TULIPE AND MINDO (full day, thru to sun)
The Archaeological Complex of Tulipe, close to Quito is one of the most important pre-columbian vestiges of a merchants community that spread their knowledge amongst the peoples of the Northern Ecuadorian Andes and Coast.
NORTHERN ANDES FOR NON-SHOPPERS FULL DAY
Besides the handicrafts that have made Otavalo famous, the area is extremely rich in nature and culture. Enjoy a different day on this famous region.
BIKING TO INGAPIRCA SLT 032
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.
SHARING THE SARAGURO CULTURE SLT021
By Dulce Pinto in Andes, cuenca and surroundings, loja & saraguro & vilcabamba, southern andes No Comments
The Saraguro people see in tourism a valuable way to bring back and preserve their traditions and culture in order to share it with visitors. They are very welcoming and willing to show us part of their daily life, turning this trip into one of the best experiences of rural, agro and community tourism. They are very proud of their indigenous roots so they wear their typical customs and practice ancestral rituals.
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