The document provides information about Cuenca, Ecuador, including its location in the Andes mountains between 2,350 and 2,550 meters above sea level. It notes that Cuenca has a population of around 505,585 people, and is known for its Carnival celebrations and cultural heritage. Cuenca was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 due to its architecture, archaeological remains, and intangible cultural elements like traditions, food, and festivals.

1. CUENCA-ECUADOR
Cultural Heritage
For:Anahí Sanchez

2. Geography
 Location
The city of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca is situated
between 2,350 and 2550 meters above sea level. Positioned on
a great plain in the Andes , occupied the same site that once
did the capitals of the Canari and Inca nations.

3. Population
 Population
Azuay province has 712,127
inhabitants according to the
data yielded the Census of
Population and Housing
conducted by the
Ecuadorian Institute of
Statistics and Census in 2010
. Of this, the city of Cuenca
covers 69.7 % with 505,585
inhabitants, of which 195,683
are men and 221,949 are
women , with an annual
average growth rate of 2%.

4. Carnival in Cuenca
 Carnival in Cuenca is synonymous with enjoyment
and fun ; a party in which the game is present , music
, tradition and taste for good food . This beautiful city
bathed by four rivers , is the perfect place for rest
and recreation in dates like this scenario .

5. Cultural Heritage
 Cultural Heritage
The first of January 1999, in the city
of Marrakech, Morocco , Cuenca
was designated a World Heritage
Site and registered in the list of Real
Heritage Site, on December 1 of
that year.
But beyond this declaration , the
city 's cultural heritage of men,
always , by its location , its
architecture, its archaeological
remains , artistic and literary
productions , rich oral tradition and
the number of intangible elements
that constitute its essence and
identity: culture , food , parties, all
of which makes the human group
that inhabits and receives many
visitors are indeed privileged.

6. Party and Drink in Cuenca
 The party and gastronomy come together among ourselves , so
you could almost paraphrase the popular adage : " Tell me what
you celebrate and tell you what I eat." It is also important for the
presence of maize in the preparation of many foods like tamales ,
nicknamed paw, mote pillo and beverages such as chicha , the
rosero and morocho .
December is ideal to come to Cuenca. All the color of popular
religiosity and neo -baroque burst on the 24th, in the Far Child .

7. Mountain Biking in Cuenca
 Cuenca is surrounded by mountains and fascinating natural
environments. There are several routes along the road via
the city of Loja , one 4 km from the village " La Paz " , where
you can practice this sport. Local agencies are equipped
with the most modern tools for mountain biking . Have
transportation and guides to ensure the full enjoyment and
safety of this activity.

8. Thanks for your attention