Hike to the Culebrillas Lagoon

We start with a tour of the local farms where you can help the community with planting, harvesting or other seasonal activities; Tour of the community's chaki ñanes until we reach the family gardens, medicinal gardens, and Artisan workshops. We will also enjoy a delicious snack with Cañarejo Cheese and local herb tea. Lunch - either at the Tourist Centre restaurant, or a Pampa Mesa in the middle fields. Then we will visit the Llamas.

Upon arrival at the community of Sisid Anejo, refreshments are already waiting for us. During the course of the afternoon, we will play traditional games with the local children. In the evening, a meal prepared by the local women awaits us, along with music and dance. You will have the chance to try on the typical cañari costumes and join in for a dance or two!

We continue our walk through the Quebrada de Inti Huayco to see archeological and geographical features, as well as a beautiful landscape filled with colorful birds. Along the way, we visit orchards with medicinal plants such as the Rambran, fruit trees such as the capuli, cymbals and shulala trees, and ornamentals. We will stop at a sustainable farm to have lunch on the banks of the San Pedro River.

After dinner you will have some Quichua class, to help you to greet the people of the community and you will get a basic understanding of how this language is structured.

After a typical breakfast, we take a 4x4 vehicle to the Culebrillas Refuge. On our way there, we can observe eagles, deer, rabbits, and alpacas. Upon arrival, we request permission from the pachamama (Mother earth) for the tour and to visit to the Culebrillas mountains.