Cuenca (Ecuador) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Ecuador, capital of the Azuay Province
About Cuenca (Ecuador)
Cuenca's full name isSanta Ana de los cuatro ríos de Cuenca. The dominant features of the city's geography are also the source of its name; In Spanishcuatro riosmeans "four rivers" andcuencameans "basin", and the city is in a basin made by a confluence of rivers. These rivers are the Tomebamba (named after the Cañari culture), Yanuncay, Tarqui and Machangara, in order of importance. The first three of these rivers originate in the Páramo of Parque Nacional Cajas to the west of the city. These four rivers are part of the Amazon river watershed. In fact, the locals are very proud of their rivers. Cuenca is a city whose culture encompasses over 100 years or more at the same time. While walking in Cuenca, you will see modern buildings, use high-speed internet and wireless communications while
Top Attractions in Cuenca (Ecuador)
Explore the best things to see and do in Cuenca (Ecuador):
- ★CIDAP (Centro Interamericano de Artesanías y Artes Populares)
- ★Cuenca River Walk
- ★Free Walking Tour
- ★Ingapirca
- ★Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes
- ★Museo y Parque Arqueológico Pumapungo
- ★Sightseeing Bus
Where to Eat in Cuenca (Ecuador)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Eucalyptus
- 🍴El Mercado
- 🍴Goza
- 🍴Jazz Society Café
- 🍴La Fornace
- 🍴Moritas
Where to Stay in Cuenca (Ecuador)
- 🏨Casa Naranja
- 🏨Hostal Alternative
- 🏨Hostal Macondo
- 🏨Hostal Perla Cuencana
- 🏨Hostal Villa Del Rosario
- 🏨Hostal Villa Flora
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