There were almost a dozen artists working on redoing paintings, columns, etc. A beautiful church in Cuenca worth the $1 entry.

Excellent place to explore and learn a out the Old cathedral. Walking inside was an experience that's worth the visit. You can also climb the stairs to the top of the observation level. Family friendly atmosphere with a wonderful view of the Park and El Centro. Definitely recommend while in Cuenca Ecuador.

I highly recommend the $3 tour inside the Old Cathedral. My tour guide presented fascinating information not only about the history of the cathedral but also interesting information about Cuenca. Through the admittance fee you’ll gain access to places most people wouldn’t think about. Enjoy walking up the spiral staircase to see the pipe organ up close or walk below to discover where many church members found their resting place starting back in the late 1500s. This church is often overlooked because of the newer and bigger cathedral across the street. But don’t miss this wonderful tour. And don’t forget to tip your tour guide.

On one side of the square, you'll find an older white cathedral from Spanish colonial times. It is said that many of the stones within the church's foundation were taken from the Cañari/Incan ruins nearby - before people realized they were destroying ancient history. The Antigua Cathedral is now a small museum, which costs a couple dollars to enter. They also host concerts, including free symphony concerts by the University. For more recommendations on what to do in and around Cuenca, find our blog posts by searching: "Intentional Travelers Cuenca"

The colors in this church are simply spectacular. The restoration of the church was impeccable. The attention to detail is amzing

This is Church with public exhibits, be respectful when you enter. Besides the main temple, there are several small chapels with antique furniture and artwork. To the back of the main temple you will find liturgical artifacts such as a beautiful tabernacle with an engraved Pelikan, a symbol of Christ. If you go to the inner patio you will find an intersting collection of old photos and a gift shop.

Loved the 16th century architecture of this building. Sadly I didn't get opportunity to go inside, but the exterior was beautiful!

There were almost a dozen artists working on redoing paintings, columns, etc. A beautiful church in Cuenca worth the $1 entry.

Excellent place to explore and learn a out the Old cathedral. Walking inside was an experience that's worth the visit. You can also climb the stairs to the top of the observation level. Family friendly atmosphere with a wonderful view of the Park and El Centro. Definitely recommend while in Cuenca Ecuador.

I highly recommend the $3 tour inside the Old Cathedral. My tour guide presented fascinating information not only about the history of the cathedral but also interesting information about Cuenca. Through the admittance fee you’ll gain access to places most people wouldn’t think about. Enjoy walking up the spiral staircase to see the pipe organ up close or walk below to discover where many church members found their resting place starting back in the late 1500s. This church is often overlooked because of the newer and bigger cathedral across the street. But don’t miss this wonderful tour. And don’t forget to tip your tour guide.

On one side of the square, you'll find an older white cathedral from Spanish colonial times. It is said that many of the stones within the church's foundation were taken from the Cañari/Incan ruins nearby - before people realized they were destroying ancient history. The Antigua Cathedral is now a small museum, which costs a couple dollars to enter. They also host concerts, including free symphony concerts by the University. For more recommendations on what to do in and around Cuenca, find our blog posts by searching: "Intentional Travelers Cuenca"

The colors in this church are simply spectacular. The restoration of the church was impeccable. The attention to detail is amzing

This is Church with public exhibits, be respectful when you enter. Besides the main temple, there are several small chapels with antique furniture and artwork. To the back of the main temple you will find liturgical artifacts such as a beautiful tabernacle with an engraved Pelikan, a symbol of Christ. If you go to the inner patio you will find an intersting collection of old photos and a gift shop.

Loved the 16th century architecture of this building. Sadly I didn't get opportunity to go inside, but the exterior was beautiful!

Beautiful park, right across from age old church, nice fine dining around the park. No public toilets and all the establishments won’t let you use until you are a patron. Always some activities going on. Don’t miss it!!

Very active area with lovely historical churches right across the street. S few Police officers around helping with traffic and security Many different types of souvenirs stands and a fabulous chocolate company near by We spent close to 3 hours in this area and loved it

Around this park you can find a number or great places to buy food and drinks ever restaurant or rooms looks different and glamorous. Even the plaza has things to see and buy.

We love it People are friendly Safe Plenty of police there but there is no trouble there

A beautiful park in one of the main plazas of the city, it's very nice to sit in, very clean, and feels very safe even at night, occasionally there are musicians and artists playing or making some art. In general just a great place to rest yourself while roaming the city.

In the heart of Cuenca surrounded by good restaurants and shops. On the north side is the famous Cathedral. Well maintained and well attended.

Awesome place! Always something to do! Hard to describe it. Family gathering place with live music on the weekends. Really good restaurants, rooftop bars with beautiful views. Right in the heart of the city!

This Cathedral is definitely a feast for the eyes, both inside and out! There are plenty of paintings and carvings to admire, and you can walk up several floors to see the lovely view from the roof also. Definitely recommend a visit.

What an incredibly beautiful place just amazing to walk in and observe the detail and the Beautiful interior of this historic structure in the heart of Cuenca. You can go in there and just sit and look around for hours at the beauty and consume the spiritual presence of this Grand Cathedral. It kind of reminds you of Notre Dame an absolute must go to when you're in Cuenca.

This grand church has beautiful art everywhere. Then we took the stairs for the views on top, and they were impressive. We were surrounded by several points of interest we've visited during our vacation.

This is a beautiful cathedral and apparently the largest in South America. It is the most iconic landmark in Cuenca and a great photo opportunity from inside and out. Having been to Cuenca multiple times, I have now photographed this place from multiple spots across the city. And for a small fee, you can climb to the top and get great views of the downtown area of Cuenca.

This an absolute nice place is very big you have the chance to go to the rooftop of the church that’s how they called for that you have to pay $2,75

Big cathedral that was only open during mass. Many people attend mass of all ages. It was a holiday weekend, so there were hundreds of people. The nearby park and flower market 🌺🌹🌺 are a draw too. Vendors sell religious articles on the steps of the cathedral.

It’s the most recognizable structure of Cuenca, one of UNESCO-designated World Heritage Centers👏👏👏. This building is one of many architectural treasures of the city, but this one is not an old colonial structure. It’s a modern edifice constructed from the mid-1880s to mid-1960s. It’s a predominant Neo-Romanesque with Spanish Baroque influence, conceived by the German architect Johannes Baptista Stiehle who also built San Alfonso Basílica of Cuenca and the Buga Basilica in Colombia. The arches, both interior and exterior, are very Romanesque/Byzantine. The most notable feature are the Renaissance-designed blue/white domes made of tiles imported from the former Czechoslovakia. The building is mostly Ecuadorian marble 😎😎😎 but the floor marble apparently are Italian. The main entrance door has a dramatic arch entrance, the door itself is a very thick heavy metal (bronze?) and highly decorated. It leads to a high altar, with all the usual catholic idols. The altar is a theatrical Spanish Baroque design. 😎 It is made wood with highly carved and spiraling Solomonic columns. 😎 The canopy of the altar has been carved to resemble the canopy of the Peter’s Basilica of Vatican. 😎 The entire altar including the columns layered in gold. The side naves are exact replicas of the central nave. They have several altars, each dedicated to a catholic saint, one of whom was an Ecuadorian Hermano Miguel. The building is actually unfinished. *** The two side towers are less than half the original design. The “shortened” towers are the base of the original design. *** This was apparently due to a miscalculation😊, the base cannot support whatever would have been built on top of them. NOT TO MISS::: At the front end of the left nave, before the presbytery, + 😎😎😎 there’s an original wooden model of the design, which includes the architect’s original idea for the high towers that were not built. + On the wall is a memorial to the architect Johannes Baptista Stiehle.

