Puente Roto & Tomebamba River (El Barranco)
Puente Roto / El Barranco
Colorful old houses cling to the 'Barranco' cliffs on the north bank of the Tomebamba River, and a half-finished stone bridge, broken by floodwaters, has become Cuenca's most photographed riverside landmark.
The Tomebamba River separates the historic center from the new city. The riverside walkways are shaded by trees, and locals come here to stroll and sunbathe. The bridge, originally called Puente de Todos Santos, lost half its span in the great flood of 1950. The surviving three-arch section now serves as an open-air stage and viewing platform. Following the riverside path east leads to Pumapungo, and heading west takes you to Puente del Vado. Admission is free. Few people are around at night, so take care.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Museo de las Culturas Aborígenes
- Todos Santos Ruins & Museo Manuel Agustín Landívar
- Museo Remigio Crespo Toral
- Museo de las Conceptas
- Museo Pumapungo & Inca Ruins
- Church of San Blas
- Old Cathedral (El Sagrario)
- Plaza & Church of San Francisco