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
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The price is S$206 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
S$206
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Stay at this spa hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (334 reviews)
Great clean facilities with wonderful staff.

Reviewed on 31 Dec, 2025

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3 out of 5
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Convent of the Assumption and San Francisco ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
Excellent work

Reviewed on 20 Dec, 2025

Vaway Hotel
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 Wi-Fi, 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 Nov, 2025

Casa de las Rosas
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is S$151 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
S$151
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Stay at this boutique hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (370 reviews)
El hotel está convenientemente situado en el centro. El acceso al tranvía es perfecto e incluso lo tomamos para ir al aeropuerto. Buenas opciones de restaurantes alrededor. Como única sugerencia es ampliar las opciones de desayuno.

Reviewed on 24 Nov, 2025

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
El Dorado Hotel

El Dorado Hotel

4 out of 5
Gran Colombia 7-87 y Luis Cordero Cuenca Azuay
The price is S$143 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
S$143
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Calderon Park and Esqueletologia Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (214 reviews)
Wonderful room, terrific breakfast and great staff. The room was lovely and very comfortable. Terrific location!

Reviewed on 8 Nov, 2025

El Dorado Hotel
Hotel El Conquistador

Hotel El Conquistador

4 out of 5
Gran Colombia 6-65 Y Borrero Cuenca Azuay
The price is S$107 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
S$107
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Esqueletologia Museum and Plaza ...
7.6/10 Good! (135 reviews)
Im happy! Everything was hood. Good service. Nice place.

Reviewed on 25 Sept, 2025

Hotel El Conquistador
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Other neighbourhoods around San Blas

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Puente Roto aka Broken Bridge

El Barranco

If you're spending some time in El Barranco, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto are top sights worth seeing.

El Barranco
The old cathedral taken from the shopping mall beside it

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

Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Convent of the Assumption and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga while in the area.

Downtown Cuenca
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Canaribamba

Canaribamba might not have many top sights, but Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.

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


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