This residential area is characterized by being an artery to the city going to or coming from Guayaquil, but it has also become a residential area where tall buildings predominate, with all the comforts that can be requested in addition to being able to enjoy beautiful views of the city Cuenca and the mountains of El Cajas, National Park.

This neighborhood has an extensive green area around the Tomebamba River, which is enjoyed by those who play sports or walk their pets. In addition, this neighborhood has restaurants, cafes, bank branches and a supermarket nearby. In addition, it has nearby bus and tram stops that lead directly to the historic center or other areas of the city.

This neighborhood is located along the banks of the Tomebamba River, near the Ordoñez Lasso. It is characterized by being a very quiet residential neighborhood of predominantly single-family houses or low-rise buildings. It has green areas next to the Tomebamba River, which are highly appreciated by residents who enjoy playing sports in the open air or walking their pets. It has some cafes or neighborhood shops.

At the start of Calle Larga, one of the main vehicular entrances to the historic center, is the 10 de Agosto Market, one of the largest retail markets in the city and one of the most assorted where you can buy fresh vegetables and fruits daily getting a great variety of local products.

Between Calle Larga and Presidente Borrero, you can find a large number of restaurants, many of them serving international food, museums, coffee shops, pharmacies, etc. It is a busy street during the day and on weekend nights. The Tomebamba River is located on the other side of the street, where you can enjoy long walks, go cycling, etc.

This area of Calle Larga, is located just 3 or 4 blocks from Parque Calderón, the heart of the historic center of Cuenca. It is a perfect location for who like to walk and don’t plan to have car.

Parque Calderon is the epicenter of the historic center of the city, where it is common during the day that people are seen doing their errands and at night they go to eat at restaurants, cultural events, etc.

It is an area where there are numerous banks, local government offices, buildings such as la Catedral Nueva y Catedral Vieja, Restaurants, cafes, shops of all kinds, etc.

Very important is the historical value of some of its buildings full of history and traditions. It is a pleasant area to live as it has close supermarkets, neighborhood stores, banks, restaurants and cultural activities. Ideal for those who like to get walking everywhere. The tranvia is one block away.

The El Vergel neighborhood is characterized by mixing history and modernity, on one side is Calle de las Herrerías, where you can taste typical Cuenca foods, while on the other we find restaurants, shopping centers, offices, hospitals and clinics. parks and green areas.

It is a neighborhood with dynamism, where both by night and by day there is a lot of activity since it is residential and commercial. In this neighborhood we find many areas to walk, to do sports, as well as wide avenues. It is to the west of the bank of the Tomebamba River so it is not far from the historic center of Cuenca.

The Zona Rosa serves as the boundary between the new part of the city and the beginning of the historic center of Cuenca. It is located east of the bank of the Tomebamba River. This area is both residential and commercial. 15 minutes walking you can be at Parque Calderon, the Supermaxi, banks, restaurants and also, it has the tram.

The construction is a mixture of modern buildings with older houses from which you can see beautiful views as they are a bit elevated. It has the Tomebamba river very close where you can take long walks. In addition, the Jefferson Pérez Coliseum is very close, where you can practice multiple sports such as tennis, basketball, swimming, among others.