Cuenca, Colonial city in Azuay Province, Ecuador.
Four rivers intersect this mountain city situated at 2,550 meters elevation, creating a natural basin surrounded by Andean peaks and valleys.
Spanish colonizers established the city in 1557 on the ruins of Tomebamba, which served as an administrative center for the Inca Empire.
The traditional Panama hat manufacturing continues in workshops throughout the city, with artisans maintaining techniques passed down through generations.
The municipal tram system connects major areas of the city, while buses and taxis provide additional transportation options at reasonable prices.
The city maintains four distinct colonial-era central squares, each featuring different architectural elements from the Spanish colonial period.
Location: Cuenca Canton
Inception: April 12, 1557
Founders: Gil Ramírez Dávalos
Elevation above the sea: 2,550 m
Website: https://www.cuenca.gob.ec/
Website: https://cuenca.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: -2.89741,-79.00417
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:06
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New Cathedral of Cuenca
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Shrine of the Virgin of the Cloud
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Negro River
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Monument to Abdón Calderón
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Parque de la Madre
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