Immerse yourself in the stories, traditions and legends of Cuenca, the "Athens of Ecuador"
Tour description
Welcome to the city of Cuenca, declared a World Cultural Heritage City by UNESCO.
Cuenca is a city full of history from its settlements of Pre-Hispanic cultures such as the Cañari culture and the Inca culture, and later with the Spanish conquest.
This small town is full of magic and interesting facts that you will love! Additionally, during the tour I will help you with directions and suggestions to make your stay in the city more pleasant.
On our tour we will visit:
· Lady of Perpetual Help or San Alfonso Church
· Mayor's Office
· Episcopal House
· Old Cathedral (El Sagrario)
· Court of Justice
· Abdón Calderón Park
· San Luis Seminary
· Santa Ana Street
· New Cathedral (Immaculate Conception)
· Flower Square
· Saint Francis Square
· August 10 Market
· Toquilla Straw Hat Museum
· Pigeon House
Additional information and meeting point.
We will meet at the Señora del Perpetuo Socorro or San Alfonso Church located on the corner of Simón Bolívar and Presidente Borrero streets (one block from the main park Abdón Calderón), you can recognize me because I carry a green umbrella.
Recommendations for the tour are to wear sports shoes, a water bottle, sunscreen and a raincoat or umbrella.