2 Days in Cuenca Trip: Budgets, Hotels, Food & Attractions

Day 1 | Morning

New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada)

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,7:00am-1:30pm;Open on Mon,10:00am-4:30pm;Open on Tue-Fri,8:30am-4:30pm;Open on Sat,10:00am-5:30pm

Location: Juan Bautista Agui and Mariscal Sucre, Cuenca, Ecuador

The new church is located in Cuenca, Ecuador. It was built in 1885 and is a well-known local religious building. The whole is a neo-Gothic architectural style. The blue and white dome is very beautiful, making it a landmark of Cuenca. Marble and alabaster are used for the exterior of the church, and the pink marble on the floor was brought from the Italian city of Carrara. The flat-roofed tower is said to be the result of a miscalculation by the architect. If the full planned height of the spire was built, the church foundation would not be able to support the weight.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada), Paque Nacional Cajas next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Paque Nacional Cajas

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Basin

CAJAS National Park is 21 miles away from Cuenca. The park has 232 large and small lakes, as well as creeks and mountains. It is the source of the two rivers TOMEBAMBA and YANUNCAY that pass through Cuenca. You can also see a lot of wild animals here, such as bears, cheetahs, hares and more.

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Itza Hotel Boutique Internacional in advance, because all the tourists head to Paque Nacional Cajas love staying at it.

Itza Hotel Boutique Internacional

With a stay at Itza Hotel Boutique Internacional in Cuenca (Downtown Cuenca), you'll be steps from Calderon Park and Church of Santo Domingo. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from New Cathedral of Cuenca and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Esqueletologia Museum. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at SANTO PLACER, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Make yourself at home in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.

Day 2 | Morning

Barranco

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Cuenca 010104 Ecuador

Barranco is a path along the Tomebamba River through the city centre, with Spanish architecture on both sides, bars and coffee shops all the way up, a historic street.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: El Cajas National Park.

El Cajas National Park

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: 5P2W+GF5, Azuay, Ecuador

The lake is very large, with some wild birds inhabiting it. The ecological environment is very good. Boating and fishing are also available. It is a good choice for ecological sightseeing.

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