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Fly from Guayaquil to Cuenca (30 minutes)
one way fare is about $50 in October, 2007
TAME
0700 Monday thru Saturday
1345 Monday thru Friday
1800 Sunday thru Friday
AeroGal
0730 Monday thru Saturday
1830 Sunday thru Friday
Icaro
no flights to Cuenca Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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February 16, 2009:
I emailed Tame and Aerogal to see if they had me on any passenger lists. Tame has responded that they don't. After hours of being played like a ping pong ball between my credit card company and PayPal, I finally got good girl at PayPal who filed my complaint for me. It only took about 2 minutes! About the same time it took the others to route me off to another lazy phone person. Anyway, we'll see what happens there. In the meantime I will buy my tickets directly from the airlines.
February 17, 2009:
I tried to book a flight from Quito to Cuenca on a site called "Aeropas.com". They were going to charge me $58.00 for "delivery". When they didn't deliver anything, PayPal stepped in and got my money back for me. So far I have been able to book a return flight from Cuenca to Quito on Aerogal.com.ec. I am currently looking for a web site to book the flight to Cuenca. I'll keep you posted.
February 18, 2009:
The flight I needed from Quito to Cuenca was on Tame airlines. Their online reservations service was down, so I emailed the reservations email address on their website and asked if I could reserve a seat by email. Patricia at Tame in Quito kindly reserved me a seat which I have to pay for when I arrive in Quito. So, so far, I'm all set to go. Leave a Comment Theme: AirplaneWebsite: aerogal.com.ec Other Contact: tame.com.ec
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 one of Cuenca's more beautiful
buildings by richiecdisc
Cuenca is quite compact and you can get to all sights on foot. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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Cuenca is the third most important city in Ecuador. It can be reached through short domestic flights from Guayaquil or from Quito.
In order to take in the landscapes, however, traveling by bus is recommended. Buses are economical, appear to be safe, but they take longer than you might expect in a small country.
Taking the bus non-stop from Quito to Cuenca (10 hours) would be an ordeal. I broke the journey in several pieces (Quito-Machachi-Pelileo-Riobamba-Alausi-Ingapirca-Cuenca) over four days, and it was pretty exhausting. Still, it allowed me to experience Ecuador, see everyday life, and talk to many people.
For the bus trip from Cuenca to Guayaquil, see two travelogues on this page, Landscapes Between Cuenca and Guayaquil. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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The direct bus between Cuenca and Guayaquil passes through the Caja National Park. The scenery is outstanding. The contential devide is crossed at 4120 meters. In January 2007, a one way ticvket cost $US 8. The trip takes 4 hours. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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The bus trip from Guayaquil to Cuenca is an awesome experience. You start at sea level, then it's up, up and up to a new altititude and climate. The ride is slow going during some steep climbs, and mudslides/rockslides make for some delays...don't be in any hurry! Theme: Bus
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It's possible to make all your explorations around Cuenca by bus, but if you decide you have not enough time or feel lazy about doing it yourself, there is a very efficient and reliable Travel Agency where you can trust your body and mind and enjoy the ride! They even make the tour if you are the only client!!! This is really worth mentioning because it is so rare. The stuff are very knowledgeable and polite. I had two tours with them and i was absolutely satisfied!
It is conveniently located in the center on Gran Colombia street and of course they pick you up at your hotel. Tours to Ingapirca visit also the Canar open market, and Biblian. In the Cajas National Park tour they take you to the top, have an unforgettable hike and then to the Lowlands, a very beautiful place near a lake. They cost 35 $US each, one meal in a nice restaurant included.
I had a great time!
Gran Colombia 11-02 & General Torres (2nd floor) Theme: OtherPhone: (593 7)283 7815/283 7681Website: info@apullacta.com/www.apullacta.com Other Contact: fax 2837 815
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Cuenca is the world center for what is called, inaccurately, the "Panama Hat."
A few remaining old-fashioned factories offer tours, where you will be told about the famous Montecristi straw; how the straw is boiled;how women weave it and sell the half-finished hats to the manufacturer; how hats are graded in quality, then pressed and whitened.
It is all quite fascinating, in a fast-disappearing way. I imagine the visit is similar to that of a cigar factory in Cuba.
I visited the Barranco workshop (Rafael Paredes e Hijos Cia Ltda). There was no pressure to buy a hat at the end, but you should tip your guide. There is a lovely view of the river from the top of the workshop.
My visit was much more interesting from having read "The Panama Hat Trail" by Tom Miller beforehand. Leave a Comment Directions: Calle Larga, between Padre Aguirre and Torres
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 ugly? True but you'll need
some time to explore by richiecdisc
It’s three big bucks to get in and while expensive compared to what you pay for a room or food, it’s well money well spent. Leave a Comment Address: Calle Larga near HuaynaDirections: At the far southeast corner of town. It's a bit of a walk but an interesting one.
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Get cheap flights to Cuenca. Airports in the area include Cuenca Mariscal (CUE). Check flights to Cuenca when you want to visit these nearby places: Baños.
- El Conquistador
Gran Colombia 6-65, Cuenca - Mercure Cuenca Hotel
Gran Colombia 787 Y Luis Cordero Azuay, Cuenca - Hosteria Uzhupud
Km 34 Via Paute, Cuenca - Hosteria Duran
Av. Ricardo Duran, Cuenca - San Andres
Gran Colombia 11-66 and Tarqui, Cuenca - Mansion Alcazar
Calle BolÃvar 12-55 y Tarqui, Cuenca - Oro Verde Cuenca Hotel
Avenida Ordóñez Lazo S/N, Cuenca - Crespo
Calle Larga 7-93 P.O. Box 0101221, Cuenca - Santa Lucia
Antonio Borrero 8-44 and Sucre, Cuenca - El Dorado
Gran Colombia 7-87 y Luis Cordero, Cuenca - Inca Real
General Torres 8-40, Cuenca - Hostal Posada Del Angel
Bolivar 14-11 y Estevez de Toral, Cuenca
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