{"id":70160,"date":"2025-09-07T18:20:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T20:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/?p=70160"},"modified":"2025-09-07T18:20:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T20:20:49","slug":"markets-cuenca-shopping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/markets-cuenca-shopping\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Markets in Cuenca: Shopping, Food + Artisans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Shopping in Cuenca often begins in the mercados. These lively spaces are more than places to buy produce. Cuenca markets are also a place to find an inexpensive meal and experience a touch of daily life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the markets, there are dedicated shops in Cuenca to buy Panama hats, alpaca clothing, and other artisanal products. The challenge for visitors is knowing which shops and mercados in Cuenca are worth your time and what to look for once you\u2019re inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I\u2019ll share the shops and markets in Cuenca Ecuador that stood out to me, along with tips on what to buy so you leave with more than just a bag but a memory of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fruit-markets-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"A vibrant upper-level view of Mercado 9 de Octubre in Cuenca Ecuador, showcasing colorful fruit and vegetable stalls and vendors.\" class=\"wp-image-70263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fruit-markets-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fruit-markets-cuenca-ecuador-665x500.jpg 665w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fruit-markets-cuenca-ecuador-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fruit-markets-cuenca-ecuador-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fruit-markets-cuenca-ecuador.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_702bf0-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_702bf0-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_702bf0-06\"]{font-size:16px;line-height:21px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_702bf0-06 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_702bf0-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_702bf0-06\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_702bf0-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_702bf0-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_702bf0-06\"]{font-size:14px;line-height:19px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_702bf0-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_702bf0-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_702bf0-06\"]{font-size:11px;line-height:15px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading_702bf0-06 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_702bf0-06\"><em>This article may contain affiliate links. 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.kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image70160_4334db-f4 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/recommends\/cooking-class-and-market-tour-cuenca\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/meat-stands-market-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"Shoppers and vendors interact on the lower level of Mercado 9 de Octubre in Cuenca, surrounded by meat counters and a few fresh produce stands.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-70267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/meat-stands-market-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/meat-stands-market-cuenca-ecuador-665x500.jpg 665w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/meat-stands-market-cuenca-ecuador-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/meat-stands-market-cuenca-ecuador-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/meat-stands-market-cuenca-ecuador.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column70160_8e2ccd-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_8e2ccd-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_8e2ccd-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_8e2ccd-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_8e2ccd-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_8e2ccd-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_8e2ccd-b5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_8e2ccd-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_8e2ccd-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_8e2ccd-b5 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong><strong>Want to Explore the Markets with a Local?<\/strong> <\/strong>You should <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cooking Class and Market Tour Cuenca\" href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/recommends\/cooking-class-and-market-tour-cuenca\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">book this Cuenca market tour and cooking class<\/a> to learn about the local fruits and produce. You&#8217;ll then learn how to cook Ecuadorian food in a private home.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns70160_e3ca19-27{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns70160_e3ca19-27 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns70160_e3ca19-27 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns70160_e3ca19-27 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns70160_e3ca19-27 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns70160_e3ca19-27 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns70160_e3ca19-27 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns70160_e3ca19-27 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns70160_e3ca19-27 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns70160_e3ca19-27\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn70160_98f2f7-18.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn70160_98f2f7-18.kb-button{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-weight:bold;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn70160_98f2f7-18.kb-button{font-size:16px;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn70160_98f2f7-18 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/recommends\/cooking-class-and-market-tour-cuenca\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Book your Cuenca Market Tour<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traditional Cuenca Markets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you only have time to visit one market in the city, make it one of these traditional mercados in Cuenca. Whether you\u2019re sitting down for a plate of hornado or picking up exotic fruits to try, these are the places where you\u2019ll get a true sense of daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"942\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/food-10-de-agosto-market-cuenca-942x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dining area inside Mercado 10 de Agosto Cuenca, with yellow tables and traditional Ecuadorian food stalls serving locals and tourists alike.\" class=\"wp-image-70261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/food-10-de-agosto-market-cuenca-942x1024.jpg 942w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/food-10-de-agosto-market-cuenca-460x500.jpg 460w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/food-10-de-agosto-market-cuenca-230x250.jpg 230w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/food-10-de-agosto-market-cuenca-768x835.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/food-10-de-agosto-market-cuenca.