Double decker bus big hit in Cuenca and Loja Ecuador

Posted on April 23, 2012 • Filed under: Ecuador, TRAVEL

The assets and Cuenca attractions can be enjoyed from a different site. Two double-decker buses and a railcar transport tourists and foreign nationals in the city. On trips will visit landmarks such as the Calderon Park and the cathedral of the Immaculate and Old. Also, Bolivar and Long streets, the park of San Sebastian, Otorongo Square, the museum’s Hat, Pumapungo Ruins, Central Bank, the Three Bridges, the Mirador de Turi and elsewhere. image At riobambeño Diego Valladares was struck by this initiative. He, his wife and children chose the third row of the second floor of the bus. From there I kept taking pictures of the 14 churches in the Historic Center. On the tour, which lasted 105 minutes, paid $ 5 per person. According to Jaime Cordova, manager of the company Vanservice, the idea emerged to contribute to tourism in the city. Emulated a proposal of Buenos Aires. His initiative was finalized in 2007. His first task was to design vehicles and hire the firm body Guzman Basin. The vehicle cost USD 80 000. It is an open-top double-decker bus. For Cordova, the goal of course is that the tourist knows the history of each building and showcase the rich culture. Last year, Vanservice invested $ 45 000 in another bus, called the railcar. It’s sort of car to 35 people. In this option, the tourist will see a part of the city on the bus and one walk. Visit museums, churches and traditional neighborhoods. Street also runs The Blacksmith, Paradise Park, Corner of the Arts, the Mirador de Turi … Each month carrying around 1 000 people. Another company that opted for this initiative is Contratudosa. 10 Azuay were associated for the project. According to its president, Jorge Mora, the idea came from foreign experience, but decided to add value. This bus has designed a seven tables, each for two people. There, he offers coffee service and cold drinks. On the second floor seats are open for tourists. This initiative was finalized last November. It can accommodate 65 people. The development and adjustments cost USD 160 000. Walk the downtown to the Plaza de San Sebastian. Then take the Calle Larga to the Museum Remigio Crespo Toral. Then he goes to the north of the city. Another initiative in the city of Loja In Loja there is also a double-decker bus company Star Tourism. Since last May moved to tourists who want to know the attractions of the city of Loja. According to his manager Franz Obaco, the aim is to promote tourist destinations differently. First conducted a feasibility study to determine whether the population was interested in knowing whether or not the capital Loja differently. After the results were positive, with his father Sixtus invested USD 150 000 for the body construction and vehicle purchase. The company offers various options such as natural and cultural routes and downtown. The tour starts in the Plaza de San Sebastian. Then around the plaza on May 1, the Museum of Music and the University Casona. Subsequently, the double-decker bus returns to the center for tourists visiting the Bolivar University Theatre, Episcopal House, Central Square … It also makes a stop at the city gate. The tour lasts 105 minutes costs $ 5 per user. It can accommodate 88 people. Read Article Elcomercio.com

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