Todos Santos Is Being Positioned As A Bigger Cuenca Heritage Stop

One of Cuenca's most interesting archaeological sites is getting lined up for a larger tourism and heritage role.

The Todos Santos Archaeological Complex is set to enter a rehabilitation, conservation and visitor-access phase. The project is tied to Cruz del Sur, an Azuay route that will connect Todos Santos with Ingapirca, Paredones de Molleturo, Chobshi and Dumapara within the broader Qhapaq Nan framework.

What The Project Includes

The work includes rehabilitation of the Agustin Landivar museum and archaeological structures, a reconfiguration of walking paths for accessible visitor routes, removal of a concrete wall, and a new enclosure that lets people see the site from outside.

The plan also includes small tambos, bleachers for cultural activities, a temporary-exhibition room, and interactive tools including augmented reality, 360-degree glasses, and audioguides in Spanish, Kichwa, English and French.

The museum is also expected to house 91 archaeological pieces currently under the custody of the Casa de la Cultura.

Why This Matters

For expats, Todos Santos is already one of those places many people pass without fully understanding. This project could make it easier to visit, easier to interpret, and more connected to the wider story of Azuay's pre-Columbian and colonial layers.

The practical upside is simple: better access, better signage and more visitor infrastructure at a site that sits close to daily Cuenca life rather than out in the countryside.