Rio Tomebamba
Rio Tomebamba
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Separating the colonial section from the modern residential areas of the town of Cuenca, this river features scenic walking paths along its north bank and several Inca ruins.
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Nicki E
Illinois596 contributions
Sept 2021
We were lucky that our first hotel (Selina Cuenca) was right next to this charming river walk, otherwise I might've missed it. It's nothing spectacular, really, but makes for a peaceful getaway from the busy city and has many interesting sites along the way. When we weren't strolling alongside it, we enjoyed looking down on it from our hotel terrace or from our sidewalk table at the cute pizza place (Pizzo Tr3s) or our balcony table at Central Perk.
Written October 11, 2021
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PDWood79
Ashford, UK209 contributions
Feb 2020
The people of Ecuador love there parks. So it is no surprise that the rivers in Cuenca are very park-like and beautiful. Great places to stroll or jog with scenic beauty all along the river way. We enjoyed more than a couple of walks along the river. They are also located in such a way that if you need a taxi they are easy to flag down. Clean beautiful and safe is how I would describe my rive walk.
Written February 17, 2020
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Goal100Countries
Cheltenham, UK598 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
This river offers a beautiful pathway in which one can walk alongside this beautiful river. It is lined with trees and green spaces and bridges and the whole surrounding area is very aesthetic.
Written February 12, 2019
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Pat S
Cuenca, Ecuador33 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
Walking along the river is so peaceful, yet so beautiful. We walked all the way to Centro and then for at least a mile the opposite direction. We would see volleyball players and families having picnics or others washing clothes. With the recent rain, we could hear boulders tumbling over and over. There are beautiful flowers along the way. We occasionally came upon some garbage, but really very little. I could walk this every day,
Written March 15, 2017
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SLBHAM1960
156 contributions
Jul 2019
We spent a late Sunday afternoon strolling along the river walk. Beautiful stroll watching the sun slowly set. Wonderful flowers, trees, rapids in the river. We ended up at dusk at a wonderful restaurant and had drinks and dinner. Beware the steps leading up to the street. Altitude plus lots of steps lead to breathless!!
Written August 7, 2019
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dkavan11
Annapolis, MD88 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
A great place for a stroll, a jog, or a run while visiting Cuenca. Many picturesque buildings line the river
Written April 20, 2019
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Vitaverita
Cumbaya, Ecuador21 contributions
Jan 2019
This river gives a peaceful feeling to the city. Waters seem clean. The surroundings are kept clean.
Written January 31, 2019
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SisuTravelor
Skanee, MI47 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
The river flowing through Cuenca, and the many parks along the river, are beautiful ... but the view is often spoiled by the sight of plastic bags and other plastic items hanging from tree roots and limbs ... as the water during storms washed litter into the streams that feed this beautiful river. I saw many workers and citizens trying to pick up as much as they could.
Written January 26, 2019
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FLaWolf
Cuenca, Ecuador40 contributions
Nov 2016 • Family
The Tomebamba River is a little piece of heaven that flows through the City of Cuenca and is one of three rivers that not only flows through Cuenca, but provides it water. You can walk alongside its banks or sit and enjoy its crystal clear waters. It is not unusual to see people enjoying a picnic or wading in the water. It's one of the many beautiful, well maintained areas that offers nice green spaces and a place to recharge your energy.
Written December 21, 2016
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LucianoLeon
Placentia, CA218 contributions
Jan 2016 • Solo
One of the nicest things I liked about Cuenca were the four rivers that run through it. Rio Tomebamba is one of them. It meanders through the city separating the older part of the city from the newer part. City planners should be congratulated for designing the river area in such a way that people can take advantage of a myriad of walkways and paths that border the river. There are many places where people can pause to sit and contemplate life or share a lunch with somebody special. It's very safe and at night fairly well lit. Although the Rio Tomebamba isn't the Colorado River, when it rains the river swells up considerably. It's a great place to visit and walk. One of the most relaxing areas in Cuenca.
Written February 23, 2016
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I don't understand what you mean by "Open". It's a white-water river and in the city it's a park. I live along the river, and my dog walks it every day. Quite nice. It is lighted at night, and patrolled by the park police so it is very safe. I would post a picture but I don't know how here.
Written January 13, 2015
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