From Cuenca: Sigsig- Chobshi Archaeological Site Day Trip
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国家: Spain
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08:00 小时
描述
Discover the beauty of the heart of the Andes of Ecuador on a guided day trip from Cuenca. Visit the Chobshi Archaeological Site and learn about the Cañari culture.
Embark on a day trip from Cuenca to Sigsig, one of the most culturally diverse parts of the province. Visit the Chobshi archaeological site and museum, and see how Panama hats are made. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant with a variety of international and local options and a great view.
Meet your guide in the heart of Cuenca early in the morning and hop on the comfortable tour vehicle which will first take you on a 40-minute drive from Cuenca to an artisanal workshop and textile museum where you will learn about natural dyes.
Travel 30 more minutes to the next artisanal village where you will visit a jewelry workshop and will learn all about the process of making filigree jewelry. Arrive to Sigsig to visit a hat workshop where you will learn about the process behind making the world's most famous hat, the Panama hat, wrongly named but perfectly made in Ecuador.
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant with a variety of international and local options and a great view. Arrive to Chobshi, the cradle of the Cañari culture where they defeated the Incas in their attemp to conquer them, being the only tribe that didn’t surrender to the Inca empire.
Visit the museum, the archaeological site, and learn about the unique culture and history of the area from your professional local guide. Stop by the Chobshi black cave and learn about this site that has been dated to 12,000 years ago holding the key to the first humans inhabiting the American continent.
Take your time to explore trails that meander through this ancient sacred Andean valley surrounded by mountains, grasslands, rivers, and a myriad of blooming orchids that find a home amid the large rock outcroppings.
Visit a house that is currently being built with the ancestral technique of wattle and daub, the best type of construction for this specific region. Afterward, board the van for the return journey to Cuenca with a quick stop at Shabalula to take a great picture of a breathtaking view of the mountain edge and the surrounding valley.
亮点
- Submerge in the cultural & natural wealth of one of the safest region of Ecuador
- Discover picturesque artisanal villages in the heart of the Andes of Ecuador
- Explore the Chobshi black cave, which has been dated to 12,000 years ago
- Visit the Chobshi Archaeological Site and learn about the Cañari culture
- Stop at Shabalula for a breathtaking view of the mountain edge and valley
导游语言
重要信息
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat for sun protection.
Bring a camera to capture the stunning views and unique archaeological sites.
Insect repellent is recommended due to the natural surroundings.
Be prepared for moderate walking on uneven terrain.
Good idea to bring water and snacks for the journey.
Pickup included from any hotel in Cuenca. Please wait in the hotel lobby from 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Look out for a white special edition ford van. It sits 5 people so it can be one private group experience or a shared experience.
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