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Rio Tomebamba

Cuenca, Ecuador
Ranked #3 of 16 attractions in Cuenca
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Owner description: Separating the colonial section from the modern residential areas of the town of Cuenca, this river features scenic walking paths along its north bank...... more » Owner description: Separating the colonial section from the modern residential areas of the town of Cuenca, this river features scenic walking paths along its north bank and several Inca ruins. « less
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Antwerp, Belgium
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

The riverside of the Rio Tomebamba is a great place to while away the afternoon with a book, while enjoying the backside view of the old colonial houses of the Calle Larga. More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Lovely park and walking path all along the river. Very clean and well kept. More

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Troy, Ohio, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Good food and service. Not a long wait for the amount of traffic that was traveling through. More

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Frisco
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Great energy, the street by it has the most amazing buildings, new and old, apartments and business, my favorite area in Cuenca. More

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Perth, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012
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As a peaceful exercise and an opportunity to just take a little time out and have a look around a walk along the path adjacent to Rio Tomebamba is to be recommended. It's not hard to start to understand why this city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. More

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Austin, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012
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Amazed at how it runs through the city. The area has plenty of sitting areas for picnics or just relaxing. More

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Las Cruces, New Mexico
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The river walk is being upgraded on the non-street side. Soon there will be a lighted path which will be a great way to get closer to the river (without falling in). More

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Toronto, Canada
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012
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This area gives you a good look at the city, the old buildings along the river and the very fun colourful graffiti. They have cycling on the weekends and close some of the streets, same with Quito. This was the city we most liked in Ecuador. But Sunday nothing to do. More

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Westwood, Kansas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012
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One of several rivers that run completely through Cuenca. there are several scenic neighborhoods adjacent to Cuenca's rivers. More

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Canoa, Ecuador
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012
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I enjoyed seeing the woman sitting by the river washing their clothes and drying them along the bank. At the same time I was happy I had a washiing machine and dryer back home. More

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