This was an interesting place to visit even though I'm not Catholic. The building itself is beautiful and interesting. Some of the signs had information in English. I'm used to so many of the museums being free, so I was surprised it cost $3.50/adult and $1.50/child.

The notion of “heritage” museum is not evident 🫤🫤🫤🫤. As a once residence of nuns, within in convent it is located, this “museum” is very poorly conceived. It does NOT really give a visitor the sense of what life was like in a cloistered compound. 🫤 Most of rooms are locked OR empty spaces. 🫤 For a “museum”, there are not real exhibits of things associated with a nunnery or whatever religious order those nuns belonged too. 🫤🫤🫤 The main exhibits are icons that look like plastic or resin, many of the icons and idols are like a child’s doll collection. 👍 The single most attractive exhibit is a sculpture or 3D artistic “modernized” and imagined rendition of the birth of Jesus; NOT a manger but a palace. On the lower part of this rendition are miniatures of European soldiers. Then below that are bizarre (and grotesque) miniatures of beheadings. 👍 In another room are exhibits of gigantic chests and a nice chair…. Another room is a recreation of a sick room or infirmary…. There’s also the kitchen, from what looks like the 1930s-1950s. Things like these would have been of interests. 👏👏👏 The interior courtyard gardens looked well maintained. The whole place needs to be re-imagined/// totally re-conceived.

I'm Catholic but i had never thought that this is a place for "only catholic" i recommend it to feel and see as a museum and as a view into the past. And get the feeling that you can get amazing skills without technology.

Very informative tour. Would recommend.

Nice place to visit ir you're catholic. I missed some informations in the rooms and objects.

Nicely done.

Pricey ,lots of antique religious figures and history

A very nice museum with exhibits mainly covering the original people of Cuenca and history of the Inkas and the Spanish. There are also exhibits on the various native people through the country. The museum grounds are located on ancient ruins with a large park with nature, llamas and other exhibits. I highly recommend this interesting museum when in Cuenca.

I really like how they set up the inside, with several traditional huts or homes of the natives. Unfortunately there was only one section with good English translations, but I could translate with my phone. I was disappointed that the outside architectural ruins had no explanations. They should really put something there to make it more meaningful to us!

Nice museum with few exhibitions to customers. I was expecting to know more about ecuatorian history. It has a beautiful view of the city. It could be more attractive for tourists

We were greeted warmly and encouraged to sign in by sharing demographic information through an easy-to-follow kiosk. The museum is clearly interested in knowing which countries visitors represent and whether they belong to minority populations like LGBTQ. A thoughtful touch. Oddly, though, they didn’t seem equally interested in receiving feedback from visitors. I would’ve happily taken time at a kiosk to share everything I appreciated—and there’s quite a lot to like—along with suggestions for improving the visitor experience. The museum features both permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. Among the permanent exhibits are: Sala Nacional de Etnografía Sala de Arqueología: Pumapunku, Mundos de la Memoria Current temporary exhibits included: Ritualidades y Espiritualidades Textiles del Ecuador Hacienda Azuaya y Crianza The ethnography room made a point of stating that curators consulted with Indigenous communities to ensure respectful, culturally accurate presentations. However, I didn’t see much that distinguished it from typical ethnographic displays elsewhere. Two things in particular stood out as problematic: 1. Most artifacts lacked specific labeling. Instead of detailed descriptions, we were given vague summaries. 2. The human models—particularly those representing African-Ecuadorians and Indigenous people—were jarringly unnatural and grotesque. It felt like a missed opportunity to offer dignity through thoughtful representation. One of the strongest parts of the museum was the exhibit on the history of Cuenca and its surrounding regions, tracing human habitation back to 9000 BCE. The timeline was well done—clear and detailed—and included bold claims I hadn’t encountered before. For example, it suggested that maize was first hybridized in the Ecuadorian Andes around 9000 BCE. I’d always understood the origins of corn to be in what is now Mexico, so this caught my attention. Similarly strong claims were made about chocolate. The museum seems to be involved in original research, but it was difficult to tell what was well-substantiated and what was speculative. Another fascinating, if unsettling, area featured a collection of nearly 10 shrunken heads. The explanatory panels made an effort to place these artifacts in their cultural and spiritual context—ritual practices tied to restoring balance in a community. The final text noted that the practice is now banned in Ecuador. While many visitors were fascinated by the detailed preservation of the heads, I found it deeply unsettling. Several people wondered aloud, “How did they shrink the heads?” If you’re curious about that, you’ll need to ask Google or ChatGPT. By contrast, the temporary exhibits were excellent—well-curated, rich in detail, and socially relevant. Displays addressed issues like legal and illegal adoption, gender-based violence, and addiction. These exhibitions did more than inform; they invited reflection and response. And then there are the outdoor spaces. Stunning. A breath of fresh air—literally and figuratively. You’ll find beautifully kept gardens, paths that weave past archaeological remains, and views of Inca terraces towering above the landscape. There’s also a remarkable collection of live birds, many of them rescues. Parrots, raptors, and other native species are housed in spacious, thoughtful enclosures, offering an intimate and often moving experience of Ecuador’s biodiversity. These grounds alone are worth the visit. In short: Museo Pumapungo is a fascinating mix of the excellent and the uneven. With more detailed labeling, improved representations in the ethnography section, and ways for visitors to share feedback, it could become a truly world-class museum. Still, I’m very glad we went.

When I went it was not very crowded and there was plenty to see. It was free and well designed.

Excellent museum, free entry and beautiful outdoor sites

Free museum in Cuenca with many information and history, from the Inca, to the Chocolate to the jungle, cultures and communities in Ecuador. Really interesting and easy to spend a couple of hours here. Nice big area outside with ruins and more! An Inca garden, a nice walk all around, the little lake and birds!

A very nice museum with exhibits mainly covering the original people of Cuenca and history of the Inkas and the Spanish. There are also exhibits on the various native people through the country. The museum grounds are located on ancient ruins with a large park with nature, llamas and other exhibits. I highly recommend this interesting museum when in Cuenca.

I really like how they set up the inside, with several traditional huts or homes of the natives. Unfortunately there was only one section with good English translations, but I could translate with my phone. I was disappointed that the outside architectural ruins had no explanations. They should really put something there to make it more meaningful to us!

