2. Geography
Location
The city of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca is situated
between 2,350 and 2550 meters above sea level. Positioned on
a great plain in the Andes , occupied the same site that once
did the capitals of the Canari and Inca nations.
3. Population
Population
Azuay province has 712,127
inhabitants according to the
data yielded the Census of
Population and Housing
conducted by the
Ecuadorian Institute of
Statistics and Census in 2010
. Of this, the city of Cuenca
covers 69.7 % with 505,585
inhabitants, of which 195,683
are men and 221,949 are
women , with an annual
average growth rate of 2%.
4. Carnival in Cuenca
Carnival in Cuenca is synonymous with enjoyment
and fun ; a party in which the game is present , music
, tradition and taste for good food . This beautiful city
bathed by four rivers , is the perfect place for rest
and recreation in dates like this scenario .
5. Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage
The first of January 1999, in the city
of Marrakech, Morocco , Cuenca
was designated a World Heritage
Site and registered in the list of Real
Heritage Site, on December 1 of
that year.
But beyond this declaration , the
city 's cultural heritage of men,
always , by its location , its
architecture, its archaeological
remains , artistic and literary
productions , rich oral tradition and
the number of intangible elements
that constitute its essence and
identity: culture , food , parties, all
of which makes the human group
that inhabits and receives many
visitors are indeed privileged.
6. Party and Drink in Cuenca
The party and gastronomy come together among ourselves , so
you could almost paraphrase the popular adage : " Tell me what
you celebrate and tell you what I eat." It is also important for the
presence of maize in the preparation of many foods like tamales ,
nicknamed paw, mote pillo and beverages such as chicha , the
rosero and morocho .
December is ideal to come to Cuenca. All the color of popular
religiosity and neo -baroque burst on the 24th, in the Far Child .
7. Mountain Biking in Cuenca
Cuenca is surrounded by mountains and fascinating natural
environments. There are several routes along the road via
the city of Loja , one 4 km from the village " La Paz " , where
you can practice this sport. Local agencies are equipped
with the most modern tools for mountain biking . Have
transportation and guides to ensure the full enjoyment and
safety of this activity.