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Cuenca & El Cajas National Park Tour

Cuenca, Azuay

Full day

Starting at USD 269 pp

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A full day excursion in the

Southern Paramo

Toreadora Lagoon surrounded by paramo mountains, El Cajas National Park - el cajas national park tour
Dos Chorreras waterfall in the Andean mountains near Cuenca
Traveler hiking through the paramo grassland in El Cajas National Park
Polylepis forest with moss-covered trees in El Cajas National Park
Hiker on a wooden trail through El Cajas National Park paramo
  • Explore one of the most impressive landscapes and ecosystems found in the country of Ecuador at El Cajas National Park, a natural paradise just 40 minutes outside Cuenca.
  • Discover a changing landscape of high-altitude wetlands, paramos, Andean rainforests, and polylepis forests.
  • Experience a habitat home to more than 40 species of mammals and more than 150 species of birds.
  • 70+ years of experience crafting tours in Ecuador. Our own guide will provide the ecological context that turns a day in the El Cajas into a genuine natural history experience!
2026
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2027
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Itinerary

Places and Activities

El Cajas National Park

El Cajas National Park offers visitors with its breathtaking landscapes, pristine lakes, and diverse wildlife, an unforgettable adventure for nature enthusiasts and explorers.

Dos Chorreras

A mountain sanctuary nestled between two waterfalls. Dos Chorreras is an excellent Andean mountain experience after visiting El Cajas National Park.

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Map of your visit

Map of the El Cajas National Park day trip route from Cuenca, Ecuador

What's included

Seamless exploration
Metropolitan Touring’s own bilingual guide and transportation services throughout the experience

Curated experiences
Visits and activities described in the itinerary

Curated gastronomy
Lunch at a luxury mountain lodge in El Cajas National Park

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