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5-Day Adventure in Cuenca

Jose Andrade

Jose Andrade

30 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey to Cuenca, Ecuador. Discover the city's hidden gems, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Day 1
+

$4

Cuenca City

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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Cuenca City
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Raymipampa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$1
1 - 2 min

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Calderon Park
Small, landscaped square with trees & pathways, surrounded by government buildings & 2 churches.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
Sucré Salé Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$3
Cuenca City
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$6

Cuenca City

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Cuenca City
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Magnolia Caffe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$2
6 - 9 min

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Plaza El Otorongo
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Mercado 10 de Agosto
Lively covered market filled with fruit, vegetable & butcher stalls, plus vendors selling hot meals.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Free
Brujas Café Bar
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$4
Cuenca City
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$3

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$ 1

Cuenca City

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Cuenca City
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Café de Nucallacta
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$1
6 - 8 min

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Puente Roto
Riverside walkway lined with lawns & restaurants & linked to the remains of an arched stone bridge.
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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El Paraíso Park
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
Cactus Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$2
Cuenca City
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
+

$0

Cuenca City

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 5
+

$19

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$ 2

Cuenca City

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

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Cuenca City
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
122 - 147 min

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La Chorreras Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$4
9 - 11 min

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Parque Nacional Cajas
High-mountain natural area with several lakes popular for hiking, camping & wildlife viewing.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$13
Puerto de Manta Restaurante
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$2
Cuenca City
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $34 In total

Activities & Food:$32
Transport:$3