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Just outside of Cuenca, the towns of Chordeleg and Gualaceo preserve traditional ways of living through their well-regarded handicraft markets and typical town structures. Gain deeper insight into each location and Ecuadorian culture on this private 4-hour tour from Cuenca, which includes hassle-free transportation from the city.
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Private Chordeleg and Gualaceo Tour from Cuenca
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Visit some of Ecuador’s top natural attractions without having to worry about arranging your activities, accommodation, and transfers on a private 4- or 5-day tour that comes with two different options depending on your budget. You’ll visit renowned sights such as Baños, Cuenca, Cotopaxi National Park, and Quilotoa Lake.
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Cuenca to Quito 4 or 5 Day Tour with Chimborazo, Quilotoa, Baños and Cotopaxi.
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This shuttle transfer service is a comfortable and efficient way to travel between Cuenca and Guayaquil. Simply choose the time, date, and location that works for you, and enjoy a convenient door-to-door service. No need to share the ride with other passengers—this is a private service just for your party.
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Cuenca to/from Guayaquil Private Transfer
3 hours
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Immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes of Cuenca with this two-day experience that takes you through archaeological wonders, artisan villages, and stunning natural reserves.
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Discover Cuenca A 2-Day Immersive Cultural and Adventure Tour
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The tour is a new way of getting to know a city, during the tour the history of Cuenca and its culture are known. We ride an electric scooter through the bicycle lanes of the city, discovering its architecture, its most emblematic squares and buildings and enjoying a tour in a silent and environmentally friendly vehicle. The tour starts and ends in the central square, Parque Calderón.
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Cuenca electric scooter tour
1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
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This tour is a combination of a description of the best architectural sites with a description of the history of Cuenca. After the tour, not only you will know more about the city, you will love it more as well.
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All You Need to Know About Cuenca in a Smooth Walk in the Center
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This is a day trip to three important artisan villages of Ecuador located in the outskirts of Cuenca City, that is great if you have an extra day in the City and you look for learning more about culture and heritage. After pickup from your hotel, take in the Andean landscape on your way to Chordeleg and San Bartolomé. You’ll get an immersive look at the craftsmanship that goes into textiles, guitars, and more.
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Full Day Artisans Tour from Cuenca (Chordeleg-Gualaceo-Bartolome)
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Discover Ecuador's Andean history and cultural identities on a full-day small-group tour from Cuenca. After convenient pickup from your accommodation, enjoy a relaxing transfer to Alausi. Then, follow your guide on a city tour and visit the Condor Pununa viewpoint. After lunch (optional) at a typical restaurant, travel back in time to the days of the Inca Empire at the Ingapirca del Canar Archeological Complex.
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Devil´s Nose Viewpoint and Ingapirca Ruins tour from Cuenca
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The Ingapirca ruins, one of Ecuador’s largest and most important archaeological sites, sit just north of Cuenca. Save time navigating public transport and waiting in line at the entrance to the site with this private tour, and visit this Incan fortress-temple in the Cañar Valley with a guide who can fill you in on its history. This leaves time to visit a family of indigenous weavers to see who Panama hats are made.
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Ingapirca Inca Ruins Cultural Day Trip from Cuenca
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Experience the Devil's Nose and more on a small-group tour from Cuenca. Forget unreliable public transit and get to Alausi faster in private transportation, leaving you with more time to explore the small town at your own pace. After the two and a half hour ride along the Devil’s Nose, take in a traditional dance performance and visit the remote Biblian Church before returning to Cuenca.
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Devil´s Nose Hiking and Ingapirca Ruins from Cuenca
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Cuenca offer an astounding variety of art, culturally rich traditions, monumental architectural gems and exceptional cuisine. A city crossed by four rivers and situated in an Andean valley in the South Ecuadorian mountain region, nature makes its home in the city center. The famous 10 de Agosto Market, is very famous in the city for being a place where it is very interesting to get to the market and walk through the aisles of the fruit and medicinal herbs vendors as well as the large number of local shops selling food also deciding on where to eat isn’t easy.
