Parque Nacional Cajas

Probably one of the last opportunities here in South America to visit a national park for us was close to Cuenca.
Very different type of landscape we have seen in till now opened ahead of us once we approached the park.
Most of it is moorland type of landscape with low bushes and lots of little lakes spread around.
The altitude ranges between 3 100m and 4 450 m above sea level and as we weren't yet very acclimatizate we have opted for an easy walk along the lower parts.
First part of the trip has been very cloudy and the colours did look rather dull and depressing. But it still had an amazing atmosphere.
Later on sun finally made its way through the clouds and the entire place looked greener and happier.
As the paths are not that long we took an afternoon bus back to Cuenca to spend the afternoon souvenirs shopping.Read more