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Biking Cuenca City Tour

Cuenca, Ecuadorby Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 8 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

Our tour takes you along riverside trails to enjoy nice views and the charming architecture of El "Barranco". We will also explore Pumapungo (Inca site) and the modern area of Cuenca, a UNESCO World Heritage city on this bike tour on the riverside along charming parks.

What's included

  • Hotel pick-up
  • Licensed bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
  • Helmet
  • Taxes and surcharges
  • Rental Bike
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    15 min

    This is the old western limit of Cuenca, a great place to start the tour with an interpretation of the city

  2. 2

    Rio Tomebamba

    10 min

    This is the most important river in town due to the water supply, we will stop for great picture sports from the river and the famous Barranco with its hanging houses.

  3. 3

    El Barranco del Rio Tomebamba

    10 min

    Considered the border of the historical town and the modern are, this attraction shows the unique architecture of the XIX century.

  4. 4

    El Puente Roto

    5 min

    Our guide will explain about the stories of Cuenca related to the Tomabamba river. In 1960s the flood of the river destroyed all bridges. They rebuilt all but this one.

  5. 5

    Pumapungo Museo

    30 min

    Considered the most important museum in town. We will explore the Ethnographic and Archaeological exhibitions and then the in situ archaeological site with its crop terraces.

  6. 6

    Parque El Paraiso

    5 min

    We will bike by the biggest park in town, you will see a bit of the daily life of Cuencanos as you go.

Meeting and pickup

San Sebastian Plaza on the corner of Bolivar St and Coronel Talbot St

Pick ups start 20 minutes prior the tour. We will confirm the pick up time after booking.

End point

San Sebastian Plaza on the corner of Bolivar St and Coronel Talbot St

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
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  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required on group tours
  • Comfortable shoes and sun protection is recommended
  • Please contact us to info@cuencabestours.com within 2 days notice to reconfirm the tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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