El Barranco Travel Guide
Cuenca
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Sombrero Museum
You can study the exhibits at Sombrero Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cuenca. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Inter-American Center of Popular Arts
Enjoy an outing to Inter-American Center of Popular Arts during your stay in Cuenca. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its museums.
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 Barranco
Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir
Nice area, beautiful room with balcony. Cute cats.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
KINTU PLAZA HOSPEDAJE
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
Other neighbourhoods around El Barranco
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.
San Blas
If you're spending some time in San Blas, Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Huayna-Cápac
If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Chahuarchimbana House Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Canaribamba
Canaribamba might not have many top sights, but Pumapungo Archaeological Park and Puente Roto are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
El Vecino
Even though there aren't top sights in El Vecino, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga. Jump on the metro at Terminal Terrestre Station to see more of the city.
