Ingapirca, Ecuador

Before we all headed off in various directions from Cuenca we decided to head out to see some ruins called Ingapirca. The bus ride ended up being a lot longer than we expected. Although the ruins were not the most spectactular that I had seen it was interesting to hear about the local history

The site was originally inhabitated by an indigenous group, the Canari. Their religious views/calendar followed the cycles of the moon. In comparison to the Incas who later inhabitated the spot and followed the cycles of the sun. YOu could see variations in the building they built based on these varying belief systems.

After our tour we did a short hike to see the side of a mountain that looks like a face. Can you see it?

After we got back to Cuenca we all headed off in various directions around Ecuador. It was fun to have this one last adventure with the group