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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Cuenca

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Cuenca, Ecuador

Updated December 6, 2019

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Museo Pumapungo (Pumapungo Museum)

This museum’s collection includes rescued birds, fine art, and a collection of shrunken heads.
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An Ecuadorian haberdashery that sets the record straight about the so-called "Panama" hat.
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Llaviucu Lagoon

A quiet alpine lake where hikers pass alpacas and an old brewery.
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