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Popular places to visit
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.
New Cathedral of Cuenca
After visiting New Cathedral of Cuenca, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cuenca. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.
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.
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.
Sombrero Museum
You can study the exhibits at Sombrero Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cuenca. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Inter-American Center of Popular Arts
You can browse the exhibits at Inter-American Center of Popular Arts, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Cuenca. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the museums in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in El Barranco
Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir
Was great! Staff really nice and helpfull!
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
The reception was friendly, helpful and pleasant!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025
KINTU PLAZA HOSPEDAJE
Oro Verde Cuenca
The staff was great in answering questions. Very patient when I asked about arranging a taxi for an excursion for the entire day. Set me up with a cab driver that they do business with on a regular basis and I received a discounted rate.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
Es una muy buena opción pero el parqueo es dificil y si existen más huéspedes hay que parquear en fila y pedir que retiren el auto, molestoso pero manejable. Un punto que si no me agradò es el hecho de que existe un solo baño. Es dificil con una familia grande.
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2024
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Super!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Barranco
San Blas
If you're spending some time in San Blas, Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Cuenca
Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga while in the area.
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.
Huayna-Cápac
If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Cuenca Botanical Garden and Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Canaribamba
Canaribamba might not have many top sights, but Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
El Vecino
Even though there aren't top sights in El Vecino, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Plaza Rotary Market. Jump on the metro at Terminal Terrestre Station to see more of the city.
El Barranco Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
- Puente Roto
- Sombrero Museum
- Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures
- Mall del Rio
- Calderon Park
- New Cathedral of Cuenca
- Mirador de Turi
- Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium
- Plaza Rotary Market
- San Sebastian Plaza
- San Francisco Plaza Market
- Cuenca Botanical Garden
- Rio Tomebamba
- Pumapungo Archaeological Park
- Ecuagenera Orchids
- San Blas Park
- Casa de los Arcos Art Museum
- Amaru Zoo
- Convent of the Assumption
- Civic Plaza
- Church of Santo Domingo
- Chahuarchimbana House Museum
- Museum of Extreme Art
- Museum of Modern Art
- Cuenca Municipal Planetarium