Nice museum with few exhibitions to customers. I was expecting to know more about ecuatorian history. It has a beautiful view of the city. It could be more attractive for tourists

We were greeted warmly and encouraged to sign in by sharing demographic information through an easy-to-follow kiosk. The museum is clearly interested in knowing which countries visitors represent and whether they belong to minority populations like LGBTQ. A thoughtful touch. Oddly, though, they didn’t seem equally interested in receiving feedback from visitors. I would’ve happily taken time at a kiosk to share everything I appreciated—and there’s quite a lot to like—along with suggestions for improving the visitor experience. The museum features both permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. Among the permanent exhibits are: Sala Nacional de Etnografía Sala de Arqueología: Pumapunku, Mundos de la Memoria Current temporary exhibits included: Ritualidades y Espiritualidades Textiles del Ecuador Hacienda Azuaya y Crianza The ethnography room made a point of stating that curators consulted with Indigenous communities to ensure respectful, culturally accurate presentations. However, I didn’t see much that distinguished it from typical ethnographic displays elsewhere. Two things in particular stood out as problematic: 1. Most artifacts lacked specific labeling. Instead of detailed descriptions, we were given vague summaries. 2. The human models—particularly those representing African-Ecuadorians and Indigenous people—were jarringly unnatural and grotesque. It felt like a missed opportunity to offer dignity through thoughtful representation. One of the strongest parts of the museum was the exhibit on the history of Cuenca and its surrounding regions, tracing human habitation back to 9000 BCE. The timeline was well done—clear and detailed—and included bold claims I hadn’t encountered before. For example, it suggested that maize was first hybridized in the Ecuadorian Andes around 9000 BCE. I’d always understood the origins of corn to be in what is now Mexico, so this caught my attention. Similarly strong claims were made about chocolate. The museum seems to be involved in original research, but it was difficult to tell what was well-substantiated and what was speculative. Another fascinating, if unsettling, area featured a collection of nearly 10 shrunken heads. The explanatory panels made an effort to place these artifacts in their cultural and spiritual context—ritual practices tied to restoring balance in a community. The final text noted that the practice is now banned in Ecuador. While many visitors were fascinated by the detailed preservation of the heads, I found it deeply unsettling. Several people wondered aloud, “How did they shrink the heads?” If you’re curious about that, you’ll need to ask Google or ChatGPT. By contrast, the temporary exhibits were excellent—well-curated, rich in detail, and socially relevant. Displays addressed issues like legal and illegal adoption, gender-based violence, and addiction. These exhibitions did more than inform; they invited reflection and response. And then there are the outdoor spaces. Stunning. A breath of fresh air—literally and figuratively. You’ll find beautifully kept gardens, paths that weave past archaeological remains, and views of Inca terraces towering above the landscape. There’s also a remarkable collection of live birds, many of them rescues. Parrots, raptors, and other native species are housed in spacious, thoughtful enclosures, offering an intimate and often moving experience of Ecuador’s biodiversity. These grounds alone are worth the visit. In short: Museo Pumapungo is a fascinating mix of the excellent and the uneven. With more detailed labeling, improved representations in the ethnography section, and ways for visitors to share feedback, it could become a truly world-class museum. Still, I’m very glad we went.

When I went it was not very crowded and there was plenty to see. It was free and well designed.

Excellent museum, free entry and beautiful outdoor sites

Free museum in Cuenca with many information and history, from the Inca, to the Chocolate to the jungle, cultures and communities in Ecuador. Really interesting and easy to spend a couple of hours here. Nice big area outside with ruins and more! An Inca garden, a nice walk all around, the little lake and birds!

Great museum displaying the private collection of well-known academics. The displays give a real sense of the continuous civilizations and cultures of Ecuador over thr last 15,000 years. Friendly, helpful and informative staff. Well worth a visit. Highly recommended.

Looks like a private company that doesn't have external support. It could be better, but they are trying and have hundreds of historical items. I would recommend it. Price $4. At the end you have a souvenir shop.

Great experience. Diverse collection nicely organized and displayed. Really nice gift shop with very reasonable prices.

Quaint, yet had a sizable collection of artifacts. Some information was in English but the majority of it was in spanish. I sadly couldn’t appreciate it since I didn’t understand the history behind things. I was the only patron when I visited and felt welcomed, the cashier led me upstairs and played a quick melody using the ancient musical instruments. The price is $4 cash only

Very informative and nice museum with a wide range of pre Colombian artefacts. For us one of the surprising highlights of our visit to Cuenca. Explanation guide and signs in Spanish and English. Friendly staff, good coffee and a beautiful and reasonably priced museumshop.

Decidedly a hidden gem. Stunning Incan and pre-Incan artefacts, most extremely well-preserved. I was not expecting such an extensive and high quality collection. Some signage in English, but it could be more informative.

This private museum has quite a large collection of artifacts on display. It’s well laid out in an order that shows the progression of improved craftsmanship over time. Crazy that this is all a private collection, as it’s bigger than many museums I’ve visited. I had to asked the attendants for my change, which they seemed annoyed at me for.

It's a beautiful museum with lots of paintings and other works of art, mostly Ecuadorian. The building and gardens are beautiful and you can chill on the grass. I spent around 40 minutes there. The admission is free, and they have lockers to put your backpack or valuables.

Fun place to visit. My kids enjoyed the kids corner where they got to color some pictures.

I really enjoyed checking out this art museum. The art is unique, and the building and grounds are beautiful. I couldn’t believe it’s free—it’s got so much to see and enjoy.

Quaint little local art museum. The building itself and the gardens are definitely worth it. The was a large temporary exhibition about local recycling - interesting yet not my taste - as well as other artists residencies that caught my eye. Definitely an area to go see if you’re in Cuenca.

Small museum with limited displays. I guess they change out the artist now and then. A lot of pictures of shoes, fire hydrants and water faucets. I guess that's modern art. I would not have regretted not seeing it.

Nice free musum

Interesting building that houses interesting modern art from local artists. Formally a prison, the art is spread out in many rooms, that were formally prison cells. It has a nice sculpture garden to sit in. And is located next to a surprisingly nice plaza, with a variety of stores and restaurants.

We would rate these ruins higher if it were actually possible to enter them and walk around. Interesting combo of Cañari to Spanish colonial ruins. Love the Incan walls. Love the Cañaris wall. Decent view from street but would be better if we could walk through the locked gate.

Seeing remnants from multiple cultures in one small site is very impressive. It would be nice to have a little more instruction on site, to understand exactly what you’re seeing. But I definitely think this worth visiting!

Would be better if you could walk in. Can't read the plaques

A small place.Is okay.

(Translated by Google) Place with beautiful ruins, it is without public access at the moment but it is easy to observe the ruins from the fence, the site shows us how symbiotic it was when mixing the old architecture of La Ciudadela together with the Inca ruins , quiet part of the city (Original) Lugar con unas hermosas ruinas, el mismo se encuentra sin acceso al público en estos momentos pero es fácil observar las ruinas desde el cerco, el sitio nos muestra lo simbiótico que se presentó al mezclar la vieja arquitectura de La Ciudadela en conjunto a las ruinas inca, punto tranquilo de la ciudad

(Translated by Google) Very interesting to see the evidence of occupation of the different ethnic groups that inhabited that land in the past. (Original) Muy interesante poder ver la evidencia de ocupación de las diferentes etnias que habitaron ese suelo en el pasado

(Translated by Google) I couldn't visit them. Greater flexibility of schedules is necessary. (Original) No pude visitarlas. Necesaria una mayor flexibilidad de horarios.

Best bar to drink, relax, summon the devil and even study! Love this place since I am a teen. Oh and their salchipapas are to die for!

