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Cuenca Things to See and Do
Cuenca is one of Ecuador’s most elegant and beautiful cities. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural site, a fact of which the locals are immeasurably proud. The easiest and most obvious thing to do in Cuenca is to simply stroll around the historic downtown, marveling at the architecture in and around the well-kept central park.
You can not walk far without running into a colonial church; Cuenca supposedly has 52, one for every Sunday of the year. The number of churches you visit will depend on your level of interest, but the La Inmaculada (the new cathedral) and El Sagrario (the old cathedral), both on the central park, should not be missed. There are also several museums of note, including the Pumapungo museum complex (also known as the Central Bank Museum) which has very good exhibits for those interested in the complete history of the region and city.
No trip to Cuenca is complete without a trip to the Mirador Turi (Turi Overlook) where you can get an overview of the city. The lookout point is on a modest hill to the south of the city and on a clear day, the view is spectacular. There is a small church there and some coin-operated binoculars.
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Cuenca's Central Park
Cuenca’s beautifully tended Central Park, Parque Calderón, is an attractive, expansive area of flowers and trees. The park is dominated by a...
Cuenca, Ecuador
Cathedral de la Inmaculada
The massive brick facade and sky-blue domes of Cathedral de la Inmaculada Concepción make the building one of the most recognizable (and...
Cuenca, Ecuador
Popular Arts Museum (CIDAP)
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Iglesia El Sagrario (Old Cathedral)
The old cathedral, (El Sagrario), which sits across the park from La Inmaculada, is well worth a visit and now houses a museum. If you wander...Cuenca, Ecuador
Cuenca Museum of Modern Art
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Pumapungo Museum
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Mirador Turi
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Aram Kachatukian Centro Musical
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Sattva Spa Centro Integral
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Mama Kinua Centro Cultural
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Panama Hat Museum
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Iglesia Todos Los Santos
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Flower Market
A half block west, sort of to the side of the Inmaculada Church, you’ll find the Cuenca flower market, where women sell locally grown flowers from...Cuenca, Ecuador
Cuenca's Churches and Cathedrals
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Plaza San Sebastian
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