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Exploring the Charms of Cuenca: A 5-Day Adventure

Alexis Brito

Alexis Brito

29 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the enchanting city of Cuenca, Ecuador. Discover the breathtaking Cuenca Canopy, immerse yourself in the rich culture at Homero Ortega Hats, and marvel at the architectural wonders of Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Cuenca

Day 1
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$25

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$ 3

Cuenca Canopy
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
39 - 47 min

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Homero Ortega Hats
Museum focusing on history of straw Panama hats, with a live production room & guided tours.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Parque Guatana
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Lineal Park
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Puente Roto
Riverside walkway lined with lawns & restaurants & linked to the remains of an arched stone bridge.
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción
Landmark cathedral featuring 3 blue & white domes & Romanesque-revival architecture.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Puente de El Vado
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$18

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$ 1

Pumapungo Museum
Museum combining indoor exhibits about local culture & ethnography & sprawling, open-air Inca ruins.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
9 - 11 min

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Old Cathedral of Cuenca
Old cathedral dating to the 16th century, now serving as a museum of religious artwork.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Calderon Park
Small, landscaped square with trees & pathways, surrounded by government buildings & 2 churches.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Plaza de las Flores
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno
Gallery showing Ecuadorian art & photography, with an interactive art space & a sculpture garden.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$5
Day 3
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$23

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$ 1

Amaru Zoológico Bioparque
Charming open-air zoo featuring a range of exotic species amid rugged, mountainside terrain.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
32 - 39 min

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Ruinas de Pumapungo
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Museum of Aboriginal Cultures
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$5
3 - 4 min

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Museo Remigio Crespo Toral
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$5
Day 4
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$10

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$ 3

El Columpio mirador De Turi
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Eduardo Vega Galeria/Taller
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
12 - 15 min

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Icto Cruz
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Museum of the Arts of Fire
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$5
16 - 20 min

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Mercado 10 de Agosto
Lively covered market filled with fruit, vegetable & butcher stalls, plus vendors selling hot meals.
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Prohibido Centro Cultural
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Mercado 3 De Noviembre
Classic empanadas & other Ecuadorian snacks around a covered market renowned for its fruit stalls.
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$33

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$ 2

Parque Nacional Cajas
High-mountain natural area with several lakes popular for hiking, camping & wildlife viewing.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
113 - 136 min

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Parque Inclusivo Circo Social
Riverside park with play equipment for children of all abilities, plus a bike trail & sand pit.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Jardin Botanico de Cuenca
12:45 PM - 2:45 PM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $115 In total

Activities & Food:$108
Transport:$7