Cuenca will host a wide range of cultural, educational, and recreational activities on April 18 and 19, with events spread across the city and open to the public.
April 18
- Open House at Pumapungo
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pumapungo Museum
Activities include museum tours and heritage workshops as part of Heritage Day. - Federico Proaño Parade
9:00 a.m.
Route from San Blas along Simón Bolívar Street to Calderón Park. - Bus Street (children’s activity)
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Francisco de Orellana Street (road closure in effect). - Apple Festival
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Central Park of the Kennedy Citadel
Fresh apples and artisanal products such as cider, jams, and pastries. - Book Swap ‘Reading Unites Us’
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Municipal Heritage House of the Artist (Av. Loja and Gualaceo Canton). - FestiPole
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sucre Theatre (Sucre and Luis Cordero). - International Festival ‘Rukuyaya Fest’ – Festive Dances of Ecuador
7:00 p.m.
Alfonso Carrasco Hall, House of Culture. - Tribute Concert to Popular Music
8:00 p.m.
Mother’s Park (Federico Malo and Florencia Astudillo).
April 19
- 4 Rivers – 2 Pedals
10:00 a.m.
Start and finish at El Recreo Park (Av. Primero de Mayo and Fray Gaspar de Carvajal). - Freestyle Saving Lives
11:00 a.m.
Civic Plaza October 9th. - The Paradise of Bilingual Eggs
3:00 p.m.
El Paraíso Park (10 de Agosto Avenue and Pasaje del Paraíso).
The weekend lineup mixes heritage, food, live performances, and outdoor activities, offering options for families, residents, and visitors across the city.