Where is Cuenca Ecuador located?

The city of Santa Ana of the 4 Rivers of Cuenca, this located between the 2,350 and 2,550 meters above sea level, in the Southern sector of the Ecuadorian Andean Mountain range, built on the ruins of the old Guapdondélig of Cañaris, which means "great valley of the sun". This gives us an idea us of the valley.

The area is surrounded by a complex of terraces, 4 altogether, which offers a great relief to the city. The majority of the city is located on flat areas, surrounded by mountains. These terraces are bathed by 4 rivers, which give their name to the city: the Machangara (to the north), Tomebamba that splits the city in 2, the Yanuncay and the Tarqui (to the south) and come together in the Tomebamba river.

This valley enjoys a great climate, along with a great availability of water, fertile ground, allowing lots of green vegetation. This is the reason why the Cañaris, Incas and Spaniards took advantage of the area.

A cliff, divides the slightly elevated second and third terraces, which constitute one of the most interesting characteristics of Cuenca geography and is the present limit between the colonial city and new city.

There are 2 noticeable climatic stations. The dry season, which affects Cuenca between June and September. During the rest of the year it is variable rainy, with heavy rains during the months between October and December and March and May.

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This article was produced by the Cuenca Tourism Foundation in order to provide accurate information about the city for up to date information visit the official Cuenca Ecuador Hotels & Tours travel guide.

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