Popular places to visit

New Cathedral of Cuenca
You can learn about the history of Cuenca when you stop by New Cathedral of Cuenca. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in the area.

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.

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.
Calderon Park
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.
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.
Pumapungo Archaeological Park
You can browse the exhibits at Pumapungo Archaeological Park, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cuenca. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Top hotels in San Blas

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Vaway Hotel
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Hotel El Conquistador
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

El Dorado Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

NASS Loft Atahualpa
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Blas

El Barranco
If you're spending some time in El Barranco, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Downtown Cuenca
Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by New Cathedral of Cuenca and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden while in the area.

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.

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

El Vecino
Even though there aren't top sights in El Vecino, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Civic Plaza. Jump on the metro at Terminal Terrestre Station to see more of the city.
- New Cathedral of Cuenca
- Calderon Park
- Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
- Puente Roto
- Pumapungo Archaeological Park
- San Francisco Plaza Market
- Casa de los Arcos Art Museum
- Sombrero Museum
- Convent of the Assumption
- San Blas Park
- Church of Santo Domingo
- Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures
- San Cenaculo Church
- Manuel Agustin Landivar Museum
- Esqueletologia Museum
- Museum of Extreme Art
- Las Conceptas Museum
- Mall del Rio
- Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium
- Mirador de Turi
- Plaza Rotary Market
- Civic Plaza
- San Sebastian Plaza
- Cuenca Botanical Garden
- Ecuagenera Orchids
- Amaru Zoo
- Rio Tomebamba