San Blas Travel Guide

Cuenca

A historic cathedral with multiple domes and a bell tower.
A cityscape with a restaurant featuring thatched roofs.
A person suspended in a harness, overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the background.
A cathedral with a large blue dome and multiple spires, set against a backdrop of mountains and a cityscape.
A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and mountains in the background.

Stay near popular San Blas attractions

Two illuminated church domes with cross-topped spires, set against a mountainous backdrop.

Calderon Park

9.6/10 (590 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Ikat workshop

Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues

Rp962.930
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues
Viewpoint

Viewpoints of Cuenca 360

Rp227.643
per adult
Viewpoints of Cuenca 360
Cuenca down town

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

Rp612.710
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Cuenca: Half-Day City Tour including Panama Hat Factory

Cuenca: Half-Day City Tour including Panama Hat Factory

Rp612.885
per adult
Cuenca: Half-Day City Tour including Panama Hat Factory
Giron Chorro Waterfall

Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake

Rp945.419
per adult
Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake
Cuenca: Tour of the best of Cuenca, walking through its Historic Center

Cuenca: Sightseeing tour of the best that Cuenca has to offer, walking through its historic center

Rp612.885
per adult
Cuenca: Sightseeing tour of the best that Cuenca has to offer, walking through its historic center
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Top hotels in San Blas

Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3 out of 5
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is Rp1.081.805 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp1.081.805
Rp1.081.805 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Convent of the Assumption ...
9/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews)
"Todo bien solo muy pequeño"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Vaway Hotel
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Bolivar 12-55 Y Tarqui Cuenca Azuay
The price is Rp1.167.192 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
Rp1.167.192
Rp1.283.911 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Stay at this spa hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (392 reviews)
"Staff, breakfast"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is Rp2.052.533 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp2.052.533
Rp2.257.786 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (409 reviews)
"Our experience was very good. However, the only issue we encountered was the strong kerosene smell on the third floor. The heating lamps located in the interior patio-which at night also operates as a restaurant, where the food is excellent, by the way- emit a very intense kerosene or gasoline odor, ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
El Dorado Cuenca

El Dorado Cuenca

4 out of 5
Gran Colombia 7-87 y Luis Cordero Cuenca Azuay
The price is Rp1.609.830 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp1.609.830
Rp1.770.813 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Calderon Park and Cúpulas Lookout are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (237 reviews)
"Excelente servicio"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

El Dorado Cuenca
Hotel NASS Continental

Hotel NASS Continental

3.5 out of 5
Gran Colombia 6-59 y Cuenca Azuay
The price is Rp584.189 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp584.189
Rp584.189 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Plaza Rotary Market and Calderon Park ...
Hotel NASS Continental
ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional

ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional

4 out of 5
Gran Colombia y Benigno Malo Cuenca Azuay
The price is Rp2.086.340 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
Rp2.086.340
Rp2.294.902 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Cúpulas Lookout and Calderon Park are ...
ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional
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Where to stay in San Blas

Find the best San Blas areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic cathedral with multiple domes and a bell tower.
Photo by Botak Jon
Open Photo by Botak Jon

Downtown Cuenca

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

A cityscape with historic architecture, including domed buildings and a prominent church tower.

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.

A white church with a bell tower and dome, surrounded by cobblestone streets and palm trees.

San Sebastián

While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, San Sebastian Plaza and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

A cityscape at night with illuminated streets and prominent buildings.

Puertas del Sol

While Puertas del Sol may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Sebastian Plaza and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden.

A flowing river with rocks, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
Photo by Paula Vernimmen
Open Photo by Paula Vernimmen

Huayna-Cápac

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

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