San Blas 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.
Convent of the Assumption
Find out about the history of Cuenca when you spend time at Convent of the Assumption. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in the area.
Pumapungo Archaeological Park
You can browse the exhibits at Pumapungo Archaeological Park, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cuenca. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
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 San Blas
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Amazing service and hospitality. Unlike anything you’ll ever experience in the states everyone was so kind and friendly and went above and beyond for us. The hotel is an absolute beauty and restaurant is delicious! Thank you all
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Vaway Hotel
Everything was good, maybe the only issue was that as the room was close to the Main Street you can hear all night the sound of people passing by or cars but apart from that everything was excellent
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
-Toiled didn’t work right - Very loud floor -water running out from the shower
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir
Toilet runs on hot water, which is horribly uncomfortable. Room had see through blinds and was brightly lit up every time anyone walked past, due to the motion sensor light in the common hallway. Also, when the lights were on, in the room, passersby could see in. The floor in the elevator was filthy ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Boutique Casa Montalvo Cuenca
Wilmer and Andres are phenomenal hosts - that’s just as honest as it gets. They made sure that all of their guests were treated like family. The warmth of the staff is also a plus and the breakfasts they prepare are superb.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Casa de las Rosas
Other neighbourhoods around San Blas
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.
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.
Canaribamba
Canaribamba might not have many top sights, but Pumapungo Archaeological Park and Puente Roto are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Huayna-Cápac
If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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.
