Cuenca Location
The city stands 8.315 feet above sea level. Cuenca is the capital of the Azuay province and the third largest city in Ecuador.
The colonial past from the days of the Spanish Empire are ever present in the artistry of the churches, convents and religious treasures. Many of the beautiful houses are found perched along the banks of the four different rivers that run through and around the city (Tarqui, Yanucay, Tomabamba and Machángara). One of the highlights are the beautiful handicrafts that can be found throughout the city, including embroidered blouses, wool sweaters, gold and silver filigree jewelry and weaving with tie-dyed patterns called ikat. Cuenca also has a tradition in ceramics. Crafts and fresh products can be found on sale at the weekly Thursday fair, or the smaller Saturday market, located at the squares titled 9 de Octubre and 10 de Agosto.
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