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One thing that stands out right away is how clean and organized the Cuenca markets feel. Signs clearly mark each section, guiding you to produce, meat, or prepared foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many even have escalators or elevators, which is a far cry from the more chaotic <a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/best-markets-in-mexico-city\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"69188\">markets in Mexico City<\/a> that I\u2019ve explored. It makes the experience easy to navigate, even if you\u2019re visiting for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Mercado 10 de Agosto Cuenca<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column70160_dcd703-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:20px;}.kadence-column70160_dcd703-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 9px 20px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column70160_dcd703-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_dcd703-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_dcd703-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_dcd703-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_dcd703-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_dcd703-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_dcd703-83{position:relative;}.kadence-column70160_dcd703-83, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column70160_dcd703-83:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_dcd703-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_dcd703-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_dcd703-83 kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id70160_38c569-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id70160_38c569-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id70160_38c569-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id70160_38c569-d7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_38c569-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_38c569-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id70160_38c569-d7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column70160_9d3421-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_9d3421-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_9d3421-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_9d3421-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_9d3421-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_9d3421-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_9d3421-29{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_9d3421-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_9d3421-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_9d3421-29\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/xyTHGaXAQZ2sZd8r5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Map<\/a><\/strong><br>\u231a <strong>Hours:<\/strong> Mon &#8211; Sat 6 am to 6 pm, Sun 7:30 am to 3:30 pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10-agosto-market-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of Mercado 10 de Agosto in Cuenca Ecuador, with food stalls, murals, and escalators connecting the upper and lower levels.\" class=\"wp-image-70257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10-agosto-market-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10-agosto-market-cuenca-ecuador-665x500.jpg 665w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10-agosto-market-cuenca-ecuador-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10-agosto-market-cuenca-ecuador-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10-agosto-market-cuenca-ecuador.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people come for the produce. Others head straight upstairs for a cheap almuerzo or fresh juice. And then there are the curious ones, like me, who\u2019ve heard that if you visit on the right day, you can get a limpia under the escalator (more on that later).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"861\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fruit-stand-markets-cuenca-ecuador-861x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Aisles packed with fresh tropical fruits inside one of the main mercados in Cuenca, with people shopping for piles of apples, peaches, grapes, and more.\" class=\"wp-image-70264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fruit-stand-markets-cuenca-ecuador-861x1024.jpg 861w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fruit-stand-markets-cuenca-ecuador-420x500.jpg 420w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fruit-stand-markets-cuenca-ecuador-210x250.jpg 210w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fruit-stand-markets-cuenca-ecuador-768x914.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fruit-stand-markets-cuenca-ecuador.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 861px) 100vw, 861px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The ground floor is dedicated mostly to fresh ingredients\u2014think mountains of fruit, rows of vegetables, and butcher counters where cuts are made to order. Upstairs, it\u2019s all about quick meals and snacks. You&#8217;ll find food counters serving traditional dishes like hornado (slow-roasted pork), fresh juices, and almuerzos (set lunches) that are both filling and affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mercado-10-agosto-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior view of Mercado 10 de Agosto in Cuenca Ecuador, with its rounded facade and mural of the Cathedral on the wall.\" class=\"wp-image-70268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mercado-10-agosto-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mercado-10-agosto-cuenca-ecuador-665x500.jpg 665w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mercado-10-agosto-cuenca-ecuador-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mercado-10-agosto-cuenca-ecuador-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mercado-10-agosto-cuenca-ecuador.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Living in Oaxaca Mexico, I\u2019ve had limpias before, but I was curious how the experience might differ in Ecuador. My friend and I planned our visit for a Friday, one of the days a limpia is offered under the escalator. But no one was there, and I suspect it was because of Semana Santa. I even returned the following Tuesday, still hoping to get one, but again found the space empty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Mercado 9 de Octubre<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column70160_2a6f7b-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:20px;}.kadence-column70160_2a6f7b-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 9px 20px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column70160_2a6f7b-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_2a6f7b-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_2a6f7b-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_2a6f7b-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_2a6f7b-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_2a6f7b-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_2a6f7b-4e{position:relative;}.kadence-column70160_2a6f7b-4e, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column70160_2a6f7b-4e:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_2a6f7b-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_2a6f7b-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_2a6f7b-4e kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id70160_52f272-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id70160_52f272-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id70160_52f272-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id70160_52f272-d5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_52f272-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_52f272-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id70160_52f272-d5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column70160_4a2625-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_4a2625-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_4a2625-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_4a2625-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_4a2625-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_4a2625-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_4a2625-78{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_4a2625-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_4a2625-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_4a2625-78\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/R3Pbw5oVwu24ZeSo6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Map<\/a><\/strong><br>\u231a <strong>Hours:<\/strong> 8 am to 5 pm, every day<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/9-octubre-mercado-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"Customers shop from street vendors with colorful umbrellas outside of 9 de Octubre Market in Cuenca, a popular local shopping spot.\" class=\"wp-image-70256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/9-octubre-mercado-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/9-octubre-mercado-cuenca-ecuador-665x500.jpg 665w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/9-octubre-mercado-cuenca-ecuador-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/9-octubre-mercado-cuenca-ecuador-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/9-octubre-mercado-cuenca-ecuador.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At first glance, Mercado 9 de Octubre feels similar to other local Cuenca markets. And as you climb from one floor to the next, it slowly reveals the layers of daily life in Cuenca.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/meat-stands-market-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"Shoppers and vendors interact on the lower level of Mercado 9 de Octubre in Cuenca, surrounded by meat counters and a few fresh produce stands.\" class=\"wp-image-70267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/meat-stands-market-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/meat-stands-market-cuenca-ecuador-665x500.jpg 665w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/meat-stands-market-cuenca-ecuador-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/meat-stands-market-cuenca-ecuador-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/meat-stands-market-cuenca-ecuador.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The basement level is where you\u2019ll find fresh meat and seafood. Head up one floor and you\u2019re surrounded by produce. One more level brings you to the food stalls, where the scent of slow-roasted pork lingers in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hornado-food-ecuador-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional Ecuadorian hornado served on an orange plate with mote, pickled onions, and fried plantain at a Cuenca market food stall.\" class=\"wp-image-70265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hornado-food-ecuador-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hornado-food-ecuador-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hornado-food-ecuador-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hornado-food-ecuador-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hornado-food-ecuador-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hornado-food-ecuador.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is where I finally decided to try hornado, one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/ecuadorian-food\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"70494\">traditional dishes in Ecuador<\/a>. I scanned the row of vendors for a busy stand, but I also let my eyes and nose guide me. The woman behind the counter was happy to offer a sample, and that first bite sealed the deal. Rich and tender, it lived up to its reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I happened to visit during Semana Santa, and the scene was full of added texture. Several vendors were selling dried fish for the holiday, which gave an even more vivid sense of the market\u2019s place in local life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\"><strong>Tip <\/strong>&#8211; Not sure what to order? Follow the locals. The busiest stalls usually serve the best traditional food of Ecuador. And don\u2019t skip the juice stands. It\u2019s an easy and refreshing way to try fruits you might not find back home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Feria Libre Saturday Market<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column70160_468c85-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:20px;}.kadence-column70160_468c85-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 9px 20px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column70160_468c85-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_468c85-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_468c85-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_468c85-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_468c85-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_468c85-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_468c85-e1{position:relative;}.kadence-column70160_468c85-e1, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column70160_468c85-e1:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_468c85-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_468c85-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_468c85-e1 kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id70160_55da94-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id70160_55da94-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id70160_55da94-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id70160_55da94-10 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_55da94-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_55da94-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id70160_55da94-10 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column70160_2e51a2-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_2e51a2-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_2e51a2-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_2e51a2-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_2e51a2-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_2e51a2-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_2e51a2-c4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_2e51a2-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_2e51a2-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_2e51a2-c4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ErsQacvGc9YjzPw3A\" rel=\"noopener\">Map<\/a><\/strong><br>\u231a <strong>Hours:<\/strong> 7 am to 5 pm every day, expanded on Saturdays<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve never stepped into a massive Latin American market, Feria Libre is your chance. This commercial center is open daily, but Saturdays bring even more energy as vendors from surrounding villages join the mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/feria-libre-saturday-market-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"At the Feria Libre market in Cuenca, bananas, watermelon, pineapples, and more are on display under tarp covered stalls.