Ingapirca Inca Ruins Cultural Day Trip from Cuenca
Description
It is the most important archaeological site of the Incas in Ecuador. Marvel at the ruins, including the only elliptical temple of the sun made of perfectly carved stones. On Sundays we include a visit to the Indigenous Cañar Market. Highlights: • Visit the largest archaeological Inca site in Ecuador and the only elliptical temple of the Inca empire • Enjoy the Ecuadorian Andes's beauty while driving through the countryside's fertile ranchland. • Visit the Cañar Market and immerse yourself in the traditions of the local Indigenous tribes (Sundays)
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Itinerary
This city is the capital of Cañar province, as we drive by we will have some great views of the city and our guide will explain the influence of modern architecture brought from overseas.
This church has a very distinctive gothic architectural style, dating back to the late 19th century. Its is build on a hillside and very often you will find locals walking up though the steep hill to the church as a tribute to the virgin. Afterwards, we will visit an indigenous family where we'll observe the weaving of Panama hats. This is one of the most authentic crafts of Southern Ecuador and has a prominent role in the economy of the area. We continue our tour with a ride through the enchanting highlands, enjoying the beautiful views along the way.
Ingapirca is Ecuador’s major Inca archeological site. Sun worshippers built this fortress-temple in Cañar valley in the 15th century. It is located approximately 60 miles northeast of Cuenca at an elevation of 10,500 feet above sea level. Here we find one of the most important Inca structures, an elliptical platform known as the “Sun’s Temple” surrounded by courtyards, terraces and various other structures. In order to get a closer look at the local atmosphere, we will take a short hike to observe the Inca’s Face, a large stone outcropping.
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Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel is not listed of if you are staying at a Airbnb, please provide the address after booking and we will pick you up there.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant meals not included
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(12)
Excellent tour,from pickup from hotel to travelling to Ingapirca.Wilson the driver/guide was so knowledgeable and the lunch was very good.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour to Ingapirca and that Wilson’s knowledge and guidance made the journey memorable. We’re also glad you appreciated the lunch and seamless service from start to finish. Cuenca Bestours Team
A unique perspective on Inca and Kuñari cultures with plenty of learning and teaching moments. We thoroughly enjoyed our knowledgeable and patient guide.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed exploring Inca and Kuñari cultures with us. It’s wonderful to know that our guide's expertise and patience made your learning experience both engaging and memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words. Team Cuenca Bestours
I really enjoyed this visit to Ingapirca and learned so much history about the Cañaris and Incas. The countryside is so beautiful and was a nice comfortable drive, with fun stops along the way. It feels really special to visit the site, and Andrés was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend this day trip, either private or as a shared tour.
We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beauty of the countryside and found the history of the Cañaris and Incas so enriching. Andrés will be delighted to know his knowledge made your visit even more special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon! 🌟 Cuenca Bestours Team
It was incredibly interesting and fun. We visited the ruins where I learned things I never knew about this country. It was a pleasure to be with our driver Luis Gonzales
Dear John, How amazing to hear that you've had so much fun and learned many new things on this day trip with Luis. Thanks a lot for leaving this review, it means a lot to us. We'd be glad to have you again with us on another tour. Team Cuenca Bestours
It was an interesting day in and around rural Cuenca.Louis was a great guide, personable and knowledgeable. Highly recommend
We are thankful for your kind review. Fantastic to hear that you appreciated Luis and his knowledge and that you got to enjoy the amazing countrysides of the region. We look forward to having you on another journey with us. Team Cuenca Bestours
Ingapirca is a well preserved, organized place. The size impressed me. And our Guide Luis Gonzales did a great job providing the relevant information as we were making the route. I loved meeting you!
Agradecemos muito pelo seu feedback! Ficamos felizes em saber que você apreciou a visita a Ingapirca e que ficou impressionado com a preservação e organização do local. É ótimo saber que o guia Luís Gonzales contribuiu para a sua experiência. Esperamos que você possa voltar em breve para explorar ainda mais desse lugar incrível. Obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência! Team Cuenca Bestours
Luis was a wonderful tour guide, took the time to share so much knowledge, and overall, would highly recommend this tour with Luis to anyone!
Thank you so much for leaving such a kind review! It was a pleasure to have you on our tour to Ingapirca and we're extremely glad to hear that you would recommend our tours with Luis. Team Cuenca Bestours
Great sights and information. Wonderful tour with Luis Gonzalez. Really enjoyed walking through the Sunday market and seeing the ruins.
Thanks a lot for your kind review. It was a pleasure having you on our trip and we're thankful to hear that you enjoyed your day with Luis. Team Cuenca Bestours
We loved our day trip to Ingapirca and Santurario de la Virgen del Rocio! Luis was so friendly and knowledgeable about the Incan and Canari cultures, things to do in or around Cuenca, and Ecuador information in general.
We really appreciate your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day trip and that our guide Luis made it even more worth it. Feel welcome to travel again with us in the future. Team Cuenca Bestours
We had a tour with Luiz Gonzales. It was perfect. Luiz was warm, knowledgeable, and a great guide and driver. We learned so much of Kanaris culture and history. Absolutely stunning views. I would highly recommend!
We, as Cuenca Bestours are very pleased to hear that you've had such a wonderful experience at Ingapirca and that you appreciate Luis his efforts. We sincerely hope that you'll book again with us. Team Cuenca Bestours
