Puertas del Sol Travel Guide
Cuenca

Visit Puertas del Sol
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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 walkable 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

Cuenca: Half-Day City Tour including Panama Hat Factory

Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

Ingapirca Archaeological and Gualaceo & Chordeleg Tour from Cuenca
Top hotels in Puertas del Sol

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Wonderful facility with attentive and professional staff. Comfortable beds and great location. Convenient to Mall del Rio and central Cuenca. Parking was easy and free. The breakfast was delicious with a variety of dishes. Really enjoyed the clean pool, gym, and steam room each evening. WiFi was ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Oro Verde Cuenca
The best hotel in Cuenca
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Santa Lucia House - Forum
Friendly staff and nice breakfast menu
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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

Vaway Hotel
In the center of Cuenca very safe close to a lot convenient store super markets price is very affordable bed soft and comfortable smart tv hot showers rooftop is amazing definitely worth it !
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
We had a great experience! The hotel was perfect fornour needs. And Pablo made sure we had everything we needed. He organized our trasportation and answered all our questions. My only feedback would be to improve the sonorization in the rooms adjacent to the commom areas. In some instances, we had ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Puertas del Sol

San Sebastián
While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, San Francisco Plaza Market and Plaza Rotary Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Cuenca
Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by San Francisco Plaza Market 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.

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.

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

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