\" class=\"wp-image-70259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/feria-libre-saturday-market-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/feria-libre-saturday-market-cuenca-ecuador-665x500.jpg 665w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/feria-libre-saturday-market-cuenca-ecuador-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/feria-libre-saturday-market-cuenca-ecuador-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/feria-libre-saturday-market-cuenca-ecuador.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When my friend and I visited on a Saturday, the outer areas felt like a typical busy market with stalls packed with everything from household goods to snacks. 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1rem);}.kadence-column70160_1769ce-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_1769ce-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_1769ce-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_1769ce-c0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_1769ce-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_1769ce-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_1769ce-c0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image70160_a6a42f-7a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image70160_a6a42f-7a\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/museums-cuenca-ecuador\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"665\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/architecture-modern-art-museum-cuenca-ecuador-665x500.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional clay-tiled rooftops and a grassy courtyard with blue-trimmed doors inside a restored colonial building that houses one of the museums in Cuenca Ecuador.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-70232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/architecture-modern-art-museum-cuenca-ecuador-665x500.jpg 665w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/architecture-modern-art-museum-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/architecture-modern-art-museum-cuenca-ecuador-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/architecture-modern-art-museum-cuenca-ecuador-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/architecture-modern-art-museum-cuenca-ecuador.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column70160_27d852-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column70160_27d852-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_27d852-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_27d852-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_27d852-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column70160_27d852-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column70160_27d852-47{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column70160_27d852-47{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column70160_27d852-47 > 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.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column70160_27d852-47{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column70160_27d852-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column70160_27d852-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_27d852-47\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading70160_e5f267-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading70160_e5f267-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading70160_e5f267-7c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading70160_e5f267-7c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading70160_e5f267-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading70160_e5f267-7c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading70160_e5f267-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading70160_e5f267-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading70160_e5f267-7c\"]{font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading70160_e5f267-7c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading70160_e5f267-7c\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/museums-cuenca-ecuador\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"70140\">10 Interesting Museums in Cuenca to Visit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artisan Markets Cuenca<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The artisan markets in Cuenca are the places to shop for crafts, textiles, and handmade souvenirs. They\u2019re smaller and more relaxed than the city\u2019s food markets, with a mix of traditional items and the occasional unexpected find.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While not every stall highlights true artisanal work, you\u2019ll find a handful with pieces that reflect the creativity and craftsmanship of the region. These spots add variety to shopping in Cuenca beyond the traditional mercados.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Mercado de Artesan\u00edas Rotary<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column70160_10507e-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:20px;}.kadence-column70160_10507e-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 9px 20px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column70160_10507e-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_10507e-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_10507e-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_10507e-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_10507e-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_10507e-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_10507e-f7{position:relative;}.kadence-column70160_10507e-f7, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column70160_10507e-f7:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_10507e-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_10507e-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_10507e-f7 kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id70160_219009-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id70160_219009-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id70160_219009-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id70160_219009-32 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_219009-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_219009-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id70160_219009-32 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column70160_481286-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_481286-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_481286-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_481286-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_481286-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_481286-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_481286-8b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_481286-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_481286-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_481286-8b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/EQ3TyNaVsovWLDiH6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Map<\/a><\/strong><br>\u231a <strong>Hours:<\/strong> Mon-Sat 8 am to 7 pm, Sun 9 am to 6 pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a short walk from Mercado 9 de Octubre, the Mercado de Artesan\u00edas Rotary is a small artisan market in Cuenca that\u2019s easy to browse. It\u2019s outdoors but covered, so you can shop comfortably even if the weather turns. When I visited in late April, a light rain started to fall and it made all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/art-market-cuenca-ecuador-799x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Handmade crafts, leather bags, wooden toys, and souvenirs displayed at one of the artisan market in Cuenca.