WALKERS 'ROUTE
"Caminantes" is a guide that compiles a series of walking routes through the ancestral hills of the Cuenca Canton. Cuenca is located in the province of Azuay, south of the Ecuadorian Andes. It covers approximately 3,600 km2 and is home to significant geographical, cultural and environmental diversity.
For now, 16 routes are defined, highly recommended for you to have fun, explore and connect with nature in the natural viewpoints of the Andes.
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You can visit www.caminantescuenca.org to download more detailed maps of each of the routes, starting and ending points, additional information that will contribute to your safety, such as places of rest or medical attention and routing files for GPS on your phone. smart.
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The routes are classified into three levels of difficulty: Low, Medium and High. Those of low difficulty can be covered with children and older adults who are in good physical condition. You can even take your pet if he is physically ready (don't forget to constantly hydrate him).
Those of medium difficulty are not recommended for children or older adults who have no experience in hiking; while those of high difficulty require experience in mid-mountain hiking, a good sense of orientation and an excellent physical condition. For a couple of routes, you will even have access to an experienced guide.
Remember that your experience will be even better, if you talk with the inhabitants of the different sectors, you can tell them where you want to go and you can also learn about the lifestyle in the rural communities of the Canton.
WALKER RULES
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LEAVE NO FOOTPRINT
Respect nature and the inhabitants. Do not leave anything or take anything with you.
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RESPECT WATER SOURCES
Waterfalls, rivers and streams are a source of consumption for the parishes surrounding each of the routes, our responsibility is to take care of them.
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ENJOY THE CALM AND SILENCE OF THE ROUTES
Music does not improve the walk, even less if it is at a volume level that makes the people or animals that live there uncomfortable.
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AVOID DANGEROUS SITUATIONS
Do not go near crevices or ravines, do not climb trees or walls.
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WARM BEFORE WALKING
This way you will avoid injuries and setbacks with your health.
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CHECK THE ROUTES BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME
This way you will know what to bring, the conditions, recommendations of it, for your better enjoyment and knowledge of each element that you will find on your walk.
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CONTACT A LOCAL TOUR OPERATOR
Tourism operators have the Cuenca Biosegura y Sostenible insignia, which guarantees that they will take preventive measures to make your excursion safer. They also have specialized guides who will tell you stories, anecdotes and curiosities of each place.