HOW TO GET TO CUENCA
There are two major airports in Ecuador. One is in the city of Guayaquil and the other is in Quito.
From the MARISCAL SUCRE AIRPORT in QUITO, you can take a direct flight to MARISCAL LA MAR AIRPORT of CUENCA and arrive in minutes.
AVIANCA and LATAM AIRLINES are the two domestic airlines with convenient schedules.
If you choose to arrive at the JOSÉ JOAQUIN DE OLMEDO AIRPORT in GUAYAQUIL,
you have the option of a private bus that we will provide for groups. The ride is approximately 3-4 hours.
If you're traveling from Miami, American Airlines is the only direct, non-stop airline that flies directly into Ecuador with flexible times. Fort Lauderdale offers night time flights with JetBlue and Spirit.
WHERE TO STAY IN CUENCA
In the city there are many options for you to stay. We have chosen the following hotels:
We have listed a few of our favorite places to visit in the city.
We highly recommend booking this hotel.
Located 4 km from central Cuenca, this modern hotel is 5 km from the Inca ruins of the Pumapungo Ancestral Park and Museum and 6 km from the international airport.
The Hotel includes transportation to and from the airport.
The hotel also has a Breakfast buffet, piano bar, café, gym, and outdoor pool.
Four Points by Sheraton Cuenca
Avenida Felipe II, Cuenca, Azuay 010169, Ecuador, 59376022000
Close to the E35 highway and next to a shopping center, this modern hotel is 3 km from the landmark Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and the Pumapungo Museum, which houses open-air Inca ruins.
Amenities include a restaurant with city views, indoor pool, hot tub, and gym.
Plaza de las Flores
Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
Located in historic center,
It is one of the top 10 outdoor flower markets in the world.
Jazz Society Café
Cuenca, Azuay 010150, Ecuador
Jazz Society Café is the performance venue
of The Jazz Society of Ecuador
NEGRONI Cuenca
8-44 Simón Bolívar, Cuenca, Azuay 010101, Ecuador
This rooftop restaurant features an elegant French and English style, and a mix between antique and contemporary.
Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno
& 7-67, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
A gallery with Ecuadorian art and photography,
interactive art space and a sculpture garden.