Cuenca
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Cuenca | Martin Garrix Tour
Cuenca | Martin Garrix Tour
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Concerts
Calderon Park
Calderon Park
4.3
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Madre Park
Madre Park
3.6
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Parque El Paraiso
Parque El Paraiso
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Pumapungo Museum
Pumapungo Museum
3.5
5.0/59 Reviews
San Blas Park
San Blas Park
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Parque Nacional Cajas
Parque Nacional Cajas
3.4
4.0/55 Reviews
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Natural scenery
La Libertad Park
La Libertad Park
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Puente Roto
Puente Roto
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Historic landmark

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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Saya Hotel & Suites
Saya Hotel & Suites
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Hotel Gran Colombia
Hotel Gran Colombia
3.9/52 Reviews
Estancia San Juan
Estancia San Juan
4.2/512 Reviews
Hotel El Conquistador
Hotel El Conquistador
4.1/535 Reviews
Hotel Vaway
Hotel Vaway
4.5/588 Reviews
Casa de las Rosas
Casa de las Rosas
4.0/536 Reviews
Hotel Casa San Rafael
Hotel Casa San Rafael
4.5/537 Reviews

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
La Pergola
4.4/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. US$11/person
La Placita
La Placita
4.3/56 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. US$8/person
Fratello Vegan
Fratello Vegan
4.4/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. US$5/person
Luz y Sal Snacks and Coffee
Luz y Sal Snacks and Coffee
4.7/57 Reviews
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Latin American cuisine
Avg. US$7/person
Fogo Grill & Bar
Fogo Grill & Bar
4.3/56 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. US$11/person
Kalashnikov Ruso Bar
Kalashnikov Ruso Bar
4.4/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. US$7/person
Amorfino Amor
Amorfino Amor
4.4/55 Reviews
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Quick bites
Avg. US$2/person
El Francès
El Francès
4.9/57 Reviews
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Coffee shop
Avg. US$4/person
Punjabi Rasoi Indian Restaurant
Punjabi Rasoi Indian Restaurant
4.9/57 Reviews
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. US$7/person
Cafe San Sebas
Cafe San Sebas
4.6/57 Reviews
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Quick bites
Avg. US$5/person
Zircus Restaurant
Zircus Restaurant
4.7/56 Reviews
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Bars/bistros
Avg. US$16/person
Panaderia y Pasteleria El Dorado
Panaderia y Pasteleria El Dorado
4.6/57 Reviews
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Coffee shop
Avg. US$4/person

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Ecuador offers an array of fascinating accommodations, starting with luxury hotels in the capital city.

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South America's direct flights to fairy tale countries are amazing. Colorful houses look like they're from a cartoon, and prices are half of Chile's.

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El Cajas is 32 km west of Cuenca, 230+ glacial lakes, free entry with passport registration​ at La T
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