Nabón is located a Hour and half from Cuenca, in the south-east of the province, in the León River Valley, on the way Cuenca-Loja. Nabón means "big turnip". The Inca travellers, and then the Spanish, had to go through the little town on their way to Cuzco, in Perú. A very pretty, colorful, landscape awaits the adventurous tourist, where you can appreciate the Tinajillas, Minas, El Mozo, Cordoncillo, Pallcahurco mountains. Here you can find the Cañari and Inca ruins called the Ingapirca Castle in Chunazana; the indigenous communities of Shiña and Pucallpa; the local Tequila, called Chahuarmishqui; and the beautiful Botanical Garden, with about 800 species of orchids and bromeliads.
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| Crops in Nabón |
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| Landscapes in the region |
On December 5th, 2005, Nabón was declared a National Cultural Heritage Site by the INPC (National Institute of Cultural Heritage), due to the 142 colonial houses registered as heritage.
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| House in Nabón |
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| House in Nabón |
The weather is cold, so you should bring warm clothes.
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| House downtown |
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| Inside of the church |
On the way to Nabón: The old road
This photos were taken in the old road to Nabón, where you can see old country houses, beautiful wooden bridges, and the most beautiful adobe houses. It is not a shorter way, but it's magical and totally worthy, if you have time.
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| The old road |
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| Wooden bridge |
During wintertime, it rains a lot, and there are little landslides all over the road, and big rocks fall from the mountains. Please, be careful.
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| Adobe house |
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| Adobe house |
