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Cuenca 4-hour tour

Validity: Flexible
Do this because
  • Discover the unique Andean culture of the city
  • Visit the New Cathedral, the biggest in Ecuador
  • Enjoy the panoramic views from Barranco and the Turi balcony
What to expect

Explore this unique city surrounded by the Andean mountains, colonial charm and sunny climate.

The tour starts at Plaza San Sebastian, which constitutes the western colonial border of the city of Cuenca. You'll visit the modern art museum where many contemporary artworks are displayed. You'll walk by the downtown historical area to visit the San Francisco market, the flower market, the culture house, the Abdon Calderon Park, and the old Cathedral (without entering). Then, you'll enter the New Cathedral, the biggest in the country, where you’ll observe its famous gold leaf canopy.

You'll continue the tour to the Homero Ortega Panama Hat factory, the most important of the country and where you'll see the complete manufacturing process of the famous Panama hats. Later you'll visit the 'Barranco' with its colonial-style terraced houses located next to the Tomebamba River. Finally, you'll visit the 'broken bridge' and the tourist balcony of Turi, where you can admire a panoramic view of the city.

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