San Blas

Cuenca

The old cathedral taken from the shopping mall beside it
The old cathedral taken from the shopping mall beside it
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There is a relatively hidden gem high in the mountains of Cuenca, Ecuador called Mirador Del Turi, accessible by rental car or bus. During our trip in April, we found the most fun adult do-it-yourself play park with this makeshift lawn chair swing! For $5 they strap you in and release you to soar high above Cuenca's city to see what it feels like to be a bird. The great thing about Ecuador is that they use US dollars, so no exchange necessary!

To check out more photos of this awesome adult playground and to read more about where we ate and what we saw in Cuenca, here is the blog post: https://culturalfoodies.com/2017/11/02/cuenca-ecuador/

#cuenca #ecuador #southamerica #swing #travel
Taken from the roof; entrance fee USD2

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Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Bolivar 12-55 Y Tarqui Cuenca Azuay
The price is AED 536 per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
AED 536
AED 589 total
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (334 reviews)
Great clean facilities with wonderful staff.

Reviewed on 31 December 2025

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Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3 out of 5
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is AED 249 per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
AED 249
AED 249 total
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Convent of the Assumption and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (108 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 January 2026

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Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is AED 372 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
AED 372
AED 409 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (372 reviews)
It was a very nice place and located very close to the main plaza.

Reviewed on 19 January 2026

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Casa de las Rosas

Casa de las Rosas

3 out of 5
Manuel Vega 12-57 entre Cuenca Azuay
Stay at this guesthouse in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free airport drop-off. Popular attractions San Blas Park and Plaza Rotary Market ...
8/10 Very Good! (185 reviews)
Muy buen hotel. Cumple con lo necesario para pasar unos días en Cuenca

Reviewed on 26 November 2025

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Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir

Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir

3 out of 5
Benigno Malo y Juan Jaramillo 9 - 48 Cuenca
The price is AED 95 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
AED 95
AED 131 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Sombrero Museum and San Francisco Plaza Market are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
The hotel is in the middle of downtown. Surrounded by restaurants and sights of the city. The location and price were ideal. The place even had a jacuzzi and pool. The price was so reasonable. The place is old and has a charming beautiful rustic look.

Reviewed on 11 January 2026

Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir
Hotel Presidente by NASS

Hotel Presidente by NASS

3.5 out of 5
Gran Colombia 6-59 y Cuenca Azuay
The price is AED 123 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
AED 123
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1 Feb - 2 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Esqueletologia Museum and Plaza ...
7.6/10 Good! (115 reviews)
Friendly staff and convenient to shopping and restaurants.

Reviewed on 22 September 2025

Hotel Presidente by NASS
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Other neighborhoods around San Blas

A breathtaking panoramic drone view of Cuenca, Ecuador, showcasing the city's vibrant architecture, lush green spaces, and the Tomebamba River winding through its heart.

El Barranco

While visiting El Barranco, you might make a stop by sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto.

El Barranco
Panoramic view of the historical center of city Cuenca at the valley with its many churches. Ecuador

Cuenca Historic Center

While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Plaza Rotary Market and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.

Cuenca Historic Center
The old cathedral taken from the shopping mall beside it

Downtown Cuenca

Travelers come to Downtown Cuenca for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Convent of the Assumption and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga while you're in town.

Downtown Cuenca
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Canaribamba

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Canaribamba and surrounding area, you can visit Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga.

Canaribamba
Santa Ana de los Cuatro Ríos de Cuenca is a beautiful city surrounded by rivers.
It is widely regarded as the most European city in the country of Ecuador due to its 16th and 17th century era Spanish colonial architecture resembling cities and architecture throughout Spain.

Huayna-Cápac

While visiting Huayna-Cápac, you might make a stop by sights like Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden.

Huayna-Cápac
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El Vecino

Even though there aren't top sights in El Vecino, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Plaza Rotary Market. Jump on the metro at Terminal Terrestre Station to see more of the city.

El Vecino