2-day Cuenca, Inca Ruins and Cajas National Park
Visit the cultural heritage city of Ecuador and its surroundings. Cuenca is one of the most beautiful and colonial cities in South America, where four rivers cross it. Visit markets or craft centers where textile garments whose tradition dates back several centuries are still made. Find out where the gold was carved into rings, earrings or chains. Be surprised to find an ancient Inca complex dating back to the XVI century. Walk inside the Cajas National Park to learn more about its freshwater springs, its flora and fauna. Walk through the narrow streets of a colonial city and visit the largest cathedral in Ecuador.
ItineraryDay 1: Cuenca City – Gualaceo – Chordeleg – Ingapirka – Cuenca CityPass By: Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay Province
Departure from Cuenca to head towards the towns of Gualaceo and Chordeleg. We will drive on the Pan-American highway.
Stop At: Gualaceo, Gualaceo, Azuay Province
Our first stop will be at the textile craft center.In this artisan workshop, we will learn about the elaboration of the makanas (handmade textiles) with sheep wool or cotton. Tradition and knowledge that has been transmitted from generation by generation.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Chordeleg, Chordeleg, Azuay Province
In Chordeleg, we will visit the shops where the gold and silver jewelry that is made in this parish is offered. You will be surprised with the prices and the quality of the gold that they offer here. We will continue with our trip towards the north of the basin. We will pass through several different Andean landscapes full of green grasslands.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ingapirca Archaeological Complex, Ingapirca Ecuador
Our next activity will be the visit to the Inca ruins in Ingapirca. This is an archaeological site for ceremonies, sun worship and an ancestral cemetery. We will visit this great complex through several trails that were once used by the Incas who came from Peru. After this great experience, we will return to Cuenca city.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay Province
Drop off at the hotel
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Colonial Hotel 3* or similar in double room
Day 2: Cuenca City – Cajas National Park – Cuenca walking Tour Stop At: Parque Nacional Cajas, 5P2W+GF5, Ecuador
This day will be a day of nature and walks. We will go to the Cajas National Park. We will walk along the trails to observe various species of plants and identify the most important ones. The tour will be for around 45 minutes where, in addition to learning more about this important ecosystem of the Andes, we will also be able to take spectacular photos that will remind us of this visit forever.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay Province
We will return to the city for a walking tour in Cuenca. Here we will learn more about the cathedral, its architectural styles and its history. We visit the flower market and taste a delicious coffee and then return to the hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
07:30 AM
Duración: 2 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
We offer pick-up travellers from the Cuenca airport (No extra cost)
Airports- Cuenca Airport, Cuenca Ecuador
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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