Games, smiles, and excitement are part of what families will experience in this amusement park created for healthy fun. Rainbow Park has it all for hours of entertainment in a natural environment. A place where you can escape from routine and spend quality time with your loved ones.Get ready to share the best moments with your family! A visit that will allow you and...
If you are one of those who enjoy rum to the fullest, being able to visit a rum aging cellar without having to leave the country will be a wish fulfilled. Cava San Miguel, located in Cuenca, is waiting for you to tour its barrel cellars and discover the origin of one of the most prestigious liquors in the region. Good rum is enjoyed slowly, as is the time it takes to...
A fine hat that intertwines with ancestral art is the pride of all Ecuadorians. The ‘toquilla’ straw hat is a symbol of national identity and is recognized worldwide.This December 5 marks the tenth anniversary of the proclamation of the traditional weaving of the toquilla straw hat as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Our skillful artisans turn the natural...
On Wednesday, December 7th, starting at 6 PM in the Square of Santo Domingo Church, together with the Dominican Community of the Santísimo Rosario Convent, the University of Azuay, and the Municipal Tourism Foundation for Cuenca, we will be celebrating the 89th anniversary of the Coronation of the “Virgen Morenica del Rosario” as Patron Saint of Cuenca...
The faith in honor of the Virgen Morenica del Rosario is lit again with the Festival of Lights 2022. Thousands of devotees are preparing to go to the Santo Domingo square and light thousands of lanterns that will illuminate the night of Cuenca on Wednesday, December 7. The history of the Morenica del Rosario goes back to 1933, when two images of the Virgin were sent...
Cuenca rises and captivates us with its incomparable beauty, its buildings with European airs but with deep indigenous roots, the fresh scent of flowers in its busy squares, the majestic cathedral with sky-colored domes, and the natural landscape that surrounds it. The cultural richness of the city is unique and the whole world recognizes it.On December 1, 1999, the...
Some trades refuse to die despite the passage of time and preserve the legacy of our ancestors in the face of the changes brought by technology. One of them is tinsmithing, which brings about various artifacts such as lighters, trays, plates, buckets, and even toys, made with all kinds of metals.Several techniques are used for such manufactures, like tracing...
It is to be proud that the quality of an original product is widely recognized, and jewelry from Cuenca enjoys this privilege. The fine pieces made by our skilled artisans captivate anyone who sees them.The goldsmiths and jewelers of Cuenca have unmatched skills, which they have perfected by integrating craft techniques like embossing, filigree, and wax modeling...
Nowadays, it is unlikely that many know what saddlery is – a craft activity in which leather is molded to shape belts, aprons, saddles, and other items. A very laborious activity indeed, almost extinct because of technology. However, there are still many saddlers who try to preserve it, because working by hand requires more dedication, attention to detail, and keeps...
Woodwork is a central element in Cuenca’s artisan culture; it is part of its architecture and sculptures, and a testimony of the heritage that we must preserve. In the historic center of the city, you can see the use of carved wood in some elements present in colonial houses, republican houses, churches, and convents, such as religious sculptures, altars...