Guidebook for Cuenca
Everything Else
Center of most activities, festivals, and double decker bus tours leave from here.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza Abdon Calderon
Mariscal SucreCenter of most activities, festivals, and double decker bus tours leave from here.
Indigenous indoor/outdoor Mercado. Fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, etc.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado 10 de Agosto
1147 Calle LargaIndigenous indoor/outdoor Mercado. Fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, etc.
Pumapungo
Ruins, arboretum, bird aviary
Mansion Alcazar
12-55 Y TarquiStunning hotel in an old mansion.
Plaza San Francisco where Otavalan artisans sell their textile products such as scarves, tablecloths, hats, etc.
San Francisco
San FranciscoPlaza San Francisco where Otavalan artisans sell their textile products such as scarves, tablecloths, hats, etc.
Best ice cream and decadent desserts.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Angelus by Tutto Freddo
S/N Benigno MaloBest ice cream and decadent desserts.
Terminal Terrestre station
Avenue Españabus station
Aka 'Feria Libre'. The largest indigenous market in Cuenca. It's AMAZING!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Arenal
7 Av. de las AmericasAka 'Feria Libre'. The largest indigenous market in Cuenca. It's AMAZING!
Food Scene
Ecuadorian restaurant...cheap, good food, and lots of it!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Raymipampa Restaurant
8-59 Benigno MaloEcuadorian restaurant...cheap, good food, and lots of it!
Tiestos
4-89 Juan JaramilloFor a real gastronomic treat
Windhorse Café
6-16 Calle LargaGood breakfast
Café de Ñucallacta
Exterior:5-62 Hermano Miguelgood coffee and breakfasts
BEST burgers and many other great items on the cheap!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chill & Grill
S/N Todos SantosBEST burgers and many other great items on the cheap!
Govindas
Gonzalo Cordero Dávilavegetarian
Cafe San Sebas
1-94 Y Mariscal Sucreexpat owned, good food
BEST breakfasts and lunches for very reasonable prices. Very popular with Gringos!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SUNRISE CAFE
938 Calle LargaBEST breakfasts and lunches for very reasonable prices. Very popular with Gringos!
Don Colon Restaurante
BEST lunch...4 course meal for $4.
El Charrúa Parrilladas
5-200 RamirezBEST STEAKS in Cuenca
By far the BEST pizza in Cuenca, favorite of everyone, great atmosphere, and inexpensive.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fabiano's pizzería
4-74 Pdte. CórdovaBy far the BEST pizza in Cuenca, favorite of everyone, great atmosphere, and inexpensive.
Drinks & Nightlife
Inca Bar and Lounge
Paseo 3 de NoviembreBest Burgers in town!
Great architectural setting, live music, and italian food.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jazz Society Café
Great architectural setting, live music, and italian food.
Arts & Culture
Planetario
010204'new' planetarium (orange ball)
Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno
& Coronel Guillermo Tálbotmuseum of modern art
Museo del Sombrero de Paja Toquilla
10-41 y Calle Largahat museum
Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes
5-24 Calle Largamuseum
Restored mansion with thousands of artifacts.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Remigio Crespo Toral
1159 Calle LargaRestored mansion with thousands of artifacts.
Sightseeing
Parque de la Madre
Parque de la MadrePark
YOu can climb up the tower, tour the inside of the church, see where nuns bake bread, the gardens, etc.
Iglesia de Todos Santos
494y Calle LargaYOu can climb up the tower, tour the inside of the church, see where nuns bake bread, the gardens, etc.