San Blas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic cathedral with multiple domes and a bell tower.
A cityscape with a restaurant featuring thatched roofs.
A person suspended in a harness, overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the background.
A cathedral with a large blue dome and multiple spires, set against a backdrop of mountains and a cityscape.
A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and mountains in the background.

Stay near popular San Blas attractions

Two illuminated church domes with cross-topped spires, set against a mountainous backdrop.

Calderon Park

9.6/10 (590 reviews)
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.
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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
Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.

Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.

AU$81
per adult
Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.
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
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Our pick of the best San Blas Hotel Deals

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
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
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is AU$181 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$181
11 Oct - 12 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (409 reviews)
"Our experience was very good. However, the only issue we encountered was the strong kerosene smell on the third floor. The heating lamps located in the interior patio-which at night also operates as a restaurant, where the food is excellent, by the way- emit a very intense kerosene or gasoline odor, ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
El Dorado Cuenca

El Dorado Cuenca

4 out of 5
Gran Colombia 7-87 y Luis Cordero Cuenca Azuay
The price is AU$134 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$134
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Calderon Park and Cúpulas Lookout are ...
El Dorado Cuenca
Hotel NASS Continental

Hotel NASS Continental

3.5 out of 5
Gran Colombia 6-59 y Cuenca Azuay
The price is AU$47 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$47
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Plaza Rotary Market and Calderon Park ...
Hotel NASS Continental
ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional

ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional

4 out of 5
Gran Colombia y Benigno Malo Cuenca Azuay
The price is AU$184 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$184
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Cúpulas Lookout and Calderon Park are ...
ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional
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Our guide on where to stay in San Blas

Find the best San Blas 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 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.

A flowing river with rocks, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
Photo by Paula Vernimmen
Open Photo by Paula Vernimmen

Huayna-Cápac

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

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