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BIKING CUENCA SLT 033

January 30, 2014 By Dulce Pinto in Andes, cuenca and surroundings, mountain biking tours, multi-sports and adventure, southern andes No Comments

Cuenca attracts visitors for its charming atmosphere, but most visitors only get to see the Old Historical downtown. However a lot of that charming is found in the new town too, since it has 4 rivers crossing the city, nice parks and natural sites as well as ancient buildings too.

So this trip intends to show the best of the new town, riding mostly along the river side trails and some secondary roads with very little traffic.

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BIKING TO INGAPIRCA SLT 032

January 30, 2014 By Dulce Pinto in Andes, mountain biking tours, multi-sports and adventure, southern andes No Comments

It is absolutely the best way to visit the main Inca complex in the country. The rural trail to Ingapirca follow part of the old train tracks combining stunning landscapes, farming areas and Cañari Indian culture. The Cañar province it is known as one of the most diverse places in Ecuador for multicolor examples of flora and birds observation and the presence of various ethnic groups since in this special place we can find the indigenous communities of Cañar and mestizos (mix of native and European on the colonial period) living together in characteristic villages.

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HORSEBACK RIDING AT HACIENDA TOTORILLAS SLT010

January 30, 2014 By Dulce Pinto in Andes, cuenca and surroundings, horseback riding tours, multi-sports and adventure, southern andes No Comments

After half an hour drive from Cuenca, we reach Totorillas, a charming farm in an amazing natural spot, located by the Tarqui Ridge. Horseback riding is definitely the specialty and little experience is required, on a trip aimed at passengers that would like to witness and experience daily countryside lifestyle. Once on the horses, we will ride along countryside trails through indigenous and private farming sites, areas of primary forest, the ancient Inca trail and small hidden villages. The old trails from the colonial era follow the top of the mountain ridge, providing amazing views from the saddle.

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