\" class=\"wp-image-70258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/art-market-cuenca-ecuador-799x1024.jpg 799w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/art-market-cuenca-ecuador-390x500.jpg 390w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/art-market-cuenca-ecuador-195x250.jpg 195w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/art-market-cuenca-ecuador-768x984.jpg 768w, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_0ba713-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_0ba713-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_0ba713-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_0ba713-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_0ba713-0f{position:relative;}.kadence-column70160_0ba713-0f, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column70160_0ba713-0f:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_0ba713-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, 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1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id70160_c86f87-06 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_c86f87-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_c86f87-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id70160_c86f87-06 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column70160_78cba3-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_78cba3-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_78cba3-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_78cba3-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_78cba3-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_78cba3-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_78cba3-a4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_78cba3-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_78cba3-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_78cba3-a4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Love artisan crafts?<\/strong> You&#8217;ll want to <a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/day-trips-from-cuenca-ecuador\/#visit-the-nearby-artisan-towns\">visit the artisan towns near Cuenca<\/a> on a day trip.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most stalls focus on handmade crafts: bags, baskets, ponchos, hats, and smaller souvenirs. Mixed in are a few household goods you might not expect at a craft market, but overall the emphasis stays on traditional items. The atmosphere is relaxed, the walkways are simple to navigate, and vendors are friendly, making it a pleasant stop if you\u2019re shopping in Cuenca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Centro Municipal Artesanal Arts &amp; Crafts<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column70160_0e5745-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:20px;}.kadence-column70160_0e5745-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 9px 20px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column70160_0e5745-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_0e5745-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_0e5745-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_0e5745-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_0e5745-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_0e5745-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_0e5745-54{position:relative;}.kadence-column70160_0e5745-54, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column70160_0e5745-54:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_0e5745-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_0e5745-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_0e5745-54 kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id70160_510e49-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id70160_510e49-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id70160_510e49-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id70160_510e49-2c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_510e49-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_510e49-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id70160_510e49-2c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column70160_93b47e-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_93b47e-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_93b47e-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_93b47e-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_93b47e-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_93b47e-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_93b47e-3f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_93b47e-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_93b47e-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_93b47e-3f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9yFiVJd3jxPbV8ox9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Map<\/a><\/strong><br>\u231a <strong>Hours:<\/strong> Mon-Sat 9 am to 6:30 pm, Sun 9 am to 1 pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Centro Municipal Artesanal is an indoor market set up like a collection of small shops inside one commercial hub. It\u2019s an easy stop if you\u2019re shopping for souvenirs in Cuenca, with plenty of variety under one roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, I found it a little mixed. Only a handful of shops seemed to highlight truly handmade, artisanal work. Others leaned toward items that felt more mass-produced. The stands that stood out most to me were set up like workshops, where you could actually see the production process. Those few made the visit worthwhile, offering a glimpse into the craftsmanship behind the items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bonus: Parque de los Hippies<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column70160_399bef-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:20px;}.kadence-column70160_399bef-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 9px 20px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column70160_399bef-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_399bef-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_399bef-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_399bef-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_399bef-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_399bef-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_399bef-f4{position:relative;}.kadence-column70160_399bef-f4, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column70160_399bef-f4:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_399bef-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_399bef-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_399bef-f4 kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id70160_25ed12-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id70160_25ed12-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id70160_25ed12-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id70160_25ed12-36 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_25ed12-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_25ed12-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id70160_25ed12-36 