Do you live in the Cuenca and Azogues area, or will you be in the area for the Carnival days? Would you like to know about the native ethnic group of this region of Ecuador? If so, we invite you to join our 2-day tour of Monday and Tuesday, February 12 and 13 with BilDev Tours!
We will go to canton El Tambo in the province of Cañar, which is located 42 miles away from the city of Cuenca. This province is the cradle of the Great Cañari Nation, a culture that emerged in these territories approximately 2,000 years B.C. (Narrío phase) and has left a great legacy in terms of ceramic art and traditions.
The Cañaris have lived in this territory prior to the Inca conquest, and they are still here. This festival, the Lalay Raymi, or Cañari Carnival, is the perfect occasion to know about their traditions and history directly in their territory. The current Lalay Raymi is a merging of Andean and Christian traditions, and it is the feast of flowering, but it started being celebrated during the carnival days so that it was not totally lost.
Tour in English and Spanish
Difficulty: Easy
● Date: Monday, February 12, and Tuesday, February 13
● Cost: $99 per person | Special offer: $188 for 2 people ($94 each)
Itinerary:
Day 1:
• Departure from Cuenca
• Coyoctor Archaeological Complex
• Lalay Raymi: traditional Cañari ceremony
• Pampamesa (Traditional Lunch offered by the communities) or À la carte lunch (Optional – Not included in the itinerary price)
• Exploration of the Tambo Center, Church, Park, and Train Station
• Dinner (Not included)
• Visit to Andean kitchen garden
• Campfire/Party (both options will be available)
Day 2:
• Included breakfast
• Zhunin Hill surroundings (Highlands of El Tambo)
• Included lunch
• Return to Cuenca
Included:
– Transportation
– Entrance to Coyoctor Archaeological Complex
– Breakfast (day 2)
– Lunch (day 2)
– Certified tour guide
– Lodging
Not included:
– À la carte lunch (day 1 – optional)
– Dinner (day 1)
Book your spot now and don’t miss out on this experience! You can also see our social media and website for more information, or you can also write us directly at the contact information below. Looking forward to assisting you!
Hermano Miguel 4-35 y Calle Larga
Luis Velasquez
info@bildevtours.com
+593-963 52 3303 / 096 352 3303
https://bildevtours.com
