Guidebook for Cuenca
Sightseeing
Old Cathedral of Cuenca
Calle Luis CorderoOld Cathedral
San Blas
Church
Plaza Abdon Calderon
Mariscal SucreCenter of Cuenca's world
Parque de la Madre
Parque de la MadreGreat park
large park with paddle lagoon, walking trails, exercise, dog fun
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque El Paraíso
large park with paddle lagoon, walking trails, exercise, dog fun
Tapestries and textiles sold by Otovalan vendors
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza de San Francisco
Padre AguirreTapestries and textiles sold by Otovalan vendors
Hotel Santa Lucia
Classic colonial hotel
Mansion Alcazar
12-55 Y TarquiElegant colonial hotel
Food Scene
Cafe San Sebas
1-94 Y Mariscal SucreGreat food, great price, expat owned
Café Austria
8 81, SagrarioNice hangout with english newspapers!
Classic Ecuadorian food, low prices
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Raymipampa Restaurant
8-59 Benigno MaloClassic Ecuadorian food, low prices
Angelus by Tutto Freddo
S/N Benigno MaloBest place for ice cream fix!
BEST food in all of Cuenca. Reservations required.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tiestos
4-89 Juan JaramilloBEST food in all of Cuenca. Reservations required.
Café de Ñucallacta
Exterior:5-62 Hermano MiguelGood coffee, good breakfasts!
Windhorse Café
6-16 Calle LargaGood breakfasts.
BEST burgers and other great food for low price
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chill & Grill
S/N Todos SantosBEST burgers and other great food for low price
Govindas
Gonzalo Cordero DávilaVegetarian
BEST breakfasts and lunches for very reasonable prices. Very popular with the Gringo crowd.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SUNRISE CAFE
938 Calle LargaBEST breakfasts and lunches for very reasonable prices. Very popular with the Gringo crowd.
El Charrúa Parrilladas
5-200 RamirezBEST STEAKS!
The BEST pizza in town, inexpensive, favorite of both Expats and Cuencanan's. Great atmosphere!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fabiano's pizzería
4-74 Pdte. CórdovaThe BEST pizza in town, inexpensive, favorite of both Expats and Cuencanan's. Great atmosphere!
Don Colon Restaurante
Best for Lunch. 4-course meal for $4.
Drinks & Nightlife
Inca Bar and Lounge
Paseo 3 de NoviembreFun bar and BEST burgers!
Beautiful architecture and live jazz scene
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jazz Society Café
Beautiful architecture and live jazz scene
Essentials
open market of fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado 10 de Agosto
1147 Calle Largaopen market of fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood
Arts & Culture
Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno
& Coronel Guillermo TálbotMuseum
Museo del Sombrero de Paja Toquilla
10-41 y Calle LargaMuseum
Pumapungo
Ruins and Arboretum
Planetario
010204New planetarium (orange ball)
Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes
5-24 Calle Largamuseum
Restored old mansion and thousands of artifacts.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Remigio Crespo Toral
1159 Calle LargaRestored old mansion and thousands of artifacts.
YOu can climb the front tower, see the bakery where nuns make bread, the gardens, and school.
Iglesia de Todos Santos
494y Calle LargaYOu can climb the front tower, see the bakery where nuns make bread, the gardens, and school.
Everything Else
Terminal Terrestre station
Avenue EspañaBus station
AKA Feria Libre, the 'mother' of all indigenous markets. AMAZING!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Arenal
7 Av. de las AmericasAKA Feria Libre, the 'mother' of all indigenous markets. AMAZING!