Forget everything you know about museums — Prohibido Centro Cultural in Cuenca is something else entirely. Step inside and you’re not in a gallery… you’re in another dimension. Dark corridors twist past sculptures made of bones and glass, paintings that seem to stare back at you, and relics that feel like they’ve been pulled from forgotten dreams (or nightmares). Every corner is a little rebellion against ‘polite’ art — raw, unapologetic, and beautifully unsettling. It’s the kind of place that makes you ask questions you didn’t even know you had. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, there’s a hidden door, a shadowed staircase, or an object that changes the way you see the rest of your day. Not for the faint of heart… but unforgettable for anyone brave enough to walk in

A museum not for the faint of hearts! But so much creativity and imagination will leave you … spooked! And maybe if you’re lucky enough you will get Laeticia, the charming French guide, to tour you through the phantasmagoric maze of the museum 😈

Certainly NOT your typical "museum!" If you are into finding those unique, Atlas Obscura kind of places, go here. Loads of cool creations- some strange, some beautiful, and some kind of haunting. They also host music and artistic events. Support the counterculture and independent artists!

A unique blend of spiritual and the macabre. Dark and terrifying- yet beautiful. I visited this museum solo.

Blow-your-mind tests your soul fantastic anti-mainstream artistry.

Not a museum. An odd assortment of somewhat risque paintings and sculptures. Shocking for Catholic Ecuadorians maybe, but nothing special or original.

Ok

Chevere

(Translated by Google) Spectacular landscapes, the river. a very quiet place to enjoy alone or with someone. (Original) Espectacular los paisajes, el rio. un lugar muy tranquilo para disfrutar solo o acompañado.

(Translated by Google) The cherry on the cake of downtown Cuenca (Original) Le cereza del pastel del centro de Cuenca

(Translated by Google) The Tomebamba River in Cuenca is beautiful, clean, with magnificent green spaces to walk as a tourist. I recommend you visit and take a walk. (Original) El río Tomebamba en Cuenca es bonito, limpio, con espacios verdes magnífico para pasear como turista. Te recomiendo visitar y dar un paseo.

(Translated by Google) Its banks are perfect for walking with the sound of water and it divides the historical-modern basin (Original) Sus orillas son perfectas para caminar con el sonido del agua y este divide a cuenca histórico- moderno

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, quiet, safe, greenery, good to spend a day on the grass (Original) Hermoso lugar, tranquilo, seguro, vegetación, es bueno para pasar un día en el césped

Beautiful place to stop and admire the view, also nearby are stairs leading up to another viewpoint. I was surprised, I got a little breathless! That is due to the elevation that everyone warned me about! My guide took me a few km away to do hiking in a less busy spot, and there was no one else on the path. That is the value of a guide!

A true highlight, literally and figuratively! At the dizzying height of 4166 meters, the Mirador Tres Cruses is located right on the continental divide (all rain falling west of Tres Cruses ends in the Atlantic Ocean, and east in the Pacific). On this hillside next to the road you have a magnificent view of the northern part of the Parque Nacional Cajas, one of the most beautiful wildernesses in Ecuador. Are you on your way to / from Cuenca? Then be sure to make a stop at this marvelous viewpoint.

A beautiful but icy place to take photos and walk

High winds. It was an overcast day..nice but not spectacular. Limited view restaurant seating. The walking paths and sidewalks are not well designed for older visitors. Hand and guard rails would be a nice addition. I'm from the Pacific North West so we have some amazing lake viewpoints also close to Oregon and Vancouver B.C. nice location.

Great views! Learned some interesting facts.

Amazing view nice places ;)

The most breathtaking view!!

This is a fantastic national park, one can never miss it when travel to Cuenca. Not too long trip, about 45mins drive to the high mountain side. There's a long trail to go around, beautiful lagoon, clouds, enjoy every step move forward. Get used to the acclimated location, move slowly if you just arrive in Ecuador for 1-2 days.

Such a beautiful place it is so nice to walk around look around and listen to the quietness and enjoy the views. Such an incredible nice place we went on a pretty day but it was a little windy and slightly cold which complimented the experience. You should definitely go here look around there's so much to see and do here just amazing.

Great park with several hiking trails to explore. If you want to trek for multiple days it is possible. The entrance is free, you only need to register your name and how many days you are planning to spend in the park. Hiking on the routes 1 and 2 was a good choice. They don't recommend staying in the park after 4:30, the last bus to Cuenca departs a bit before 5pm.

Easy to access with public transport. A variety of routes, I have done two of them, both spectacular.

A safe place with a gorgeous landscape…. Can’t wait to come back again. Also, don’t forget to bring your jacket because it is COLD.

Great environment and nature. Good walks, but dress warm

Beautiful place with amazing views. Highly recommended to hike some amazing trails. Located 4000 meters above the sea and you will feel it!

Everything is beautiful expect for the restrooms and the poor feeding they give to their dogs. There’s one in specific that’s in the bones already. This day we did the hike to the second waterfall, we had no idea these two dogs would became our guides. They were close by all the time, I had to stop every five minutes to rest and the big dog would come back and give support and comfort. They wait for you, they take care of you, they deserve so much more. So please feed them if you can, but don’t give them bones please.

An absolute must do while visiting Cuenca. It’s beautiful, the hiking is tough because of the altitude but absolutely worth every step!

Revisited recently, still as beautiful! ____ Wow! The falls should be on the 'must see' list for every visitor and resident alike! The falls can be seen from afar, and once you enter and pay the fee ($2 or $3), it's a relatively easy climb up to the base of the falls. The views can't be beat, and there is supposedly a secondary trail leading up higher, but I wasn't that adventurous that day. It is an incredible experience, not to be missed.

Gorgeous waterfall! Absolutely amazing. There are many cute little spots to take pictures. They were not active while we visited, but there are also ziplines and a swing that takes you over the pool that the waterfall goes into. This place is not visited very often and so we had it mostly to ourselves, save maybe 6 other people. The pathway to get to the waterfall is well marked and relatively short, maybe 1/4 mile. It is steep and very slippery so be very careful.

Giron waterfall is a pretty short climb up stairs anyone can do, but if you're up for it physically you should NOT pass on the second waterfall - La Segunda Cascada, it's about 1-2 hours of pretty rapid climb or more if you want to take your time, and some parts are quite steep but well worth the way there, both the waterfall and the view.

Beautiful water falls it is a steep hike but not very long. Make sure after you stop at the bottom of the falls and get pics keep going up the trail a short distance to get a better view from above. The swing is also free to try if you are adventurous. The local restaurant the last house on the left was very "local" and plain but was good and no one got sick from it.

Gorgeous waterfalls. Worth the long hike . The view from every angle was amazing! You could .look d save so mb e time if you catch a ride from the highway, but my husband and I love to walk so we trek up to the entrance. The first waterfall is a short hike up for 2$ .Then we head down and start Cascada || .That was an hour and 1/2 up to the waterfalls. The trail is well marked. You cant get lost!.

This place provides campsites for tents as well as a couple of cabins that you can rent for very very cheap. We did not camp, and only came here to visit for about an hour and a half. There is not much to see aside from the pond and the mountains that surround it. There were hardly any people there when we visited. We ate at a restaurant that sits right on the water, and while the food was decent and the views were okay, I would not return to this place.

This was a nice place to visit. Quiet and peaceful. There is a lookout for getting nice photos.

It's quiet and interesting, i could go around the lake in 40 minutes. There's a restaurant, public toilets and few cottages for rent, definitely coming back soon.

Update, returned to this lake on a weekend. Although some things were in use like the swan boats, the zipline across the lake was still not in service. Considering that I can visit Laguna Llaviucu, closer to Cuenca, for free, I don't think I'll return to Laguna Busa to pay for the privilege of walking around the lake. --- I give this experience based on a visit during the week, when all features like the zipline across the lake were unavailable. A real shame, because I wanted to try that out. It's a pretty lake, with a trail around it. I don't think the price ($2 or $3) was worth the trail walk. But overall it was nice and perhaps in the future I will visit on a weekend when the zipline is available to use.

