Things To Do
Things to do in Ecuador
Ecuador is about the size of the state of Colorado. Yet, it is home to four major geographical regions: the Andes, the Amazon, the Pacific Coast, and the Galapagos Islands. Thus you have tons of things to do. If you are planning to travel around Ecuador, we recommend the following places to visit: -In the Amazonia: "La Casa del Suizo", or "Sacha Lodge". -On the Coast: beautiful beaches, the most popular visited by tourists is "Montañita", and you can stay in this place called "Cerro Lobo". -In the highlands: Quito (Ecuador's capital) and its surroundings such as "Lago de Quilotoa", "Mitad del Mundo", and "Papallacta". Also, other places worth visiting are "Baños de Ambato", Chimborazo, and Cotopaxi. -And last but not least, the famous Galapagos Islands, which is a must if you are traveling all the way to Ecuador.
Restaurants in Cuenca
Cuenca's cuisine generally blends two different food cultures, Spanish and Native Ecuadorian, but there are several options to choose from. Our best recommendations are below: -For typical/traditional food: "Dos Sucres", "Restaurante Cristo del Consuelo", "Guajimamba", "Tres Estrellas". -Other excellent choices are: "Tiestos Cafe Restaurant", "El Mercado", "La Placita", "La Maria Cocina Libre", "Le Petit Jardin", among others. -For drinks: "Garden Lounge", "Rooftop Cuenca", "Zielo", "Golden Prague Pub", "Rosee Dip & Drink by Villarosa", among others.
Things to do in Cuenca
Cuenca is famous for its colorful festivals, distinct food, and breathtaking scenery. Cuenca, Ecuador's third-largest city and the economic center of the southern sierras, has long been known for its rich intellectual, artistic, and philosophical tradition that matches its colonial architecture. Things to do: -Cuenca City Tour -Museum Tour -Ceramic Tour -City Tour by scooter
Things to do near Cuenca
-"El Cajas National Park", and then you can have lunch at this wonderful restaurant called "Dos Chorreras". -Gualaceo, this village is famous for their macanas, or handmade textiles that resemble a shawl or large scarf. -Chordeleg is known as a craft center because the people who live there are engaged in jewelry, ceramic, shoe shops, straw toquilla and others. People who visit this place go especially for buying jewelry because they can get jewels of any size, model, and weight and the prices are cheap. -Ingapirca, an interesting archeological site, is a great example where visitors can see the blend of two cultures: Cañari and Inca.