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EXPERTS IN CUENCA
A CITY THAT SHINES
Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca, before known as Tumipampa
and Guapondelig, is a space where every corner is the
expression of its ancient history. It is distinguished by the
courtesy and hospitality that permeates everywhere. Cuenca
is tradition and charms. A city crossed by four rivers enclosing
culture, art and heritage. Founded several times, since pre Hispanic history it has been of great importance to this side of
the planet. Cuenca is a city that invites you to discover its many
twists and turns.
Cuenca is the center of the country, between the Andes, 456 km
(283 miles) to the South of Quito and 198 km (123 miles) to the
East of Guayaquil.
Cuenca is a whole world!
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CUENCA
CAÑARI, INCA,
AUTONOMOUS, A
CITY THAT INVITES
ONE TO STAY
THERE
BE AN
EXPERT
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
S
anta Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca is the city
that flashes charm everywhere you look at;
it is definitely a city made for exploring on foot,
where every corner offers something to discover.
The streets emanate art, bohemian, religion,
history and tradition, but it also combines
modernity and conveniences to visit; besides, it
is a great place to live.
It is the third largest city in Ecuador, after Quito,
the capital, and Guayaquil, the main port. Due
to its architecture and other virtues, it has been
CURRENCY
Since the year 2000,
the official currency
in Ecuador is the US
Dollar..
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called the cultural capital of the country. Here,
events like the Orchid International Film Festival
and the Art Biennial take place, in addition to
the cultural expressions and traditions present in
the everyday life of its people.
The city of the four rivers is crossed by the
Tomebamba, Yanunca, Machángara and Tarqui.
The city sits on an inter Andean valley at 2,535m
(8,316 feet) above sea level and its population
is around 500,000 inhabitants, making Cuenca a
multi-diverse city.
CLIMATE
Cuenca typically
enjoys a mild climate,
with an average
temperature of 17°C
(62°F).
SECURITY
Streets, parks and
nature walks invite one
to visit them anytime.
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HUMAN
HERITAGE
In December, 1999 Cuenca was declared a
World Heritage Site by UNESCO (United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
for the architectural richness of its Historical
center, defined by the presence of traditional
paving and for housing churches and, mostly,
TRANSPORTATION
The bus fare is USD $0.25 cents. The
minimum taxi drive is USD $1.36
during the day, and $1.67 at night. It
is mandatory the use of taximeters.
colonial and republican era buildings.
Since the declaration to the present time,
everything about Cuenca has been positive
changes, from infrastructure, restoration
and construction of spaces for living, and
recognitions, including: first place to visit and
stay in Latin America by the #49 Stern Magazine,
in 2008; historical destinations by National
Geographic, in 2008; best place in the world for
retirees by International Living, in 2009, 2010
and 2011. Lonely Planet included Cuenca in
the top 10 cities to visit in the world, in 2010.
CLOTHING
Short or long sleeves are
recommended; use shorts in the
morning and pants in the afternoon
and evening. Carrying a raincoat is
always a good idea.
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Trip Advisor placed it as #21 destinations in
South America, in the year 2012. Cuenca is the
succesful fussion of different Latin American
cultures and its colonial architecute of spanish
roots., showing the implementation of urban
planning principles from the Renascence of the
Americas.
CNN Money said it was the best overseas place
for retired Americans, in 2012. In 2013 Cuenca
won the “Jena Paul - L’allier” award given the
Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC).
TECHNOLOGY
Hotels, hostels,
restaurants and public
spaces offer free WIFI
service.
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TRADITIONAL
CUENCA
T
o reach to the heart of the city and discover it, it is
necessary to walk it by its cobbled streets, by houses
with balconies that transport the stillness of centuries past
with colorful geraniums. When crossing it, one discovers
invisible doors to galleries, bars, ateliers, taverns and shops
that invite one to enter their world and feel the aromas
and elements that make them up. Stone is everywhere,
as decorative resource, as well as pink marble columns,
windows and walls with very distinctive designs; even
its sidewalks are particularly attractive. Churches are
found at almost every corner, some for everyday use by
worshipers, and others opened to visitors, or transformed
into museums. They are the perfect opportunity to learn in
depth their religious tradition.
