Dragon 青竜

Perched at an elevation of 4,150 meters, the Three Crosses Viewpoint - Cajas (Mirador Tres Cruces - Cajas) marks the highest point along the Cuenca–Molleturo highway and offers one of the most breathtaking panoramas in Ecuador. From this lofty perch, visitors can gaze across the rugged expanse of El Cajas National Park, with its countless glacial lakes and jagged peaks stretching into the horizon. The viewpoint also serves as a symbolic marker of the continental divide—where waters flow either toward the Pacific Ocean or the Amazon Basin. Trails from the parking area lead to additional lookouts and even to the summit of Cerro Paraguillas, rewarding hikers with sweeping views and a sense of serene isolation. Parque Nacional Cajas is a high-altitude sanctuary located about 30 kilometers west of Cuenca, Ecuador. Spanning over 285 square kilometers, the park is a mosaic of páramo grasslands, cloud forests, and more than 200 glacial lakes. Its dramatic ...

The Museum of Aboriginal Cultures in Cuenca, Ecuador, is a captivating window into the ancient civilizations that once thrived across the region. Housed in a beautifully restored 18th-century adobe building that once served as an inn for llama drovers, the museum offers visitors a chance to step back in time. Its location on Calle Larga, in the heart of Cuenca’s historic district, adds to its charm and authenticity, making it a cultural landmark in the city. Inside, the museum showcases an extraordinary collection of over 8,000 archaeological artifacts—far more than the 5,000 originally noted—spanning from the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras to the height of the Incan empire. The exhibits are thoughtfully arranged to reflect both chronological and geographical themes, highlighting the diversity of Ecuador’s indigenous cultures from the Pacific Coast, Andes, and Amazon Basin. Visitors can marvel at tools, ceramics, textiles, and ornamental objects craft...