El Vecino Travel Guide
Cuenca
Popular places to visit
Calderon Park
Calderon Park is just one of the places to see in Cuenca, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its cathedral.
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.
Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
You can find out about the history of Cuenca with a visit to Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in this culturally rich area.
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.
Mall del Rio
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall del Rio during your stay in Cuenca. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium
Catch an event at Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium during your trip to Cuenca.
Things to do
Cajas National Park Hiking Tour from Cuenca
Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues
Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Ingapirca Archaeological and Gualaceo & Chordeleg Tour from Cuenca
Street food Tour in Cuenca,Ecuador
Top hotels in El Vecino
Oro Verde Cuenca
Everything was ok
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
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
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Staff was amazing, room was very clean, location is excellent, amenities and restaurant are great.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Top roof is open on the weekend
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Loved everything
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Vaway Hotel
Great and clean place. I would recommend to families and friends. Very close to all attractions and tours. And they have hot water!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Vecino
Totoracocha
Even though there aren't top sights in Totoracocha, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Rio Tomebamba. Jump on the metro at Terminal Terrestre Station to see more of the city.
Cuenca Historic Center
While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.
Canaribamba
Canaribamba might not have many top sights, but Pumapungo Archaeological Park and Puente Roto are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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
Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga while in the area.
El Barranco
If you're spending some time in El Barranco, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto are top sights worth seeing.
