City: Azuay Province
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Top 10 Things to do Good for Couples in Azuay Province, Ecuador
Azuay (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈswaj]), Province of Azuay is a province of Ecuador, created on 25 June 1824. It encompasses an area of 8,309.58 square kilometres (3,208.35 sq mi). Its capital is Cuenca. It is located in the south center of Ecuador in the highlands. Its mountains reach 4,500 m (14,800 ft) above sea level in the national park of El Cajas.
Restaurants in Azuay Province
1. Centro Ecuestre Bellavista
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5.0 based on 306 reviews
Centro Ecuestre Bellavista is located 8 kilometers outside of Cuenca. We offer the best Horseback Riding for children and adults on trails in the Ecuadorian Andes. Horses and trails are selected to match your riding skills. Experience the natural beauty of the Andes; the unique wildlife and vegetation.Participate in outdoor activities.
2. Arutam Ecotours
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5.0 based on 107 reviews
Arutam Ecotours offers trips to the exciting travel destination in Ecuador. With us you can discover touristy still undiscovered regions with places of natural, archeological and cultural wonders. We offer a unique combination of astonishing nature experiences, indigenous community encounters, ancestral sights and adventure activities.
3. Apu Adventures
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
We are a tourism agency focused on providing specialized services that generate unique and unrepeatable experiences allowing our visitors to fulfill their dreams of discovering new destinations. Tours to every natural region of Ecuador: COAST-SIERRA-AMAZON and GALAPAGOS. *Vegan and vegetarian options for all of our tours
4. El Cajas National Park
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5.0 based on 2,364 reviews
Known for its more than 275 Andean lakes and many waterfalls, this national park is a popular destination for trout fishing, rugged hiking and camping.
Reviewed By Elias_Rovielo - Sao Caetano do Sul, Brazil
As this is my last Andean country, I seriously thought if this tour would be worthwhile, the time spent to see the Andes mountains, bush (park) and lakes. I'm glad I didn't hear my mind! The tour has incredible trails around a lagoon with birds and flowers, then we go further up the high mountains to see high altitude lagoons with the reflection of the sky in them, unique high altitude forests and a lot of history. 1) First pond and complete lap around it; 2) The highest top of the park; 3) Another lagoon with a walk in the only high altitude forest; 4) Restaurant with lunch included; This shared tour was contracted with the great travel agency, Deep Ecuador Travel (Cuenca) with the fantastic guide Andrés León.
5. Expediciones Apullacta
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5.0 based on 76 reviews
We feature the best hotel arrangements in all of Ecuador, as well as tourism services in the Amazon Rainforest, Ecuadorian coast, and Galapagos Islands. We offer a variety of both single and multi-day trips and visits. We provide assistance at both national and international airports (in various languages): check-in, boarding passes and luggage checks. In cases in which luggage does not arrive on time, we take charge of the logistics (with the consent of the passenger) so that their luggage gets to their hotel or to the next stop on their journey. We book and purchase national and international flights. We offer tourist transport services (buses, vans and cars). We offer 2 types of tours: Group tours, for those who travel alone and/or prefer to be part of a group while visiting their destination(s) of interest, with an established itinerary and specified days for travel. Private tours, ideal for those who desire an exclusive experience. We design the tours according to the needs and interests of each client, after a meticulous analysis of their requirements that ensures their ultimate satisfaction.
6. Polylepis Tours
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5.0 based on 233 reviews
Polylepis Tours has a fresh, personalised approach to tours, offering a range of services to meet travellers' interests and budgets. We offer the full range of tours, including Galapagos and Jungle tours. Along with the most famous destinations, we aim to introduce visitors to the delights of lesser known destinations in Ecuador, including community based, sustainable tourism projects. Cancellation policies To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 24 hours before the tour start date in the local timezone. No refunds will be given after that time period
7. Experience Cuenca Ecuador
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
Join local Ecuadorians and resident English speaking expats who are fun and passionate about sharing the unique heritage of El Centro historic district of Cuenca Ecuador; a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the top tourist destinations in South America. Do you have a limited amount of time to visit Cuenca and want to get the best value for your traveling dollar? Are you a local that has just not had the time to visit, taste and see some of the great things here in Cuenca Ecuador? If so, our classes are perfect for you. Choose from one or several of our classes. Not only will you get personal and friendly instructors, you will learn a lot about the city, the food, the culture and many of the best kept secrets in town for culture, art, crafts, alpaca, jewelry, great dining, and behind the scenes history of some of the oldest architecture in Ecuador.
