(EMAILWIRE.COM, April 26, 2011 ) QUITO, ECUADOR – April 26, 2011 – Travel Ecuador, a leading Ecuador tour operator is promoting the colonial city of Cuenca as their top destination in Ecuador. Drastic improvements to Ecuador’s transportation infrastructure have opened up the high mountain city of Cuenca as one of Ecuador’s most appealing international tourism destinations.
Despite being EcuadorÂ’s third largest city, Cuenca manages to retain a charming small town atmosphere and simple way of life. Cuenca has recently gained international attention from its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as being recognized as International Living MagazineÂ’s #1 Retirement Haven. The cityÂ’s stunning 18th century colonial architecture, Incan ruins, Andean culture and traditions, and the outstanding natural resources of nearby Cajas National Park make Cuenca an outstanding destination to visit. Recent improvements to road and air travel infrastructure have made Cuenca easily accessible from EcuadorÂ’s port city of Guayaquil, and it is now possible to travel from Cuenca to the Galapagos Islands on the same day.
Travel Ecuador has been operating tour programs in Ecuador for over 18 years and they firmly believe that Cuenca has best sights and experiences that Ecuador has to offer. Travel EcuadorÂ’s Cuenca programs feature tours of CuencaÂ’s city center featuring 18th century cathedrals and colonial architecture, and a walk through CuencaÂ’s traditional open marketplaces and narrow cobblestone streets. Travelers will also get to experience a tour of the Pumapungo Incan ruins, spend time in the beautiful Andean landscapes of Cajas National Park, and tour nearby rural villages largely untouched by tourism to learn about traditional Andean pastoral heritage and agriculture techniques, meet local artisans, and take an exclusive tour of a beautiful rose plantation in the Andes Mountains.
Travel Ecuador specializes in designing and operating completely custom tour programs for their distribution partners, enabling their partners to provide exclusive Ecuadorian travel experiences for their clients. Juan Rodriguez, founder of Travel Ecuador, has been conceiving, planning and operating high-quality custom trips throughout South America for over 18 years. Juan has always preferred to work with North American travel companies, which allow him to focus on creating amazing, exclusive experiences that meet the high standards of his partners and their clients.
Travel Ecuador is part of South Expeditions, a leading travel group with over 18 years of experience arranging a wide array of high-end customized trips and excursions for individuals, families and groups in Latin America. Their three companies, Travel Ecuador, Chile Expeditions and Galapagos Endurance are committed to designing and providing unique and wonderful experiences that will create lasting memories for their guests.
