Ingapirca Ruins Day Trip

Discover a mystical and symbolic place in the province of Cañar on our Ingapirca Ruins Day Trip. You'll travel back in time and see 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 once we're all assembled, we'll head to the archaeological complex of Ingapirca. Our first destination will be the Gothic Basilica of the Virgen del Rocío, located to the south of Cuenca, which features 49 granite columns and 36 arches. You'll learn about the miracle that occurred on the hill of Zhalao.

Upon arrival at the Ingapirca complex, we'll start a guided tour of the ancient pre-Columbian city. As we explore, we'll see the lintels, tombs, the Face of the Inca, the Vaguada, La Condamine, and other structures, while learning about the perfectly cut stones.

We'll pause at the Temple of the Sun, an important indigenous astronomical site. Discussions will cover theories about this sanctuary and the human and animal sacrifices that were once performed here.

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

Tour with lunch

When booking, you'll have the option to select the tour that includes lunch, where you can try a typical dish from the region.