Excursion to the Ingapirca Ruins
Originally, the Incas had an impressively large system of roads here in Ecuador, measuring about 5,000 kilometers in length; a larger system than the Roman Empire had.
Today, there exists few remnants of this road system, but what is left is incredibly interesting.
Itinerary
Duration 10 hours
Departure to the Ingapirca Ruins the biggest Inca Archaeological Complex in Ecuador , located about two hours outside the city we will make a stop to see how the weaving of the famous ¨Panama Hats¨ are being made. Sundays we can visit the Cañar Market.
- English speaking guide
- Private Transportation
- Lunch
- Entrance to the Ingapirca complex
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
Ingapirca Ruins.- The Ingapirca Ruins are the Province’s most important attraction. These Inca ruins were built over a settlement of the Cañari culture known as the "Ingapirca Castle" and they encompass an ellipse, chambers, patios, warehouses and baths. It is believed that Ingapirca was not only a fortress but also an administrative and religious center. Next to the ruins is an on site museum which holds a model of the ruins, archeological and ethnographic pieces, ceramics, jewels and textile relics.
