Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca is the capital of the Province of Azuay, as well as one of the most important and beautiful cities in Ecuador. The Historic Center of Cuenca is a World Heritage Site, thanks to the preservation of the original architectural grid, two impressive Cathedrals, the squares and squares -which provide a lot of color- and the handicrafts made by our people.

The quality and originality of the latter also led Cuenca to be named “Artisan and Diverse City of the World” by the World Craft Council, a non-governmental organization affiliated with UNESCO.

Green areas abound in Cuenca, as the Tomebamba, Tarqui, Yanuncay and Machángara rivers also cross it. If you want even more contact with nature, our mountainous area (with Cañari and Inca heritage) and the Cajas National Park -an impressive example of the beauty of the páramo-, recognized as a World Biosphere Reserve, are just a few minutes away.

This city is also called: the "Athens of Ecuador", for its architecture, its cultural diversity, its contribution to the Ecuadorian arts, sciences and letters.

Since the beginning of 2020, we have been working on the promotion of "Biosafety and Sustainable Basin", which called on institutions (public and private), companies and commercial places, part of the tourism value chain, to apply strict biosafety measures in their facilities, by COVID-19, and thus guarantee a safe space for national and foreign visitors.

Currently, 393 establishments (hotels, restaurants, tourist offices, airports, museums, among others) have this badge that guarantees the application of biosafety protocols, thanks to their disinfection areas, digital menus or menus, limited capacity, prior check-in and without physical contact with staff, etc.

This is how, in August 2020, we also obtained the “Safe Travels” recognition, granted by the World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC).

In order to enter the country, you only need to have a negative PCR test and take advantage of the security measures required for each space you visit.

Once here, you need to visit: the Cathedrals -old and new- in the Calderón Park, the Plaza de las Flores, the San Luis Seminary and Santa Ana Street, the city's Barranco, Museums, the French Route, San Sebastián, Turi, El Cajas National Park, among others; while you delight in the richest Andean gastronomy in the area. All these places make Cuenca a unique place in the world.