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Cuenca (Ecuador)

Ecuador
Someday we will visit Cuenca (Ecuador) or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Cuenca (Ecuador)

Cuenca is a vibrant colonial city in southern Ecuador, the third largest in the country, and the capital of Azuay Province. The city is located in a highland valley at about 2,500 m (8,200 ft) above sea level, and is home to 518,000 people according to the 2010 census. Its moderate climate makes it enjoyable year round. The center of the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site site because of its many historical buildings. Everywhere you look in Cuenca, there are flowers, blooming trees, grass and rushing waters.

Most tourists visit the historic area, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, between the river Tomebamba and the street Gran Colombia to the north, General Torres to the west, and Hermano Miguel to the east. This area's compactness, grid-like layout, and numerous readily identifiable monuments make it easy to navigate. Outside this area the city can be confusing, as there are dozens of narrow colonial streets with similar buildings.

Most tourists visit the historic area, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, between the river Tomebamba and the street Gran Colombia to the north, General Torres to the west, and Hermano Miguel to the east. This area's compactness, grid-like layout, and numerous readily identifiable monuments make it easy to navigate. Outside this area the city can be confusing, as there are dozens of narrow colonial streets with similar buildings.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

22.4°C10.9
Precipitation: 67 mm

Feb

22.4°C11.1
Precipitation: 85 mm

Mar

21.9°C11.2
Precipitation: 107 mm

Apr

21.7°C10.9
Precipitation: 109 mm

May

21.4°C10.6
Precipitation: 77 mm

Jun

20.4°C9.8
Precipitation: 68 mm

Jul

19.9°C9.4
Precipitation: 53 mm

Aug

20.4°C9.1
Precipitation: 47 mm

Sep

21.3°C9.5
Precipitation: 56 mm

Oct

22.3°C10.1
Precipitation: 73 mm

Nov

23.1°C10.2
Precipitation: 69 mm

Dec

23.1°C10.6
Precipitation: 67 mm
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