Ecuador Destiny - April 3, 2006
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Quito and surroundings Indian Markets National Parks Cuenca Chiva Express

Cuenca , city of eternal spring with its four river, orchards, and gardens, is known for both its natural beauty and its colonial charm. Ironwork balconies, flowering plazas, religious art, artisan work are among the traditions and contrasts of the Ecuadorian Sierra.

   
   
CVC 31

TRANSFERS

Reception and transfer airport/ hotel or vice versa, with the assistance of multilingual guide, two standard pieces of luggage allowed per passenger. Tips at airport included.

   
   

CVC 32

CITY TOUR

Duration: 3 hours
Departures: Everyday 09:00 and 15:00 hours

A beautiful city located in the southern part of the Ecuadorian Andes and which preserve a great part of its colonial sectors, combined with new developments and unique architecture. Its main attractions are its monasteries, especially those of La Inmaculada and Del Carmen, the Cathedral, the Archaeological Museum, and stores full of folkloric articles of all types, especially jewelry, embroidering, straw hats (Panama Hats), marble figures, and pottery.

   
   

CVC 33

VISIT TO THE CAJAS NATIONAL PARK

Duration: 8 hours
Departures: Everyday 08:00 hours

A marvelous place located 40 minutes far from Cuenca and considered a National Park since 1977. A unique and incomparable region having more than 230 natural lakes and lagoons, a true paradise for visitors with forests, fields of Quinua and the natural species of the paramo, as well as orchids. Trout and carp fishing are also abundant. All this makes a perfect day for outside activities. Box lunch included.

A visit to El Cajas National Park is an unforgettable experience.

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Visitors should bring adequate clothing because the weather in Cajas can be harsh. You should also bring waterproof boots and jackets.

   
   

CVC 34

INGAPIRCA RUINS TOUR

Duration: 8 hours
Departures: Everyday 08:00 hours

The ruins of Ingapirca are one of the most important Incan archaeological sites in Ecuador, the most important monument left by the Incas as witnesses of their time in Ecuador. Due to the distance to be covered, the journey is interrupted by a brief visit to the "Picadero de Rumihurco"; where you can appreciate the skilful work of stonemasons who make decorative garden fountains, tables and a variety of stonework pieces. Upon arrival we visit the museum, the stone fortress where we can view treasures of immeasurable historical value. Box lunch included.

   
   

CVC 35

GUALACEO AND CHORDELEG TOUR

Duration: 7 hours
Departures: Everyday 08:00 hours

We depart from Cuenca directly to Chordeleg, an important handicraft center well known for its filigree work in gold and silver. We will then visit Gualaceo known for its clothing, such as shawls, throws and embroidered vests; there we will have lunch. A visit to the town and the Indian market. Return to Cuenca.

   
   
   
 
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