El Vecino Travel Guide
Cuenca
Visit El Vecino
Things to do

Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues

Cuenca: Half-Day City Tour including Panama Hat Factory

Basin: Chocolate Tour with Practice Class

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

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Top hotels in El Vecino

Oro Verde Cuenca
"The hotel is very nice and the continental breakfast was great. The people were very nice and helpful. The only thing I didn’t like was I believe the floors in the hotel room didn’t get mopped every day? Please correct me if I am wrong about that."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
"Todo muy bien"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Vaway Hotel
"Rooftop restaurant for breakfast dinner with amazing views."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
"Es un buen hotel.y con personal super amable .. Hace un poco de ruido en las habitaciones en la calle pero nada que moleste"
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
"El hotel muy lindo y su encanto especial, lo único un poco incomodo la cama muy pequena"
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Santa Lucia House - Forum
"excelent location, service and food."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026
Where to stay in El Vecino

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.

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.

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.

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 Museum of Metals are top sights worth seeing.







