Adventure Tours Cuenca Ecuador

Cuenca is internationally recognized because of its invaluable cultural patrimony. Inside the city and in its surroundings it is possible to find ideal places for the practice of adventure sports, either outdoors or in artificial atmospheres.

Mountain Biking in Cuenca

Cuenca is surrounded by mountains and covered with natural forests; the paths for mountain cycling are available to practice this sport for hours. The local agencies are equipped with the most modern equipment for mountain cycling. There is transportation and guides who assure you will enjoy the activity.
Also in the city there is a bike cross-training track which is located on Remigio Crespo Avenue, where this competition sport can be practiced. The track has world class features and has been used for local, provincial and country bike cross-training competitions.

Escalade & bouldering tours near Cuenca

This is a sport that has slowly won fans worldwide. This practice requires a lot of flexibility, strong muscles and some specific gear. It offers a lot of adrenaline to those who practice it. Cuenca has an escalade wall located at the sport complex of the "Sport Concentration of Azuay" located on De Las Américas and 3 de Noviembre avenues. In this place, there is the necessary information for trainers and escalade guides. There are trainers that coordinate the performance of those who want to dominate this sport. Also, this practice is performed in natural spaces, especially in the area of the Cajas National Park climbing its rocky walls.
Tour operators in Cuenca provide information about mountain climbing and bouldering tours in the nearest valleys and rocky walls.

Paragliding tours

This extreme sport has become one of the most popular sports in Cuenca.  The province of Azuay has small rounded hills and nice base jumping rocks; the practice of the sport is well developed.  Also, it celebrates a paragliding festival in the town of Cochancay. Tour operators in Cuenca have all the facilities to carry out this exciting activity.

Horse back riding in near haciendas of Cuenca

Another way to enjoy the natural places and its surroundings is by horse riding. The local agencies offer all the necessary services to perform horse riding tours, which can last few hours or up to several days. These horse riding tours near Cuenca can provide a magnificent opportunity to enjoy the native forest and landscapes in a very fun way.

Mountain Climbing in Cuenca

If you prefer to be in a valley surrounded by mountains, Cuenca gathers all the characteristics required for mountain climbing activities. Andinismo Clubs (Andes Mountain Climbing Clubs) carry out activities periodically. Trekking at high or low elevations is an available and joining activity in the escalade routes.
Also, you could make arrangements with local tour operators to perform a long climbing excursion in volcanoes and peaks of Ecuador.

Mountain climbing contacts in Cuenca

Club de Andinismo Sangay
Address: Gran Colombia Street No. 7-39.  Edificio Alfa, first floor, office E.
Phone: (593) 7-283 6758

Altamontaña Andinismo
Phone: (593) 7-284 4021

Terra Diversa
Address: Hermano Miguel No. 4-46 and Calle Larga Streets.
Phone: (593) 7-282 3782