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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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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Private transportation
Bottled water
Cajas National Entrance Fee
Lunch
Gratuities
Any other activity not specified in program
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
El Cajas National Park, Cuenca, Ecuador Only 45 minutes from Cuenca, Cajas National Park is one of the highlights while you visiting the southern area in Ecuador.
It is a Natural paradise if you like photography, hiking and birdwatching. In our hike we will show you endemic plants, birds and breath-taking landscapes all around La Toreadora Lake, located at 11,000 ft. above sea level.
If time and weather conditions permit, we will also stop at Tres Cruces viewpoint (one of the highest points at 12,200 ft. for magical views around the park).
At the end of the hike you will enjoy a delicious cup of Chocolate and a traditional potatoes soup, before we head back to Cuenca City.
240 minutes
Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador Upon arrival in Cuenca, we will start our walking tour visiting the historical sites of the City such as: Calderon Park, New Cathedral, Flower Market, 10 de Agosto Market and the Modern Art Museum (Remigio Crespo Toral). It might take 2 hours total to explore all the sites mentioned before. And at the market you will have the chance to try some local fruits and local snacks as part of Cuenca tradition.
Then, we will take you to Turi viewpoint (which means "brothers") to see Cuenca city from above 10,000 ft.
Finally, it is time to show you the Hats Museum and Factory, which is one of the most important attractions of the city, you will get to know how locals manufacture from the scratch until is ready to be exported or who knows ready for you!
At the end of the tour, we return to your hotel or if you have to catch a flight we can drop you off at the Airport for free. 240 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Pemiel_P
14 Apr 2024
There were many incredible and memorable places and sites we saw. Among them were the Caja National Park, the thorough and extensive walk through Cuenca and its many beautiful sites, plus the incredible, patient, and very knowledgeable guide Edison.
This tour in
Cuenca
is organized by
GUIDEcuador Travel
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