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4d / 3n Tour in Cuenca from Guayaquil
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4 days and 3 nights
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72 hours
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Idioma
Spanish / English
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1 passenger
4d / 3n Tour in Cuenca from Guayaquil
Exciting Tour that runs through Cuenca, from the archaeological ruins of Ingapirca, the hot springs of Piedra de Agua, the artisan villages of Gualaceo and Chordoleg, until finally touring the Ecuadorian Andes through the Cajas National Park.
Starting point
- Departure point: Pick up in Guayaquil
- Departure time: 10:00 a.m.
- Days of operation: from Monday to Sunday
Itinerary
Día 1
Guayaquil –Ingapirca- Cuenca
Starting from Guayaquil, after approximately 2 hours by car through the lowlands and the Andes, we arrive at Ingapirca, which is the main Inca archaeological site of Ecuador. The sun worshipers built this fortress-temple in the Cañar Valley. The elliptical temple of Ingapirca, due to its high religious hierarchy, has evidence in the use of ashlar pillows in the purest imperial style of Cuzco. Then we will continue our trip to Cuenca.
Día 2
City tour and hot springs of Piedra de Agua (optional)
The tour begins in San Sebastián, a very traditional neighborhood of the city of Cuenca, here we will visit the Museum of Modern Art and the square. Then we continue to the city center visiting several attractions such as the Plaza de San Francisco, the flower market, the Abdón Calderón park, the "El Sagrario" cathedral, known as "Old Cathedral", finally, we will visit the "New Cathedral" considered one of the most important and majestic of Ecuador. Then we will go to the Homero Ortega hat factory, where we can learn more about Panama's famous hats or toquilla straw hats. Then we will go to the modern part of the city to explore the picturesque neighborhoods like "El Barranco" with its hanging houses and Turi, the viewpoint of the city. Afternoon free or recreation in the Hot Springs of Baños (Optional for an additional cost)
Día 3
Artisan villages of Gualaceo and Chordeleg
Two of the most charming villages that are near Cuenca. These villages are well known for their traditional crafts: macanas (shawls) made of alpaca wool, filigree jewelry, pottery, miniature pottery, Panama hats and more. Our first stop will be Chordeleg, famous for its silversmiths and jewelers, we will visit a workshop to observe a craftsman making fabulous creations of silver filigree. Then we will have time to get to know the city and take a look at the local jewelry stores. Our tour continues to Gualaceo, where we will make a stop at your typical food market, there we will learn about local products and the famous "Hornado", roast pork, one of the most typical dice here. Alternatively, we have a lunch option in a restaurant. Our last stop will be in the workshop of macanas (shawls) and ponchos made in very traditional looms, using dyes extracted from plants.
Día 4
Cuenca - Cajas National Park - Cocoa Farm - Guayaquil
We leave Cuenca in the morning, during the trip to Guayaquil with several stops to enjoy the fascinating views and the contrast of the Ecuadorian Andes and the lowlands. First we will visit the Cajas National Park, it is one of the most important protected areas in southern Ecuador and the main source of water for Cuenca. You will be surprised by the beautiful landscape found in this area. Then we will visit one of the local cocoa farms where the natives will show us their farms. But we will not only find cocoa beans, but also bananas, coffee, passion fruit and more.
Include
- Bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
- Driver
- Transportation
- 2 lunches each
- 3 nights of accommodation
Not included
Dinners Tips (optional) Something not specified here Activities
- Hike, trekking (incluida)
- Archaeological visits (incluida)
- Guided visits (incluida)
Notes
- Service is provided in Shared Mode (with more passengers in the group).
- The tours and activities carried out by this Operator have a low level of risk and difficulty and provide the necessary security.
- Service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather conditions (rains, huaycos, overflows, etc.), strikes and / or demonstrations and any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary.
- Any cancellation of the service for the reasons indicated, no refund applies.
- In this case, the Operator could carry out a contingency plan with an alternative tour and / or vary the itinerary at its discretion, always to guarantee the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service as a whole.
- If you decide to withdraw before the end of the service, no refund applies.
- If you do not attend the day of the service, it will be considered "Done" with no place for Claims, Postponements or Returns.
- Seats in transfer mobility are not reserved, they are taken according to the order of arrival / pick-up.
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