Best place to go camping. You can fish and cook your own fresh fish from the lake. I happen to be here when it was foggi thats why I was able to take this amazing pictures.

Love this place ,very relaxing place ,awesome views....took my mother law and she loved it... great place to picnic walk and camp!

Very clean, cute attractions, and an amazing natural beauty. Definitely recommend you to come on the weekend though so you can ride the zip lines and boat rides!

It's such a big place with lots of people on the weekend to have only one bathroom without even toilet paper. The water in the big swimming pool is very cold.

Was very good

(Translated by Google) Very nice place, it has very large pools, with hydromassage, the pools are clean, it has lodging service, the restaurant prepares very delicious food, there are large places to walk, there are several types of birds including beautiful peacocks, I have visited This place is on weekdays specifically on Mondays and is completely empty, you just have to call ahead so they have the pools ready. (Original) Muy bonito lugar, cuenta con piscinas muy amplias, con hidromasaje, las piscinas son limpias, cuenta con servicio de hospedaje, el restaurant prepara comida muy rica, hay amplios lugares para caminar, hay varios tipos de aves incluido unos hermosos pavos reales, he visitado este lugar entre semana específicamente lunes y es totalmente vacío, solo se bebe llamar previamente para que tengan listas las piscinas.

(Translated by Google) It is a very nice place to share with your family or friends, it has a wide range of activities including the use of swimming pools, jacuzzi, whirlpool, sauna, they also offer activities such as canoeing, horseback riding, excursions among others. It's impossible to get bored at this place, they also offer a food and drink menu. One of the things to improve in its facilities is the use of showers and changing rooms as it is very limited for the number of people in the establishment. (Original) Es un lugar muy bonito para compartir con tu familia o amigos, tiene una amplia oferta de actividades entre ellas el uso de piscinas, jacuzzi, hidromasaje, sauna también ofrecen actividades como canoppy , cabalgatas, excursiones entre otras. Es imposible aburrirse en este lugar, también ofrecen un menú de alimentos y bebidas. Una de las cosas a mejorar en sus instalaciones es el uso de duchas y vestidores pues es muy limitado para la cantidad de gente que abarca el establecimiento.

(Translated by Google) I emphasize that it is a quiet place, the water was dirty in both pools, the food is fresh but lacks seasoning. The path is quite signposted, in the end the path is almost half bad. The weather is good. Although the fog falls, the weather is not cold. (Original) Destaco que es un lugar tranquilo, el agua estuvo sucia en ambas piscinas, la comida es fresca pero le falta sazon. El camino está bastante señalizado, al final casi es medio malo el camino. El clima es bueno. Aunque cae la neblina el clima no es frío.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful, spacious and above all very natural place (Original) Un lugar bonito amplio y sobre todo muy natural

(Translated by Google) A few years ago it was very gratifying to enjoy everything in perfect condition, but this year some closed pools are not well maintained, the services they offer are closed, well I hope they improve so I can visit you. (Original) Hace unos años era muy gratificante disfrutar todo en perfecto estado, pero este año algunas piscinas cerradas no hay buen mantenimiento, servicios que ofrecen cerrados, bueno espero que mejoren para poder visitares.

(Translated by Google) Good atmosphere to hang out with friends :3 (Original) Buen ambiente para pasarla con amigos :3

(Translated by Google) The place is nice but they don't have smoking areas, the whole place smells of tobacco and that is not attractive at all (Original) El lugar es bonito pero no tienen zonas para fumadores, todo el lugar huele a tabaco y eso no es nada atractivo

Great time.

Mmmm normal

Super

(Translated by Google) Spectacular sea view on the boardwalk of Puerto Bolivar; exquisite cocktails and delicious seafood!!!! (Original) Espectacular la vista al mar en pleno malecon de Pto. Bolivar ; exquisitos kocteles y deliciosos mariscos!!!!

(Translated by Google) The worst service with music so loud that they can't even talk. Furthermore, it is a fraud at the door. It says they do accept cards, but no. After all, one is required to pay only with cash. They are clowns who lack dignity in their profession. There are much better options. Do him the favor of avoiding La Fragata and the lying clowns who run this circus. (Original) El peor servicio con música tan fuerte que ni pueden conversar. Además, es un fraude a la puerta. Dice que sí aceptan tarjeta, pero no. Al fin y al cabo, se exige que uno pague sólo con efectivo. Son payasos que faltan dignidad en su oficio. Hay opciones muchas mejores. Hazle el favor de evitar La Fragata y los payasos mentirosos que se encargan de este circo.

(Translated by Google) Terrible service, terrible food, last night I went out with my wife to eat barbecue, seeing that the establishments were closed we went to eat at said establishment since there was a sign indicating that they sold barbecue, but terrible service (we had to insist that they clean our table where we sat) and of the food not to mention, we ordered a rib and a chicken, but there was nothing for barbecue since the chicken was fried and the rib never appeared, what they brought us was a chop fried, incidentally the stew at first glance showed that it had been frozen and reheated several times, to drink we asked for half a jug of juice which they never prepared for us and what caught our attention the most was that the waiters were drinking outside the establishment. A place with a good location and image, but other than that everything is very bad. (Original) Pésima atención, pésima comida, anoche salí con mi esposa a comer parrilladas en visto que los locales estaban cerrados fuimos a comer a dicho establecimiento ya que había un letrero que indicaba que vendían parrilladas, pero pésima atención (tuvimos que insistir en que nos limpien la mesa donde nos sentamos) y de la comida que ni se diga, pedimos una costilla y un pollo, pero de parrillada no tenía nada ya que el pollo era frito y la costilla nunca apareció lo que nos llevaron fue una chuleta frita, de paso la menestra a simple vista se veía que había Sido congelada y recalentada varias veces, para tomar pedimos media jarra de jugo la cual nunca nos prepararon y lo que más llamo la atención es que los meseros estaban tomando fuera del establecimiento. Un local con buena ubicación e imagen, pero fuera de eso todo muy malo.

(Translated by Google) Good location, good service. My burst shrimp were "good", but my husband's seafood casserole was FATAL. It was evidently a dish that was frozen. The prices are high for the quality of the food. I really wouldn't go back or recommend it. (Original) Buena ubicación, buena atención. Mis camarones reventados estaban "buenos", pero la cazuela marinera de mi esposo estaba FATAL. Evidentemente era un plato que fue congelado. Los precios son altos para la calidad de la comida. Realmente no regresaría ni lo recomendaría.

A great ezperiwn with a great guidance. 100% recommended

Espectacular turistic mine with plenty of history of Zaruma. Get inside a several hundred meter gold mine for an incredible experience. Free entrance. Ice cream and snacks available. Gold-Mine themed souvenirs available. A small event hall is also available.

We enjoyed the tour at Mina el Sexo. Our guide, Yuber, is very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the history and modern day miningof Zaruma. Walking into the actual mine was our favorite part.

Free admission, clean excellent service

Great place to see . Its a self guide tour thanks to covid . Make sure you don't wear a white clothes since water drips from everywhere

Very organized tour, walk-ins welcome and free. Get to know a little about tunnel gold minning.

Fun touristic place. Would recommend if in the area. It was a bit hard to get to by car.

