Within the National Park of Huascaran lie the ruins of an ancient civilization. Highly respected in their prime and later generations for mastery in architecture, astrology, mathematics, and spirituality.
Located between towering snow-topped mountains, these two breathtaking crystal clear turquoise lakes stand at over 3850 meters. Their easy accessibility and beauty make it a popular attraction for all travelers.
Many pre-Incan archaeological sites can be found in this city with history dating back to 100 AD. The sites have been perfectly preserved with some hidden within the city and the larger ones a short away.
When traveling from Cuenca to Guayaquil, the route involves crossing the scenic national park of El Cajas. With hundreds of lakes and wildlife, it offers plenty of activities and hikes of all difficulty levels.
Home to Ecuador's largest Incan ruins, Cañar is the country's archaeological and cultural capital. It exhibits the only oval temple built by the Inca empire and also displays the native Cañari ruins.
Considered one of the most difficult feats of engineering, the locomotive descent/ascent of Nariz del Diablo has exhilarating landscapes. The colonial town of Alausi is also beautiful and worthy of an overnight stay.