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Shared Cajas National Park Half-Day Tour from Cuenca
4 h
Half Day
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Stop At: El Cajas National Park, Cuenca 010219 Ecuador
Description of the National Park.
The Cajas National Park constitutes a unique scenario in the world due to its diversity of lake bodies. In fact, although there are places with certain similarities in the planet, there are none that combine so much lagoon variety associated with a great biodiversity. Its name comes from the Quechua word "caxas" which means cold. Another version tells us that its name comes from the appearance produced by its type of geological formation, which forms "boxes" in which the lagoons are found.
90.6% of the area corresponds to the herbaceous páramo ecosystem, except for small areas, located to the southeast (Mazán) and west (Canoas), characterized by absolute heights inferior to the 3.600msnm and varied geographic spaces.
We will meet you at the designed spot at 8:00am and take you from Cuenca to the Cajas National Park for a panoramic tour. You can choose between visiting the high part of the park (3900m) or the low part of the park (high 3100m).
High part
Transfer from Cuenca to Toreadora Lagoon, where you will visit the Interpretation Center, walk level II.
Low part
Transfer from Cuenca to Llaviucu, walk across the flat sector of the park, 45 min approximately.
Your return to the departure spot will be at 12:00pm approximately.
Duration: 4 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: El Cajas National Park, Cuenca 010219 Ecuador
Description of the National Park.
The Cajas National Park constitutes a unique scenario in the world due to its diversity of lake bodies. In fact, although there are places with certain similarities in the planet, there are none that combine so much lagoon variety associated with a great biodiversity. Its name comes from the Quechua word "caxas" which means cold. Another version tells us that its name comes from the appearance produced by its type of geological formation, which forms "boxes" in which the lagoons are found.
90.6% of the area corresponds to the herbaceous páramo ecosystem, except for small areas, located to the southeast (Mazán) and west (Canoas), characterized by absolute heights inferior to the 3.600msnm and varied geographic spaces.
We will meet you at the designed spot at 8:00am and take you from Cuenca to the Cajas National Park for a panoramic tour. You can choose between visiting the high part of the park (3900m) or the low part of the park (high 3100m).
High part
Transfer from Cuenca to Toreadora Lagoon, where you will visit the Interpretation Center, walk level II.
Low part
Transfer from Cuenca to Llaviucu, walk across the flat sector of the park, 45 min approximately.
Your return to the departure spot will be at 12:00pm approximately.
Duration: 4 hours
Included
- Local guide
- Transportation
Not included
- Food and drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Recommendations: Use comfortable close shoes to walk on the wasteland (hiking shoes), sun block, hat, sunglasses. If you require boots of rubber or ponchos we can provide them with a previous requirement (48h before the tour). Also you have to use warm clothes, the temperature at the PN Cajas is not stable, and it can change according to the weather.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
60%
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