Azuay

Ecuador

The elevation of 4000 meters isn't easy to acclimate to ,but you get to see gorgeous views like this so it's a pretty fair trade off !!! El cajas is a hikers dream!!
The elevation of 4000 meters isn't easy to acclimate to ,but you get to see gorgeous views like this so it's a pretty fair trade off !!! El cajas is a hikers dream!!
I barely explored 10% of the park in a day but even in a day morning and evening can be a different experience depending  on the kind of weather.After a lot of reading that it's better to reach the park early as it gets rainy in the afternoon,I reached there at 11 but it was gloomy and the afternoon was bright and sunny 😀
Enroute to Cajas National Park from Guayaquil!!  We stopped at a random spot for 10mins and kept gaping at the clouds!!  I strongly suggest taking a taxi or private tour  from Guayaquil to Cajas for the breath taking views through the way!! Lot of buses go this route but you can't stop at some spectacular   locales and break into a jig 😀 #weekendgetaway
The weather changes so quickly here in El cajas park .But no matter the  weather it's breathtaking.. Lagunas, the clouds and the mountains.. bundle up in a jacket and  a warm hat.#weekendgetaway

Popular cities in Azuay

Pumapungo ruins near Cuenca, Ecuador, aerial drone
Cuenca
Known for Cathedrals, Tours and Museums
Escape to Cuenca! Enjoy its museums, cathedral, and history.

Reasons to visit

  • Calderon Park
  • New Cathedral of Cuenca
  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
Beautiful aerial view of the Ecuadorian Andes at sunset. City of Banos.
Banos
Known for Relaxing
Head to Mall del Rio and Mirador de Turi—just two of the sights around Banos.
The elevation of 4000 meters isn't easy to acclimate to ,but you get to see gorgeous views like this so it's a pretty fair trade off !!! El cajas is a hikers dream!!
Sayausí
Check out the local area in Sayausí as you venture to sights like El Cajas National Park.
Aerial view of Paute, Azuay Province, Ecuador
Paute
Known for Natural parks
Trip time! Discover the parks in Paute.
Great lookout point of Cuenca
Turi
Head to sights like Mirador de Turi as you discover the local area in Turi.
Scarves or Macanas at the market, traditional handcraft and design for Gualaceo canton, Azuay province, made by using technique called Ikat, colorful fabrics background. Cuenca, Ecuador
Gualaceo
Known for Adventure and Shopping
Escape to Gualaceo! Enjoy its adventures.