4 Attractions Not To Miss In Cuenca, Ecuador
Located in the Southern Highlands of Ecuador, Cuenca is a city styled by Spanish and indigenous influences with beautiful architecture, historic buildings and surrounding areas of outstanding natural beauty. The city is an excellent choice for a relaxing break with a mild climate year-round, warm days and cool breezy evenings.
El Cajas National Park, Azuay
For those nature-lovers who want to see what beauty the Ecuadorian Andes has to offer there is no better stop than
Parque Nacional Cajas located a short 30 to 40min drive out of the city and car rental in Cuenca is cheap and easy. The park is known for its beautiful trekking through cloud forests, many lakes and amazing wildlife including the Andean condor and giant hummingbirds.
Iglesia Sagrario
Built in 1557, this cathedral is one of the most culturally-rich buildings in Ecuador that played a fascinating part in history. Including its part helping to house French researchers in the 18th century who were attempting to find the equator and measure the circumference of the planet. Nowadays, this draw-droppingly beautiful building is home to a museum of religious artifacts and a magnificent old organ. With an easy-to-reach location and cheap entry, the
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Homero Ortega P. & Hijos
A common misconception is that the famous white sombreros known as ‘Panama Hats’ are made in Panama. However, this is a misnomer that is quickly illuminated by the fun and stimulating tour by the people at
Homero Otrega and Sons also known as ‘The Panama Hat Factory’. Delve into the details of the origins and cultural significance of this timelessly stylish hat by visiting the partnered museum
Magia del Sombrero also known as ‘Magic of the Hat’. Learn about its importance for the local indigenous people and why not finish the tour by purchasing your very own culturally-significant sombrero.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
This cathedral is the ideal example of Cuenca’s beauty, history, and architecture. When construction started on this building in 1885, it was an ambitious project that required impressively detailed craftsmanship. Construction continued for an entire century and now the fruits of these labours have been recognised in this strikingly beautiful building that is visible from miles around and easily reachable for those interested in car rental in Cuenca.
