Consulates in Cuenca
- 5 missions
- 3 countries
- most embassies are in Quito
Embassies and consulates in Cuenca
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Consulate of Germany in CuencaSimón Bolívar 9-30, Cuenca
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Honorary Consulate of Chile in CuencaSimón Bolívar 12-60 entre Tarqui y Juan Montalvo, Cuenca
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Cuenca has 5 foreign missions from 3 countries: 2 consulates and 3 honorary consulates. The embassies to Ecuador are in Quito, about 301 km away.
Public holidays in Cuenca
Public holidays in Ecuador
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
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Carnival
The missions in Cuenca close on Ecuador’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Día de Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Carnival (Carnaval) on Monday 8 February 2027.
Other cities in Ecuador
Good to know
Foreign missions in Cuenca
Cuenca hosts missions of Germany, Peru and Chile. Of Ecuador’s neighbours, Peru is represented in Cuenca.
Types of mission in Cuenca
By type, Cuenca has 2 consulates and 3 honorary consulates. Of these, the 3 honorary consulates in Cuenca offer limited help: honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Opening hours in Cuenca
Opening hours are on record for 1 of the 5 missions in Cuenca. It opens at 09:00 and closes at 14:00. It does not open on Saturday.
Other cities in Ecuador
Outside Cuenca, missions in Ecuador are found in Quito (48), Guayaquil (12), Machala (1), Loja (1), Ibarra (1) and Puerto Ayora (1).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Cuenca?
There are 5 foreign missions on record in Cuenca: 2 consulates and 3 honorary consulates.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Cuenca?
Missions from 3 countries are based in Cuenca, among them Germany, Peru and Chile.
Is there an embassy in Cuenca?
No. The embassies to Ecuador are in Quito, about 301 km away; Cuenca has consulates and honorary consulates.
Are consulates in Cuenca open on Saturday?
Not normally: none of the 1 mission in Cuenca with known hours lists Saturday opening.
When are the missions in Cuenca closed?
The missions in Cuenca close on Ecuador’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Día de Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.