Cuenca, Ecuador

Travel Blogs from Cuenca (495)

Cuenca is rather boring on the weekend, Cuenca, Ecuador travel blog
Cuenca is rather boring on the weekend
Jul 23, 2006

... the guy who betrayed him, but Iīm guessing he gets him in the end), so I caught a taxi into the downtown area. Cuenca is Ecuadorīs third-largest city, and touted in many places as its finest, so I was expecting quite a bit of activity, it being Saturday ...

A travel blog entry by bred
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Cuenca House, Cuenca, Ecuador travel blog
Cuenca House
Oct 31, 2005

The Cuenca House, located in the center of the most beautiful city in Ecuador, is a deeply discounted hostel just for Peace Corps Volunteers which provides a home away from home, away from home; it also provides a library of books to take as you please, ...

A travel blog entry by jeanja
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A Big Step to the South, Cuenca, Ecuador travel blog
A Big Step to the South
Feb 26, 2005

... from having carried most of its passengers all the way from Quito (we caught it most of the way to Cuenca). Cuenca is one of the larger cities in Ecuador (about 600,000 people), and possibly the prettiest. There isn't a ton to do other than walk ...

A travel blog entry by allisonandjeff
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All the time in the world,...not., Cuenca, Ecuador travel blog
All the time in the world,...not.
Oct 16, 2005

... Looks like we have to start being picky about our destinations soon. For example, there's still lots of places I wouldn't mind seeing in Ecuador, but I think we'll just have to skip them for now. I have been down in the Andes chain for more than six months ...

A travel blog entry by stevefn
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Attractions in Cuenca (8)

Central Bank Museum (Museo del Banco Central)
Central Bank Museum (Museo del Banco Central)

Calle Largo y Av Huayna Capac, Cuenca, Ecuador

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This history museum features large displays of religious art, Incan and Canari archaeological digs and other artifacts relating to Cuenca's history.
Homero Ortega P. & Hijos
Homero Ortega P. & Hijos

Gil Ramirez Davalos 3-86, Cuenca, Ecuador

4.00

El Cajas National Park (Parque Nacional Cajas)
El Cajas National Park (Parque Nacional Cajas)

Cuenca, Ecuador

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Known for its more than 275 Andean lakes and many waterfalls, this national park is a popular destination for trout fishing, rugged hiking and camping.
El Sagrario (Old Cathedral)
El Sagrario (Old Cathedral)

Plaza Abdon Calderon, Cuenca, Ecuador

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Situated on top of some ancient Inca ruins, this cathedral was built in 1557 when modern Cuenca was founded.

Forum Discussions on Cuenca (9)

Travelling by bus in Ecuador
Posted on May 2, 2008, 21:46:43
... newspapers, and "El Commercio" published it, accusing the company of their failures. This is so common in Ecuador, they roads are terrible, the drivers drive too fast, and no rescue service etc in place. Hospital service was great though, they ...
Need some advice on bussing from Quito to Lima
Posted on Nov 18, 2009, 12:54:50
... one full day in Cotopaxi before continuing on. The two routes I'm considering at the moment are: 1) Cotopaxi - Latacunga - Cuenca - Loja - Piura - Lima 2) Cotopaxi - Latacunga - Guayquil - Lima (this one I know is the most viable but probably the ...
Spanish Language School
Posted on Jan 19, 2009, 11:31:00
Hi, i highly recommend Academia Surpacifico in Ecuador, they have schools in Manta (a great beach town), Quito, Cuenca and Montanita (a surf village). The teachers are very experienced, and all the staff is very friendly! Cheers! Amy
Ingapirca Ecuador
Posted on Sep 12, 2009, 16:53:34
... it's what you order, but I was disappointed. I'm impressed that she actually made a reservation in advance at a restaurant in Cuenca of all places, and to boot, that she was disappointed in the meal. Wow..I'm amazed. How many of us would make ...

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