Guidebook for Cuenca
Food Scene
Great pizza and other Italian dishes. Popular with Ecuatorianos & Gringos.
16 locals recommend
Fabiano's pizzería
4-74 Pdte. CórdovaGreat pizza and other Italian dishes. Popular with Ecuatorianos & Gringos.
Good food in a classic spot that overlooks the Rio Tomebamba. Sport offerings and live music are also part of the ambiance.
18 locals recommend
Inca Bar and Lounge
Paseo 3 de NoviembreGood food in a classic spot that overlooks the Rio Tomebamba. Sport offerings and live music are also part of the ambiance.
Windhorse Café
6-16 Calle LargaGringo spot for wholesome food. Open Thurs-Sunday only.
High end Italian place that is often ranked as the Top Restaurant in Cuenca.
45 locals recommend
Tiestos
4-89 Juan JaramilloHigh end Italian place that is often ranked as the Top Restaurant in Cuenca.
THE dessert place in Cuenca. It is located across the street from Parque Calderon and on the same block as The Cathedral.
8 locals recommend
Angelus by Tutto Freddo
S/N Benigno MaloTHE dessert place in Cuenca. It is located across the street from Parque Calderon and on the same block as The Cathedral.
High quality Indian food is found at this Calle Larga spot. Order curries, Indian breads and other fine dining delights here. Lunch or dinner offerings.
Namaste Indian Restaurant
8-81 Calle LargaHigh quality Indian food is found at this Calle Larga spot. Order curries, Indian breads and other fine dining delights here. Lunch or dinner offerings.
Shopping
This a 4 story mall with shops of every kind. The Coral supermarket is also located here. It is within walking distance of Casa Rumi!
13 locals recommend
Monay Shopping Center
This a 4 story mall with shops of every kind. The Coral supermarket is also located here. It is within walking distance of Casa Rumi!
Entertainment & Activities
This is a place where famous "Panama" hats are made & sold. It is a fascinating free tour and retail store. Located across from the bus terminal.
Homero Ortega
Avenue Gil Ramírez DávalosThis is a place where famous "Panama" hats are made & sold. It is a fascinating free tour and retail store. Located across from the bus terminal.
Calle Larga is lined with nightclubs, international restaurants and hotels. Goza is a place to seen and to people-watch. The action gets going late weekend eves.
11 locals recommend
Calle Larga
Calle LargaCalle Larga is lined with nightclubs, international restaurants and hotels. Goza is a place to seen and to people-watch. The action gets going late weekend eves.
Cuenca's premier jazz club and is located above the La Vina restaurant. Hear NYC jazz and Ecuadorian artists share their musical skills. Wed-Sat nights.
12 locals recommend
Jazz Society Café
Cuenca's premier jazz club and is located above the La Vina restaurant. Hear NYC jazz and Ecuadorian artists share their musical skills. Wed-Sat nights.
Sightseeing
La Merced de Turi
Best view of Cuenca and the church is also interesting! Take a camera!
Beautiful Cathedral in Cuenca's El Centro historic district. Located across from Parque Calderon.
81 locals recommend
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Mariscal SucreBeautiful Cathedral in Cuenca's El Centro historic district. Located across from Parque Calderon.
Parks & Nature
Scenic river that borders the southern side of El Centro. Biking and hiking along the river is a popular pasttime in Cuenca.
18 locals recommend
Rio Tomebamba
Scenic river that borders the southern side of El Centro. Biking and hiking along the river is a popular pasttime in Cuenca.
Great visas and trails throughout this huge national park. Visit the fresh trout restaurants. You might even see llamas in the park.
87 locals recommend
Cajas National Park
Great visas and trails throughout this huge national park. Visit the fresh trout restaurants. You might even see llamas in the park.
Arts & Culture
Modern museum with adjacent theatre and ruins. Discover the early history of Ecuador and the Cuenca region.
91 locals recommend
Pumapungo Museum
182 Calle LargaModern museum with adjacent theatre and ruins. Discover the early history of Ecuador and the Cuenca region.
Drinks & Nightlife
Near Calle Larga's social scene this micro brewery attacts a young and lively crowd on weekend nights.
La Compañia
Near Calle Larga's social scene this micro brewery attacts a young and lively crowd on weekend nights.