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Cuenca
Ecuador - Azuay
Ecuador - Azuay
Cuenca is a colonial jewel in the Ecuadorian Andes, famous for its republican architecture, historic churches and Panama hats. A cultural city with an enviable quality of life and spectacular natural surroundings.
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Colonial city with the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, cobbled streets and republican architecture.
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National park with glacial lagoons, Andean páramo and high-mountain scenery.
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The most important Inca archaeological complex in Ecuador, with the Temple of the Sun.
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🕐 Opening hours: Check-in: 3 pm, Check-out: 12 pm
📞 Contact: +593 7 234 5678
📍 View on Google Maps →💰 Estimated price: $20-40
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📍 View on Google Maps →💰 Estimated price: $5-12
📍 View on Google Maps →📍 Places they visit: Historic Centre, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Barranco, Pumapungo Museum
🕐 Horario: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📞 Phone: +593 7 333 4455
📍 Places they visit: Cajas National Park, Ingapirca Ruins, Cuenca hot springs
🕐 Horario: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📞 Phone: +593 7 444 5566
📍 Places they visit: Panama hat workshops, Handicraft markets
🕐 Horario: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📞 Phone: +593 7 555 6677
Taste the traditional flavours of this region
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Effective protection for days in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest and coastal areas.
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A necessary accessory for regulated water activities in the Galápagos Islands.
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Footwear with excellent grip and support, ideal for mountain trails or hikes in the Galápagos.
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