Cafe Austria Cuenca

Cafe Austria: Cuenca Expat Hang Out

Address: Calle Benigno Malo y Juan Jaramillo (corner)

Located right in the heart of the old town between the main plaza and the famous Calle Larga, Cafe Austria is one of the top expat and foreigner hang outs in Cuenca.

The Cafe has a small bar and wooden tables close together that provide a social atmosphere where people can meet and greet.

For me, the Cafe has an Old West Diner feel to it, like the ones back home in Montana, USA.

Happy Hour is 5-8pm Mon-Fri… drinks are half off.

The menu is rather basic with salads, sandwiches, pastas, ice cream, desserts but the variety of cocktails available is impressive. Plate lunches are also served.

The fruit smoothies with flavors like Mango-Peach-Strawberry and the desserts are the highlight and a must try.

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What was left of my fruit smoothie in Cafe Austria. Delicious!

Cajas National Park: Destination Guide

Parque Nacional Cajas (Cajas National Park) is about 30-45 minutes from Cuenca and is filled with absolutely stunning Andean alpine landscapes.

The lakes and waterfalls look like dark glass or crystal clear mirrors that have fallen from the sky.

How to arrive:
You can arrive by bus or hire a taxi from Cuenca.

Things to do:
Lake fishing is good too as trout and other local species abound.

Organized hiking, camping, caving, and horseback tours can be hired in one of the many travel agencies in the old town of Cuenca. Terra Diversa Travel Agency on Calle Larga in Cuenca offers day trips from $43 per person.

Where to stay:
Try the Casa del Paramo, an old colonial style home in the heart of Cajas National Park from $55, 2 day 1 night tour/stay (per person), contact us for more or call 069251257 for reservations…

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A type of wild rose in Ecuador.

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The Ecuadorian Cyclamen Flower, seen in many parts of Ecuador and in many different colors.

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