It was a classic touristic route with plenty of little and cute things and opportunities to make a nice fotos. Highly recommended to visit

A beautiful small city to visit especially if you like quite places. A lot to see and visit.

Beautiful place in the middle of the coast and highland region

Beautiful colonial town

Nice!

Zaruma always charming.

Lovely

We stayed in a beautiful bungalow and had 4 fantastic nights. They offer breakfast lunch and dinner which are all made from their own produce and is vegetarian. You can also buy a tour of the premises which is very interesting. The owners both speak English and Spanish. All in all a fantastic stay much recommended.

My partner and I had a wonderful time on this lovely family owned farm! We are inspired by Tanya and Jorge and the big dreams they have for the beautiful ecosystem around them. Come visit and learn more about their initiatives in sustainability and have some fresh fruits! If you love food, definitely come visit!

An incredible place to visit and learn about sustainable and organic farm/ agriculture around this zone. There are few organic farms in this zone so it would be incredible to make a space to visit this place and try the products that they make specially deshidrated fruits as mango or pitahaya. The owners are very special persons and they make you feel comfortable to show their farm.

We enjoyed everything so much here! We did the tours, but also spent 3 weeks teaching english to the kids at Happy Fruit English school. Tanya has such a creative spirit in her cooking, and makes really delicious, healthy food. The vegetal meats are really yummy. This is a great family Finca, with so many kinds of amazing fruits! FYI: on the tours you can eat as many fruits as you'd like, so don't be afraid to ask for more!

Excellent. Just do it. You will not regret.

(Translated by Google) I haven't been but I saw Ecuador and its landscapes and it seemed fantastic to me!! I want to visit one day, CONGRATULATIONS (Original) No he ido pero vi en Ecuador y sus paisajes y me ha parecido algo fantástico !! Que quiero un día visitar , FELICITACIONES

(Translated by Google) One of the few places in the province of El Oro, where they offer you hospitality, delicious food and nature. Like to disconnect from the city and feel peace. They also have a pool with river water and a path where you can go tasting fruits. They have different packages and with very good prices. If you really appreciate nature, ecology and healthy food, you will love it. (Original) Uno de los pocos lugares en la provincia de El Oro, donde te ofrecen hospitalidad, comida rica y naturaleza. Como para desconectarse de la ciudad y sentir paz. Ademas tienen una piscina con agua del rio y un sendero donde uno puede ir degustando frutas. Tienen diferentes paquetes y con muy buenos precios. Si realmente aprecias la naturaleza, la ecología y la comida saludable, te ve a encantar.

Nice looking place, but could do with an upgrade.

It's small park center of town.but it's seems trade center than park.near the park there is breakfast and juice center.its near the bus park and near from the main street.no more garden here and it's just wait and relax park.

Nice but looks a little but dangerous

Used to be nice. Now not really safe and beautiful anymore.

Nice variety of food choices from seafood to sandwiches and in between

Kool little small park!

Beautifull small place

(Translated by Google) A very nice place, there are still some whale bones, enjoy water sports, and a delicious black shell ceviche.... Delicious!!! 😎👍 (Original) Un lugar muy agradable, aún quedan algunos huesos de ballenas, disfrutar de deporte acuático, y un rico ceviche de conchas negras.... Riquísimo!!! 😎👍

(Translated by Google) Extremely expensive tourist trap. Even for the menu they want 25 soles and that without a drink. (Original) Extrem teuerer Touristenfalle. Selbst für das Menü wollen sie 25 soles und das ohne Getränk.

(Translated by Google) Very nice there is a restaurant and jet ski ride (Original) Muy bonito hay restaurante y paseo en moto acuática

(Translated by Google) Currently abandoned. They say that in some seasons they set up restaurants, but everyone went to the island of love. The island is named for whaling and the discovery of whale bones there. Only observe it on the Mangrove tour, which is not worth visiting. (Original) Actualmente abandonada. Dicen que en algunas temporadas se instalan restaurante, pero todos se fueron a la isla del amor. La isla se llama así por la caza de ballenas y el hallazgo de huesos de ballenas en el lugar. Solo observarla en el tour de los Manglares, que no vale la pena visitarla.

(Translated by Google) TOURISM and Marine Gastronomy: The visit to this island is part of the Mangrove Tour in Puerto Pizzarro, there are some open-air restaurants and some water activities and some crafts are offered. It is an island without much attraction, at least in JUNE it did not have those inflatable games or jet skis, but we arrived at a point where they have these food huts, it is called Caracolito and in an exquisite hammock to have lunch, with an unbeatable view, they I recommend the prawn ceviche for s/30, very very good. When you visit the mangroves it is a mandatory stop for lunch. The distinctive feature of this place is that it is between the river and the beach, you have to see it yourself, the beauty there is indescribable. It is an unforgettable experience where you can not only enjoy the view, the flora and fauna; You will be able to appreciate how the sea meets fresh water. It is also an island that has different types of family attractions. Very good flavor, I don't recommend eating many things without cooking, especially due to the lack of drinking water, but that sea bass ceviche and the one with black shells, holy cow!!!! Be careful with the Hygiene of Sellers: I returned to the island after 4 years and with a shame I must say that it has gotten worse, dirty, with unhealthy restaurants. There really is little support from the authorities in wanting to promote this tourist destination, it has a lot of potential but unfortunately it is not developed and ends up scaring away tourists. I recommend not eating since it is not a guarantee. They carry out an inspection on the Hueso de Ballena Island in Puerto Pizarro: The municipality of Tumbes carried out an inspection on Isla Hueso de Ballena, in Puerto Pizarro due to the inadequate disposal of solid waste and wastewater, which generates environmental pollution, putting the health of tourists at risk. The intervention in the different restaurants on the island was carried out on Friday morning by the staff of the municipality of Tumbes, through the Annual Environmental Inspection Plan (Planefa). During the inspection, five septic tanks were identified within 50 meters of the beach, which dump wastewater without any treatment into the mangrove, causing great damage to the marine ecosystem. Cost: Mangroves and Whale Bone Island Tour: Tumbes: a day between beaches, mangroves and hot springs Published on February 28, 2010 One of the excursions that we had been recommended to take from Máncora is the one that takes you to see the province of Tumbes and its mangroves. It should be noted that there are several tourism companies that sell it and the price ranges between 50 and 70 soles. The tour starts at 8:00 in the morning and ends at approximately 7:00 p.m. (Original) TURISMO y Gastronomia Marina: La visita a esta isla es parte del Tour de Manglares en Puerto Pizzarro, hay algunos restaurantes al aire libre y se ofrecen algunas actividades acuáticas y algunas artesanías. Es una isla sin mucho atractivo , al menos en JUNIO no tenía esos juegos inflables ni las motos de agua, pero llegamos a una punta donde tienen estas chozas de comidas , se llama Caracolito y en una exquisita hamaca almorzar ,con una vista inmejorable, les recomiendo el ceviche de langostino por s/30 muy muy bueno . Cuando haces la visita a los manglares es una parada obligatoria para almorzar. El distintivo de este lugar es que está entre el río y la playa, tiene que conocerlo uno mismo, es indescriptible la belleza que hay ahí Es una experiencia inolvidable donde no solo podrás disfrutar de la vista , la flora y fauna; podrás apreciar como se junta el mar con el agua dulce. también es una isla que cuenta con diferente tipos de atracciones familiares. Muy buen sabor, no recomiendo comer muchas cosas sin cocción sobre todo por la falta de agua potable, pero ese cebiche de robalo y el de conchas negras, Dios Santo!!!! Cuidado con la Higiene de los Vendedores: Retorne a la isla después de 4 años y con una pena debo decir que ha empeorado, sucia, con restaurantes insalubres. Realmente que poco apoyo de las autoridades en querer potenciar este destino turístico, tiene mucho potencial pero lamentablemente no se desarrolla y termina espantado al turista. Les recomiendo no comer ya que no es garantía. Realizan inspección en la Isla Hueso de Ballena en Puerto Pizarro: La municipalidad de Tumbes, realizó una inspección en la Isla Hueso de Ballena, en Puerto Pizarro por la inadecuada disposición de los residuos sólidos y aguas residuales, lo cual genera contaminación ambiental poniendo en riego la salud de los turistas. La intervención a los distintos restaurantes de la isla, se realizó el viernes en horas de la mañana por parte del personal de la municipalidad de Tumbes, a través del Plan Anual de Fiscalización Ambiental (Planefa). En la inspección fueron identificadas cinco pozas sépticas dentro de los 50 metros de la playa, los cuales vierten las aguas residuales sin ningún tratamiento al manglar, causando un gran daño al ecosistema marino. Costo:Tour Manglares e Isla HUeso de Ballena : Tumbes: un día entre playas, manglares y hervideros Publicado en 28 febrero, 2010 Una de las excursiones que nos habían recomendado tomar desde Máncora, es la que te lleva a conocer la provincia de Tumbes y sus manglares. Cabe destacar que hay varias empresas de turismo que la venden y el precio oscila entre 50 y 70 soles. El tour arranca a las 8:00 de la mañana y termina a las 19:00 aproximadamente.

