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Popular places to visit
Puente Roto
You can find out about the history of Cuenca with a trip to Puente Roto. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its museums.
New Cathedral of Cuenca
After visiting New Cathedral of Cuenca, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cuenca. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.
Plaza Rotary Market
During your trip to Cuenca, you can enjoy retail therapy at Plaza Rotary Market. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
You can find out about the history of Cuenca with a trip to Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Sombrero Museum
You can study the exhibits at Sombrero Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cuenca. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Inter-American Center of Popular Arts
You can browse the exhibits at Inter-American Center of Popular Arts, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cuenca. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the museums in this culturally rich area.
El Barranco Hotel Deals
Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir
Was great! Staff really nice and helpfull!
Reviewed on 5 November 2025
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
Very nice good Location and clean
Reviewed on 23 November 2025
Oro Verde Cuenca
Outstanding service.
Reviewed on 29 December 2025
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
great housekeeping food
Reviewed on 6 January 2026
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Spotless Room and Super Great location - I've enjoyed my stay there and everything was super awesome
Reviewed on 6 January 2026
Santa Lucia House - Forum
Very comfortable and safe
Reviewed on 6 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around El Barranco
Downtown Cuenca
Travelers come to Downtown Cuenca for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and San Sebastian Plaza while you're in town.
San Blas
If you're spending some time in San Blas, Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are top sights worth seeing.
Cuenca Historic Center
While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Plaza Rotary Market and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.
Huayna-Cápac
While visiting Huayna-Cápac, you might make a stop by sights like Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden.
Canaribamba
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Canaribamba and surrounding area, you can visit Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga.
El Vecino
Even though there aren't top sights in El Vecino, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Plaza Rotary Market. Jump on the metro at Terminal Terrestre Station to see more of the city.
El Barranco
- Places of interest
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- Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
- Puente Roto
- Sombrero Museum
- Inter-American Center of Popular Arts
- Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures
- El Cajas National Park
- Calderon Park
- New Cathedral of Cuenca
- Mall del Rio
- Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium
- Mirador de Turi
- Ecuagenera Orchids
- Plaza Rotary Market
- San Sebastian Plaza
- Convent of the Assumption
- Pumapungo Archaeological Park
- Cuenca Botanical Garden
- San Francisco Plaza Market
- Rio Tomebamba
- Gualaceo Market
- University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden
- Civic Plaza
- Church of Santo Domingo
- Casa de los Arcos Art Museum
- Amaru Zoo
- Pista De Bicicross Bmx Cuenca
- Gualaceo Church
- San Blas Park
- Museum of Metals
- Museum of Extreme Art
- Galeria FVega
- Lineal Park
