Ingapirca Archaeological And Gualaceo & Chordeleg Tour From Cuenca

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 8 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    08:30 AM Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
  • Return Details :
    • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions Hotel pickups commence prior to this tim.. read more
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Explore Ecuador's most famous archaeological complex and more on an 8-hour tour to Ingapirca. Perfect day for lovers of history and culture, offering an in-depth look at Incan culture of the past and present. Afterwards, visit traditional markets in Gualaceo and Chordeleg, where you can see artisans at work and pick up some souvenirs. Later, watch a live demonstration at a makana workshop to see the ancient weaving technique.

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The guide will pick you up from your hotel or AirBnB, to travel to Ingapirca with a short stop on the way to learn about the way to cook traditional food.
You wiil reach one of the best preserved archaeological sites in Ecuador and South America, Ingpairca of Cañar, which is located in the parish of Ingapirca part of a mountain located in the Andean paramo. Also you will have time to visit the majestic Incan Face, located only 15 minutes away from the complex.
In Chordeleg, you will be able to visit several of the jewelers of the place, this place is very famous for the elaboration of jewels in addition to having a beautiful colonial-style architecture in its central square.
Gualaceo is the second most important canton of the province of Azuay after Cuenca, in this place you will visit the central market where depending on the day you can see people selling different products, among the most important the pork prepared in the oven, then You will walk through the central park of Gualaceo and in the final part you will visit the Makanas workshop of the Jimenez family who will offer us a demonstration of how they weave shawls with the ancestral technique of Ikat. Finally return to Cuenca.

Itinerary:


The guide will pick you up from your hotel or AirBnB, to travel to Ingapirca with a short stop on the way to learn about the way to cook traditional food.
You wiil reach one of the best preserved archaeological sites in Ecuador and South America, Ingpairca of Cañar, which is located in the parish of Ingapirca part of a mountain located in the Andean paramo. Also you will have time to visit the majestic Incan Face, located only 15 minutes away from the complex.
In Chordeleg, you will be able to visit several of the jewelers of the place, this place is very famous for the elaboration of jewels in addition to having a beautiful colonial-style architecture in its central square.
Gualaceo is the second most important canton of the province of Azuay after Cuenca, in this place you will visit the central market where depending on the day you can see people selling different products, among the most important the pork prepared in the oven, then You will walk through the central park of Gualaceo and in the final part you will visit the Makanas workshop of the Jimenez family who will offer us a demonstration of how they weave shawls with the ancestral technique of Ikat. Finally return to Cuenca.

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch ( less in the option without lunch)
  • Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions

  • Drinks
  • Tips

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Infant meals not included

A minimum of 1 people per booking is required

Traveler Reviews

  • 27-Apr-2019

    Mi familia estuvo de visita en Cuenca y decidimos visitar Ingapirca y los pueblos artesanales en un tour de un día, Polylepis Tours organizó todo y disfrutamos la visita.. Muchas gracias