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Explore the Living Culture Trail of the South, a journey through the provinces of Cañar, Azuay y Loja that connects ancestral knowledge, Andean nature and people who keep their traditions alive. In Cañar, discover the Cañari and Inca vestiges in Ingapirca and Cojitambo and participates in community festivities and experiences at Sisid Annex. In Azuay, immerse yourself in the living history of Cuenca, travel through Gualaceo. y Chordeleg, and experience the art of weaving, jewelry and toquilla straw hats. In Loja, visit its historical center, the Sanctuary of El Cisne, communities saraguros and unique nature reserves such as the Podocarpus and the Petrified Forest of Puyango. A road where culture is feels, is shared and celebrated.
Oscillates between 5° and 5°. C and 24° C
● Cold temperate
● Altitude between 360 and 4,450 m.a.s.l.
● Dry season: May – toptiembre, high visitor season
● Rainy season: October – April, middle season – drop in visitors
For the tour you can choose to take a bus from the main terminals, rent a private vehicle or hire organized tours. If you decide to take public transportation, remember to check the schedules to better plan your experience.
For the tour you can choose to take a bus from the main terminals, rent a private vehicle or hire organized tours. If you decide to take public transportation, remember to check the schedules to better plan your experience.
The tour starts in the city of Azogues, the capital of the province of Cañar, By private vehicle you can take the E-35 road or also called Panamerican Highway. You can also take a bus from the Terminal Terrestre. “Segundo Serrano” of Azogues to the city of Watershed, capital of the province of Azuay.
The tour continues from the city of Cuenca, capital city of the province of Azuay, by private vehicle you can take the E-35 road or also called Panamerican Highway. You can also take a bus from the Terminal Terrestre de Watershed to the city of Loja, capital of the province of Loja.
In Cañar, sSurprise with its Temple of the Sun, Cañari and Inca architecture, site museum, local guides and panoramic views., the ideal place to learn about pre-Columbian history.
In Azuay, explore a declared jewel TheCultural Heritage of Humanity, rWalk through its cathedrals, colonial streets, museums and squares.
In Azuay, rnature reserve with more than 200 lagoons, polylepis forests and trails in Andean moorlands, perfect for hiking, photography and connection with high mountain landscapes.