A favorite past time of these particular parts is debating the relative beauty that there is about Cuenca, as well as about Quito.It is, very much, near an impossible issue to resolve as, quite simply, different people's opinions vary and for many different reasons, some of which we are still yet to know of, much less understand.
When it comes to beauty, however, Cuenca may undoubtedly take the win over Quito. It is considered by those that are lucky enough to visit, as being supremely impressive.
Link: Cuenca Travel Information and Travel Guide - Ecuador -