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Fly from Guayaquil to Cuenca
  • By retired_poppi on October 21, 2007
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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

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    time or money, you make the choice
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  • By richiecdisc on March 17, 2008
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  • one of Cuenca's more beautiful buildings - Cuenca
    one of Cuenca's more beautiful
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    by richiecdisc
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    Cuenca is a lot further south than most think. It's a twelve hour bus ride from Quito and seven from centrally located Ambato. We lucked out when we got a ride from just north of Riobamba in a car that took only about four hours which was considerably shorter than a bus would have been. It would have been about seven dollars for that journey and about ten to Quito. Luckily, Cuenca is well connected by air as well. We got a plane to Guayaquil for around $60 one way which saved us about four hours and jumped on a plane from there immediately to the Galapagos Islands. So, while Cuenca is readily accessible you either need the time to travel by bus or the money to do it by air.

    Cuenca is quite compact and you can get to all sights on foot.

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    Bus Terminal
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  • By calcaf38 on October 13, 2007
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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.

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    Take Bus to Riobamba
  • By Schmudi on August 11, 2006
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    Bus to or from Guayaquil
  • By retired_poppi on February 4, 2007
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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.

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    Bus from Guayaquil to Cuenca
  • By lemondrop on December 31, 2007
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    Muddy roads to Cuenca
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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!

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    Expediciones Apullacta - Travel Agency
  • Updated By elsadran on May 5, 2008
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  • Apullacta is in this building-2nd floor - Cuenca
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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)

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  • Phone: (593 7)283 7815/283 7681
  • Website: info@apullacta.com/www.apullacta.com
  • Other Contact: fax 2837 815

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    Museao Pumapungo
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  • Updated By richiecdisc on March 17, 2008
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  • ugly? True but you'll need some time to explore - Cuenca
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    Museo Pumapungo is not only Cuenca’s main museum but it’s also one of Ecuador’s top ones as well. This natural history museum is extensive and you will need a few hours to properly have a look. Most people come solely to check out the huge ethnology exhibit that takes up an entire floor but there are lots of other interesting displays like dioramas of traditional costumes of Ecuador’s diverse cultural groups. Of course, the kids (and most adults too!) will love the shrunken heads that harrowingly finish up your tour.

    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.

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  • Address: Calle Larga near Huayna
  • Directions: At the far southeast corner of town. It's a bit of a walk but an interesting one.

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    Visit a Straw Hat Factory
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  • Updated By calcaf38 on October 14, 2007
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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.

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  • Directions: Calle Larga, between Padre Aguirre and Torres

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    Catedral de la Inmaculata Concepción
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  • Updated By richiecdisc on March 17, 2008
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    Parque Calderón’s focal point is Catedral de la Inmaculata Concepción is the newer of the square’s two but its two blue domes have become the city’s hallmark symbol. Ironically, they can barely be seen from the park as they were meant to play second and third fiddle to the proposed bell tower that was not built due to poor architectural planning and are thus at the rear of the structure! This cost the city it having the largest cathedral in South America. At any rate, the massive church whose austere marble interior took nearly 80 years to complete from its 1885 start date has beautiful stained glass windows and is particularly compelling during an evening service.

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  • Directions: On the east side of the famous central square.

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