Mirador de Turi
Mirador de Turi
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Maria Esther Delgado M.
Cuenca, Ecuador5 contributions
Jan 2020
Cuenca in a city known as the "Santa Ana de los Ríos del Ecuador". It is a city in the baroque style. It is characterized by the tiles on the orange houses. We also find in this city the famous "Sombreros Panamá".
There are two cathedrals, the first is the old one is a religious museum and the new one is for praying. These are located in the center of the city, they are located by the Calderón Park. For this reason, people are very religious.
The typical food is the Cuy con papas, the Cascaritas, sancocho, Fritada and all are accompanied with mote and sanguracha.
There are many museums, one of them is the Pumapungo where there are handicrafts from the Inca City.
We can also find a Turi viewpoint, where you can see the entire city and it is more beautiful at night. There are rustic, comfortable and beautiful cafes.
There are two cathedrals, the first is the old one is a religious museum and the new one is for praying. These are located in the center of the city, they are located by the Calderón Park. For this reason, people are very religious.
The typical food is the Cuy con papas, the Cascaritas, sancocho, Fritada and all are accompanied with mote and sanguracha.
There are many museums, one of them is the Pumapungo where there are handicrafts from the Inca City.
We can also find a Turi viewpoint, where you can see the entire city and it is more beautiful at night. There are rustic, comfortable and beautiful cafes.
Written October 2, 2020
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Cheryl G
149 contributions
Sep 2021
I took the double deck bus tour of Cuenca for $5 which stops at Turi viewpoint. The view of Cuenca was nice but felt too distant. I was personally underwhelmed, preferring the views from the top of the New Cathedral. There are a few shops and restaurants at Turi, but I found these overpriced for the quality.
Written September 28, 2021
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RossLayther
Fort Lauderdale, FL25 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
This is part of the southern tour run by this Vanservice company. Tickets can be purchased in Parque Abdon Calderon in the side of the square opposite the new cathedral. The tour also included information about museums and other attractions you can visit around Cuenca. The bus will stop anywhere to pick you up or drop you off. It only officially stops at Mirador de Turi where you spend 15-30 minutes depending on traffic. A spectacular view of the city. The cost is $8 but if you do the Northern tour first, the Southern tour is free so you get 2 tours for $8. The reverse is not possible. The Northern tour does not allow you to get on and off at will and stops at 2 significant places-the northern viewpoint and Homero Ortega panama hat factory. There are only 3 Northern tours a day and Southern tours go hourly.
Written November 20, 2015
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michael c
Stockholm, Sweden1,028 contributions
Oct 2020
overlooking the whole of Cuenca. there is also a nice old church adjacent to the viewing points. worth to stroll around up here.
Written October 15, 2020
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Cuso1960
Oslo, Norway187 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
The view of the city is deniable the best. But there is nothing else. Also the view is so far from the city that you do not see there details either. Not worth the trip.
Written August 4, 2019
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Paul T
Coral Springs, FL76 contributions
May 2019 • Family
Today we toured Cuenca and went to the Mirador de Turi. The view was spectacular! We went around 11am and it was sunny and cool. We had to return to Guayaquil in the late afternoon, so we weren’t able to see the view at night. Next time we will spend a night or two in Cuenca. Highly recommended!!
Written May 28, 2019
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Lindaatje
Rotterdam, The Netherlands58 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
We went with the 8 dollar bus up the hill and made a stop at Turi.. We could not enter the Mirador or visit the terrace because it was closed. The surrounding area was quite filthy and stuffed with vendors.. 30 minutes is enough time to spend at the Mirador de Turi!
Written September 29, 2018
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Salomé C
12 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
You can't leave Cuenca without first going to this viewpoint. I went at midday; first I enjoyed the games and then the wonderful view. From above whole city look incredible but to appreciate all this I ran up the stairs and what I can say "I almost faint". Moral " if you aren't from the highland don't run until you second day there because you will sufter what happened to me, so be careful when climbing the viewpoint.
Adrenaline games are offered there, please don't climb the bridge; neither alone nor with someone. To me it seemed frightening, telling my own experience; I went up with my sister, she was paralyzed in a bridge that couldn't go neither forward nor back, I got a horrible terror apart of that game all the others were fun so it is inevitable to enjoy the place. The bathrooms were clean and we also found a bar, so if you are very cold, take a "canelazo" I recommend it.
Adrenaline games are offered there, please don't climb the bridge; neither alone nor with someone. To me it seemed frightening, telling my own experience; I went up with my sister, she was paralyzed in a bridge that couldn't go neither forward nor back, I got a horrible terror apart of that game all the others were fun so it is inevitable to enjoy the place. The bathrooms were clean and we also found a bar, so if you are very cold, take a "canelazo" I recommend it.
Written December 16, 2016
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AshleyW1987
San Francisco, CA145 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
Near the Mirador, ask the locals where "El Columpio" (the swing) is. You need to walk up another flight of stairs to "Aventuri" where they have slides, swings, etc. There is one amazing swing (you have to pay another $2USD to use) where you swing out overlooking the entire city of Cuenca. Pretty scary but seriously unreal experience. Check out my photos for the evidence!
We only found out about this swing from an Instagram from a local - I hope more visitors see this place because it's awesome.
We only found out about this swing from an Instagram from a local - I hope more visitors see this place because it's awesome.
Written January 17, 2016
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Hauna Hoch
Missoula, MT93 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
We took the public bus up to the Mirador de Turi and it was worth it! Just before the Mirador you can get off and visit the museum of Eduardo Vega, a famous Ecuadorian ceramics artist. My husband and I lived and worked in Ecuador for over a year and we bought many Vega pieces, they are incredible, so the visit to the museum, which is next to his house was incredible! Then we walked up to the Mirador. Wonderful views of Cuenca!
Written July 13, 2015
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you catch the double decker tour buses in el centro in front of the old cathedral of Cuenca
Written April 19, 2018
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