In Cuenca, the ability of working with creativity using
their hands captivates people who visit it: pottery craft,
jewelry, textiles and the development of the finest straw
hat, declared in 2012 as Intangible Cultural Heritage of
Humanity, are part a set of expressions of syncretism and
inheritance that at present signal objects and ornaments
suitable for the most discerning tastes.
Places of interest:
Loja Street
The brand that identifies Cuenca are the old houses with red tiles and bricks; red is the color that paints the city and the traditional spaces
Contemporary Art Centre
now turned into shops, bars and restaurants. The old city is enclosed by cobbled streets and four crosses in each of the cardinal points. It
El Vado Plaza
Barranco
Trail by the Tomebamba River
Calle Larga
is almost impossible not to talk about the essentials of Cuenca: when walking through its streets one must visit the San Sebastian Park, its
church and the Contemporary Art Centre, the Las Posadas House, the picturesque district of El Vado, the Calle Larga and its surroundings
starting with the 10 de Agosto Market, the hat shop and the CEMUART Artisan Municipal Center.
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THE OLD
CATHEDRAL
It was the main church in the colonial era. It was built after the foundation
of the city, later than 1557 and its original name was the Tabernacle Church.
It stopped opening in the late twentieth century and in 2005 it reopened
as a museum of religious art; it is also a designated space for musical
performances. The original building is on top of Inca stones and the
structure was on wood. In 1779 it was expanded and redecorated because
Cuenca was declared a Bishopric.
THE NEW
CATHEDRAL
The most important Catholic monument for the people of Cuenca.
Designed by the Redemptorist Juan Bautista Stiehle, its construction
took about 100 years. Its architecture is a mixture of Roman, Gothic and
Renaissance style. The stained glass windows are a highlight; made by the
artist Guillermo Larrazabal. The same can be said about the Salomonic
columns, the sculpture of the crucified Christ that is a mestizo version,
similar to the people, which identify with him and increases their faith.
TODOS SANTOS
HERITAGE COMPOUND
Historically, in this place there was a native chapel called “Usno”, a place of
worship for the natives. At the arrival of the Spanish, they built on the same
space the “Saint Marcus” Chapel that was given to the religious order of
the Oblate, who later expanded the church. Until today, they run the Sacred
Heart of Mary School. It is at the edge of the Tomebamba River, at the end
of the Calle Larga and down the Todos los Santos Street. It includes the
church, a gazebo, a convent garden and a restaurant.
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WHAT YOU CANNOT MISS
WHILE VISITING CUENCA
T
here are not a number of days or perfect itinerary to get
to know Cuenca in depth. That and the ideal conditions
it offers to enjoy a desired quality of life may be the reasons
why, increasingly, foreign retirees decide to settle here and
make it their new home.
The truth is that one will never have enough time to
discover Cuenca and its routes; its surroundings are places
that invite one to visit the places in the city of four rivers one
cannot miss. Among the most important we have:
Tourism Foundation
for Cuenca
www.cuenca.com.ec
CIDAP Inter-American Center for Popular Arts and Crafts,
the best choice for watching and buying handicrafts from
Ecuador and Latin American countries. It has an extensive
library on the subject.
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The Hat Museum, located in the Calle Larga, is a must for
understanding the elaboration of fine straw hats.
Barranco, a traditional neighborhood next to the
Tomebamba River. Here, there are traditional houses along
the linear river park; bohemian life takes place here and it
connects to the picturesque stairways that lead to important
points of the city, such as the University, the Park dedicate
to the Mother, the broken bridge, and more sites.
The Turi Gazebo located south east of the city. There, one
can see the flashing red of the roofs of the city; it is perfect
for admiring the topography and it is geographically locate
the places one has visited.
The hot springs of Baños, featuring several resorts and
spas where travelers can relax.
This parish is within minutes of the city.
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THE CALDERÓN PARK AND
PLAZA DE LAS FLORES
It is the Mayor Plaza of Cuenca and is at the heart of the city itself. The park
is a natural garden with native plants and trees that invites one to explore
and identify all kinds of characters in their daily lives. One block south
of the park is the Plaza the Las Flowers (The Flowers’ Plaza) where roses,
sunflowers, chrysanthemums, astromelias and many more types of flowers
are sold. The square is next to the El Carmen Monastery where cloistered
nuns still live in. Tourists, photographers, locals, office workers, merchants
and retired people come to this plaza to see, buy and admire the beautiful
flowers sold. In here one can find sunflowers, roses, and chrysanthemums.
