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Explore the Living Culture Trail of the South, a journey through the provinces of Caรฑar, Azuay and Loja that connects ancestral knowledge, Andean nature and people who keep their traditions alive. In Caรฑar, discover the Caรฑari and Inca vestiges in Ingapirca and Cojitambo and participates in community festivities and experiences at Sisid Anejo. In Azuay, immerse yourself in the living history of Cuenca, travel through Gualaceo, and 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.ย
Oscillates between 5ยฐ and 5ยฐ. C and 24ยฐ Hย
โ Cold temperateย
โ Altitude between 360 and 4,450 m.a.s.l. ย
โ Dry season: May - septiembre, high visitor season
โ Rainy season:ย October - April, middle season - drop in visitorsย
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 Caรฑar, 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 โSegundo Serranoโ of Azogues to the city of Cuenca, 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 Cuenca to the city of Loja, capital of the province of Loja.
In Caรฑar,be surprise with its Temple of the Sun, Caรฑari and Inca architecture, site museum, local guides and panoramic views,, the ideal place to learn about pre-Columbian history.
In Azuay, explore a jewel declared YouCultural Heritage of Humanity,walk through its cathedrals, colonial streets, museums and squares.
In Azuay,nature reserve with more than 200 lagoons, polylepis forests and trails in Andean moorlands, perfect for hiking, photography and connection with high mountain landscapes.