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A full-day trip from Cuenca that blends a cloud-forest hike to the 250-foot El Chorro de Girón waterfall with a rim walk around scenic Busa Lake. Expect muddy singletrack, dramatic spray at the falls, and a local lunch before returning to town.
A full-day trip from Cuenca that blends a cloud-forest hike to the 250-foot El Chorro de Girón waterfall with a rim walk around scenic Busa Lake. Expect muddy singletrack, dramatic spray at the falls, and a local lunch before returning to town.
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Operated by Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator · Cuenca, Azuay
You step out of the van into a cool, damp air that clings to your jacket; the valley ahead is a patchwork of grazing fields and steep cloud-forested slopes. Road dust gives way to soft mud as the trail narrows and bromeliads and orchids lean over the path. The forest feels alive—moss reaches like fingers, and the waterfall ahead announces itself before you see it: a long curtain of water dropping roughly 250 feet into a misty bowl.
moderate.
7–8 hours.
Suitable for someone with moderate fitness; you should be comfortable on uneven, steep terrain for up to an hour at a time.
Expect roughly 30–60 minutes of walking at El Chorro de Girón (steep and wet) and a 30–45 minute rim walk around Busa Lake; total active hiking varies with your pace.
Children can participate but must be accompanied; travelers with cardiovascular issues should avoid strenuous sections—check with the operator if concerned.
According to the tour details, admission to the waterfall area is not included; confirm with the operator before booking if fees apply on the day.
Licensed guides are available in English and Spanish as noted in the tour inclusions.
The Tarqui Valley and surrounding towns were active in Ecuador’s independence era; small monuments mark 19th-century skirmishes and local historic sites.
Cloud forest corridors are fragile—stick to trails to limit erosion, pack out trash, and support local guides who contribute to community-based tourism.
Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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