Cuenca, Ecuador 🇪🇨 A UNESCO World Heritage Gem

⚠️ Visa-free for Chinese passport holders! While Spain's Cuenca often steals the spotlight, Ecuador's Cuenca is a hidden treasure—a cultural hub brimming with 19th-century colonial charm and UNESCO-protected architecture. As Ecuador’s third-largest city, it boasts spring-like weather year-round, making it perfect for both travelers and retirees. 📸 Must-Visit Spots 1️⃣ Cajas National Park The "Most Beautiful Andes Landscape" (separate guide coming!). 2️⃣ Cuenca Cathedral South America’s oldest blue-domed church, glowing magically at night. 3️⃣ Turi Viewpoint A hilltop church offering panoramic city views. Stay for sunset cocktails at nearby bars! 4️⃣ Panama Hat Museum Yes, "Panama" hats are Ecuadorian! Pick up an authentic toquilla straw hat. 5️⃣ Flower & Craft Markets Bursting with Ecuadorian roses and vibrant Andean textiles. 😋 Foodie Adventures Roasted Cuy (Guinea Pig): Chewy meat, crispy "shoe-leather" skin—a true Andean delicacy. Coffee: Ecuador’s equatorial climate yields world-class beans. Try Juan Valdez pour-overs! Chocolate: PACARI (award-winning, gold-medal Ecuadorian brand). República del Cacao (another local favorite). Water: Splendor blue-label—voted "World’s Finest Living Water" (seriously, it’s that good). 🏠 Stay: Hotel Raymipampa A budget-friendly hostel-hotel with breakfast included. The owner arranges Cajas National Park tours (English-speaking drivers!). #Cuenca #EcuadorTravel #HiddenGems