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- Destinations
- South America
- Ecuador
- Quito
- Cuenca
Cuenca
The Spanish founded the pretty colonial city of Cuenca in 1557.
Despite being Ecuador's third largest city, it is quaint and
colonial, and a favourite for photographers, with its cobblestone
streets and 16th Century buildings in the old centre. It is a good
place to spend a few days relaxing in the grand atmosphere. There
are a number of museums and churches to see, and plazas, markets
and cathedrals that can be visited during a leisurely ramble of the
city. Nearby are the country's only major Inca ruins, the fortress
of Ingapirca.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language, but Quechua is the main
language spoken among the indigenous people.
Money
The US Dollar (USD) is the official currency in Ecuador. In 2000
the sucre was replaced by the dollar as the legal currency, but
despite dollarization, the sucre will likely persist in rural areas
for a while longer. It is recommended that travellers bring both US
dollar notes and travellers cheques as other foreign currencies are
difficult to exchange outside of Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca. Small
denominations in good condition are the easiest to exchange outside
of the main cities. In the main centres most currencies can be
exchanged at banks and exchange houses (
casas de cambio) at variable commission rates. ATMs are
available in the cities, and major credit cards are accepted in
tourist areas and large hotels although a commission of 6-8% is
often charged.