Cuenca tours, things to do and tickets

Hike through the ecosystem of primary cloud forest, afterwards the intercontinental water division and finally take an amazing walk across the highlands to exprore the unique Polylepis Forest. The park includes approximately 768 lakes in an area of 70,533 acres. It is one of the most important water sources in Cuenca and Ecuador

Cajas National Park is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful natural places in Ecuador, with more than 200 glacial lakes and a range of alternatives for hiking. Enjoy the scenery of the Andean highlands during this 8-hour guided trip.

The train company is temporarily nor operating. As an alternative we are offering a hiking and/or biking activity in the area. We will also include a visit to the Ingapirca ruins.

For travelers with limited time, we combine two of the most significant attractions in Cuenca:  First, the most important Inca site in Ecuador, and later, two artisan villages where crafts such as ikat weavings, fine filigree jewelry and more are made.

Highlights:
• Visit the largest Inca archaeological site in Ecuador and the only elliptical temple of the Inca empire.
• Get amazing panoramic views of unforgettable Andean landscapes full of contrasts.
• Watch locals weave shawls using the unique technique of "Ikat" developed by the Pre-Columbian tribes.
• Check out Chordeleg's famous jewelry and ceramics.

This half day tour will take you to some of the most important places in Cuenca!

Pick up in your hotel and go to the most important archaeological complex in Ecuador, Ingapirca; a place where you will learn about the Cañari and Incan cultures and the different methods of construction that date back to 500 years ago!. Also in this nice tour you will visit the Incan face, an interesting mountain wich is located 20min away from the complex.Additionally on this tour you will visit the church of Biblian and a Cañari market.

This comprehensive city tour will show you the best that Cuenca has to offer. Travel through the third largest city in Ecuador, visit the new cathedrals, modern arts museum and more on this half day tour.

See the most important archaeological complex in Ecuador, Ingapirca. Enjoy the beautiful Andean scenery and learn about the Cañari and Inca cultures as well as different methods of construction, which date back to 500 years ago.

Head through Cuenca historic district with a local expert that will show you the highlights including churches, beautiful historical buildings with wrought-iron balconies, and carved wooden doors, amidst a flower market, art galleries, etc.

Explore one of the most spectacular parks in Ecuador on our half-day tour from Cuenca. Hike through the park's grasslands and its landscape surrounded by lakes, paramo vegetation, llamas, ancient Polylepis trees. A great option hikers, nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Enjoy the fascinating views and contrast of the Ecuadorian Andes and lowlands in our one-way flexible, convenient tour departing from Cuenca to Guayaquil including a visit to Cajas National Park, a local fruit market, and a cacao farm. Allowed 2 suitcases per person.

Visit three important towns in the Azuay province: Gualaceo, Chordeleg, and San Bartolomé. Learn about the creation of various local crafts, including guitars, jewelry, and textiles with the help of a bilingual guide.

Affordable and convenient door-to-door Shuttle service from any location in Cuenca area to Guayaquil airport, hotel or airbnb. Your schedule is our schedule! Anytime service. You have the opportunity to join a group or do a private service.

Join this small-group full day tour to Ingapirca Archaeological Complex and Gualaceo artisan village starting with pickup from your hotel in Cuenca.

Door-to-door private shuttle service between Guayaquil airport/hotel to and from Cuenca. A private shuttle means no stops and only your party is on board. Your schedule is our schedule! Anytime service

The Cajas National Park, has a lake system of more than 160 lagoons, with a unique landscape. In our visit we characterize the high Andean forest where we have a large number of birds and a unique flora; We also characterize the moorland ecosystem where we will visit the polylepis forest and perform an environmental interpretation of these sites while our tourists enjoy the landscapes offered by the national park

Learn about our local cuisine and our organic products. We will visit and purchase some of the items from the local "10 de Agosto market". Then we head to a family house and beginning cooking our own meal!

Discover the villages and artisan crafts of rural Ecuador on this lively full-day tour from Cuenca. Browse the artisan-crafted guitars of San Bartolome, marvel at the elaborate ceramics and jewelry of Chordeleg, and visit a textile store in Gualaceo.

South Basin

This panoramic double-decker bus runs through the most important tourist places in the city of Cuenca, the tour is led by a professional bilingual guide (Spanish-English) who will help explain and inform about the history and traditions of the city.

This service works in the "

HOP ON HOP OFF" where you can get off and on at certain stops, the ticket lasts 24 hours, on this tour we visit the viewpoint of

Turi.

From the bus you can appreciate the roofs, balconies, gardens, museums, churches, monuments and other tourist places in the city of Cuenca in a different way. If you visit Cuenca, Atenas del Ecuador, you cannot miss the double-decker panoramic bus, it is a unique sensation.

Ingapirca is the major Inca-Cañari archaeological site in Ecuador. Explore the ruins, including the only elliptical temple of the sun made of perfectly carved stones, terraces, patios, etc. On Sundays, we include a visit to the Indigenous Cañar Market.

Highlights: 
• Visit the largest archaeological Inca site in Ecuador and the only elliptical temple of the Inca empire
• Enjoy the beauty of the Ecuadorian Andes while you drive through the fertile ranchland of the countryside. 
• Visit the Cañar Market and immerse yourself in the traditions of the local indigenous tribes (Sundays)
• See how the famous Panama Hats are woven