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Free tour

AMONG HIDDEN TREASURES AND ANCESTRAL MYSTERIES.

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Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English and Spanish
Registered on 20 August 2025
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Hello, my name is Ronald Tapia. I am passionate about history and archaeology, with more than 20 years of experience in museums and researching ancient Ecuadorian cultures. I have descended into the enigmatic Cueva de los Tayos, lived with the Shuara head-shrinkers, and been part of an extraterrestrial contact group—experiences that shaped my life and motivated me to share these mysteries with the world. I speak Spanish, English, and French, and my goal is to provide each visitor with an unforgettable experience, combining history, archaeology, and legend in a single tour. I invite you to join me on the free tour "Among Hidden Treasures and Ancestral Mysteries," here in Cuenca, Ecuador.
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Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

My name is Ronald Wilhelm. I speak Spanish, English, and French. I'm passionate about history and archaeology and have over 30 years of experience working in museums.
I descended into the enigmatic Cueva de los Tayos and lived with the Shuar Tribe, human head shrinkers from the Yuqui-antza region, in the middle of the jungle.

My goal is for every visitor to have a unique and unforgettable experience in the beautiful city of Cuenca, combining history, archaeology, ethnography, ufology, legends, and mythologies in a single tour.

We will visit one of the oldest churches in Cuenca, and talk about the founding of the city in the 16th century, we will explore the in-situ archaeological remains in the Agustín Landívar museums and we will talk and show archaeological pieces from the Paleolithic period to the Incas and the arrival of the Spanish Europeans in the 16th century, we will also address ethnology, giving a detailed explanation of the tribes of the mountains and eastern Ecuador, especially the Shuar, feared shrinkers of human heads in the Pumapungo Museum, and finally we will walk to La Calle de las Herrerías, a colonial site par excellence, where the so-called Herrería del Rey operated since the 16th century.

Don't miss the opportunity to join me on "Among Hidden Treasures and Ancestral Mysteries," where we'll talk about hidden treasures that, even in the 21st century, are still sought after by explorers, speleologists, and mystics. A tour where you'll learn everything there is to know about the city, the country, and more.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Calle Larga 494y, Cuenca 010107, Ecuador
Outside All Saints Church (Calle Larga, Cuenca EC) wearing jeans, long hair, and a military-style bucket hat.
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Outside visit
Iglesia de Todos Santos
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Outside visit
MUSEO DE SITIO MANUEL AGUSTÍN LANDIVAR
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Outside visit
Puente Roto
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
AMONG HIDDEN TREASURES AND ANCESTRAL MYSTERIES.
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