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  • By richiecdisc on March 17, 2008
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  • one of Cuenca's more beautiful buildings - Cuenca
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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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  • 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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  • Updated By elsadran on May 5, 2008
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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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    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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    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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    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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