With great joy, this Wednesday, October 5, we present to the citizens, tourism sector, academia and tourists, the second stage of the tourism promotion campaign “Cuenca Es Tu Trip”, a strategy that offers great tourist experiences that will motivate travelers to continue enjoying the beauties offered by the “Athens of Ecuador”. “With...
Between September 19th and 23rd, 2022, Cuenca hosted several activities as part of the “V International Event Planners Summit”. Cuenca was chosen as the venue for this Summit with the specific purpose of positioning Cuenca as a wedding destination, thus boosting Romance Tourism and reactivating the social events sector. Event Planners was created in 2016...
On September 21st and 22nd, Cuenca will host the “V International Event Planners Summit, Ecuador 2022”, an event in which experts will update and train attendees in the organization of social events. Over the last few years, Cuenca has hosted important events and weddings thanks to its wonderful settings and quality services, ideal not only for tying the...
On the last August 10 holiday, 49,243 tourists visited Cuenca – a diverse, complete, and authentic destination that offers interactive activities to enjoy alone, as a couple, or with the family, in a friendly, safe and reliable environment. · The most visited outdoor location during the holiday was the National Park, which received 2,191 tourists who came to enjoy...
“Love in Times of Likes” tells five stories that revolve around love and social networks, all quite diverse, which allows a much wider audience to relate to the film. “We applaud that ‘Love in Times of Likes’ was filmed in Cuenca, and undoubtedly our city will become the great protagonist of the film. Its magical and romantic sceneries are just...
The Feast of the Holy Innocents represents a curious syncretism between the pagan and the religious. Its origin dates back to the 5th century; a time when the Catholic Church began to celebrate this feast in honor of the children who were massacred in Judea by Herod shortly after the birth of Jesus.According to the biblical passage described in Matthew (chapter 2)...
Every year, On November 2, one of the most deeply rooted traditions in our culture is celebrated: the “Day of the Dead”. This date of special importance in the calendar of popular festivals is characterized for showcasing a unique set of rites, customs and folklore.According to the work done by various researchers, the “Day of the Dead”, like many other...
On December 31, in different parts of the city, large stages with themes alluding to: politics, religion or any outstanding event of the last 12 months are set up. The dolls that are part of these scenes are burned at midnight symbolizing the year that is ending. The party then continues in the streets or in different establishments that offer special events for this...
In the specific case of Cuenca, the Carnival has elements that make it unique. The celebrations here are nuanced, with a strong traditional and family component, but also festive.Gastronomy and games are an essential part of the festivity. Among the culinary delights that families prepare for these days, are the classic Cuenca bread, the exquisite sweets such as:...
LET US HELP The Fundación Municipal Turismo para Cuenca (“Municipal Foundation of Tourism for Cuenca”) presents itself as a strategic ally to help you discover everything that the city can offer you as a destination for business-related purposes/meetings. Taking into account fundamental aspects such as the type of meeting and the number of participants, we can advise...