rio tomebamba

With the changing light, so the river changes. It is always running, the water runs over and around the rocks. When it is murky, it means there has been rain upstream. Lovely at any time of day.

There are four rivers that traverse Cuenca, Ecuador, but the crown of them all is the Tomebomba. The city has taken great pains to make the entire city course like a park. There are tall Eucalyptus trees lining the banks as well as a multitude of flowers. The grass is always manicured, and the paths well-maintained. To walk along the banks is like making one's way through a beautiful garden. It is tranquil in spite of nearby traffic, and their are bridges where you can cross to either side. For bikers, there are great bike paths. If you can't bring a bike, there are places where you can rent one. It's a place you shouldn't miss!

Absolutely go down to the river, stroll up and down it on both sides, and have a seat on the grass, listen to the water, and probably spot a few birds.

Board walks make it easy to walk the path along this river. Crossover bridges allow you to walk to and from el centro with access to lots of shops and eateries.

Very friendly staff. They were all so helpful and patient with ny lack of being able to speak the language.

The Tomebamba River, which separates colonial Cuenca from the newer part of the city to the south, is a very pleasant area in which to walk. There are several bridges where you can cross the river - they all seem to lead to stone or cement staircases where you find out your fitness level climbing some 70, 80 or 90 steps at 8200' above sea level! :-)

This is a surprise. A very pleasant and clean walkway along a swift flowing, albeit polluted river. Lots of places to sit and relax. There are bike rental places along the walk as well as a few restaurants.

It's definitely worth taking a walk along the river if in Cuenca. It's not often you see a thundering white-water river in the middle of a city so it is quite unique in that aspect. We left the Pumopunga Museum and walked back along the river into the city centre. Really pretty with lots of trees, flowers, large rocks and some lovely buildings, nice photo ops.

I love these 4 rivers! Beautiful to look at and listen to the moving water,There are benches and rocks to sit on. Sometimes you need to slow down and enjoy nature. There are briges also to cross to the other side.

This river runs through Cuenca and allows a leisurely and peaceful walk in the middle of a big city. Because the riverbed is rocky, there is always a nice flow to it.

This is one of 4 rivers that flow through Cuenca. Like the others, at various points, there are grassy areas to sit and relax. The river is filled with rocks, making it relaxing visually, aurally, and mentally to see the water flow. During heavy rains, though, this and the other rivers flood.

I don't feel any special for this river. Just a normal river along the city but it good as the landmark to remember when passing. It's good that the river is not dirty whatever river across the city , good care from people here.

We live along here. My dog walks the park daily and loves it day or night. The park is well lit at night and safe. It is on both sides of a small white-water river within the city. There are no amenities - it is not an amusement park.

A beautiful and peaceful place to walk through the heart of the city. One of the things that makes Cuenca so special.

This is a peaceful riverside walk in the heart of a bustling city. We loved the sound of the water but could not believe that it wasn't brimming with trout.