Cuenca Historic Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Cuenca Historic Center
Stay near popular Cuenca Historic Center attractions
Activities

Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca

Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.

Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca

Cuenca: Half-Day City Tour including Panama Hat Factory
Our pick of the best Cuenca Historic Center Hotel Deals

Vaway Hotel
"Great price. Nice rooftop restaurant. Central location"
Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Santa Lucia House - Forum

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
"Excellent staff and wonderful food!"
Reviewed on 17 July 2026

Casa de las Rosas
"Directly in Cuenca el centere. Perfect for walking. Go to the street vendors and grab some authentic Ecuadorian street food in the evening. Very friendly staff. Building was well kept and clean though a bit noisy. Beautiful old hardwood floors announced every visitor. There is on-site parking for ..."
Reviewed on 14 July 2026

El Dorado Hotel
"We have been coming to Cuenca and staying at El Dorado Hotel since the hotel opened around 1970 when my wife and I were married. We have been coming back regularly on our trips to Ecuador and Cuenca since. Our last stay was in July 2026. The El Dorado has been a consistently comfortable and enjoyable ..."
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Cuenca Historic Center

Downtown Cuenca
Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Convent of the Assumption and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden while in the area.

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

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

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

El Barranco
If you're spending some time in El Barranco, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto are top sights worth seeing.














