Gualaceo and Chordeleg are the enchanting towns nestled within the Andes. Here, one can witness the paramount expressions of art and culture from Ecuador.
Gualaceo and Chordeleg are the enchanting towns nestled within the Andes. Here, one can witness the paramount expressions of art and culture from Ecuador.
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Cuenca - The tour begins with the trip to the picturesque town of San Bartolomé, famous for its guitar making. There are several workshops along the main road. We visited one of
the workshops as well as the central park and its church.
On the way you can see women, the famous Cholas Cuencanas, weaving toquilla straw hats while they walk or wait for…
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Cuenca - The tour begins with the trip to the picturesque town of San Bartolomé, famous for its guitar making. There are several workshops along the main road. We visited one of
the workshops as well as the central park and its church.
On the way you can see women, the famous Cholas Cuencanas, weaving toquilla straw hats while they walk or wait for the bus. We arrived at the canton of Chordeleg, where the
I work in gold, silver, filigree, wood, ceramics and handicrafts, among others. We visit the central park, its church and have free time to shop.
Then we visit the typical food market of the Gualaceo canton, where you can optionally try the delicious Hornado Pig. Dish made from baked pork
Accompanied with llapingachos (potato) and salad.
We had lunch at a restaurant in the area.
Finally we arrive at a workshop of Shawls or “Macanas” typical attire of our “Chola Cuencana.”
The artisans explain the process of making these famous and unique fabrics.
Return to Cuenca.
- Private tour for a personalized experience
- Expert guidance from a professional tour guide
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off included
- Enjoy a traditional local lunch
- Private tour for a personalized experience
- Expert guidance from a professional tour guide
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off included
- Enjoy a traditional local lunch
- Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
- Entrance Fees
- Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
- Entrance Fees
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- We provide Multilingual guide
- We recommend taking a hat and block sun
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- We provide Multilingual guide
- We recommend taking a hat and block sun
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.