This avenue is located in the southern part of the city. Here you will find delicious local cuisine such as: roasted cuy (guinea pig), cascaritas (pork cracklings), sancocho (a type of broth), fritada (fried pork) and llapingacho (potato cakes), all accompanied by the incomparable “mote” (boiled grain); a culinary icon that represents the people of Cuenca.
Located at the southern limit of the Centro Histórico sector, it is one of the most famous streets in Cuenca. It offers a wide range of both local and international cuisine. Here you will find modern restaurants that will surprise you, many of which specialize in barbecue and fast food. In this parish founded in 1560, you will find the Miguel León or San Sebastián...
In this parish founded in 1560, you will find the Miguel León or San Sebastián Square, the Museum of Modern Art, San Sebastián Church, art galleries, and a variety of contemporary restaurants with an interesting culinary offer; the following stand out: Jodoco Belgian Bistro, San Sebas Café, La Casa Azul, among others. You can also enjoy: Vietnamese, Italian, Mexican...
Cuenca’s cuisine is one of the most delicious in the world. Our typical flavors from home, grandmother’s recipes, trends and fusions, make the dishes go beyond the famous mote pillo (boiled grain), locro de papas (cheese soup with potatoes), meats and delicious drinks such as agua de pítimas (herbal drink). Today in the city you can enjoy a wide variety of...
This parish is famous for the peculiar preparation of the traditional cuy (guinea pig) with roasted potatoes on the side; one of the most delicious dishes of the Ecuadorian highlands. Ricaurte is located to the northeast of Cuenca and the best time to visit this part of town is on the weekend.
This sector is ideal to enjoy a new and interesting culinary offer; with fusions, combinations and themes, through restaurants run by a new generation of chefs.
Located in the western part of town, this area is well-known for its famous roasts, which are served with mote pillo (biled grain) and fava beans with cheese. You can also try traditional dishes like papas con cuero (potato soup with pork) and locro de papas (cheese soup). In addition to the culinary delights of this parish and its surrounding areas, you can visit...
If you are looking for an adventure into nature to disconnect from the hectic city life, but don’t want to give up your comforts, then we invite you to be part of a trend that combines the best of both – Glamping, a luxury camping alternative not to be missed on your next visit to Cuenca. Nómada Glamping Located 20 minutes away from the city, in El Sendero, km...
Every December 24, Bolívar Street becomes Cuenca’s 5th river, product of the great wave of faithful who walk in the same direction; dancing, singing and praising the image of the “Niño Viajero” (Baby Jesus). During the grand parade; families, friends, school students, university students, neighborhood groups and tourists, parade wearing elegant suits and giving candy...
As part of the “World Tourism Day” activities, the Organization of Ancestral Knowledge of the Original Peoples of Ecuador (OSAPOE) – with the support of the “Tourism for Cuenca” Municipal Foundation and the First Museum of Gastronomy of Ecuador – will hold the “Koya Raymi 2022 Festival,” a celebration of feminine fertility and...