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column70160_831358-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_831358-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_831358-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_831358-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_831358-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_831358-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_831358-d8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_831358-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_831358-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_831358-d8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/5UMtfA7d9M6Sj6ZTA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Map<\/a><\/strong><br>\u231a <strong>Hours:<\/strong> 9 am to 7 pm, every day<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With a name like Parque de los Hippies, I couldn\u2019t resist checking it out. Most stalls weren\u2019t especially impressive, but one artisan stood out. He was carving pieces from tagua, a nut from a palm native to Ecuador\u2019s Amazon. The dried seeds are white and dense, resembling ivory in both texture and color, which is why tagua has become known as an eco-friendly and sustainable material. Finding that bit of craftsmanship made the stop worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cuenca Shopping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the traditional and artisan markets, here are a few places I found for shopping in Cuenca. Whether it\u2019s a Panama hat, alpaca clothing, or custom jewelry, you\u2019ll find pieces that highlight the traditions of craftsmanship in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Museo Del Sombrero De Paja Toquilla<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column70160_2775f2-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:20px;}.kadence-column70160_2775f2-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 9px 20px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column70160_2775f2-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_2775f2-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_2775f2-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_2775f2-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_2775f2-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_2775f2-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_2775f2-2a{position:relative;}.kadence-column70160_2775f2-2a, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column70160_2775f2-2a:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_2775f2-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_2775f2-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_2775f2-2a kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id70160_b697aa-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id70160_b697aa-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id70160_b697aa-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id70160_b697aa-fe > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_b697aa-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_b697aa-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id70160_b697aa-fe alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column70160_fbb0fe-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_fbb0fe-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_fbb0fe-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_fbb0fe-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_fbb0fe-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_fbb0fe-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_fbb0fe-67{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_fbb0fe-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_fbb0fe-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_fbb0fe-67\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/4pKx73fjj58fjva97\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Map<\/a><\/strong><br>\u231a <strong>Hours:<\/strong> Mon-Fri 9:30 am &#8211; 6:30 pm, Sat 9 am to 5 pm, Sun 9 am to 3 pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the name, Panama hats actually originated in Ecuador, and Cuenca is one of the best places to learn about them since there is a long history of Panama hat production here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/panama-hats-cuenca-ecuador-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful display of finished Panama hats in Cuenca arranged by size and style inside a museum shop dedicated to this traditional Ecuadorian craft.\" class=\"wp-image-70240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/panama-hats-cuenca-ecuador-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/panama-hats-cuenca-ecuador-664x500.jpg 664w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/panama-hats-cuenca-ecuador-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/panama-hats-cuenca-ecuador-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/panama-hats-cuenca-ecuador.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, there is <a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/museums-cuenca-ecuador\/#panama-hats-cuenca\">more than one Panama hat museum in Cuenca<\/a>. At each you\u2019ll see exhibits that explain the process of weaving paja toquilla into the iconic straw hats, as well as their cultural significance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to buy a hat, this spot functions more as a shop than a museum, with a variety of styles. Prices generally start at about $25, with higher costs for finer weaves. Another top place to shop in Cuenca for a traditional hat is Homero Ortega Hats, located near the airport and bus station (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/juaY6ASUTyzwQcdr8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">map<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. All Things Alpaca<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column70160_36df13-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:20px;}.kadence-column70160_36df13-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 9px 20px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column70160_36df13-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_36df13-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_36df13-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_36df13-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_36df13-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_36df13-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_36df13-ae{position:relative;}.kadence-column70160_36df13-ae, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column70160_36df13-ae:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_36df13-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_36df13-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_36df13-ae kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id70160_66ae87-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id70160_66ae87-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id70160_66ae87-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id70160_66ae87-5a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_66ae87-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_66ae87-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id70160_66ae87-5a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column70160_34f496-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_34f496-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_34f496-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_34f496-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_34f496-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_34f496-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_34f496-8f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_34f496-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_34f496-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_34f496-8f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/jNaqwPFLP3suoAFS9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Map<\/a><\/strong><br>\u231a <strong>Hours:<\/strong> Mon &#8211; Fri 1 pm to 6 pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>All Things Alpaca is one of the best shops in Cuenca to buy high-end alpaca clothing. They carry sweaters, scarves, socks, and more, all made from 100 % alpaca. The quality feels a step above many other places I\u2019ve browsed, which you can sense as soon as you pick something up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/all-things-alpaca-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of the cozy artisan shop All Things Alpaca, one of the best shops in Cuenca, Ecuador. On display are handwoven sweaters hanging on wooden hangers as well as hats and scarves.