Top 10 Churches & Cathedrals in Azuay Province, Ecuador

January 5, 2022 Leonardo Torrence

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. La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Cuenca

Padre Aguirre 8-27 In front of Parque Calderon, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador +593 98 333 5238 http://iglesiadecuenca.ec
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4.5 based on 1,086 reviews

La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Cuenca

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.

2. Mirador de Turi

D. Gonzalez del Barco, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador +593 98 756 0290 http://www.ecuador360.travel/index.php/ciudades-de-ecuador/guia-de-atractivos-de-cuenca/el-turi-mirador-cuenca
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4.5 based on 1,174 reviews

Mirador de Turi

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.

3. El Carmen de la Asuncion Church

Calle Sucre and Padre Aguirre, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
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4.5 based on 80 reviews

El Carmen de la Asuncion Church

4. Iglesia de Todos Santos

Calle Larga, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Iglesia de Todos Santos

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 ????

5. Seminario San Luis

Simon Bolivar, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Seminario San Luis

6. Iglesia de San Roque

Av. Loja Calle del Farol, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Iglesia de San Roque

7. Iglesia de El Vergel

Ave Doce Abril, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Iglesia de El Vergel

8. Iglesia de Santo Domingo

Calle Gran Colombia, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
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4.0 based on 60 reviews

Iglesia de Santo Domingo

Reviewed By joan1234567890 - Davenport, United States

On a recent business trip to Cuenca I attended services at this old Catholic church in the heart of the city. It was beautifully restored and maintained, and the acoustics during the service added to the splendor of the setting with its stunning altarpiece and other artwork throughout the church.

9. Iglesia de San Blas

Iglesia San Blas, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador http://www.ubicacuenca.com/info/sanblas
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4.0 based on 63 reviews

Iglesia de San Blas

Reviewed By U5268OHrachaelb - Portland, United States

I was on my way to the church when I was sidetracked by the lovely plaza in front. So peaceful! Nice to see families relaxing and enjoying the day and eachothers company

10. Iglesia de San Alfonso

Simon Bolivar and Presidente Borrero, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador http://cuenca.com.ec/es/cultura
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4.0 based on 3 reviews

Iglesia de San Alfonso

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