Tourist Guide Cuenca
Cuenca is the third largest city in Ecuador and is located in the Sierra, the highlands of Ecuador, at about 8200 ft above sea level. Its full name is Santa Ana de los cuatro ríos de Cuenca. The city’s cobblestone streets, towering cathedrals and whitewashed marble buildings give it a colonial feel.
Cuenca enjoys a mild climate year-round. Days are generally warm and nights are cool. The average daily temperature is 14.6°C. The rainy season generally lasts from mid-October until early May, when mornings are sunny and afternoons cloudy with light, periodic showers.
Cuencanos, the city’s inhabitants, known for their traditional mannerisms and conservative values, complement their eighteenth century environment. The city has the honour of being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Trust site.
