Quick Guide for Cuenca's Festive Last Days of December 2025!

The holiday spirit is alive and well in Cuenca! As we head into the final days of December, the city is buzzing with a fantastic array of cultural events, concerts, and activities for everyone. From sacred music to street theatre, there's no shortage of things to see and do.

Here are just some of the highlights you won't want to miss:

This weekend is packed with music and drama. On Friday, December 26th, enjoy a magical street theatre performance at Parque San Blas (19h00) or immerse yourself in the sacred music of Diego Zamora's "Plegarias de mi Tierra" at the Teatro Sucre (20h00).

The music continues on Saturday, December 27th, with the "Antes del Final" Free Song Festival at Teatro Sucre (16h30) and the beautiful "Sinfonia de Navidad" at Parque Calderón (18h30).

Art lovers can visit the XVII Bienal de Cuenca exhibition at the Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno, open until December 31st. For a unique family activity, head to the Museo de las Conceptas on Saturday at 10h00 for a workshop to create your own traditional Cuencano Nativity scene. While you're there, you can also experience a traditional Andean "limpia" or energy cleansing, available until December 31st.

And for the stargazers, the Municipal Planetarium offers fascinating astronomical projections daily.

Great news for nature lovers! The Cuenca Botanical Garden has extended its opening hours this holiday season for you to enjoy the stunning holiday light displays they've set up. It's a perfect plan for a magical evening stroll.

As we gear up for New Year's Eve, the tradition of "Años Viejos" (effigies) takes center stage. To make your celebration planning easier, we've got the locations of all 13 officially authorized shops where you can purchase your effigies.

The events listed above are just a taste of what's happening across the city. There are many more exhibitions, workshops, and cultural programs waiting for you.

To get the full details on every event, including locations and times for the Bienal, museum exhibitions, and the authorized effigy shops, you need the Interactive Cuenca Map. It's your ultimate companion for unlocking everything the city has to offer.

Subscribe to the Interactive Cuenca Map today to get exclusive access to:

* A complete, up-to-date calendar of all holiday events (soon to be finished and published).

* Detailed information on every location, including the 13 official effigy shops.

* Easy navigation to discover Cuenca's hidden gems and neighborhood secrets.

Don't miss a single moment of the holiday action. Your adventure in Cuenca starts with the map!