
It's a wonderful people and facilities
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
The room was nice and the decor was perfect for this type of hotel. This is an older type hotel with hard wooden floors. The walls are very thin so be mindful of this. You can hear everything going on in the other rooms. Very interesting place to stay. The hotel staff were very professional and attentive. ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Vecino
Totoracocha
Even though there aren't top sights in Totoracocha, 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.
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.
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 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 University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga while in the area.
Monay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Monay and surrounding area, you can visit Civic Plaza and Plaza Rotary Market.
