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In this excursion we will offer you to know all about Cuenca its Culture, Architecture and art, additional to this we will take a pottery Class in one of the most famous places to make this art The Pottery House of Mr Ivan Encalada.
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Half day- 5 Hour Pottery Experience In Cuenca
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This private full-day tour from Cuenca, Ecuador was designed with hikers in mind. Explore trails through primary cloud forest, then continue to Cajas National Park to explore the high altitude paramo landscape and watershed within this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. A well-earned lunch of trout from local fish farms is included.
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Private Cajas National Park Tour through Cloud Forest and Moorlands
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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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Experience our Half Day Private Tour to Cajas National Park from Cuenca! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Ecuador as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Cajas National Park. Cajas National Park in Ecuador is known for its stunning natural beauty, including 200 glacial lakes and a network of hiking trails. This tour is perfect for travelers in Cuenca who have limited time, as it allows them to experience the Andean highlands with two guided hikes through different forest ecosystems. We'll greet you directly at the city center or hotels and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day. Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!
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Half Day Private Tour to Cajas National Park from Cuenca
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Embark on a charming tour of El Cajas National Park. Its haze-covered mountains hold stunning landscapes on every trail, from open meadows to forests full of life. In the middle of the tour, the silence is interrupted only by the murmur of the wind and the song of birds that accompany the traveler. The lagoons, with their serene waters, reflect the vastness of the sky and convey a peace difficult to forget. This scenario invites both adventure and contemplation, offering a perfect space to disconnect from the routine and connect with the essence of the environment at every moment.
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Boxes 360 Half Day National Park
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Discover Ecuador’s most noteworthy archaeological attraction on a small-group tour to Ingapirca. Relax, as comfortable transportation takes you from your Cuenca hotel on a scenic drive through Andean landscapes. Then, explore the ruins, while your guide provides commentary about Canari and Incan cultures and history. The tour also includes visits to the Biblian church, also known as La Virgen del Rocio, and a typical Canari market.
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Inca-Cañari Ingapirca Ruins +Incan face Mountain tour from Cuenca
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With more than 1660 species, Ecuador´s avifauna is considered one of best places in the world to practice birdwatching. The high percentage of endemic birds found in both Choco and Tumbesian regions invite birdwatchers to enjoy a really amazing experience in this small country!! Our trips offer the possibility to see around 50 species in only one day, while you visit different ecosystems like: the Cloud Forest, Tropical Forest, Andean Mountain Forest, Andean Dry Forest, etc. In our daily tours in the south of Ecuador, you will have the chance to spot some of the Southern Endemic birds.
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Birdwatching Tour in Giron and Yunguilla Jocotoco Reserve from Cuenca
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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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Experience the best of Ecuadorian nature on an eight-hour trip to Cajas National Park. Avoid the stress and confusion of public buses with pickup and drop-off from your Cuenca hotel. Spend three hours exploring the Toreadora area of the park at a leisurely pace with your guide. Break for an lunch at a local restaurant, then visit a different ecosystem during a walk around the lake.
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Wonderful Cajas National Park tour from Cuenca
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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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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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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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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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With more than 1660 species, Ecuador´s avifauna is considered one of best places in the world to practice birdwatching. The high percentage of endemic birds found in both Choco and Tumbesian regions invite birdwatchers to enjoy a really amazing experience in this small country!! Our trips offer the possibility to see around 50 species in only one day, while you visit different ecosystems like: the Cloud Forest, Tropical Forest, Andean Mountain Forest, Andean Dry Forest, etc. In our daily tours in the south of Ecuador, you will have the chance to spot some of the Southern Endemic birds. Let us to show you the wonders of the birds.
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Birdwatching Tour, Via Gualaceo to the Eastern slope from Cuenca
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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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This tour allows us to know in a synthesized way the most important places of the archaeological and cultural offer of the provinces of Azuay and Cañar; our first stop is in the archaeological complex of Ingapirca, where our guides travel through the history of local aboriginal cultures and the expansion of the Incas in the territory corresponding to Ecuador. On this journey you can taste the typical gastronomic offer of the region (Biblián). We continue our tour to Gualaceo and Chordeleg. Places where the craft activity stands out. In Chordeleg we will visit the jewelry made in gold and silver with the technique of filigree, here our visitors will have the opportunity to have free time to know the town and visit the jewelers and craft shops in the area; To finish our tour we visit the House of Makanas.
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Full-Day Ingapirca Gualaceo Chordeleg
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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Experience our Full Day Private Tour to Ingapirca Ruins, Gualaceo & Chordeleg! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Ecuador as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Ingapirca Ruins, Gualaceo & Chordeleg. Explore the historical wonders and contemporary culture of Ecuador on a full-day tour from Cuenca. Avoid the rush by having round-trip transportation from your hotel. Gain insights into the ancient Cañari and Inca civilizations at the Ingapirca Archaeological Complex. Witness artisans in action in Gualaceo. We'll greet you directly at the city center or hotels and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day. Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!
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Full Day Private Tour to Ingapirca Ruins, Gualaceo & Chordeleg
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