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Full Day Tour Cuenca and Cajas National Park
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Full day (1 day)
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12 hours
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Idioma
Spanish
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2 passengers
Full Day Tour Cuenca and Cajas National Park
If you have little time, this tour is ideal to see the highlights of the city of Cuenca and the Cajas National Park !
We will visit the Cajas National Park, one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Ecuador. Its landscapes, flora, fauna and more than 230 lagoons make it an essential place to visit.
We will go to Cuenca for lunch and a guided tour of the historic center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and see must-see places in the city, such as the Mercado 10 de Agosto, the Mirador de Turi and the famous hat factory of toquilla straw. Because, in fact, all Panama hats are proudly made in Ecuador!
We will visit the Cajas National Park, one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Ecuador. Its landscapes, flora, fauna and more than 230 lagoons make it an essential place to visit.
We will go to Cuenca for lunch and a guided tour of the historic center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and see must-see places in the city, such as the Mercado 10 de Agosto, the Mirador de Turi and the famous hat factory of toquilla straw. Because, in fact, all Panama hats are proudly made in Ecuador!
Starting point
- Cuenca: We pick up all our clients from their hotel in the downtown area of Cuenca, if your hotel is outside this area please let us know in advance.
- At the end of the tour we will drop you off at your hotel.
- Operation days: Monday to Sunday
Itinerary
Día 1
CAJAS Y CUENCA NATIONAL PARK
- Just 45 minutes from Cuenca, the Cajas National Park is one of the most outstanding places to visit in the southern part of Ecuador. It is a natural paradise if you like photography, hiking and bird watching. On our walk we will show you endemic plants, birds and impressive landscapes around La Toreadora Lake, located 11,000 feet above sea level. If the weather and weather conditions allow it, we will also stop at the Tres Cruces viewpoint (one of the highest points, at 3,000 meters above sea level, from where you get magical views of the entire park). At the end of the walk you will enjoy a delicious cup of chocolate and a traditional potato soup, before returning to the city of Cuenca.
- Upon our arrival in Cuenca , we will begin our tour on foot visiting the historical places of the City such as: Calderón Park, New Cathedral, Mercado de las Flores, Mercado 10 de Agosto and the Museum of Modern Art (Remigio Crespo Toral). It may take you 2 hours in total to explore all the sites mentioned above. And in the market you will have the opportunity to try some local fruits and snacks as part of the Cuenca tradition.
- Next, we will take you to the Mirador de Turi (which means "brothers") to see the city of Cuenca from more than 3,000 meters high.
- Finally, it's time to show you the Toquilla Straw Hat Museum and Factory !, which is one of the most important attractions in the city, you will get to know how the locals make it from scratch until it is ready to be exported or who knows ready for you.
- At the end of the tour, we return to your hotel.
Include
- Private transport
- Lunch
- Entrance to the Cajas National Park
- Water bottle
Not included
- Any activity not specified in the itinerary
- tips
Activities
- Hike, trekking (incluida)
- Cultural visits (incluida)
- Guided visits (incluida)
Cancellations policy
Cancellations 3 days before the date of the trip: 50% of refundUSD 90USD 90.00
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