Fanesca, chumales and rice pudding, enjoy the gastronomy of Holy Week in Cuenca. What to eat at Easter? Cuenca, culinary capital, has prepared a great gastronomic offer, to delight national and foreign visitors with the traditional dishes of this time of year. In these religious festivities, preparations without red meat stand out, as a symbol […]
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Warmikuna “Warmikuna Kitchen Workshop”, is a space dedicated to honoring the gastronomic legacy of the indigenous, Afro-descendant and mestizo peoples of our country, betting in this way to position Ecuadorian cuisine as one of the best in the world. “Warmikuna Kitchen Workshop” (warmikuna means women), opened its doors in 2008, by the hand of the
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This avenue is located in the southern part of the city. Here you will find delicious local cuisine such as: roasted cuy (guinea pig), cascaritas (pork cracklings), sancocho (a type of broth), fritada (fried pork) and llapingacho (potato cakes), all accompanied by the incomparable \»mote\» (boiled grain); a culinary icon that represents the people of
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Located at the southern limit of the Centro Histórico sector, it is one of the most famous streets in Cuenca. It offers a wide range of both local and international cuisine. Here you will find modern restaurants that will surprise you, many of which specialize in barbecue and fast food. In this parish founded in
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In this parish founded in 1560, you will find the Miguel León or San Sebastián Square, the Museum of Modern Art, San Sebastián Church, art galleries, and a variety of contemporary restaurants with an interesting culinary offer; the following stand out: Jodoco Belgian Bistro, San Sebas Café, La Casa Azul, among others. You can also
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Cuenca’s cuisine is one of the most delicious in the world. Our typical flavors from home, grandmother\’s recipes, trends and fusions, make the dishes go beyond the famous mote pillo (boiled grain), locro de papas (cheese soup with potatoes), meats and delicious drinks such as agua de pítimas (herbal drink). Today in the city you
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This parish is famous for the peculiar preparation of the traditional cuy (guinea pig) with roasted potatoes on the side; one of the most delicious dishes of the Ecuadorian highlands. Ricaurte is located to the northeast of Cuenca and the best time to visit this part of town is on the weekend.
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This sector is ideal to enjoy a new and interesting culinary offer; with fusions, combinations and themes, through restaurants run by a new generation of chefs.
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Located in the western part of town, this area is well-known for its famous roasts, which are served with mote pillo (biled grain) and fava beans with cheese. You can also try traditional dishes like papas con cuero (potato soup with pork) and locro de papas (cheese soup). In addition to the culinary delights of
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La fiesta de los Santos Inocentes presenta un curioso sincretismo entre lo pagano y religioso. En el destino Cuenca se lo celebra con un desfile multitudinario y alegorías que ironizan los hitos y actos relevantes del año pasado.