Full-Day Tour: Explore Cajas National Park and Cuenca City's Beauty
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Cuenca
You explore the scenic Cajas National Park, a breathtaking natural destination in Ecuador boasting over 200 glacial lakes and numerous hiking routes to appreciate the spectacle of the Andean highlands. Following this, you tour the city of Cuenca, reputed as Ecuador’s most stunning city and amongst the prettiest cities in South America.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- El Cajas National Park - Start this day with a walk through one of the most beautiful national parks of Ecuador, Cajas National Park, admiring some of the gaps and knowing closely the spectacular flora of this ecosystem. We will hike 2 hours approximately.
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Cuenca - After visiting the park we proceed to Cuenca. In this city tour our guide will talk about the history of this city, visiting churches such as Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción (New Cathedral) and La Iglesia del Carmen. We will walk in very beautiful and traditional neighborhoods of the city such as San Sebastian, where we will visit the Municipal Museum of Modern Art. Then we will go to the neighborhood of the La Cruz del Vado, a site where a lot of houses have a different architectural style and have a nice view of the Tomebamba River. Enjoy also a walk through the Mercado 10 de Agosto appreciating the colorful fruits mixed and the colors of the clothing of Cholas Cuencanas).
The tour ends with your hotel drop-off.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch included (options available without lunch)
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Location
El Cajas National Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Tere
May 24, 2018
Excellent tour! - My partner and I were delighted with the private tour. The tour pick us up at the hotel at 8:20 am very punctual, we go to Cajas National Park where we arrive in an hour depending on traffic. On the way the guide and driver (Wilson) tells us a little about the history of the city of Cuenca and what to expect from the Cajas park. We arrive at the park and begin the walk through the beautiful forest where you can admire the flora and fauna. The route through the park is extraordinary, do not forget a warm coat as the climate changes according to the height you are in, as the weather varies. After the park we return to Cuenca and it takes about one hour. The guide shows you the city by foot. You can admire the Neo Gothic architecture of the Cathedral and French / Spanish style houses of the city. Lots of culture, good food and weather. Try el “hornado” in the Mercado 10 de Agosto. I would repeat it.
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