Ingapirca Ruins & Ancient Ecuador
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We invite you to take an excursion to the largest Inca archaeological complex in Ecuador, the Ingapirca Ruins, a place that served as a temple for rituals and ceremonies hundreds of years ago by the Cañari-Inca culture. This excursion is a great opportunity for those who want to learn more about the cultures that lived in Ecuador, don't miss it!
Inclusions
What's included
- Full day experience
- Tourist guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Traditional lunch in a local restaurant
What's not
- Entrance fee Site and Museo
- Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
Itinerary
We will start our excursion looking for them in the Calderón Park, from where we will start our trip.
We will explore the majestic archaeological complex of Ingapirca, where you will learn about the Temple of the Sun and the fusion of the Inca and Cañari cultures.
This town is famous for its goldsmithing and ceramic works. Here you will tour the workshops of local artisans and learn about the process of making jewelry and other handicrafts.
The tour continues to Gualaceo, known for its colorful local markets, where you can see and buy handicrafts and textiles typical of the area, such as the famous macana weavings.
Finally, after lunch, we will comfortably return to the city center, disembarking at Calderon Park.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Calderon Park is located in the historic center of the city, surrounded by impressive colonial buildings, such as the New Cathedral and the Old Cathedral.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Tangol
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cuenca
- Its from-price is 123% above the median of the 29 day trips we list in Cuenca.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cuenca
Cuenca is a high Andean city in southern Ecuador, a UNESCO-listed colonial centre with a blue-domed cathedral, flower markets and four rivers.
Cuenca sits at about 2,500 metres in a basin of the southern Andes, and its historic centre is listed by UNESCO. The Tomebamba River runs beside the old quarter, with colonial houses overlooking its banks. The New Cathedral, with its three blue domes, faces Parque Calderón, and the nearby flower market sells roses and orchids. Spanish settlers founded the city in 1557 close to the Inca city of Tomebamba.
Top-ranked sights in Cuenca: Mirador de Turi.
