Visit El Barranco
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
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 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.
Inter-American Center of Popular Arts
You can browse the exhibits at Inter-American Center of Popular Arts, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cuenca. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the museums in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Cajas National Park Small-Group tour from Cuenca
Full-Day Tour, Ingapirca Archaeological Site and Incan mountain face from Cuenca
Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues
Devil ́s Nose Viewpoint and Ingapirca Ruins tour from Cuenca
Top hotels in El Barranco
Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025
Oro Verde Cuenca
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025
Santa Lucia House - Forum
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Barranco
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
Travelers come to Downtown Cuenca for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga 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.