Directions:
It is in the historic center of the city; almost every tour begins in these spaces and
one can visit them during every day of the week, even on holidays.
Details: www.cuenca.com.ec
HOMERO ORTEGA
MUSEUM
The straw hat is a 100% Ecuadorian but it has been mistakenly known
around the world as “Panama hat” because it was used by workers during
the construction of the Panama Canal. The museum shows the process:
from the fibers of the stem of the palm when they are hand woven, the
washing and dyeing process, how hats are molded and finished. In this
space, one can see and buy different types of hats. The price ranges from
$30 up to 2,000 or so, depending on its fineness.
Directions:
Gil Ramírez Davalos 3-86 Avenue. Cuenca, Ecuador.
Schedule: Mondays to Fridays 8:00 – 12:30 and 2:30pm – 5:30pm. Saturdays: 8:30-12:30
Sundays: 9:00 – 11:00 by appointment only.
Details: www.homeroortega.com
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THE CAPITAL IN TAHUANTINSUYO
PUMAPUNGO AND THE SAINTS
C
uenca has three major stages in its history of
occupation; on the Cañaris Guapondelig the majestic
Inca city of Tomebamba or Tumipampa was built. This is
the place where the last Inca emperor, Huayna Capac, was
born. Santa Ana and Santa Ana de los Ríos was founded
on the Inca city in 1557, over a wide stony area that used
the remains of walls to build some of the buildings and
churches that can be visited today. Cuenca is one of the few
cities in the world built on archaeological remains.
Pumapungo is one of the most complete museums in the
country. It consists of three sections: the archaeological part
where one finds walls which were part of the magnificent
city of Tomebamba; the Inca garden that recreates the
natural environment where this civilization lived and that
has a bird rescue center. There is also a very complete
ethnographic museum that talks about the ancient peoples
who inhabited the present territory of Ecuador. Directions:
Calle Larga and Huayna Capac: open Tuesdays through
Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and
holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free
Places of Interest:
Museum of Aboriginal Cultures
The archaeological remains of Todos los Santos (All Saints) were studied in the 70s by Augustin Landivar. It is a place where the three
Manuel Agustin Landivar Museum
predominant cultures in Cuenca converge: the Canari reflected in the scarcely worked rocks placed perpendicularly. The Inca, with its
CIDAP Museum
fine work in pillow shaped stone and trapezoidal niches. And the Spanish presence, characterized by the use of the arches. Directions:
Museum of the Cañari Identity
It is located at the east end of the Tomebamba River Walk and below the Museum of Todos Santos; it opens from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cojitambo Archaeological Complex
Admission is free
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THE PALATE
ROUTE
To enjoy delicious cuisine is part of a unique experience within Ecuador
in each of its four worlds. Without any doubt, the feature on this side of
the Andes, present in each table, is the mote (cooked and popped maize).
Fine and not so fine palates, soup kitchens and exquisite restaurants offer
wide range of options to enjoy the mote pillo or mote pata, tamale, potato
soup, lima beans and cheese, caldo de patas, guinea pig, pork a la Barbosa
(grilled pork) and drinks such as chicha, rosero and morocho (another
type of maize) For Chef Juan Carlos Solano, the traditional character of
a product is given because behind it there is a story. The mote pata, for
example, is a legacy that brings the cooking elements of pork that the
Spanish did not use and gave to the Indians. In turn, the Indians prepared it
according to their custom and ended as a typical dish.
The 10 de Agosto Market is a
Traditional food one can taste in
In Cuenca there are many
must to sample popular food
the Cristo Del Consuelo, El Maiz,
options to enjoy international
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The cuisine includes desserts like fritters, and salty tamales. The Fanesca (soup with beans and three types of pumpkins) and dried cod is eaten at Carnival and Easter. In June
the Corpus sweets appear in the Calderon Park; a delight to eye due to their shapes, textures and flavors. There are other flavors such as flour tortillas or corn wheat stew
(soup with cassava, maize and maqueño plantain), fried pork, llapingachos (potato pancakes cooked and fried), sausage (artisanal sausage), and banana skins (busted pig skin).