\" class=\"wp-image-70455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/all-things-alpaca-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/all-things-alpaca-cuenca-ecuador-665x500.jpg 665w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/all-things-alpaca-cuenca-ecuador-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/all-things-alpaca-cuenca-ecuador-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/all-things-alpaca-cuenca-ecuador.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes this shop stand out is the story behind the products. The owner, Patricia, oversees the process from her own herd of alpacas on the Mazar Wildlife Reserve. She works with local women who carry on Andean textile traditions of spinning and knitting by hand. Knowing the pieces come directly from local weavers gives the shop a sense of authenticity that matches the craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The items here aren\u2019t cheap, but they\u2019re some of the finest alpaca goods I\u2019ve seen in Ecuador. If you\u2019re looking for a sweater or blanket that will last, this is the place to invest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Guagua Challe<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column70160_9fbbcd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:20px;}.kadence-column70160_9fbbcd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 9px 20px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column70160_9fbbcd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_9fbbcd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_9fbbcd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_9fbbcd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_9fbbcd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_9fbbcd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_9fbbcd-f3{position:relative;}.kadence-column70160_9fbbcd-f3, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column70160_9fbbcd-f3:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_9fbbcd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_9fbbcd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_9fbbcd-f3 kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id70160_3a5397-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id70160_3a5397-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id70160_3a5397-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id70160_3a5397-02 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_3a5397-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_3a5397-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id70160_3a5397-02 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column70160_89f112-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_89f112-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_89f112-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_89f112-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_89f112-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_89f112-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_89f112-7d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_89f112-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_89f112-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_89f112-7d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/zR8VycPX24bPTnRC9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Map<\/a><\/strong><br>\u231a <strong>Hours:<\/strong> Mon-Fri 9 am to 7 pm, Sat 10 am to 6 pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Guagua Challe is a unique shop in Cuenca where the focus is on artisan jewelry and handcrafted pieces. Cristian, the artist behind the name, is known for his creativity and versatility. He works with a mix of materials but mostly focused on semi-precious stones and found objects that he brings together in distinctive designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes this shop stand out is the opportunity for custom work. You can choose from his existing inventory or collaborate on a design of your own. It\u2019s a good stop if you\u2019re looking for jewelry in Cuenca that carries more meaning than your typical souvenir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Cuenca Markets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Organic Farmers Market in Cuenca<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column70160_10aec2-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:20px;}.kadence-column70160_10aec2-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 9px 20px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column70160_10aec2-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_10aec2-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_10aec2-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_10aec2-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_10aec2-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_10aec2-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_10aec2-53{position:relative;}.kadence-column70160_10aec2-53, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column70160_10aec2-53:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_10aec2-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_10aec2-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_10aec2-53 kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id70160_d027bf-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id70160_d027bf-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id70160_d027bf-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id70160_d027bf-f0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_d027bf-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_d027bf-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id70160_d027bf-f0 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column70160_b7a17b-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_b7a17b-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_b7a17b-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_b7a17b-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_b7a17b-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_b7a17b-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_b7a17b-1a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_b7a17b-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_b7a17b-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_b7a17b-1a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/2yQf85sZXWeEGFie9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Map<\/a><\/strong><br>\u231a <strong>Hours:<\/strong> 8 am to 10 am, Tuesdays and Saturdays <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On Tuesday and Saturday mornings, this small farmers market pops up in front of Dos Sucres restaurant. Vendors sell fresh produce, artisanal bread, homemade sweets, kombucha, and more. My friends who live in Cuenca make a point to come here at least once a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/organic-market-cuenca-ecuador-1024x639.jpg\" alt=\"People shopping outside at the Dos Sucres organic farmers market in Cuenca. The setting is a rustic brick building in a modern neighborhood setting.