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Where to stay in Cuenca

The historic center around Parque Calderón for first-timers on foot; the Tomebamba riverside for quieter streets near Pumapungo; El Vado for crafts.

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The best areas

Historic center

Around Parque Calderón and its cathedrals, walkable to the markets and museums, with taxis to Turi and Cajas.

Hotels in Historic center

Tomebamba riverside

Old mansions above the river near Calle Larga and Pumapungo, though the lanes up to the center are steep.

Hotels in Tomebamba riverside

El Vado

A traditional quarter of goldsmiths, painters and potters on the south side of the old town, quieter at night.

Hotels in El Vado

Where to stay for each itinerary

Cuenca in 2 days

Stay in the historic center near Parque Calderón: most stops are a short walk away, and taxis to Turi and Cajas start here.

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