The upper gateway to the Yunguilla Valley: Lentag is a small, rural parish of the Girón canton, strategically located at the higher-altitude entrance to the greater Yunguilla Valley region.
A parish of transition: Travelers from Cuenca pass through Lentag as they descend from the cold highlands. Its climate is noticeably warmer than Cuenca's but generally cooler and greener than the lower parts of the valley like Santa Isabel.
A landscape of hills and agriculture: Unlike the flatter valley floor, Lentag is characterized by its rolling green hills and steep slopes. It is a primarily agricultural area, known for farming and cattle grazing.
A quieter, more rural part of Yunguilla: While the lower valley is famous for its weekend homes and "hosterías," Lentag is much more tranquil and less developed for tourism, offering a glimpse into a more traditional, rural lifestyle.
Home to its own microclimate: The area is known for having its own unique weather. It can often be sunny when Cuenca is cloudy, yet it receives more rainfall than the drier, lower parts of the valley, keeping its hillsides lush.