Guidebook for Cuenca
Drinks & Nightlife
Best burger in town. Owner (Mike) is from Alaska. Also fun expat gatherings on Sunday afternoons.
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Inca Bar and Lounge
Paseo 3 de NoviembreBest burger in town. Owner (Mike) is from Alaska. Also fun expat gatherings on Sunday afternoons.
Everything Else
Universidad de Cuenca
Ángel FigueroaUniversity campus
Great outdoor market to buy textiles such as scarfs, ponchos, etc.
31 abantu bendawo batusa
Iplaza yaseSan Francisco
Padre AguirreGreat outdoor market to buy textiles such as scarfs, ponchos, etc.
Istadion yase-Alejandro Serrano
Avenida del EstadioSoccer stadium
Completely rebuilt park with exercise equipment, entertainment spaces, jogging path, even a zip-line for kids!
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Madre Park
Avenida 12 de AbrilCompletely rebuilt park with exercise equipment, entertainment spaces, jogging path, even a zip-line for kids!
Fybeca El Vergel
Avenida Jose PeraltaMost popular pharmacy chain in Cuenca.
Banco del Pichincha
Avenida Fray Vicente SolanoLargest bank in EC
Terminal Terrestre station
Avenue Españabus station
Sightseeing
Center of the world to Cuenca. Anchored by blue-dome Cathedral.
61 abantu bendawo batusa
Plaza Abdon Calderon
Mariscal SucreCenter of the world to Cuenca. Anchored by blue-dome Cathedral.
Ruins and nice walking in arboretum complete with bird aviary containing hawks, toucans, and other species.
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Pumapungo
Ruins and nice walking in arboretum complete with bird aviary containing hawks, toucans, and other species.
New Cathedral, even though the old cathedral looks newer!
81 abantu bendawo batusa
Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción
Benigno MaloNew Cathedral, even though the old cathedral looks newer!
Mansion Alcazar
12-55 Y TarquiStunning hotel in old colonial buidling. Beautiful gardens.
Arts & Culture
I-Pumapungo Museum
182 Calle LargaLargest museum in Cuenca
Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes
5-24 Calle LargaMuseo de las Culturas Aborigenes
Museo Militar
Avenida 12 de AbrilMilitary Museum
I-Museum yase-Sombrero yase-Paja ye-Toquilla
10-41 y Calle LargaPanama hats museum.
Planetario
010204New Planetarium
Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno
& Coronel Guillermo Tálbotmodern art museum
Essentials
Supermaxi
Calle Miguel de CervantesLarge grocery store like Safeway.
Indigenous market for all your fresh fruits, vegetables, and organic foods.
39 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Markets 10 ka-Agosto
1147 Calle LargaIndigenous market for all your fresh fruits, vegetables, and organic foods.
Food Scene
Tiestos
4-89 Juan JaramilloAWESOME food! Reservations needed due to popularity.
Cafe San Sebas
1-94 Y Mariscal SucreOwned by expats, charming ambiance, good food, low prices.
Windhorse Café
6-16 Calle LargaSmall cafe, breakfast avail.
Maria's Alemania
1-182 Eugenio Espejogerman bakery
Café de Ñucallacta
Exterior:5-62 Hermano Miguelcoffee and good breakfast
Chill & Grill
S/N Todos SantosGREAT burgers and lots of other choices on the cheap!
Govindas
Gonzalo Cordero Dávilavegetarian
McDonald's
S/N Florencia Astudillothey have a McCafe for coffee drinks and yogurt smoothies
Zircus Restaurant
Esq Florencia Astudillooutdoor seating across from soccer stadium
LOUNGE PARKE
Astudillooutdoor seating across from park
BEST pizza in town and lots of other choices on the cheap.
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Fabiano's pizzería
4-74 Pdte. CórdovaBEST pizza in town and lots of other choices on the cheap.