Ingapirca Archaeological and Gualaceo & Chordeleg Tour from Cuenca

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.


Itinerary
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Stop At: Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay Province

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ingapirca Ruins, Ingapirca 030356 Ecuador

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Chordeleg, Chordeleg, Azuay Province

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gualaceo, Gualaceo, Azuay Province

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.

Duration: 2 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant meals not included"
"A minimum of 1 people per booking is required"
"Infant seats available"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:30 AM
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
If you will stay in an Airbnb, please provide us the exact address in advance.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

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

Not Included

• Drinks
• Tips

Facilities