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- English
- Spanish
Discover Cuenca’s cuisine and history on a small-group walking tour. In addition to sating your appetite and cultural curiosities, this tour is a great way to orient yourself to the city’s layout. Culinary highlights include Sanduche de pernil, tamales, empanadas, and traditional beverages like morocho and coconut juice. Along the way, visit the ruins of Todos Los Santos, the Broken Bridge, and numerous other landmarks.
- Enjoy a small group size of maximum 15 people
- Relax in complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
- Taste a variety of traditional Ecuadorian dishes
-Visit locations that most tourists miss
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our guide will wait for you in front of the main door of the church, wearing a cap with the Polylepis Tours logo
Itinerary
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1La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Cuenca
We walk around the central square, observing the main historical buildings of the city such as: New and Old Cathedral, La Gobernacion, mayoralty, etc.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Cuenca
In this place you have the possibility to enjoy a delicious Cuenca snack called Sanduche de pernil, accompanied by its chili sauce with tree tomato and a refreshing coconut juice drink.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Then we will walk through the cobbled streets of Cuenca, visiting some of the traditional neighborhoods such as the Barrio de Todos Santos or also called the neighborhood of the bakers, then we will connect with the Barranco del Rio Tomebamba before reaching the next food stall.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
In front of the Broken Bridge, an iconic place in the city, we will find a small food stall with many years of service where you can taste the best empandas and drink the famous "morocho" prepared with corn.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
After walking along the bank of the river observing, part of the ravine of the city and the archaeological remains of Pumapungo, we will arrive at one of the most famous streets of the city of Cuenca where many colonial-style houses are preserved, which function as small restaurants with typical food, especially tortillas, tamles, empanadas, etc. Remember that with these snacks your dinner will be more than complete
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Cuenca
In the final part of our tour, we will return close to the starting point of the tour to close the night with a delicious cocktail in one of the best restaurants in the city of Cuenca.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Minimum of 1 adults required
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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