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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
KINTU PLAZA HOSPEDAJE
Oro Verde Cuenca
Everyone was courteous we’ve stayed there before and would not stay anywhere else. We love it love the service. People are great.
Reviewed on 18 November 2025
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Buena ubicación
Reviewed on 24 November 2025
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
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Reviewed on 20 November 2025
Other neighborhoods around El Barranco
San Blas
If you're spending some time in San Blas, Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Cuenca
Travelers come to Downtown Cuenca for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like San Francisco Plaza Market and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga while you're in town.
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
- Mall del Rio
- Calderon Park
- El Cajas National Park
- New Cathedral of Cuenca
- Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium
- Mirador de Turi
- Plaza Rotary Market
- Gualaceo Market
- San Francisco Plaza Market
- San Sebastian Plaza
- Pumapungo Archaeological Park
- Rio Tomebamba
- Ecuagenera Orchids
- Cuenca Botanical Garden
- University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden
- San Blas Park
- Civic Plaza
- Casa de los Arcos Art Museum
- Convent of the Assumption
- Amaru Zoo
- Church of Santo Domingo
- Lineal Park
- Soldados
- Galeria FVega
- Museum of Extreme Art
- Museum of Modern Art
- Museum of Metals
