The holiday for the Day of the dead and the Independence of Basin It is just around the corner. The expected break extends from this Thursday, November 3 to Sunday, November 6. with four Holidays Inspired by the Athens of Ecuador, many have set their sights on touring the Azuayan capital as their annual ritual.
That is why the mayor’s office of the canton has prepared a rich cultural agenda with a series of activities gathered under the festival I love you Cuencawhich includes art exhibitions, gastronomy, fairs (such as the CIDAP American Crafts Festival) and mostly free events (more information here).
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In addition, we present a brief selection of the main tourist attractions of this cityd who celebrates 202 years of his emancipation process, which is remembered precisely on the third day of this month. These points have become obligatory stops in the canton. Find out what they are.
Route of the cathedrals
One of the must-see visits in Cuenca is the renowned tour to the cathedrals, which is promoted by the Ministry of Tourism, with the purpose of valuing the tangible and intangible heritage of the churches in the Historic Center of the southern city.
The idea is that visitors learn about its history, its name, date of construction, architectural details, congregation, its patrons, the saints with the greatest weight… In short, the characteristics that make these temples emblematic sites of faith.
The churches that make up the Spiritual Route are: San Alfonso Church, Old Cathedral Museum, Immaculate Cathedral, Carmen de la Asunción, San Francisco, Santo Domingo, Las Conceptas Church and Todos Santos Church.
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The Ravine and the Tomebamba River
The Tomebamba River and the Barranco are part of the city’s heritage. From there, you can see the urban heritage of Cuenca.
The Tomebamba is one of the four small rivers that flow through Cuenca. The others are Yanuncay, Tarqui and Machangara, and together they give Cuenca its name, which means “territory whose waters all flow into the same river, lake or sea” in Old Spanish.
The river forms a natural boundary south of El Centro, at the bottom of a river cliff known as El Barranco, which provides a two-kilometer natural separation between Cuenca’s historic district and the more modern area to the south, often called new city. At the same time, Cuenca’s historic buildings tower over the river, offering great views for photos.
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San Sebastian neighborhood
San Sebastián was one of the first neighborhoods in Cuenca, in fact it is said to date from 1577, when the city was founded. Its importance lies in being the cradle of the traditional trades of this canton, such as pottery, tile making, tailoring, and also carpentry.
The picturesque neighborhood is also the gastronomic pole of the city, nesting proposals for Ecuadorian and international cuisine. In addition, it is the center of art in the area, because there you can visit the Municipal Museum of Modern Artthe Embossing Craft Workshopas well as the crafts store Las Mercedes Folklore, Ahuacuna, MAKI, among others.
El Vado neighborhood and the viewpoint of Turi
Another important piece of the city’s history is collected in the El Vado neighborhood. It is located in the center of the city, in front of the University of Cuenca, and it is easily recognized because it is the only place that has a monument to the greasy stick, approximately ten meters high.
It is an obligatory step for tourists who wish to enjoy the view from the famous Cuenca balcony named after the Turi viewpoint.
Other points of interest in this site are the barbershops, workshops for forging and repairing hats, as well as the Casa Museo la Condamine, the Forbidden Cultural Center and the Casa de la Lira.
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Baños de Cuenca Parish
It is an area of hostels with spas and hot springs, which flow from underground springs located along a volcanic fault.
This small town is conveniently located 7.5 miles west of Cuenca and sits perfectly on the hill above the city. The mountains and the distinctive blue church of Baños provide a stunning backdrop for the best thermal baths in Cuenca.
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Cajas National Park
El Cajas National Park is one of Ecuador’s best kept secrets. This Ecuadorian Lake District is home to stunning glacial valleys, páramos and forests, and a network of pristine mountain lakes. There’s fairytale magic here, like the natural setting for a Lord of the Rings movie, blogger says in review Happy Gringo. But you will not find hobbits, on the way you will find Andean condors, spectacled bears, hummingbirds and wild alpacas.
For hikers, Parque Nacional Cajas is an outdoor playground, the perfect place to escape and enjoy nature in its purest form.
Source: Eluniverso
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