San Blas Travel Guide

Cuenca

The old cathedral taken from the shopping mall beside it
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There is a relatively hidden gem high in the mountains of Cuenca, Ecuador called Mirador Del Turi, accessible by rental car or bus. During our trip in April, we found the most fun adult do-it-yourself play park with this makeshift lawn chair swing! For $5 they strap you in and release you to soar high above Cuenca's city to see what it feels like to be a bird. The great thing about Ecuador is that they use US dollars, so no exchange necessary!

To check out more photos of this awesome adult playground and to read more about where we ate and what we saw in Cuenca, here is the blog post: https://culturalfoodies.com/2017/11/02/cuenca-ecuador/

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Taken from the roof; entrance fee USD2
Cuenca Old Town

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Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Bolivar 12-55 Y Tarqui Cuenca Azuay
The price is 2.682.749 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
2.682.749 ₫
2.951.024 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this spa hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (347 reviews)
Loved everything

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3 out of 5
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is 1.760.110 ₫ per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
1.760.110 ₫
1.760.110 ₫ total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Convent of the Assumption ...
9/10 Wonderful! (111 reviews)
Everything was good, maybe the only issue was that as the room was close to the Main Street you can hear all night the sound of people passing by or cars but apart from that everything was excellent

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Vaway Hotel
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is 2.377.569 ₫ per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
2.377.569 ₫
2.615.326 ₫ total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this boutique hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (377 reviews)
Clean room, helpful staff, beautiful building

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir

Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir

3 out of 5
Benigno Malo y Juan Jaramillo 9 - 48 Cuenca
The price is 725.494 ₫ per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
725.494 ₫
988.354 ₫ total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Sombrero Museum and San Francisco Plaza Market are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (21 reviews)
Our stay was disappointing due to poor professionalism and lack of basic customer service. Staff were not courteous and often appeared annoyed when we made simple requests. We had to repeatedly ask for pillows, and it took five days to receive a working safe. Basic amenities should not require constant ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir
Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir

Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir

3 out of 5
calle larga y presidente Borrero Cuenca Azuay
Fully refundable
The price is 798.437 ₫ per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
798.437 ₫
798.437 ₫ total
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Inter-American Center of ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
Great location and can not say enough positives about the staff. Because it is a little dated, there has been a little setting causing all the doors to the rooms to bind and therefore, very noisy. Easy solution is to take the doors off the hinges and sand them down so they close easily without force. ...

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir
El Dorado Hotel

El Dorado Hotel

4 out of 5
Gran Colombia 7-87 y Luis Cordero Cuenca Azuay
The price is 2.081.851 ₫ per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
2.081.851 ₫
2.290.036 ₫ total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Calderon Park and Esqueletologia Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (220 reviews)
Very nice room, but was difficult to get hot water everyday.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

El Dorado Hotel
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A breathtaking panoramic drone view of Cuenca, Ecuador, showcasing the city's vibrant architecture, lush green spaces, and the Tomebamba River winding through its heart.

El Barranco

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

El Barranco
Panoramic view of the historical center of city Cuenca at the valley with its many churches. Ecuador

Cuenca Historic Center

While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.

Cuenca Historic Center
The old cathedral taken from the shopping mall beside it

Downtown Cuenca

Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and San Sebastian Plaza while in the area.

Downtown Cuenca
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Canaribamba

Canaribamba might not have many top sights, but Pumapungo Archaeological Park and Puente Roto are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Canaribamba
Santa Ana de los Cuatro Ríos de Cuenca is a beautiful city surrounded by rivers.
It is widely regarded as the most European city in the country of Ecuador due to its 16th and 17th century era Spanish colonial architecture resembling cities and architecture throughout Spain.

Huayna-Cápac

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

Huayna-Cápac
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El Vecino

Even though there aren't top sights in El Vecino, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga. Jump on the metro at Terminal Terrestre Station to see more of the city.

El Vecino


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