David Debrincat

Cuenca Holidays

Cuenca is a peaceful, charming colonial town, which is also the third biggest town in Ecuador, the main town of the Southern region and the capital of production of the famous Panama hat.

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Cuenca: How to get there?

1 hour's flight from Quito

Cuenca: See when to go?

All year round

Cuenca: For how long?

1 to 2 days

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Cuenca: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

David Debrincat

Travel writer

Cuenca is a peaceful, charming colonial town, which is also the third biggest town in Ecuador, the main town of the Southern region and the capital of production of the famous Panama hat.

My suggestion

Cuenca is a very religious town. There are festivals all year round and there is a big procession on the first Saturday of every month.

Anonymous

Travel writer

Cuenca is Ecuador's big southern town, and an expensive one at that. It's pleasant, airy, buzzing and home to numerous markets.

My suggestion

I imagine this piece of advice applies to any holiday destination in Ecuador , but be forewarned if you go during Mardi Gras or the carnival. 'Bawdy' is an understatement...

Anonymous

Travel writer

Cuenca is the third largest town in the country and it is quieter, as well as smaller, than Quito. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the famous panama hats originally came from Cuenca!

My suggestion

Cuenca is not very big and can easilybe visited on foot and without a guide! Make the most of your time there by spending at least one day in Cajas national park which is very near.

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