national park
Cajas National Park
A hauntingly beautiful highland park near Cuenca with over 200 glacial lakes, páramo grasslands, and quinoa trees at 4,000 meters.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Azuay, Ecuador · South America
Cuenca is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ricaurte, 27km from Cajas National Park.
Cuenca is a city located in Azuay, Ecuador. With a population of 636,996, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Cuenca sits in Ecuador, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Guayaquil time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cuenca to your route.
The Sagrario Church (Shrine Church) - also known as the Old Cathedral of Cuenca is a temple whose construction began in the mid-16th century, and was considered the main Spanish place of worship during the time of Spanish colonization in Cuenca (Ecuador). Today it functions as the Museum of Religious Art, known forRead more
its wide variety of altars and the history it offers. It is located in the center of the city of Cuenca, and one of its most emblematic museums, which is located in Parque Calderón, in front of the New Cathedral.
It is part of the Historic Center, the same one that was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999, making it one of the most emblematic places in Cuenca as it is the only church that has a bellows organ, which is It is located inside at the back of the building. It was used as a musical accompaniment to the choirs. However, it is now out of service.
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Cuenca is located in Azuay, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -2.8953 latitude, -78.9963 longitude.
Cuenca has a population of approximately 636,996 people, making it a city in Ecuador.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
A hauntingly beautiful highland park near Cuenca with over 200 glacial lakes, páramo grasslands, and quinoa trees at 4,000 meters.
27 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
Ecuador's most important Inca archaeological site featuring the Temple of the Sun, a perfectly fitted stone structure built without mortar.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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