\" class=\"wp-image-70269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/organic-market-cuenca-ecuador-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/organic-market-cuenca-ecuador-700x437.jpg 700w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/organic-market-cuenca-ecuador-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/organic-market-cuenca-ecuador-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/organic-market-cuenca-ecuador.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain items are in high demand and they disappear fast. If you\u2019re hoping to snag hard to find items like kale, it\u2019s best to arrive early. This isn\u2019t the kind of market most tourists would stumble upon, but if you\u2019re staying in Cuenca for a while, it\u2019s a great option for picking up products you might not find in the larger mercados.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Flower Market in Cuenca<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column70160_956ee7-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:20px;}.kadence-column70160_956ee7-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 9px 20px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column70160_956ee7-af > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_956ee7-af > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_956ee7-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_956ee7-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_956ee7-af > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_956ee7-af > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_956ee7-af{position:relative;}.kadence-column70160_956ee7-af, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column70160_956ee7-af:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_956ee7-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_956ee7-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1.5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_956ee7-af kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id70160_aeb451-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id70160_aeb451-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id70160_aeb451-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id70160_aeb451-34 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_aeb451-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id70160_aeb451-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id70160_aeb451-34 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column70160_7a3e89-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column70160_7a3e89-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column70160_7a3e89-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column70160_7a3e89-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column70160_7a3e89-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column70160_7a3e89-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column70160_7a3e89-0e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column70160_7a3e89-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column70160_7a3e89-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column70160_7a3e89-0e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/o1caDaenyx4W35tZ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Map<\/a><\/strong><br>\u231a <strong>Hours:<\/strong> 7 am to 8 pm every day<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tucked into a small plaza, the flower market in Cuenca centro, the Flower Market adds a splash of color to the city. Buckets overflow with sunflowers, roses, and a mix of seasonal blooms that reflect Ecuador\u2019s status as one of the world\u2019s top flower producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/flower-market-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"Vibrant flower market in Cuenca Ecuador, with sunflowers, roses, and mixed floral bouquets on display in blue buckets under colorful umbrellas.\" class=\"wp-image-70260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/flower-market-cuenca-ecuador-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/flower-market-cuenca-ecuador-665x500.jpg 665w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/flower-market-cuenca-ecuador-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/flower-market-cuenca-ecuador-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/flower-market-cuenca-ecuador.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s worth stopping by just to take in the scene, but you might also want to pick up a bouquet to brighten your hotel room. And if you\u2019re nearby, look for the convent at the edge of the plaza known for <a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/drinks-in-ecuador\/#9-agua-de-pitima\">a refreshing herbal drink in Ecuador<\/a>. It pairs nicely with a quick visit to the market.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"829\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inti-raymi-art-market-cuenca-ecuador-829x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A colorfully painted elevator in Mercado 10 de Agosto Cuenca, decorated with a vibrant Inti Raymi mask mural under the market\u2019s arched roof.\" class=\"wp-image-70266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inti-raymi-art-market-cuenca-ecuador-829x1024.jpg 829w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inti-raymi-art-market-cuenca-ecuador-405x500.jpg 405w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inti-raymi-art-market-cuenca-ecuador-202x250.jpg 202w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inti-raymi-art-market-cuenca-ecuador-768x949.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inti-raymi-art-market-cuenca-ecuador.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 829px) 100vw, 829px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1757024123338\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h2 class=\"rank-math-question \">What to buy in Cuenca, Ecuador?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>When deciding what to buy in Cuenca, Ecuador, focus on items that showcase the region\u2019s craftsmanship and culture. Popular choices include Panama hats woven from paja toquilla, alpaca clothing, and artisan jewelry. You\u2019ll also find colorful textiles, handmade crafts, and fresh flowers at the Cuenca markets.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts on Mercados in Cuenca + Shopping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Exploring the mercados in Cuenca and its artisan shops turns shopping into more than a task\u2014it becomes part of experiencing the city.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re trying a plate of hornado in the market, picking out an alpaca sweater, or browsing Panama hats, each stop adds a layer of culture to your visit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By knowing which Cuenca markets and shops to prioritize, you\u2019ll leave with souvenirs that carry a story and a deeper connection to the city itself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shopping in Cuenca often begins in the mercados. These lively spaces are more than places to buy produce. 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