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Parque Nacional Cajas

Parque Nacional Cajas

3.4
4.0/5
5 reviews
CAJAS National Park is 21 miles away from Cuenca. The park has 232 large and small lakes, as well as creeks and mountains. It is the source of the two rivers TOMEBAMBA and YANUNCAY that pass through Cuenca. You can also see a lot of wild animals here, such as bears, cheetahs, hares and more.Cuenca · 28.1km from downtown
Puente Roto

Puente Roto

3.4
Cuenca · 685m from downtown
Mirador Tres Cruces

Mirador Tres Cruces

3
Cuenca · 29.4km from downtown
Cuenca Botanical Garden

Cuenca Botanical Garden

2.9
Cuenca · 1.9km from downtown
Cruz del Vado

Cruz del Vado

2.7
Cuenca · 432m from downtown
El Columpio mirador De Turi

El Columpio mirador De Turi

2.4
Cuenca · 2.6km from downtown
Rio Tomebamba

Rio Tomebamba

2.1
Cuenca · 3.3km from downtown
Mirador de Turi

Mirador de Turi

2.1
Cuenca · 2km from downtown
Plaza Del Herrera

Plaza Del Herrera

2
Cuenca · 1.9km from downtown
Mirador Via Principal

Mirador Via Principal

1.9
Cuenca · 25.5km from downtown

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Free things to do in Cuenca

Parque Nacional Cajas

Parque Nacional Cajas

3.4
4.0/5
5 reviews
Cuenca · 28.1km from downtown
Puente Roto

Puente Roto

3.4
Cuenca · 685m from downtown
Mirador Tres Cruces

Mirador Tres Cruces

3
Cuenca · 29.4km from downtown
Cuenca Botanical Garden

Cuenca Botanical Garden

2.9
Cuenca · 1.9km from downtown
Cruz del Vado

Cruz del Vado

2.7
Cuenca · 432m from downtown
El Columpio mirador De Turi

El Columpio mirador De Turi

2.4
Cuenca · 2.6km from downtown
Rio Tomebamba

Rio Tomebamba

2.1
Cuenca · 3.3km from downtown
Mirador de Turi

Mirador de Turi

2.1
Cuenca · 2km from downtown
Plaza Del Herrera

Plaza Del Herrera

2
Cuenca · 1.9km from downtown
Mirador Via Principal

Mirador Via Principal

1.9
Cuenca · 25.5km from downtown

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5D4N • Cuenca to Quito 4 or 5 Day Tour with Chimborazo, Quilotoa, Baños and Cotopaxi.

5D4N • Cuenca to Quito 4 or 5 Day Tour with Chimborazo, Quilotoa, Baños and Cotopaxi.

5/5
5 reviews
EnglishPrivate Tours
From PHP 44,149
5D4N • Quito to Cuenca 4 or 5-Day Tour with Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños and Chimborazo

5D4N • Quito to Cuenca 4 or 5-Day Tour with Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños and Chimborazo

5/5
19 reviews
EnglishPrivate Tours
From PHP 49,266
4D3N • Baños & Amazon 4-day tour from Cuenca or Quito

4D3N • Baños & Amazon 4-day tour from Cuenca or Quito

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From PHP 50,363
12D11N • The Best of Ecuador & Galapagos 12 Days / 11 Nights

Level 312D11N • The Best of Ecuador & Galapagos 12 Days / 11 Nights

5/5
4 reviews
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From PHP 181,272

Group Tours in Cuenca

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11D10N • Ecuador: 11-Day Loop Tour with Baños, Cuenca and Cotopaxi

11D10N • Ecuador: 11-Day Loop Tour with Baños, Cuenca and Cotopaxi

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Connect with kichwa and Tsáchila communities through real cultural exchange. · Cross Ecuador's Andes, coast, and Amazon foothills in one 11-day loop tour. · Feed hummingbirds and taste fresh coffee in biodiverse Mindo forest.
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3D2N • Cuenca best tour option in 3 days from Cuenca

3D2N • Cuenca best tour option in 3 days from Cuenca

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From PHP 14,527
7D6N • Top Ten Wonders of Ecuador Tour from Quito end in Cuenca

7D6N • Top Ten Wonders of Ecuador Tour from Quito end in Cuenca

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From PHP 76,867
5D4N • 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo

5D4N • 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo

5/5
32 reviews
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From PHP 43,897
2D1N • The best of Cuenca and Surroundings in 2 days

2D1N • The best of Cuenca and Surroundings in 2 days

5/5
1 review
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From PHP 6,466

What travellers say about Cuenca

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A73026 May 2016
5.0
The alpine landscape is very cold and beautiful. There is a restaurant where you can eat while watching deer, the scenery and the sky. It takes 20 minutes to walk to a small village.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the must-do things in Cuenca?

Don't miss these attractions in Cuenca: Parque Nacional Cajas, Puente Roto, and Mirador Tres Cruces. If you like Food & drink, try Cuenca: Chocolate Sightseeing Tour with Hands-On Class. If you enjoy Day tours, try Cuenca: Sightseeing tour of the best that Cuenca has to offer, walking through its historic center.

You can give Cuenca: Chocolate Sightseeing Tour with Hands-On Class and Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Cuenca: Sightseeing tour of the best that Cuenca has to offer, walking through its historic center, Cuenca: Chocolate Sightseeing Tour with Hands-On Class, and Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 18 October 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Cuenca is around PHP 1,195.31 – PHP 28,951.01. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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