Along the Pan-American Highway enjoying amazing countryside Andean landscapes, we reach the most important and well-preserved Inca complex in the country, Ingapirca, which was originally a worshipping temple for the sun. Here we do an easy walk around the ruins and visit the site museum.
Additionally, depending on the day of the week, we also visit picturesque Cañari Indian markets observing their traditional colorful customs, local artisans, beautiful churches and/or other highlights found on the way.
Day 1
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First flight from Quito or Guayaquil to Cuenca.
AM: Cuenca City Tour
A visit to the old town will take us through magnificent churches, beautiful old buildings with wrought iron balconies and carved wooden doors. Cuenca, with its colonial style and pleasant atmosphere, offers a memorable experience to its visitors.
We will also ride along the Tomebamba River, while admiring the ancient houses perched on the river bank above. We will drive through some modern neighborhoods and enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the vantage point of Turi
PM
Lunch at a Local restaurant.
Free afternoon to explore more of Cuenca in our own.
Overnight at Hotel Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia is a hotel unique unto itself in that it is actually one of Cuenca Ecuador's most historic antique buildings. Not only that but it is located in the Old Town district of Cuenca which is a living museum itself.
Newly renovated with all modern conveniences, the Santa Lucia hotel is a gem in Cuenca's antique building collection.
After an hour and a half along the Pan-American Highway enjoying amazing countryside Andean landscapes, we reach the most important and well-preserved Inca complex in the country, Ingapirca, which was originally a worshipping temple for the sun.
Here we do an easy walk around the ruins and visit the site museum. Additionally, depending on the day of the week, we also visit picturesque Cañari Indian markets observing their traditional colorful customs, local artisans, beautiful churches and/or other highlights found on the way.
Lunch is included in a local restaurant.
PM
Back to Cuenca
Transfer to airport to take a flight back to Quito or Guayaquil
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