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EL CAJAS
NATIONAL PARK
It is one of the areas of beautiful scenery in the country. It is a lakeside
compound with more than 230 lakes that are the main source of water
for Cuenca. The park is located between 3,200 m (10,498 ft.) and 4,450 m
(14,600 ft.) high; the average temperature is 10°C (50°F). It is a wetland of
perfect height for walking, hiking, building camps, bird watching, fishing,
wilderness and high Andean vegetation studies.
Directions:
It is located 30 km (18 miles) from Cuenca, at approximately 50 minutes on the way to
the Coast.
The park is opened from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. throughout the year. It takes a morning
to 3 days to visit the place.
AMARU BIOPARK
THE CUENCA ZOO
It is a haven for conservation of flora and fauna; it is a center of scientific
research and it seeks to promote awareness and respect for biodiversity.
It consists of eight hectares (19 acres) and is home to over 800 animals
from 70 different species. It is part of a natural native forest located in the
northeast of the city and maintains more than 300 varieties of native plants.
This is part of a native forest located to the northeast of the city and retains
more than 300 varieties of native plants. In the place you can learn about
environmental education and rescue of animals in captivity.
Directions:
By the Cuenca - Azogues Highway, 10½ Km, about 15 minutes. The visit takes 2 to
three hours, it is recommended to bring water and sunscreen.
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ADVENTURE
THE BEST WAY
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uenca is also as a starting point for extreme and
outdoor sports. It offers several options to enjoy
adrenaline, speed and verticality.
difficulty, from fourth grade in the French scale to seventh
grade for experts. The site is 25 km (15 miles) from Cuenca.
One can also climb in the Paute Valley.
With ideal conditions and from the edge of the historic
center one can go kayaking on the waters of the
Tomebamba River. Its banks are an ideal training site; many
people jog in this place in the mornings or they do it in
many of its linear parks.
Biking not only facilitates the mobilization but it is a way
to see the city. Tour operators offer routes between the
villages of Ricaurte - Déleg - Cojitambo - Honorato Vasquez
- Ingapirca - Guagualshumi and Jadan.
The practice of rock climbing has grown among Cuencanos
and the city offers several options for visitors who enjoy
this demanding activity. The Cojitambo Hill, one of the
sacred mountains of the Canaris is the ideal place to learn
and practice climbing. It has around 200 routes of varying
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In Tarqui, 15 km (9 miles) south of Cuenca, one can go
horseback riding on several farms in the area.
There is also canopy in Bibin, with six “ziplines” that provide
adequate security conditions. Paragliding can be practiced
in places like Paute, Gualaceo, Barabon and Susudel.
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NIGHTLIFE
PARTY IN CUENCA
N
ightlife in Cuenca starts in the Calle Larga (Long
Street). This landmark neighborhood in the city
welcomes local and foreign people to turn on their
“engines” from late afternoon to liven up the night in the
many bars in town. Bohemia, live music, bars and nightclubs
are nearby or across the Tomebamba River. The Cuencana
night lights-up with the fervor of the pyrotechnics castles,
the canelazo and the local costumes. The festivities outside
the daily life fall in a calendar scheduled throughout the
year. Cuenca always celebrated; the cobbled, convent city
Bohemian lives on the Calle
Larga: live music, bars and
terraces
is ready for stomping.The Holy Innocents is a religious
celebration held every January 6. People use disguises and
participate in colorful parades. Cuenca celebrates Carnival
every February; the Godfather and Godmothers’ Thursdays
with characters chosen publicly. Easter is the greatest
Christian commemoration of the year; the best-known
event is the procession of the Lord of the Passion which
takes place on Good Friday. The Passing of the Child, on
December 24, is a huge parade that attracts hundreds of
children in costumes and representations of ethnicity.
The clubs (or “discos”) are across
the Tomebamba River, where one
can enjoy karaoke and dancing
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The party turns on Remigio
Crespo Toral Avenue, a place
where the younger ones go to.
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WHERE TO BUY
Cuenca
When walking around Cuenca and all its corners, there is undoubtedly
a representation of that magical reality one feels there: the memories
of smells and textures are intended to be carried in the pocket of every
traveler and one will always fall short of space (but not of money) to
pack a special object that will be a gift or ornament of this beautiful city.
