Ingapirca Ruins Day Trip

Discover a mystical and symbolic place in Cañar on our Ingapirca Ruins Day Trip. Experience an example of Inca architecture in Ecuador.

Ingapirca Ruins Day Trip

We'll pick you up at your hotel in Cuenca at the scheduled time and head towards the archaeological complex of Ingapirca.

The first stop will be the Gothic Basilica of the Virgen del Rocío to the south of Cuenca, featuring 49 granite columns and 36 arches. You may learn about the miracle at the hill of Zhalao.

Upon arrival at the Ingapirca complex, we'll embark on a guided tour of the ancient pre-Columbian city, exploring structures such as the lintels, tombs, the Face of the Inca, the Vaguada, La Condamine, and discussing the precision of stonework.

We'll visit the Temple of the Sun, a prominent indigenous astronomical site, and discuss the theories related to it, including the human and animal sacrifices historically performed there.

After the tour, we'll take you to a restaurant for a meal before returning to Cuenca, arriving at your hotel after an eight-hour trip.

Tour with lunch

When booking, you can select the tour that includes lunch, allowing you to try a typical dish from the region.