Colonial grid
The sixteenth-century checkerboard of the historic centre remains intact, a regular pattern of equal blocks centred on Parque Calderón.
Minimalist map poster · Ecuador
Cuenca Map Poster & Print
2.8953° S / 78.9963° W
A colonial grid on an Andean terrace above the Tomebamba, with four rivers flowing through the valley
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Cuenca in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Cuenca, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Cuenca at home
The map
About this Cuenca map poster
Cuenca lies at around 2,500 metres in the southern Andes of Ecuador, in a wide valley crossed by four rivers: the Tomebamba, Yanuncay, Tarqui and Machángara. From above, their parallel, winding courses divide the city into bands of streets, with green riverbanks running between them.
The historic centre sits on a terrace above the Tomebamba and keeps the regular grid laid out by the Spanish in 1557. Its blocks are dense and even, arranged around Parque Calderón, where the large blue-domed New Cathedral faces the older one. The old centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.
Cuenca is also the main centre for weaving toquilla straw hats, known abroad as Panama hats. A Cuenca map poster shows a colonial grid held between rivers and mountains, one of the clearest historic plans in South America.
- Population
- 637,000
- Coordinates
- 2.8953° S / 78.9963° W
- Elevation
- 2484 m
- Time zone
- Guayaquil
- Region
- Cuenca, Ecuador
Tomebamba River
The river runs along the southern edge of the old town below a steep bank, with parks and paths following its curving course.
Four rivers
Four rivers cross the valley in roughly parallel lines, dividing the city into bands and adding soft curves to the map.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Cuenca
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Cuenca
A map that means something
Cuenca is loved by Ecuadorians and by the many people from abroad who chose to live there. Its grid and rivers make a detailed yet calm poster, ideal for someone who walked those streets for years.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download six print sizes for $9, each as a 300 DPI PNG and a PDF, or order a framed print.
Order the Cuenca posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Cuenca map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Cuenca poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Cuenca poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Cuenca poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Cuenca poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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