Cuenca周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ15

castle apparently under reconstruction

Castle deteriorated by time

A highly recommended route, few vehicles and many cyclists on weekends, a great variety of restaurants and beautiful views to take photographs of the route along the river.

Much respect from drivers, there is a large network of interconnected cycle paths around the city

Cuenca, with its almost 700,000 inhabitants, is the third largest city in Ecuador. It is located at an altitude of 2,500 meters above sea level, within a basin surrounded by gentle hills (hills that reach altitudes even above 3,000 metres). The city is an extraordinary combination of Andean and European culture. It offers everything you need for a regenerating break from the pedals. Don't miss the Pumapungo anthropological museum: it helps you learn more about Ecuadorian traditions and culture.

A bit away from the main square of the city, this somewhat quiet square with its own church, its own historic houses...

Nice courtyard next to the cathedral with nice bars and restaurants on 2 levels right next to the cathedral. Here you can take a break between sightseeing in the city and you have a great view of the cathedral with its blue domes.

A visit to the Museo des Sombreo should not be missed, after all the panam hat is an original handicraft product from Ecuador. It got its name because it made its way all over the world via the Panama trading platforms. In the museum, the production of the wickerwork material from palm trees as well as the production of the hats themselves is shown very clearly. It takes several weeks to several months until a single hat is finished. A fine hat easily costs €500, a top product even €6000. But these are waterproof, can be rolled up and even pushed through a wedding ring. The visit is also worthwhile because of the associated café. The stop supports the work of the museum just like the purchase of a hat and you have a great view high above the river and the new town.