"The First Tourist is Me" is the campaign with which the Municipal Tourism Foundation for Cuenca, invites the Cuenca to be the first visitor, client, tourist and admirer of their city.
We want you to share and be part of the activities organized throughout our territory (city and rural areas). So that later you become the spokesperson for these experiences through your own digital media.
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Cuenca is a destination without limits, you just have to respect biosecurity protocols, take care of yourself and others. Let the adventure begin!
Explore, Discover, Live, Know, Visit, Taste, Enjoy, Learn, Rediscover.
Architecture, Gastronomy, Crafts, Excursions, Nature, Art, Museums, Hollow, Streets, Squares, Parks and more.
ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO
KNOW THE CITY BY BIKE
In Cuenca, we want to be an example of active mobility. Dare to be one of the bicycle users in the city! You can visit the main colonial buildings of the Historic Center, the banks of the rivers of the city, parks, and even join groups of bike tours and go outside Cuenca to see the most beautiful sunsets from the Cajas National Park, Soldados, El Silver, or other high points of our Andean geography.
GET ON THE TRAM
The Cuenca Tram is part of the city's Integrated Transportation System, it runs from North to South. It has enough space to transport your bike. This way you can connect in a better way if the distance to your place of arrival is longer. It is also friendly with your pet, in case you need to mobilize with it.
GO OUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS FOR SOMETHING RICH
Go out with your friends for a drink, a coffee or an exquisite dish from your favorite place, enjoy incredible spaces in areas such as San Sebastián, San Luis Seminary, Casa del Parque, the Stadium sector, Calle Larga and Barranco. Everyone is ready to assist you with biosecurity measures.
If you prefer typical food, the 'hollows' and restaurants will offer you tasty typical dishes: locro de papas, guinea pig, llapingachos, hornado pork, roast meat with motepillo and endless delicacies in places like San Joaquín, Barabón , Sayausí etc. Don't forget the delicious trout from Cajas.
SHOP AMAZING CRAFTS
In 1999, the Historic Center of Cuenca was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In its extension you can enjoy squares, heritage houses and open-air markets. You cannot leave without visiting the San Luis Seminary, Calle Santa Ana, the Casa de la Mujer in San Francisco, the Artisan Portal, and marvel at the 100% original products of our artisans.
DISCOVER NEW PLACES
Cuenca is a changing city, always a large house is remodeled for a new use, or a new cultural space is activated. We invite you to stroll through these spaces, rediscover our museums and galleries; restaurants, bars and cafes; art, design and handicraft shops. Own your city and its spaces, we want you to know it completely.
EXPLORE NATURE
Do not miss the paper forests, the extensive pine forests, grasslands, mountains, mountains, rivers and lagoons. In the surroundings of Cuenca, you will find the perfect places to escape the city, the Cajas National Park, San Joaquín, Sayausí, Nulti, Challuabamba and El Plateado. Surely you still need to visit one of these magical spaces to rest or dedicate yourself to other activities.
BASIN 360
In a time when it is advisable to stay at home, we want you to enjoy the city with these 360 ° videos. Get excited with us! Thanks to the biosafety regulations, you will soon be able to visit us personally.
