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Ecuador's largest Incan ruins, showing evidence of sophisticated irrigation and diplomacy among ancient builders.

📜 Ecuador's largest Incan ruins, showing sophisticated irrigation and diplomacy.
🔍 A unique blend of Incan and Cañari cultures.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore ancient Incan and Cañari engineering.
☀️ Witness the Temple of the Sun's solstice alignment.
💧 Discover an advanced underground aqueduct system.
🚶 Enjoy an easy 1-mile loop trail with wildflowers.

Why Avoid

⛰️ High altitude (10,500 feet) may affect some visitors.
🌦️ Weather can be unpredictable, bring layers.

Tips

🚌 Bus from Cuenca departs 9 am, returns 1 pm, includes 40 min guided tour.
🗣️ Guided tours available at the entrance.

Cost

💰 Entrance fee applies.

🅿️ Parking

Parking lot at the entrance.

🚻 Toilets

Restrooms available at the visitor center.

🍔 Food

Restaurant and small shops selling snacks and drinks near the entrance.

Last updated 8 days ago

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