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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 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.
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.
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.
Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cuenca. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

Cajas National Park Small-Group tour from Cuenca

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

Cuenca: City Sightseeing Tour

Cuenca-Ec: Cajas National Park Half-Day Tour

3 Days Discover The Ecuadorian Amazon (Tour From Tena city)

Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour
Top hotels in El Barranco

Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2025

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Santa Lucia House - Forum
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Oro Verde Cuenca
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Barranco

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.

Downtown Cuenca
Travelers come to Downtown Cuenca for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like New Cathedral of Cuenca and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden while you're in town.

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
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.

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.