7 Flea & Street Markets in Cuenca That You Shouldn't Miss

December 23, 2021 Natalie Tallman

Writers and poets have long flourished in arts-oriented Cuenca, the country's third-largest city and the capital of the Azuay province. Cafes and galleries are tucked among the narrow cobblestone streets. The main plaza hosts both the old cathedral, started in 1557, the year the city was founded, and the blue-domed Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, dating to 1885. Locally made Panama hats get top billing at the markets, with centrally located Casa de la Mujer a shopping standout.
Restaurants in Cuenca

1. Mercado 9 de Octubre

Hermano Miguel Mariscal Lamar, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
Excellent
54%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Mercado 9 de Octubre

Reviewed By globetrottingYankee

I am fan of open markets as they reflect the local cultures. This ranks among the most interesting, colorful, vibrant markets I’ve been. The most eye catching are the variety of fruits and vegetables. And the stalls of roast pigs, which a great for sampling for lunch or take out - crackling skin, very tasty juicy pork! There’s a large pedestrian square in front of the building, which becomes alive late in the afternoon.

2. Plaza Civica

Vargas Machuca y Gaspar Sangurima aka Mercado Artesenal Rotary, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
Excellent
44%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 89 reviews

Plaza Civica

This busy and popular market features clothes, pottery and other local crafts unique to Cuenca.

3. Mercado 3 de Noviembre

Mariscal Lamar 12-86 Coronel Talbot, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador +593 98 982 2548
Excellent
25%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 4 reviews

Mercado 3 de Noviembre

4. Mercado 10 de Agosto

General Torres Juan Jaramillo, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
Excellent
0%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
40%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 5 reviews

Mercado 10 de Agosto

5. Hippie market

Benigno Malo, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
100%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 2 reviews

Hippie market

6. Mercado El Arenal

Avenida de Las Americas, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
Excellent
33%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
17%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 6 reviews

7. Plaza Rotary

Gaspar Sangurima, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador http://cuenca.com.ec/es/cultura
Excellent
25%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
25%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 4 reviews

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