El Barranco Travel Guide

Cuenca

A breathtaking panoramic drone view of Cuenca, Ecuador, showcasing the city's vibrant architecture, lush green spaces, and the Tomebamba River winding through its heart.
A breathtaking panoramic drone view of Cuenca, Ecuador, showcasing the city's vibrant architecture, lush green spaces, and the Tomebamba River winding through its heart.
Cuenca historical landmarks, Ecuador
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Puente Roto aka Broken Bridge
Santa Ana de los Cuatro Ríos de Cuenca is a beautiful city surrounded by rivers.
It is widely regarded as the most European city in the country of Ecuador due to its 16th and 17th century era Spanish colonial architecture resembling cities and architecture throughout Spain.

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in El Barranco

Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir

Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir

2.5 out of 5
calle larga y presidente Borrero Cuenca Azuay
The price is Rp611.522 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
Rp611.522
Rp611.522 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Inter-American Center of ...
9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
The staff was great and courteous! The hotel is charming, clean and eclectic! The room was clean and had all the amenities needed to perform business if needed. Free breakfasts were offered daily and were served hot and quickly. The guests were greeted by two friendly cats in the lobby. So if you're ...

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

3.5 out of 5
Pa. 3 de Noviembre Cuenca Azuay
Stay at this aparthotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room massages and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Inter-American Center of Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
Very nice good Location and clean

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
Oro Verde Cuenca

Oro Verde Cuenca

4.5 out of 5
Av Ordóñez Lasso S/N Cuenca Azuay
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.599.990 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
Rp1.599.990
Rp1.759.989 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (561 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Oro Verde Cuenca
Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo

Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo

3 out of 5
Cantón Marcabelí Cuenca Azuay
Stay at this apartment in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mall del Rio and Galeria FVega are located ...
Es una muy buena opción pero el parqueo es dificil y si existen más huéspedes hay que parquear en fila y pedir que retiren el auto, molestoso pero manejable. Un punto que si no me agradò es el hecho de que existe un solo baño. Es dificil con una familia grande.

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2024

Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

4 out of 5
Av. del Estadio y Florencia Astudillo Cuenca Azuay
The price is Rp1.274.097 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
Rp1.274.097
Rp1.401.507 total
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Stay at this boutique hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (465 reviews)
Modern, clean, good location

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca

3.5 out of 5
Ave. Circunvalación Sur y Ave. Felipe II Cuenca
The price is Rp1.616.832 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
Rp1.616.832
Rp1.778.515 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (430 reviews)
great housekeeping food

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
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Other neighbourhoods around El Barranco

The old cathedral taken from the shopping mall beside it

Downtown Cuenca

Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Convent of the Assumption and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga while in the area.

Downtown Cuenca
The old cathedral taken from the shopping mall beside it

San Blas

If you're spending some time in San Blas, Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are top sights worth seeing.

San Blas
Panoramic view of the historical center of city Cuenca at the valley with its many churches. Ecuador

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.

Cuenca Historic Center
Santa Ana de los Cuatro Ríos de Cuenca is a beautiful city surrounded by rivers.
It is widely regarded as the most European city in the country of Ecuador due to its 16th and 17th century era Spanish colonial architecture resembling cities and architecture throughout Spain.

Huayna-Cápac

If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Huayna-Cápac
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Canaribamba

Canaribamba might not have many top sights, but Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Canaribamba
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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 Vecino


El Barranco Travel Guide