Metalwork, ceramics, shawls (macanas), embroidery, sweets and,
of course, the best straw hat in the world, of unknown origin and
popularized as panama hats but 100% Ecuadorian, made by the hands
of an army of knitters around Cuenca. Definitely, the best place for fine
hats is the Homero Ortega store - museum, where there are varieties
ranging from USD $30 to USD $2,000, depending on the fineness of the
Lituma - Peláez arte en joyería, Chordeleg - Azuay
finishing details.
In the City
The Corner of the arts is the
ideal place to find a mixture of
objects and activities related to
art and crafts. To take a souvenir
one cannot miss the CEMUART
Municipal Craft Center, the hat
Museum, the Rotary Square, El
Tucan, the Ordonez Jewelry, the
Vega Gallery, Pablo Cordero,
among others.
Ceramic arts
Cuenca
Around the city
The most precious goldsmith
work in gold and silver is definitely
found in Chordeleg. There, one
will find artisans who design with
indigenous, classic and avantgarde styles.
Nor can we ignore the fine work of
the “macanas” or Ikat shawls, the
ceramics and the footwear made
in Gualaceo.
La casa de la Makana,
Chordeleg - Azuay
ERRATA. We apologize to our readers for inaccurate data due to reasons beyond our control. The credit of the cover of the number 03 magazine corresponds to the
Municipality of Guayaquil. On page 45 it is mentioned that Supermaxi is located in Salinas; the correct site of this supermarket is La Libertad.
CATHE
DRAL
LA INMACULADA
CONCEPCIÓN
This new cathedral is located in the heart of
Cuenca, it is one of the biggest churches of
Latin America and its main characteristic is the
presence of pink marble. In the interior of this
majestic temple, the side naves, with religious
stained glass predominates. The baldachin
baroque and the wreathed columns are similar
to those of St. Peter’s Basilica, in The Vatican.
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14
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37
Vargas M
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40
Av
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52
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Museos | Museums
G-4
G-4
G-3
E-3
F-4
F-4
F-4
G-4
G-4
G-5
H-5
F-4
F-5
E-5
E-7
I-2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Conceptas
Cañari Identity
Esqueleotología
Arte Moderno
El Sombrero Workshop
Catedral Vieja Museum
Remigio Crespo Toral
Interamerican Art and
Popular Handcrafts (CIDAP)
9 Culturas Aborígenes
10 Manuel Agustín Landívar
11 Pumapungo (Central Bank)
12 History of the Medicine
13 Benigno Malo School
14 Archaeological University
15 Metales
16 “Homero Ortega” Hats
Ruinas Arqueológicas | Archaeological sites
G-5
H-6
17 Todos Santos
18 Pumapungo
Iglesias | Churches
F-2
D-2
E-3
E-3
F-3
G-3
F-3
F-3
F-3
F-3
G-4
H-3
F-4
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H-4
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20 Corazón de Jesús
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22 Santo Cenáculo
23 Santo Domingo
24 San Alfonso
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26 Catedral Nueva
27 Carmen de la Asunción
28 San Francisco
29 Las Conceptas
30 San Blas
31 La Merced
32 Todos Santos
33 Corazón de María
34 El Vergel
35 Virgen de Bronce
36 San Roque
37 San José del Vecino
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E-3
F-3
F-3
38 San Sebastián Park
39 Abdón Calderón Park
40 Plazoleta Carmen de la Asunción
H-3
H-2
I-7
F-2
F-5
J-6
E-4
41 San Blas park
42 El Rollo Square
43 Herrero Square
44 María Auxiliadora Park
45 La Madre Park
46 El Paraíso park
47 Farol Square
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Artesanías | Artisanal Centers
F-3
G-3
F-3
F-2
E-4
48 CEMUART (Casa de la Mujer)
49 Sangurima Square (P. Rotary)
50 San Francisco Square
51 Santa Ana Square
52 Esquina de las Artes
Teatros | Theaters
G-3
F-3
E-4
53 Sucre
54 Casa de la Cultura
55 Carlos Cueva Tamariz
Zoológico
J-8
56 Vía to the Amaru Zoo
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