Maria's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Cerro Ahuaca Ecuador
With breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys this mountain is famous for
Hiking, Trad Climbing, Sport Climbing, Toprope and Bouldering.
Cariamanga
Cerro Ahuaca Ecuador
With breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys this mountain is famous for
Hiking, Trad Climbing, Sport Climbing, Toprope and Bouldering.
This natural swimming pools are a real gem. Visit during the week if you want a quiet experience with no one around. During the weekends locals go and enjoy this natural area. You can buy food and drinks then and enjoy the water and sunshine without feeling crowded. A must see.
Pailas Rotas
RIO YUNGUILLAThis natural swimming pools are a real gem. Visit during the week if you want a quiet experience with no one around. During the weekends locals go and enjoy this natural area. You can buy food and drinks then and enjoy the water and sunshine without feeling crowded. A must see.
Gonzanamá
Swimming
This natural wonder is a must visit. Located on one of the oldest Haciendas in this area this natural swimming pools has been carved out of the rock over many many years. For a more quite experience where you could be the only person around visit during the week. If you want to experience it with the locals come over the weekend. Locals sell food and drink here then and it is a great experience
Balneario Natural Pailas Rotas
This natural wonder is a must visit. Located on one of the oldest Haciendas in this area this natural swimming pools has been carved out of the rock over many many years. For a more quite experience where you could be the only person around visit during the week. If you want to experience it with the locals come over the weekend. Locals sell food and drink here then and it is a great experience
Food Scene
Cafe Hernandez's sells coffee vacuum packed and in beautiful packaging with the Cerro Ahuaca
mountain on. This makes a great gift to take back home or just to enjoy on your time in this area. Buy buying local you are supporting the local community.
And don't be surprised, local coffee here is very dark due to the toasting of the coffee beans they also grind it very fine. It makes a great coffee.
Café Hernández
Cafe Hernandez's sells coffee vacuum packed and in beautiful packaging with the Cerro Ahuaca
mountain on. This makes a great gift to take back home or just to enjoy on your time in this area. Buy buying local you are supporting the local community.
And don't be surprised, local coffee here is very dark due to the toasting of the coffee beans they also grind it very fine. It makes a great coffee.
Food Scene
Try out the local Mercado Municipal de Cariamanga. You can enjoy breakfast here eg. a fresh fruit smoothie and hand fresh empanadas filled with cheese that is made to order.
During lunch the locals come to eat here and a typical meal would consist of a soup, then rice with meat and a salad and a fresh fruit juice for a very reasonable price.
You can buy local coffee, fruits, handmade Candy's etc. in this market.
Mercado Municipal
Try out the local Mercado Municipal de Cariamanga. You can enjoy breakfast here eg. a fresh fruit smoothie and hand fresh empanadas filled with cheese that is made to order.
During lunch the locals come to eat here and a typical meal would consist of a soup, then rice with meat and a salad and a fresh fruit juice for a very reasonable price.
You can buy local coffee, fruits, handmade Candy's etc. in this market.