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Cuenca | Martin Garrix Tour
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Calderon Park
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Madre Park
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Parque El Paraiso
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Pumapungo Museum
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Parque Nacional Cajas
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New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada)
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Cuenca, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Sánchez hotel & Spa By Chat Noir
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Saya Hotel & Suites
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Hotel Gran Colombia
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Estancia San Juan
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Suites & Hotel El Quijote
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Hotel Santiago de Compostella Suites
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Hotel El Conquistador
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Hotel Vaway
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Hotel Presidente by Nass
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Casa de las Rosas
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Hotel Italia Cuenca - Tranvia Centro & Aeropuerto
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Hotel Casa San Rafael
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Cuenca dishes and foodie spots.
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La Pergola
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Western cuisine
Avg. US$11/person
La Placita
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Western cuisine
Avg. US$8/person
Fratello Vegan
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Western cuisine
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Luz y Sal Snacks and Coffee
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Latin American cuisine
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Fogo Grill & Bar
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Western cuisine
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Kalashnikov Ruso Bar
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Amorfino Amor
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Quick bites
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El Francès
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Punjabi Rasoi Indian Restaurant
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Southeast Asian cuisine
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Cafe San Sebas
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Zircus Restaurant
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Bars/bistros
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Panaderia y Pasteleria El Dorado
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Popular Attractions in Cuenca
El Carmen de la Asuncion Church
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escuela Isabel Moscoso Davila
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Museo Numismático Cuenca
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Pequeño de la Ciudadela Cisne Park
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Parque Los Eucaliptos
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Santa Maria Del Vergel
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Museo de Historia de la Medicina
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New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada)
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Pumapungo Museum
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Monumento a Fray Vicente Solano
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El Columpio mirador De Turi
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Inspiracion Viajes
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Fiscalia Distrital del Azuay
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Iglesia Corazon de Maria
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Monumento a Roberto Crespo
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Iglesia Católica San Pedro del Cebollar
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Cancha Barrio Naranjos Tres Esquinas
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La Republica Park
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ARCO Ministries
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Héroes Park
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Monumento a Guadalupe Larriva Gonzalez
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Parque Los lagos
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Estadio Ricaurte
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PARQUE LAS RETAMAS
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Prohibido Centro Cultural
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Parque El Molinero
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Iglesia de Guagualzhumi - Paccha
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Juventino Vélez Ontaneda Park
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Yanacauri Park
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uso multiple Eloy Alfaro Park
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La Placita
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Fratello Vegan
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Luz y Sal Snacks and Coffee
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Cafe San Sebas
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Fogo Grill & Bar
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Zircus Restaurant
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Kalashnikov Ruso Bar
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Panaderia y Pasteleria El Dorado
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Amorfino Amor
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El Francès
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El Jeque
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Punjabi Rasoi Indian Restaurant
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La Tasca de Los Hermanos en Ruta
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Capitàn
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Warmikuna Cocina Taller
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La Esquina
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Café Wunderbar
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El Rey Del Burrito
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Joe's Secret Garden
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Marea Pizzeria Cuenca
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La Paella
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Sports Planet Cuenca
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Black Angus
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Namaste India
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The Prancing Pony
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Tiesto's Cafe Restaurant
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Moliendo Cafe
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Bumba Fruits and Beer
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El Salón
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