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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
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Get a comprehensive overview of Cuenca's historical and cultural attractions on a private half-day sightseeing tour. Enjoy immersive commentary as your guide leads you around the UNESCO-listed city center to Barrio de San Sebastian, Parque Calderon, Catedral del Sagrario, Catedral Immaculate Conception, and other landmarks. You'll also visit a Panama straw hat factory and get a postcard-worthy view of the city at Mirador de Turi.
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Cuenca City Tour
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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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On this tour you can enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Cajas N.P. in a walk of 3 hours more or less, after which you relax in the thermal baths of the Baños parish. An experience that you will love.
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Cajas NP Hiking & Thermal Baths from Cuenca
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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the hidden trails of Cajas National Park. Starting at the Toreadora refuge, our certified guide will lead you along a 16-kilometer (10-mile) pristine trail, showcasing stunning Andean grasslands, serene lakes, and sweeping views that few experience. The trail reaches a peak of 13,388 feet, descending to 10,600 feet, making it a moderate hike for those in good physical condition. After a boxed lunch in the peaceful Llaviuco valley, we’ll return you to Cuenca with hotel drop-off included.
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Cajas Challenge Trail from Grasslands to Cloud Forest
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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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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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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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Explore the beautiful city of Cuenca by bike on this 3-hour tour. Pedal along the river and admire the architecture of the El Barranco neighborhood. Visit an old Inca archaeological site, Pumapungo, and learn about this ancient culture at the adjacent museum and finish up with a pedal around the UNESCO-listed historic center of Cuenca.
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Biking Cuenca City Tour
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With this two day tour you can enjoy the most popular places to visit while you are in Cuenca. It is a tour for all tastes, you can enjoy history while walking through the Inca ruins, gastronomy while you are in Gualaceo, shopping on your visit to Chordeleg and for nature lovers there is the Cajas National Park. We have everything for all tastes
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The best of Cuenca and Surroundings in 2 days
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Add some adventure to your Ecuadorian vacation on a private bike tour from Cuenca. Comfortable transfer from your hotel takes you for a downhill bike ride along "El Camino Viejo" to the Yunguilla Valley. Starting from an elevation of 9,064 feet (2,760 meters), you’ll enjoy a 25-mile (40-km) ride through native forests, farms, and local communities. Go at your own pace and are free to pause at any time to take photos.
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Descent of The Andes by bike, Cuenca
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Cuenca is the third most important city in the country, you can find culture and art everywhere you go! It is also considered one of the most charming cities in Ecuador, it is formed by cobblestone streets, ancient cathedrals, colonial parks and emblematic rivers. You can't miss it! The tour will start at Calderon Park and from there we will visit the most important attractions of the city that will allow you to immerse yourself in the history and local culture. Among them we will visit the Plaza de las Flores, the Museum of Modern Art, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and climb to the Mirador de Turi where you will get wonderful panoramic views of the city. We will also stop at the Homero Ortega hat factory where you can buy a local souvenir. After half a day touring all the points mentioned in the itinerary, we will end the activity.
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City tour at Cuenca
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Discover some of the most important sites in southern Ecuador in just one day on this combined archaeological, cultural, and artisanal tour. Visit the Ingapirca Archaeological Complex, considered the most important in Ecuador, and learn about the Cañari and Inca cultures in the company of a guide. Then, eat like a local and enjoy a delicious traditional lunch. Finish your day with a trip to Chordeleg and Gualaceo to visit jewelry and textile workshops run by local artisans.
