The #CaminoDeLosAndes is a proposal that will reactivate the attractions of five cities in the inter-Andean region, where national travelers by road will be able to visit the attractions and live the best experiences in the destinations of Quito, Latacunga, Ambato, Riobamba and Cuenca, in a way organized, planned and applying all biosafety measures.
Cuenca, Quito, Ambato, Riobamba, Latacunga.
#CaminoDeLosAndes
CAJAS NATIONAL PARK
Cajas National Park is the most important natural area of the destination. Its more than 235 lagoons and a thousand bodies of water, allow you to live experiences of another world, walk among moors, paper forests, discover native flora and fauna, fish in rivers, climb on rocks and if the day allows it, camp in their grasslands to admire the most fascinating starry nights.
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THE CLIFF
El Barranco: located along the Tomebamba River, El Barranco is one of the most important and beautiful natural spaces that Cuenca has. Adorned by hanging houses, nowadays converted into museums, cafes, artisan and cultural centers, as well as a long path for bike and walking tours, it is the limit point of the historic center with the modern part of the city. This site is ideal for bird watching.
HISTORICAL CENTER
The beauty of the Historic Center has no competition. Its architectural and cultural presence in each of its squares, churches, convents, streets, alleys, craft centers, museums, accommodation centers, food and beverages, can now be visited by public bike and TRANVIA, two alternative means of transport with connections at each stop.
LET'S GO TO THE COUNTRY
Cuenca, a biodiverse and multicultural city, could obtain significant economic income by developing the great tourism potential of its rural sectors.
Rural tourism and one of its modalities, agrotourism, emerges as a dynamizing factor of the economy and an expression of the multifunctionality of agriculture, since both sectors, agriculture and tourism, complement each other based on their resources and possibilities to become innovative businesses that will improve the quality of life of its protagonists.
As agrotourism is an activity that takes place in the rural environment, tourists share unique experiences with families in a natural environment, in daily tasks such as roasting and grinding good coffee, milking cattle, participating in planting and harvesting, making preserves. , chocolates, cooking their food, traditional games, attending country festivities and others, becoming an unforgettable journey through the roots of a city.
Among the benefits of rural tourism or agrotourism are generating tourist awareness in the favored population, their own sources of employment, income and a great awareness of ecology and culture.
Positioning rural localities as agrotourism destinations requires training of its inhabitants to strengthen the administration and management of their resources, generation of new ventures and commercialization of products. Added to this is the privileged geographical position of Cuenca, rich in cultural, gastronomic and historical heritage and the proximity between each of its parishes.
THE BEST ANDEAN GASTRONOMY IN ECUADOR
Cuenca's gastronomy is one of the most delicious in the world. Its own home flavors, grandmother's recipes, trends and fusions, make the dishes go beyond the famous rogue nickname, locro of potatoes, meats and delicious drinks such as agua de pítimas. Nowadays in the city you can enjoy in thematic restaurants, a great variety of flavors, satisfying the most demanding and fine palates.
VISIT ALSO
QUITO
Let yourself be guided by the energy of the Center of the World! Located in the heart of the Andes, Quito is a city blessed by a spring climate all year round, surrounded by moors and cloud forests that emanate a special energy that you will feel at every step. Here you will live incomparable adventure experiences climbing its mountains and waterfalls and crossing the lush forests of the Chocó Andino. Get up close and personal with its abundant nature, which is home to hundreds of colorful birds and emblematic animals such as the spectacled bear that you will find as you walk among huge trees and rivers of clear water. Enjoy its culture and gastronomy that combines the innovative with the traditional and offers you endless flavors, textures and colors that will convey the essence of Quito.
AMBATO
In the heart of the Andes, we find Ambato, a city where smiles and looks are drawn that enjoy a destination, which combines the past with the present, in an adventure of emotions, which will make you discover: history, gastronomy, nature and cultural diversity through unforgettable experiences. Your next destination is Ambato!
LATACUNGA
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Located on the slopes of the imposing Cotopaxi Volcano, on an emerald green tapestry, the beautiful city of LATACUNGA vibrates with life and joy. Hospitable by vocation, nothing pleases her more than welcoming with spontaneous sympathy those who have the privilege of visiting her, when walking through its narrow and cobbled streets, it is understood that it was founded on an Inca tambo and one of the possible meanings of its name is "Llacta cunani", which means "I give them home".
It has a pleasant climate that ranges from the cold in the Andean peaks to the warm humid in the western subtropics, known worldwide for its Mama Negra festival, which is part of its culture and tradition.
I have an exquisite gastronomy that happens to be one of the main characteristics of its identity, the chugchucaras that are its gastronomic presentation to the world because of their delicious flavor and the meticulousness with which they are prepared, crunchy and delicious are the allullas that are accompanied by the Leaf cheese and a cup of coffee is the delight for an afternoon full of conversations and anecdotes, capable of delighting the most demanding palates.
Its variety of flora and fauna together with its natural landscapes captivate the eyes of visitors, among the birds that can be seen are condors , quilicos, Andean gulls , quindes curiquingues and the warm-blooded hummingbird called "Estrella de los Andes ".
You will find all this and much more when you visit Latacunga ...
RIOBAMBA
Riobamba The City of Firstfruits, Sultana of the Andes, Cradle of Nationality, the Point Closest to the Sun; or also known as the Heart of the Homeland, thanks to its privileged location in the center of the country, it is surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains such as El Chimborazo, Carihuayrazo, Tungurahua and El Altar; its patrimonial historical center composed of buildings, temples, parks and monuments reflects the history and tradition of a permanent legacy and progress; its rural parishes keep alive the worldview and culture of the Puruha nation; Through the use of these resources they have become a community tourism offer. Riobamba Tu Destino, recognized as a safe destination by The World Travel & Tourism Council with the Safe Travels Distinction; This recognition was a mention of tourist establishments that promote quality and safety in the provision of services.
Enjoy Riobamba, the city that has it all.
