Ingapirca, Gualaceo & Chordeleg Day Trip
Ingapirca, Gualaceo & Chordeleg Day Trip
At 7:30 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Guayaquil and set off for Ingapirca, an iconic and historic Inca archaeological site.
When we get there, we'll go on a guided tour of this early 16th-century citadel and consider the different hypotheses that suggest that it could have been an observatory of the sun and the moon. We'll visit the square, the Temple of the Sun, the cemetery and the warehouses as we discuss some fun facts about this Cañari town.
Afterwards, we'll go to a local restaurant to get our energy back with a traditional lunch. You'll have a choice of mote (boiled grains) or fritada (a fried pork dish). We'll then head to Chordeleg, a canton famous for its handicrafts, where we'll see pieces made from toquilla straw, metal, gold, silver and clay. This place has over 100 jewellery shops that use ancestral goldsmith techniques.
The last stop on our day trip will be in Gualaceo, where we'll stroll through the markets and stalls that sell fresh fruit and vegetables. We'll also visit a macana workshop and learn about this historic textile technique.
We'll then take you back to your hotel in Guayaquil and drop you off at 5:30 pm.
More Information
Duration
10 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop off
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Lunch
When to book?
You can book up until 8 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Perfect Destiny
Corporate name: Jefferson Berlin Salvatierra
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
