Cuenca

Cuenca

Santa Ana de los Cuatro Ríos de Cuenca, popularly known as Cuenca, is the capital and largest city of the Azuay province, situated in the south uplands of Ecuador. This Andean city is characterized by its architectural and cultural wealth, with hundreds of heritage buildings located at its Historic Centre. According to the UNESCO, Cuenca’s architecture, much of which dates from the 18th century, was renewed in the Cuenca’s booming economy of the 19th century, as the city became a major exporter, among other products, of quinine and straw hats.

Cuenca has been awarded by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site because of its abundant historical buildings, and also by the World Travel Awards as the Best Destination for Short Vacations in South America for 3 consecutive times.

Some of the Cuenca’s main buildings are the New Cathedral of Cuenca, the San Francisco Church, the San Alfonso Church, the Historic Home on Calle Larga, and the Santo Domingo Church. Cuenca’s Historic Centre and its surroundings have a total of 20 churches and museums dedicated to the history of the city and Ecuador.

We invite you to live an unforgettable experience in Cuenca with your family and friends. Contact us for free travel concierge and for any questions or queries you may have.

10 best things to do in Cuenca and its surroundings:
Climb the towers of Cuenca’s New Cathedral
Explore Cuenca’s Historic Centre
Visit Pumapungo Archaeological Park and its Inca Ruins
Visit the Amaru Biopark Zoo
Visit the straw hats manufacturing plants
Shop at the typical handicraft markets
Explore the province’s artisan towns: Sigsig, Chordeleg, Gualaceo
Discover Ingapicarca, the Ancient Inca Ruins
Try the city’s local gastronomy