Embark on a half-day tour of Cajas National Park in Cuenca and discover a diverse range of wildlife, including Andean condors and giant hummingbirds. Explore the sanctuary of Virgen del Cajas and engage in photography, hiking, and experiential fishing.
Embark on a half-day tour of Cajas National Park in Cuenca and discover a diverse range of wildlife, including Andean condors and giant hummingbirds. Explore the sanctuary of Virgen del Cajas and engage in photography, hiking, and experiential fishing.
- Cuenca - Guests will be picked up at 8:00 am from their hotel and transported from Cuenca to Cajas National Park, arriving at Caballo Shayana where the bus will drop them off.
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El Cajas National Park - Overview of the National Park.
Cajas National Park offers a unique global setting due to its diverse array of lakes. While there are places on…
- Cuenca - Guests will be picked up at 8:00 am from their hotel and transported from Cuenca to Cajas National Park, arriving at Caballo Shayana where the bus will drop them off.
- El Cajas National Park - Overview of the National Park.
Cajas National Park offers a unique global setting due to its diverse array of lakes. While there are places on Earth with some similarities, none match the park’s combination of lagoon variety and rich biodiversity. The name “Cajas” is derived from the Quechua word “caxas,” meaning cold. Another interpretation suggests the name comes from the geological formations resembling “boxes” that house the lagoons.
A significant 90.6% of the park is covered by the herbaceous páramo ecosystem, with small areas in the southeast (Mazán) and west (Canoas) featuring lower altitudes below 3,600 meters above sea level and varied geographic features.
Guests will be met at the designated location at 8:00 am and transported from Cuenca to Cajas National Park for a scenic tour. They can choose to explore either the high part of the park (3,900m) or the low part (3,100m).
High Part
Travel from Cuenca to Toreadora Lagoon, where visitors can explore the Interpretation Center and enjoy a level II walk.
Low Part
Travel from Cuenca to Llaviucu for a walk across the park’s flat sector, approximately 45 minutes.
The return to the starting point is scheduled for around 12:00 pm.
- Cuenca - Return to the city of Cuenca.
- Experienced local guide
- All transportation included
- Experienced local guide
- All transportation included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
It will provide you with a unique experience as you’ll get to witness a variety of wildlife, including Andean condors, giant hummingbirds, and coatis. Adjacent to the park, the Virgen del Cajas sanctuary is an open-air place of worship where it’s believed the Virgin Mary made an appearance. Popular activities conducted here include photography, hiking,…
It will provide you with a unique experience as you’ll get to witness a variety of wildlife, including Andean condors, giant hummingbirds, and coatis. Adjacent to the park, the Virgen del Cajas sanctuary is an open-air place of worship where it’s believed the Virgin Mary made an appearance. Popular activities conducted here include photography, hiking, and immersive fishing.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, bring warm clothing
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
