Biking Cuenca City Tour

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.

Itinerary

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

   · 15 min

2. Rio Tomebamba

   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.

   · 10 min

3. El Barranco del Rio Tomebamba

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

   · 10 min

4. El Puente Roto

   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 min

5. Pumapungo Museo

   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.

   · 30 min· Admission included

6. Parque El Paraiso

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

   · 5 min· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

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

How to use your ticket

• Please advise the size of bikes that are needed or provide your height and a member of our team will advise • 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. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• 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
• 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.
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 8 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 28838P7

Activity offered by Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator via Viator.