The city of Cuenca declares its independence from the Spanish
crown on November 3, 1820. 2.Turistic places Turi viewpoint: from which you can admire the city in all its splendor Pumappungo archaeological park: It is an Inca archaeological site, located in Cuenca. It covers about 4 hectares. Abdon Calderón Park: The Park has eight pine trees that were planted by the former president of the Republic Luis Cordero in 1912. 3. Typical food Mote Pillo: It is a traditional food of Ecuadorian cuisine made with mote, which is cooked ripe corn, and egg roasted cuy: It is a typical dish with a lot of tradition in the Azuay an capital. It is a Kichua term that means rodent mammal and this animal is native to the Andes Mountain range married nickname It is a type of soup, the main thing is the nickname and the beans 4. recommendations to combat altitude sickness, stay hydrated avoid alcohol. Always carry an umbrella.