Visit Downtown Cuenca
Popular places to visit

New Cathedral of Cuenca
You can learn about the history of Cuenca with a visit to 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 enjoy retail therapy at Plaza Rotary Market. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
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 trip to Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in this culturally rich area.
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.
Civic Plaza
During your trip to Cuenca, you can do some window-shopping at Civic Plaza. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in the area.
Things to do

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca

Cajas National Park Hiking Tour from Cuenca

Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca
Top hotels in Downtown Cuenca

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Santa Lucia House - Forum
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Hotel El Conquistador
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Vaway Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cuenca

El Barranco
While visiting El Barranco, you might make a stop by sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto.

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
While visiting Huayna-Cápac, you might make a stop by sights like Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden.

Canaribamba
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Canaribamba and surrounding area, you can visit Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga.

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.