City: Azuay Province
Top Things to do in Azuay Province
10 Sights & Landmarks in Azuay Province That You Shouldn't Miss
Azuay (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈswaj]), Province of Azuay is a province of Ecuador, created on 25 June 1824. It encompasses an area of 8,309.58 square kilometres (3,208.35 sq mi). Its capital is Cuenca. It is located in the south center of Ecuador in the highlands. Its mountains reach 4,500 m (14,800 ft) above sea level in the national park of El Cajas.
Restaurants in Azuay Province
1. Museo de Chobshi
2. Museo Catedral Vieja
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4.5 based on 437 reviews
Situated on top of some ancient Inca ruins, this cathedral was built in 1557 when modern Cuenca was founded.
Reviewed By 503nath_liap - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
There you can see beautiful pieces of art and learn about Cuenca's history and the history about catholic religion coming to South America. I recommend to listen the recording about the place.
3. La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Cuenca
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4.5 based on 1,086 reviews
This large cathedral (circa 1885) features a series of sky-blue cupolas; the interior contains a magnificent altar and a famous crowned image of the Virgin Mary.
Reviewed By 68olivers
Our hotel sits on a hilltop about a mile and a half from the city center. We had a grand view of the city center of which the blue domes of this church stood out. The church is even more striking up close. Beautiful gothic arches, stained glass windows, very ornate altars that speak of days gone will greet you inside the church. For $2, you can access the stairs to the roof. The stairs are winding, narrow and at times steep. If you are fit enough, I recommend it strongly. The views are magnificent from atop the church. There are 52 churches in Cuenca- 1 for each week as our guide told us. The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is one of three churches that I would recommend as a "Do Not Miss" when visiting Cuenca.
4. Mirador de Turi
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4.5 based on 1,174 reviews
Reviewed By susansJ9674OJ
The view of Cuenca is spectacular! I would strongly suggest that you take the city bus tour, during the day, which stops at the top of Tui. Then go back by taxi at nighttime! Both views are great and well worth the time.
5. El Carmen de la Asuncion Church
6. Corte Provincial de Justicia de Azuay
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4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By 503nath_liap - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
After I entered the building I was very glad I did. The architecture is beautiful! There are some very interesting painting telling the history about justice in the country.
7. El Barranco del Rio Tomebamba
8. Iglesia de Todos Santos
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By PingaThePenguin - London, United Kingdom
We don't really do churches and I don't know why we came in here. However, for $2 each we got a private tour in which we learnt more about the Ecuadorian social history than we did the rest of our three weeks. You do have to speak Spanish, I believe (my Italian got me most of it). Our guide was delightful and spoke very clearly (luckily for me). However, the highlight is getting up to the bell tower: great views and quite a special place. If you want to avoid 45 minutes of Spanish, this bit costs just $1 per person ????
9. Seminario San Luis
10. Mirador Tres Cruces
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By GareThere - Culver City, United States
Tres Cruces is located in El Cajas National Park - right off the main road between Guayaquil and Cuenca. If you are driving from Cuenca, look for the "Tres Cruces" sign which directs you to a parking lot on the right side of the road - about 1 hour drive from Cuenca. After you park, you must cross the highway, and proceed to the right along the road for a bit. You may see people trying to scramble up the hill directly across the street from the parking lot. This is not necessary - simply walk up hill along the road for a bit and you will find a wooden stairway. This is your first - of several - stairways which take you to the mirador - or lookout - at the top. Once you reach the top, you will be at an altitude of 13,651 feet! So take it slow. And take water with you. I would estimate that you will climb about 1,000 feet on these stairways. Afterwards, if you are hungry, take the road back towards Cuenca and treat yourself to an excellent lunch at the restaurant at the Dos Chorreras Lodge.