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Private Cuenca City Half Day Tour
3 to 4 hours
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Discover historic streets, charming neighborhoods and panoramic viewpoints is possible when exploring Cuenca by bicycle. To enjoy a safe and fun route, nothing beats the knowledge of a local guide. Join the experience and tour colorful neighborhoods, make stops to sample typical drinks, and take many opportunities to capture unforgettable photos while enjoying the city.
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Cuenca Bike Tour with Coffee and Appetizer
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Cajas National Park and the city of Cuenca offer the best of this part of Ecuador and this full-day tour includes both. Enjoy a moderate hike in Cajas National Park to appreciate its unique geography, flora, and fauna, including llamas. In Cuenca, see the architecture, churches, art, and ambiance that make this one of the most beautiful cities in Ecuador. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for convenience.
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Full-Day Cajas N. Park and Cuenca CityTour
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Add some excitement to your transfer from Cuenca to Vilcabamba - or vice versa - on a private 10-hour tour. Door to door transportation ensures that your experience is a comfortable one. Stop in Saraguro and discover the way of life of a prominent ethnic group. After a locally prepared lunch, continue with a guided visit of Cuenca or Vilcabamba, depending on your end destination.
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Shuttle from Cuenca to Vilcabamba Tour or Vice versa
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Cuenca City is one of the famous city in Ecuador for its architecture and the culture, in this experience by night will see how the city is illuminated for its own light, addition we will explore the most important part of the city like the old and the new church as El Turi viewpoint
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Cuenca City Tour at Night
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A guided tour makes it easy to visit the Mindo cloud forests from Quito in just one day. Visit a butterfly garden, bird-watching area, and optional zipline course along with your guide, who points out the rich diversity of wildlife like orchids, ferns, and bromeliads throughout the day. This tour also includes a stop at a chocolate factory to learn how one of Ecuador's most important exports is produced from bean to bar.
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Cuenca City Tour & Cooking Class (PRIVATE Tour from Cuenca)
8 to 9 hours
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Make your ride to Cuenca, Loja or Vilcabamba swift and stress-frees with a 4-hour transfer by private van. Your journey is direct, comfortable, and exclusive, unlike public buses that make frequent stops and are often delayed. You decide on a pickup time and your English-speaking driver takes care of the rest. With only your party on board, you’re free to sprawl out and completely relax.
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Cuenca to Vilcabamba shuttle
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This 3-Day trip is the perfect opportunity to fully discover the Cuenca region. You will explore the historic UNESCO-recognized center of Cuenca, the breathtaking Cajas National Park, the historically significant Ingapirca ruins, known as the Ecuadorian Machu Pichi, and the artisan villages of Gualaceo and Chordeleg. Experience Ecuadorian culture, nature, and history up close while our guide provides fascinating insights.
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Discover Cuenca in 3 Days with Ingapirca, Cajas and Hidden Gems
3 days
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If you’re on a tight schedule this program is ideal to see the highlights of Cuenca city and Cajas National Park You’ll start the day visiting Cajas National Park, one of the most beautiful natural sites in Ecuador. Its landscapes, flora, fauna, and more than 230 lakes, makes it an essential place to visit. After hiking with amazing views, you will return to Cuenca for lunch and a guided tour of the historic center, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see places like the new and the old Cathedral, the 10 de agosto market, Turi Viewpoint and the famous Panama Hat (Straw hats) factory. Because, as a matter of fact, all Panama hats are proudly manufactured in Ecuador! We will tell you all its history while on tour.
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Cajas National Park and Cuenca City private Tour
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Nature, culture, adventure and many reasons to explore the Ecuadorian Andes by bycicle. From Cuenca we will travel to Cañar Province, to start a magical bike trip following the rails and tunnels of the old Ecuadorian Train. Surrounded by green andean landscapes next to the Cañar River we arrive at “Coyoctor Archeological Complex” also named “Baño Del Inca”, ancient ceremonial temple of Cañari and Inca cultures. To finish our adventure, we arrive at the train station of “El Tambo”, a town full of Cañari identity.
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Rails to Trails, Bike Tour from Cuenca
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