CAJAS WALKING ROUTE
Cajas Route 1: Nature and Human History
A marked Cajas circuit from Laguna Toreadora through the San Luis woodland, connected lagoons and the historic García Moreno road.
The official route
ETAPA names this route Naturaleza e Historia Humana. Its route sheet describes a circuit through Laguna Toreadora, Bosquete de San Luis, Lagunas Unidas and the Camino de García Moreno before returning to Toreadora. The current catalogue records 4.46 km, an average altitude of 3,900 m and an estimated 5:05. Confirm the marked start and day conditions at the Toreadora control. ↗
- Distance
- 4.46 km
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Average altitude
- 3,900 m
- Estimated time
- 5:05 h
Landmarks in the route sheet
Laguna Toreadora · Bosquete de San Luis · Lagunas Unidas · Camino de García Moreno · Laguna Toreadora
The route sheet is an older ETAPA reference for the route name and landmark order. The current web catalogue supplies the distance, altitude and estimated time above; confirm the marked line at the control before walking. ETAPA route sheet (PDF).
Access and timing
ETAPA identifies La Toreadora as the central starting area, 32 km from Cuenca. Route 4 also refers to Cerro Tres Cruces. Access, controls and marked directions can change, so confirm the day’s start and return plan with park staff before travelling.
Before you walk
- Register at the control and stay on marked routes.
- Do not start or continue a walk after 16:00.
- Take warm waterproof layers, suitable shoes, water and food for the altitude.
- Do not enter or swim in the lakes; ask the control about conditions and restrictions.