Entertainment and Nightlife
The stadium regularly hosts football matches against teams from all over Ecuador. Shopping Mall Milenium Plaza has a modern cinema and a sports bar.
Nightlife
El Vergel has no nightlife districts, but Avenida Remigio Crespo and Calle Larga are nearby. North of Shopping Mall Milenium Plaza is a popular club (HideOut, owned by one of Cuenca's few tech millionaires).