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Cultural Tour Ingapirca Ruins + Gualaceo & Chordeleg from Cuenca
8 to 9 hours
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"Embark on a culinary journey in the heart of Ecuador with our 'Typical and Delicious Ecuadorian Food Tour.' What sets Ecuadorian cuisine apart is its unique blend of coast, Andean, Amazonian, and Galapagos influences, creating a harmonious tapestry of flavors. We're fortunate to take you off the beaten path to discover the authentic, local spots that aren't the typical tourist destinations but are unquestionably the best. From tasting authentic street food to enjoying elegant gastronomic experiences, this tour will immerse us in the aromas, colors, and textures that make Ecuadorian food unique. Each stop on our tour offers an opportunity to dive deeper into Ecuadorian culinary heritage, ensuring an enriching and delicious journey. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and discover the magic that waits in every dish. Let's indulge in an unforgettable culinary adventure!
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Cuenca Food tasting tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups
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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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Travel along a portion of Ecuador's Inca Trail on this all-day guided tour from Cuenca. Hike six miles (10 kilometers) of the famous trail, taking in the beautiful mountain scenery and the stunning paving stones. After the hike, visit the Ingapirca archeological site, which includes the Temple of the Sun that was used for ritual and astronomical purposes.
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Inca Trail to Ingapirca
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A full-day sightseeing tour to the Ecuadorian craft towns begins with private pickup from your Cuenca hotel. Whether your interests lie in textiles, woodwork, or jewelry, there’s something for everyone to marvel at on this tour. With the help of your private guide, you’ll gain an in depth understanding of the craft process and have a chance to shop and explore on your own. You even get a traditional lunch.
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Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues
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The Cajas National Park is a popular choice for a day trip from Cuenca, but with limited time to spare, you can still take in the highlights on a private half-day tour. Choose to hike around the Toreadora Lagoon and take in the views from the highlands, or enjoy an easy trek through the lowlands at Llaviucu. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
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Private Cajas National Park Half-Day Tour from Cuenca
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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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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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Discover the charm of Cuenca through its most iconic landmarks and cultural attractions. Visit the traditional San Sebastián neighborhood, the Museum of Modern Art, the colorful Flower Plaza, and Calderón Park, surrounded by historic republican-style buildings such as the Old Cathedral, the impressive Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (New Cathedral), and the Court of Justice. Continue to the famous Homero Ortega Panama Hat Factory to observe the traditional crafting process of toquilla straw hats. Explore the scenic Barranco area along the Tomebamba River, where traditional and modern architecture come together, and finish at the Turi Viewpoint with panoramic views of Cuenca’s rooftops, domes, and surrounding mountains. *Artisan Ceramic Showroom – Visit Cerámica Vega and discover handcrafted ceramic pieces inspired by the region’s cultural heritage.
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Half-Day Private Tour to Cuenca City Highlights
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Turn your transfer from Cuenca to Guayaquil into an adventure with this tour. The journey conveniently begins and ends at your accommodation, so there’s no need to haul your suitcases across either city. On your way to the coast, stop at the UNESCO listed Cajas National Park where you can enjoy an optional hike through the Polylepis Forest. Lunch is offered (if option is selected), followed by a visit to a family owned cocoa plantation.
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Cuenca to Guayaquil one-way tour with Cajas Park and a Cacao Farm visit
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Explore Ecuador's most famous archaeological complex and more on an 8-hour tour to Ingapirca. The full-day adventure is perfect for history buffs and xenophiles alike, offering an in-depth look at Incan culture of the past and present. Afterwards, visit traditional markets in Gualaceo, where you can see artisans at work and pick up some souvenirs. Later, watch a live demonstration at a makana workshop to see the ancient weaving technique.
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Ingapirca Archaeological and Gualaceo & Chordeleg Tour from Cuenca
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Discover the long history of the Incas in Ecuador on a private tour to the Ingapirca ruins archaeological complex. Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off ensures that your journey is comfortable and secure from beginning to end. After a private tour of the ruins, enjoy lunch (included) at a traditional Ecuadorian lunch. On the way back to Cuenca, stop in Biblian to visit the hilltop Gothic-style church, the Sanctuary of the Virgen del Rocio.
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Private Tour from Cuenca to Ingapirca Ruins with Lunch
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