The Tranvía is Cuenca’s modern streetcar system, running diagonally across the city from southwest to northeast. The trains are clean and modern, and the ride is smooth and comfortable.
The closest stops to the condominium are:
The Tranvía provides convenient access to several useful destinations, including:
You can view the route map, along with information about schedules and stops, here:
https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-line-TRANVIA-Cuenca-3813-1787976-26522355-1
The Tranvía fare is $0.35 per ride, with discounted fares available for students and senior citizens who have a cédula (Ecuadorian national identity card).
The Tranvía does not accept cash. You must pay using a rechargeable transit card.
We have two Tranvía cards available for you to use during your stay. You can recharge them as needed. Please return both cards at the end of your stay. If you are traveling with more than two people, you will need to purchase additional cards.
Additional cards are available at the ETAPA office on the corner of Gran Colombia and Tarqui. Each card costs $1.75 and can be loaded with whatever amount you choose.
Before boarding the Tranvía, tap your card on the fare machine to pay for your ride. The machine will deduct the fare and display your remaining balance.
You can also use the fare machines to add money to your card. However, the machine will not allow you to top up your card if its balance is already greater than the cost of two rides.
After you board the train, a conductor will come around to check your card and verify that you have paid your fare.