(Translated by Google) A place to spend the afternoon, take jet ski rides, sunbathe and eat something delicious. (Original) Un lugar como para pasar la tarde , hacer paseos en moto acuática , tomar sol y comer algo rico.

(Translated by Google) It's the best tourist spot! The best ceviche I've ever tried. There's a lot of nature to observe. The blue sea in the distance is a dream come true for me. (Original) Es el !mejor lugar turístico aaaa el !mejor ceviche que e podido probar, hay mucha naturaleza por observar, el mar azul en el ayardezer es un sueño hecho realidad para mi......

(Translated by Google) Beautiful experience that I would repeat again, you feel total calm, take a tour with Anadaratours Eirl. We recommend. The food is delicious and fresh of good quality, there are many souvenirs to buy and give to the family, and delicious sweets from the area. (Original) Hermosa experiencia que volveria a repetir, se siente una calma total, tome un tour con Anadaratours Eirl. Recomendadisimos. La comida es deliciosa y fresca de buena calidad, hay muchos recuerdos para comprar y regalar a la familia, y ricos dulces de la zona.

(Translated by Google) The mangroves of Puerto Pizarro are a very pleasant place where. You can walk around and have fun with many activities from games in the water. And also the tour to the crocodile farm there is a variety of foods and souvenirs. Very pretty. Highly recommended (Original) Los manglares de puerto Pizarro son un lugar muy agradable donde. Se puede pasear y divertirse tiene muchas actividades desde juegos en el agua. Y también los tour hasta el criadero de cocodrilos hay variedad de comidas y recuerdos. Muy bonitos. Muy recomendado

(Translated by Google) Nice tourist place, I was surprised that the black shell ceviche is not as good as I thought..... Maybe one has very high expectations for trying to eat in the same place of the mangroves... (Original) Bonito lugar turístico, me sorprendió que el ceviche de conchas negras no sea tan bueno como pensaba..... Tal vez uno se da unas expectativas muy altas por tratarse de comer en el mismo lugar de los manglares...

(Translated by Google) It is a nice tourist area of ​​Tumbes. You can go to Love Island for lunch and enjoy the beach estuary with warm water and no waves. A nice day is spent with family or friends. (Original) Es una linda zona turística de Tumbes. Se puede ir a la Isla del Amor a almorzar y disfrutar del estero de playa con agua tibia y sin olas. Se pasa bonito día con la familia o amigos.

(Translated by Google) Without a doubt, a paradise in our Peru 🤩 A very kind young man gave us the tour. We saw crocodiles, birds and now we know and value the work of the people who remove the black shells. (Original) Sin duda alguna un paraíso de nuestro Perú 🤩 Un joven muy amable nos hizo el recorrido. Vimos cocodrilos, aves y ahora sabemos y valoramos el trabajo de las personas que sacan las conchas negras.

(Translated by Google) Located in Tumbes (Peru), they are famous for their black shells and mollusks. In the mangroves are the Island of Love and the Tumbesian Crocodile Zoo. If you have some time, I recommend visiting the Manglar House in Puerto Pizarro Bay. (Original) Ubicados en Tumbes (Perú), son célebres por sus conchas negras y moluscos. En los manglares se encuentran la Isla del Amor y el Zoocriadero de cocdrilos tumbesinos. Si tienes algo de tiempo, te recomiendo visitar la Casa del Manglar en la Bahía de Puerto Pizarro.

(Translated by Google) A very curious place, where there is a lot of vegetation (mangroves) where birds, shrimp, etc. live. Which give a beautiful landscape to the beach or the port. (Original) Un lugar muy curioso , donde existe mucha vegetación (los manglares) donde ws habitad de aves , 🦀, langostinos, etc. Que le dan un hermoso paisaje a la playa o al puerto.

Cool

(Translated by Google) An emblematic place without a doubt, beautiful mosaic representations of the life and work of Jesus of Nazareth that intermingle with the well-made architecture of the park that in the end focuses its attention on the imposing representation of the victorious Jesus. (Original) Un lugar emblemático sin lugar a duda, unas bellas representaciones en mosaicos sobre la.vida y obra de Jesús de Nazareth que se entremezclan con la arquitectura bien hecha del parque que al final centra su atención en la imponente representación de Jesús victorioso.

(Translated by Google) Walking along Paseo Jerusalén in the afternoons was very pleasant. The murals are very colorful and eye-catching, and they go very well with the statues. We had a great time on our visit to Tumbes. It's a short walk where you can see images from the life of Jesus as well as a large image of him. It's a peaceful place. The locals told us that at Jesus' feet there is water from the Jordan River and holy ground. (Original) Caminar por las tardes por el Paseo Jerusalén fue muy agradable. Los murales son muy coloridos y vistosos, con las estatuas combinan muy bien. Pasamos un buen momento en nuestra visita a Tumbes Es un pequeño paseo donde se puede ver imágenes de la vida de Jesús así como una gran imagen de él, es un lugar tranquilo, nos comentaron los lugareños que a los pies de Jesús hay agua del río Jordan y tierra santa.

(Translated by Google) The place is beautiful but it is a bit desolate and there are no police or security nearby. (Original) El lugar es bonito pero se encuentra un poco desolado y no hay policías ni serenazgo cerca.

(Translated by Google) I went about 6 years ago when I was in military service in the Navy, it brings back many memories because it is a nice place to walk with friends or family. It is kept clean and safe during the day, although at night it is a bit dangerous because there is no good lighting. (Original) Fui hace como 6 años cuando estaba en el servio militar en la Marina de Guerra, me trae muchos recuerdos porque es un bonito lugar de tumbes, para pasear con los amigos o la familia. Se mantiene limpio y seguro de dia aunque de noche es un poco peligroso porque no hay buena iluminción.

