Sights & Attractions in Cuenca and the Southern Highlands
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Carmen de la Asunción
The ornate carvings surrounding the doorway of this diminutive... |
Religious Sites | Cuenca |
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Iglesia de San Francisco
Built in the 1920s, the Church of St. Francis is famous for its... |
Religious Sites | Cuenca |
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Museo de Arte Moderno
The Museum of Modern Art, housed in a restored convent, features... |
Museums / Galleries | Cuenca |
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Museo Pumapungo
Ecuador's Central Bank is a vast repository of art and artifacts... |
Museums / Galleries | Cuenca |
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Plaza de San Francisco
The noisy plaza is filled with vendors hawking a variety of bric-a-brac... |
Squares | Cuenca |
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Turi
For a fantastic view of Cuenca by night or day, head up the mountain... |
Towns, Viewpoints | Cuenca |
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