This totally renovated hotel has cheerfully decorated bedrooms and a large lounge area ... more
where you can enjoy continental breakfast. Located a few minutes from the historic centre of Cuenca.Sleep well in the Francabel's tastefully decorated bedrooms which...
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Cozy hotel of 30 rooms it has a privileged situation in the shopping centre of Cuenca ... more
Only a few minutes in car from the Old quarter where you can gaze at the famous hanging housesWide and functional rooms totally renewed and equipped with full bath...
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Advantages: Probably the most pleasant city in South America ? Disadvantages: Road from north is very poor
Cuenca is Ecuador’s most attractive city and easily the most enjoyable place in which to wander as a tourist. The city is packed full of churches, museums, convents, open squares, colonial buildings and colourful markets. It is divided by the very scenic Tomebamba River and offers a more peaceful and relaxed atmosphere than either Quito or Guayaquil. The city has plenty of moderately sized attractions that can be strung together to make your visit as busy or relaxed as you wish.
The streets of the old colonial centre of Cuenca are paved with rectangular cobblestones and the main streets are the Calle Gran Colombia and Calle Mariscal Sucre. This area contains the main city square of Plaza Abdon Calderon which is dominated by the enormous Catedral de la Immaculada (or New Cathedral). This cathedral was started in 1885 and was ...
stuartmelvin 21.03.2001
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Don´t count to find any parador in the capital cities like Madrid, Barcelona or Valencia, but if you are up let´s say for a plain monk´s cell with small windows, beds wide apart (yes, we are in a Catholic country ), a Latin bible on the bedside table but equipped with a state-of-the-art bath, airconditioning and satellite TV you´ll find the Parador de Chinchon in a former abbey some 60 km south of Madrid.
Or, if you are up for a parador con vista, a room with a view, then don´t hesitate to check in the Parador de Toledo, built on a hill high above the Tajo river, with THE exclusive view of this lovely city with its Alcazar castle, cathedrals with Goya paintings and silversmith shops.
To reside on top of the world is almost anybody´s dream: fulfill it in a number of cities like Cuenca, Jaen, Carmona or Bayona and look down like Don ...
Advantages: Wonderful insight into South America all in one small country. Disadvantages: Poverty and associated social impacts.
enjoyed it. Highly recommended.
Riobamba-Hotel not worth mentioning only worth a visit for the Devils Nose train journey. Leaves at 6am but you must buy tickets the night before, its $11. Get there early (5am) if you want a rooftop seat. Tagua nut carvings are the specialty here and are much cheaper than elswhere. We bought 10 for $27! Chifa Peking does a great sweet and sour chicken. 2 meals and beer is $8.
Cuenca- lovely colonial city. Very relaxed, nice buildings, churches and museums. Easy to visit Ingapirca the Inca ruins. Use the local bus from the bus station for a couple of dollars rather than a trip for $20 from your hotel. Stayed in lovely colonial house called La Chordeleg for $22, its a mid range hotel & includes continental breakfast. Food in Cuenca is laughably cheap.
Rumpipampa in the main plaza is excellent value. Easy to ...
Avda. Castilla La Mancha, 7, 16003 Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain
City
Cuenca
Country
Spain
Post Code
16003
County
Castile-La Mancha
Continent
Europe
Avg Price
35.6
Manufacturer's product description
Located in the Old Quarter of Cuenca, within a deep canyon, the area is famous for it’s 14th century casas colgadas (hanging houses) precariously placed along the cliff edges. This hotel is situated in the city’s commercial area, with many restaurants and bars. Other local attractions include the Museum of Abstract Art and the Gothic Ango-Norman cathedral.
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