Day Trips From Cuenca, Ecuador
By Karen
(22/11/2010)There are plenty of short trips you can take from the city of Cuenca in Ecuador, many involving visits to the countryside and short hikes. One easy trip takes you to the waterfalls above the town of Giron.
There are plently of short day trips and hikes in the countryside around Cuenca, Ecuador.
One place you can visit is Giron for beautiful cascades falling in different levels in the hills above the town.
You can easily visit the first waterfall in a 10 minute walk from the entrance. The second level of waterfalls is a 2-3 hour walk up above. Walk through farmland and small sections of forest with lovely views of the valley.
Entrance $2 for foreigners and $1 for locals. Waterfalls are run by the community and there is a small shop, restaurants, some basic acommodations and an area for camping near the entrance.