El Vecino Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
New Cathedral of Cuenca
You can learn about the history of Cuenca when you stop by 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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Plaza Rotary Market. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
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.
Mall del Rio
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall del Rio during your stay in Cuenca. Discover the museums and cathedral in this walkable area.
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 visit to Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Cajas National Park Small-Group tour from Cuenca
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Cuenca-Ec: Cajas National Park Half-Day Tour
Cuenca: City Sightseeing Tour
Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour
3 Days Discover The Ecuadorian Amazon (Tour From Tena city)
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Other neighbourhoods around El Vecino
Totoracocha
Even though there aren't top sights in Totoracocha, 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.
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.
Canaribamba
Canaribamba might not have many top sights, but Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Plaza Rotary Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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
Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by New Cathedral of Cuenca and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden while in the area.
Monay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Monay and surrounding area, you can visit Civic Plaza and Plaza Rotary Market.