AZUAY
This province is located in the southern Andean Mountain Range and has approximately 712.127 inhabitants. It’s capital is Cuenca; a very picturesque colonial city rich in history, architecture and landscapes and increasingly popular as a “expat” community in ecuador. 1. Cuenca City: Named by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Cuenca is home to beautiful Cathedrals and parks such as the Abdón Calderón Park where you can at the 24 de Mayo Street, south of Cuenca, it offers a panoramic view of the city.
8. Ingapirca Arqueological Place: Two hours away from Cuenca along the Panamericana highway, the Ingaprica ruins are a must for anyone wanting to visit Inca and Cañari ruins in Ecuador. These archaeological ruins were a political, religious and scientific center of the Cañaris and the Incas.
walk through the colonial streets.
2. Tomebama River: Located in Cuenca, it divides the city and flows along the ‘Barranco’ a beautiful residential area with restaurants and bars.
3. Gastronomy: For something traditional try the delicious Tamales of Cuenca or the Mote Pillo. May we recommend you accompany them with The typical Ecuadorian beverage called Chicha. Cuenca offers some of the best cuisine in 9. Amaru Zoo Cuenca: An environmentally friendly zoological organization, Amaru offers a unique experience with the animals and plants that are a part of Ecuador´s natural and cultural richness.
10. Buy a Paja Toquilla Hat: The “Panama Hat” is originally from Ecuador. Buy a fine Paja Toquilla hat of your liking at the hat museum, located in Calle Larga and Padre Aguirre Streets.
ecuador for all ages and tastes.
4. Pumapungo Museum: Pumapungo museum (The door of the puma), located in the streets Calle Larga and Huayna Cápac, is an ideal place for those who want to learn about the history of Ecuador and its Andean cultures.
5. Chordeleg: Famous for its ceramic handicrafts, hand embroidery and jewelry, we recommend you take a day tour to the town of Chordeleg. There you can also find straw products of excellent quality, such as the world famous “Panama Hat”; originally from Ecuador.
6. Cajas National Park: It is located approximately 45 minutes west from Cuenca and it has a surface of 28.544 hectares. The highest point of the area is 4.500 meters; The Nudo of Cajas.
7. Turi Viewing point: Located