Mirador de Turi
A white church and viewing platform on a hill south of the city; you can see all of Cuenca and the blue dome of the New Cathedral, and the night view is especially beautiful.
The Mirador de Turi viewpoint sits at an altitude of about 2,700 metres beside the Turi Church of San José. The platform has a city map to help identify landmarks, and nearby are craft shops and a swing for photos. You can take a taxi up in about 10 minutes, ride the city's Bus Turístico double-decker, or climb about 400 steps from Av. 12 de Abril, which is tiring at this altitude. You can stay for dinner after sunset.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Puente Roto & Tomebamba River (El Barranco)
- Todos Santos Ruins & Museo Manuel Agustín Landívar
- Museo Pumapungo & Inca Ruins
- Museo de las Culturas Aborígenes
- Museo Remigio Crespo Toral
- Calle Larga
- Mercado 10 de Agosto
- Museo de las Conceptas