Flights in South America are relatively expensive so the most popular form of transport is by coach. The two-day trip going through the Ecuadorean Andes and Peruvian coast was tiring but well worth the journey.
Being home to the largest and best-preserved colonial historic city center in Latin America make it a UNESCO World Heritage site. Filled with culture and history, the city modernizes within its traditional landscape.
When traveling from Cuenca to Guayaquil, the route involves crossing the scenic national park of El Cajas. With hundreds of lakes and wildlife, it offers plenty of activities and hikes of all difficulty levels.
Home to Ecuador's largest Incan ruins, Cañar is the country's archaeological and cultural capital. It exhibits the only oval temple built by the Inca empire and also displays the native Cañari ruins.
Considered one of the most difficult feats of engineering, the locomotive descent/ascent of Nariz del Diablo has exhilarating landscapes. The colonial town of Alausi is also beautiful and worthy of an overnight stay.
Pay a visit to an indigenous settlement learning how make a yuca tortilla, playing football with the locals, and meeting a shaman. We also have our last view of the sunset and spend the final day making our way back.