THE INCA TRAIL TO INGAPIRCA
The most important Inca site in Ecuador, Ingapirca was built toward the end of the 15th century during the Inca expansion into present-day Ecuador. The site, 50 km nort of Cuenca, was built with the same mortarless, polished-stone technique used by the Inca in Peru. Although less impressive than site in Peru, it's definitely worth a visit. A guided tour explains the design and significance of the various ruins.
For an economical visit, catch a direct Transporte Cañar bus ($2.50 two hours) from Cuenca's bus terminal at 9am or 12:20pm. Buses return to Cuenca at 1pm and 3:45pm. More frequent buses from Cuenca depart half-hourly to El Tambo, where you can catch an onward bus or taxi ($5) to Ingapirca, 8km further.
