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Cuenca in Southern Highlands

Cuenca offers elegant colonial streets, riverside charm, slower pacing, and one of Ecuador’s most attractive heritage-rich city stays.

Located in Southern Highlands, Cuenca embodies the essence of this renowned region. Ecuador’s southern highlands offer Cuenca, heritage streets, cooler weather, and a more relaxed Andean city-and-countryside experience.

Best time to visit:

June to September

Top attractions:

Historic centre, Cathedral, Riverside walks

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