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INGAPIRCA, ECUADOR General Info Quito Ibarra & San Antonio Otavalo & Peguche Saquilisi Banos Cuenca Ingapirca The Coast Isla de la Plata The Amazon More Photos Ingapirca is considered Ecuador's most important archeological complex. Ingapirca was built from the 10th through the 16th centuries by the Canaris and the Incas. The Coast >

The site lies near the town of Ingapirca, in the province of Canar, Ecuador. The principal attraction is the Ellipse, an oval-shaped castle and shrine, 15 meters high and 37 meters wide. It is believed that the interior was used for sun-worshipping rituals. Take a bus from the Cuenca terminal terrestre north 31 miles to the Inca fortress of Ingapirca. Of course, 31 miles doesn't mean 30 minutes - count on 2-3 hours due to windy, crumbling highways and frequent animal herd crossings. Admission is $5.00 (which includes a free tour and tips) and is open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The site consists of a museum, a small office, and a small store selling drinks and snacks. You can wander around by yourself or wait for free tour to start. Llamas stroll around the site.

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