Read more: The best countries to visit in South America ... But despite being Ecuador’s colonial heart, Cuenca also houses an ...

Visit Historic Sites ... Independence Day (August): Cuenca celebrates Ecuador's Independence Day with parades, concerts, and fireworks. 3. Cuenca International Film Festival (November): This ...

Ecuador has long been lauded as one of the ... take care to prepare yourself for a visit to Quito, Cuenca or elsewhere in this country's mountainous regions. Quito sits at nearly 10,000 feet ...