What to do in Cuenca

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Cuenca
Cuenca
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Photo by Lisa A Schmidt
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Cajas National Park Small-Group tour from Cuenca

Cajas National Park Small-Group tour from Cuenca

Activity duration is 8 hours
7.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$81 per adult
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Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$59 per adult
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Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour

Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour

Activity duration is 12 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$773 per adult*
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What to do in Cuenca

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New Cathedral of Cuenca

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.

New Cathedral of Cuenca
Plaza Rotary Market

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.

Plaza Rotary Market
Puente Roto

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.

Puente Roto

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.

Mall del Rio

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.

Calderon Park

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.

Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga

Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium

Catch an event at Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium during your trip to Cuenca.

Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium

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.

University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden

Civic Plaza

During your trip to Cuenca, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Civic Plaza. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in the area.

Civic Plaza

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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.

Downtown Cuenca
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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.

Cuenca Historic Center
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San Blas

If you're spending some time in San Blas, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and New Cathedral of Cuenca are top sights worth seeing.

San Blas
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Huayna-Cápac

If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Huayna-Cápac
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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.

Totoracocha
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San Sebastián

While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and New Cathedral of Cuenca are some notable places to visit nearby.

San Sebastián

 

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