8. Jazz Society Cafe
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5.0 based on 55 reviews
Live jazz 4 nights a week (Wed. - Sat.) 7pm - 10pm 2nd floor of La Vina Italian Restaurant Ecuador's only jazz club! The Jazz Society Café is the performance venue of The Jazz Society of Ecuador in Cuenca, Ecuador. The Café is located on the 2nd floor (upstairs) of La Viña Italian Restaurant. La Viña provides the food & beverages using the same menu and prices as downstairs, and has an excellent reputation for serving authentic Italian cuisine and pizza.
Reviewed By MagyarNC - Cuenca, Ecuador
The Jazz Society Cafe has reopened! For anyone looking for it in El Centro, please look towards the west side of Cuenca at Ramona Cordero y León 3-71. It is the "home" of Mother and Son Family Kitchen. The owner and talented jazz musician, Jim Gala, had to move because the restaurant below his venue closed because of the pandemic. At its new place, one is literally in the living room, which is like a small theater that can hold 20 to 25 people. It is a very cozy and intimate place with not a bad seat in the house. The setting is so personal that one can almost touch the musicians from their table. To get back into the groove, the jazz venue is open only one day per week, on Saturday afternoons. There are several gourmet food offerings and drinks to accompany the great live jazz. My wife and I went with another couple to this lovely music venue. We all started with their famous house salad. Three of us had it with balsamic vinaigrette while I chose their creamy garlic dressing. If you are a garlic lover, you will be in heaven with this dressing! The vegetables were very fresh, and it included an unique sweet and tart fruit from Ecuador that resembles a smaller grape tomato. What a perfect complement to the salad. For our entrées, two of us chose "Garlic Prawn Pasta in White Wine Tomato Sauce," served with linguine. Everything was very fresh and tasty! One of our friends had "Crispy-Skin Salmon with Dill Chili Mango Sauce." It came with two sides of your choice. He wasted no time with the excellent salmon. For my dinner, I went with the "Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast," served with linguine. As soon as my wife had a taste of my entrée, she exclaimed that next time she was getting this very good dish. I totally understand. Our server stated that they have excellent desserts. We were all too full to even try one. But! Next time we shall certainly make sure to have room. Jim was spot on when he told my wife and me, “Jazz at its best can be very intimate. It’s very unpretentious and it can be very profound. It’s like a good book; it can change the way you think. You leave the place a different person.” Trust me... You definitely will!
9. Cuenca Bestours
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5.0 based on 335 reviews
We are a leading Tour Operator & Travel Agency based in Cuenca - Ecuador, specialized in arranging and customizing adventure and cultural activities for couples, families, and groups in Cuenca and around Ecuador. In addition, we provide assistance in both English and Spanish languages, giving you as much help as possible during your trip. At Cuenca Bestours, we strive at every turn to define and redefine your notion of what is possible on a vacation. Our staff of travel experts has degrees in tourism and endeavor to skillfully handle every detail of every trip to create that extra unexpected that makes your experience unique and unforgettable, letting you focus only on enjoying the natural and cultural beauty of Ecuador. Join us, every mile will become a lifetime memory!
10. MontaRuna
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Horseback riding in the beautiful hills/mountains surrounding Cuenca is a must for all who visit this beautiful region. Monta Runa horseback tours is the oldest of its kind in Cuenca and the guides have over 12 years of experience. The horses and equipment are all top of the line. Special 2-3 day camping and horseback ridging tours and night tours are also available as well as private tours.
Reviewed By ElenafromAustralia
Highly recommend a ride with Carlos and his beautiful horses for both novice or experienced riders. Having ridden through Central and South America, I’ve noticed the horses tend to be on the smaller side. The main team here are Spanish breeds, tall and very strong which was a pleasant surprise and an absolute pleasure to ride. ‘Tango’ had such a smooth trot and great spirit. The scenery is beautiful and our ride took us to a fantastic vantage point of Cuenca and the surrounding Andes. Carlos was an excellent host (and speaks perfect English in case you’re concerned) and takes great care to ensure the whole experience is enjoyable for guests and the horses. You can expect personal transfers, opportunity to groom the horses, pointers for how to ride, tack checks, hoof picking on trail, local history lessons, heaps of information on flora, treats for the horses and a delicious home cooked lunch after the ride. Private rides are available and if you have some experience riding I think they would be a lot of fun! It’s clear Carlos truly loves his horses and what he does (which is not always the case with horse riding tours). Thanks for the great ride and hope to return one day!
