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SAN ROQUE’S NEIGHBORHOOD

San Roque is one of the most famous neighborhoods in Cuenca. So much so, that its name is mentioned in the official documents that declared Cuenca a World Cultural Heritage Site. In the 1930s, this neighborhood was a sort of enclave located at one of the accesses to the city, where the suppliers who came to town with their products would stay.  The story goes that...

EL VERGEL NEIGHBORHOOD

This is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Cuenca, which, as it is located in one of the accesses to the city, in colonial times became the sector of blacksmiths – a trade that survives to this day. The tangible heritage of Las Herrerías are its rural colonial houses, blacksmith workshops, and the famous “Casa de Chaguarchimbana”, with its peculiar square...

EL VADO NEIGHBORHOOD

Being one of the oldest and most traditional neighborhoods in the city, both the tangible and intangible heritage of El Vado are very rich. Its history dates back to early colonial times, a time of great commercial activity in the area since it is located at the southern access to Cuenca. These were the streets of the bakers, a trade that prevailed in the...

Bid Farewell to 2022 in Cuenca

A colorful and joyful atmosphere takes over Cuenca at New Year’s Eve with a very unique contest. The creativity and humor of the locals are on full display with the elaboration of “año viejos”, which are homemade dolls that allude to political issues and events which captured the public eye during the year. The event, which is organized by the Amistad Club and the...

Cuenca Shines with Christmas Spirit

Walking through the historic area of Cuenca, we come across the New Cathedral. Here, there is a nativity scene that only be described with one word: gigantic. All the figures are simply impressive and make the birth of Jesus come to life. A few steps further we can see the Old Cathedral, which today is a very important museum in Cuenca. Inside, huge images of the...

Procession in Honor of Baby Jesus

In the year 1823, an image in honor of the Divine Child was sculpted and it was not until 1961 that he began his pilgrimage through the Holy Land. Upon arriving in Cuenca, he received the name of “Niño Viajero” (“Travelling Child”) and since then, every December 24, a procession which recreates his journey is held in the city. Over time, this festivity...

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