(Translated by Google) It is a beautiful place, with a religious history that the residents still preserve. An unmissable place to see if you visit Tumbes. (Original) Es un lindo lugar, con una historia relogiosa que aun conservan los pobladores. Un lugar imperdible de ver si visitas Tumbes.

(Translated by Google) Very quiet (Original) Muy tranquilo

(Translated by Google) It is a great church, it is well cared for and functions properly. (Original) Es una gran iglesia, tiene buen cuidado y funciona de manera adecuada

(Translated by Google) It is the main church of Sullana and its structure inside is very beautiful. It has masses in the mornings and afternoons (7pm) (Original) Es la iglesia principal de Sullana y su estructura al interior es muy bonita. Tiene misas en las mañanas y en las tardes ( 7pm)

(Translated by Google) Beautiful church, it is large and well preserved. It is on one side of the Sullana main square. (Original) Preciosa iglesia, es grande y bien conservada. Está a un costado de la plaza de armas de Sullana.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful Catholic church, especially pray to God at any time, cousin Mara Rosales got married (Original) Bonita iglesia catolica, sobre todo orar a dios en cualquier momento, se casó la prima Mara Rosales

(Translated by Google) The church is well lit, and the people are full of faith every day (Original) La iglesia está bien iluminada, y le gente llena de fe todos los días

(Translated by Google) Beautiful church with colonial art design. (Original) Bella iglesia con diseño arte colonial.

(Translated by Google) One of the best views of Sullana, the Church is very beautiful. (Original) De las mejores vistas de Sullana, muy hermosa la Iglesia.

Ok

(Translated by Google) Very well preserved. From what I read, it was the first in Peru. It is noticeable by the type of construction and the saints wearing cloth clothing. It's nice (Original) Muy bien conservada. Por lo que leí fue la primera del Perú. Se nota por el tipo de construcción y los santos con vestimenta de tela. Es agradable

(Translated by Google) It is a very beautiful church, the oldest in the South Pacific. It was built in 1535 and has been a historical monument of Peru since 1983. It is close to the entrance to Colan (Original) Es una iglesia muy bonita, la más antigua del Pacífico Sur. Fue construida en 1535 y es monumento histórico del Perú desde 1983. Esta cerca al ingreso a Colan

(Translated by Google) The oldest church in Latin America, this year a sacred relic arrived in Peru, a small piece of the cross of Saint Luke and it was nice to have it here. (Original) La iglesia más antigua de Latinoamérica, este año llegó a Perú una reliquia sagrada un pedacito de la cruz de San Lucas y fue lindo tenerla aquí

(Translated by Google) Very well preserved and people love its history (Original) Muy bien conservada y la gente ama su historia

(Translated by Google) The San Lucas de Colan Church, Located at the entrance to the spa 17 kilometers from Paita, built on a shrine from the Chimú period. It is considered the first Christian Temple erected on the coasts of the South Pacific by the Spanish evangelizers and as one of the oldest churches, established in Peru during the 16th century in the Baroque style. In the year 1877, Don Manúel Gomez Jaines, assures that after the founding of Piura the Dominicans arrived from Nicaragua; Fralecto Astorga and Bonifacio Escoquis, who in 1536 began the construction of the church, the Tallan ethnic group of the Colàn participated in its construction, according to Gomez Jaines, it was built from limestone, facing the plaza, ornamented with golden altars. It has a main door, the façade has four turned wooden columns, two on each side of said door, these columns support a cornice that has a pyramidal shape. Its main altarpiece stands out with the noble shield, sculpted on the door of the tabernacle: (Carving of an eagle) which according to heraldry is the queen of birds and is a connotation of the reign, an excellent piece that is often found on noble shields. . Due to the aforementioned characteristics, it is similar to the noble coat of arms of the Habsburg family dynasty that ruled Spain between 1514 to 1700. The detail detected on the tabernacle door deserves special attention due to the information it can provide regarding the antiquity of the church. since it suggests that it was built to highlight the memory of the kings of Spain ruled by the Habsburg dynasty between the 16th and 18th centuries. It has a bell that dates back to 1908, however, according to documentation consulted, in 1830 Don Francisco Helguero gave a bell for the tower and a bell for the service. The church has a rich movable artistic heritage, made up of altarpieces, imagery of visible carvings, clothing carvings, candlestick carvings, articulated carvings, canvas and panel pictorial works, liturgical objects such as monstrances, glass bells, candelabras, furniture, etc. It was restored between the years (1987 - 2000) by the National Institute of Culture, with the support of the German government embassy, ​​Foncodes, Luciano Castillo Sub-Region and the University of Piura. (Original) La Iglesia San Lucas de Colan, Ubicada en la entrada del balneario a 17 kilómetros de de Paita, construida sobre un adoratorios de la época Chimú. Es considerada como el primer Templo cristiano erigido en las costas del pacifico sur por los evangelizadores españoles y como una de las iglesias más antiguas, instauradas en el Perú durante el siglo XVI de estilo Barroco .En el año de 1877 Don Manúel Gomez Jaines,asegura que después de la fundación de Piura llegaron de Nicaragua los Dominicos; Fralecto Astorga y Bonifacio Escoquis, quienes en el año de 1536 empezaron la construcción de la iglesia, en su edificación participo la etnia Tallan de los Colàn, según Gomez Jaines, fue construida a base de piedra caliza, con frente a la plaza, ornamentado con altares dorados. Tiene una puerta principal, la fachada cuenta con cuatro columnas de madera torneadas ,dos a cada lado de dicha puerta, estas columnas sostienen una cornisa que tiene una forma piramidal. Resalta su retablo principal con el escudo nobiliario, esculpido en la puerta del tabernáculo: (Tallado de un águila) que según la heráldica es la reina de las aves y es connotación del reinado, pieza excelente y que a menudo se halla en los escudos nobiliarios. Por las características referidas tiene similitud con el Escudo nobiliario de la familia de los Habsburgos dinastía que gobernó España entre 1514 a 1700. El detalle detectado en la puerta de tabernáculo merece especial atención por la información que puede proporcionar referente a la antigüedad de la iglesia, puesto que hace suponer que se edificó para resaltar la memoria de los reyes de España gobernado por la dinastía de los Habsburgo entre los siglos XVI al XVIII. Posee una campana que data de 1908, sin embargo por documentación consultada, en 1830 Don Francisco Helguero obsequió una campana para la torre y una campanilla para el servicio. La iglesia posee un rico patrimonio artístico mueble, integrado por retablos, imaginerías de talla vista, talla de vestir, talla candelero, talla articulada, obra pictóricas de lienzo y tabla, objeto litúrgico como custodias, campanas cristalería, candelabros, muebles, etc. Fue restaurada entre los años (1987 ¿ 2000) por el Instituto Nacional de Cultura, con el apoyo de la embajada del gobierno Alemán, Foncodes, Sub- Región Luciano Castillo y la Universidad de Piura.

(Translated by Google) It is considered the first Catholic church built on the South Pacific coast, built in 1536 on an ancient temple of the Tallán culture. At night, with the lights, it looks more than beautiful. (Original) Es considerada el primer templo católico construido en la costa del Pacífico Sur, edificada en 1536 sobre un antiguo templo de la cultura Tallán. En la noche con las luces se ve más que bello