El Vecino Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Activities

Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca

Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca

AU$55
per adult
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca
Panama Hat Factory

Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour

AU$22
per adult
Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour
Basin: Chocolate Tour with Practice Class

Basin: Chocolate Tour with Practice Class

AU$28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Basin: Chocolate Tour with Practice Class
Cuenca down town

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

AU$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Giron Chorro Waterfall

Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake

AU$76
per adult
Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake
Viewpoint

Viewpoints of Cuenca 360

AU$18
per adult
Viewpoints of Cuenca 360
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Our pick of the best El Vecino Hotel Deals

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca

3.5 out of 5
Ave. Circunvalación Sur y Ave. Felipe II Cuenca
The price is AU$172 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$172
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (522 reviews)
"Shower drain clogged, one shower and water all over the bathroom. Told front desk staff, next morning still nothing done. Total lack of response from front desk. Cleaning staff do very good work. Rest of stay very good."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3 out of 5
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is AU$87 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$87
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Convent of the Assumption ...
9/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews)
"Todo bien solo muy pequeño"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Vaway Hotel
Oro Verde Cuenca

Oro Verde Cuenca

4.5 out of 5
Av Ordóñez Lasso S/N Cuenca Azuay
The price is AU$173 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$173
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (650 reviews)
"Excelente atención, el desayuno muy rico."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Oro Verde Cuenca
Santa Lucia House - Forum

Santa Lucia House - Forum

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 10-91 y Mariscal Lamar Cuenca Azuay
The price is AU$75 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$75
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Plaza ...
Santa Lucia House - Forum
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Bolivar 12-55 Y Tarqui Cuenca Azuay
The price is AU$126 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$126
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Stay at this spa hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (391 reviews)
"Staff, breakfast"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

4 out of 5
Av. del Estadio y Florencia Astudillo Cuenca Azuay
The price is AU$154 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$154
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Stay at this boutique hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (510 reviews)
"Very comfortable hotel"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
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Our guide on where to stay in El Vecino

Find the best El Vecino areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic cathedral with multiple domes and a bell tower.
Photo by Botak Jon
Open Photo by Botak Jon

Downtown Cuenca

Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and San Sebastian Plaza while in the area.

A cityscape with historic architecture, including domed buildings and a prominent church tower.

Cuenca Historic Center

While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.

A white church with a bell tower and dome, surrounded by cobblestone streets and palm trees.

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.

A cathedral with a large blue dome and multiple spires, set against a backdrop of mountains and a cityscape.
Photo by Botak Jon
Open Photo by Botak Jon

San Blas

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

A cityscape at night with illuminated streets and prominent buildings.

Puertas del Sol

While Puertas del Sol may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Sebastian Plaza and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden.

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