- Cuenca - In the morning your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cuenca and then your tour will begin.
- San Bartolome - the tour begins with a transfer to the town of San Bartolome where you visit its church, central park, a typical house of the area and its gardens with medicinal plants. Here you can taste a cup of coffee or aromatic waters, accompanied by the “delicates”, a bread made from brown sugar. During this tour you observe the production of straw hats and you visit a small workshop of guitars.
- Parque Chordeleg - You will visit the chordeleg, very famous for its crafts and for making gold and silver jewelry, we will visit the park and various places to appreciate more of the products of the area.
- Gualaceo - the tour begins with a transfer to the town of San Bartolome where you visit its church, central park, a typical house of the area and its gardens with medicinal plants. Here you can taste a cup of coffee or aromatic waters, accompanied by the “delicates”, a bread made from brown sugar. During this tour you observe the production of straw hats and you visit a small workshop of guitars.
the tour begins with a transfer to the town of San Bartolome where you visit its church, central park, a typical house of the area and its gardens with medicinal plants. Here you can taste a cup of coffee or aromatic waters, accompanied by the “delicates”, a bread made from brown sugar. During this tour you observe the production of straw hats and you visit a small workshop of guitars.
Continuing with the tour, you will go to the canton of Gualaceo, where you will visit two markets: fruit and typical food. You will have lunch in a beautiful old hacienda. The tour ends with a visit to a craft workshop where they make the famous “Macanas” or shawls, typical dress “Chola Cuencana”. Artisans will explain the process of making these beautiful and unique fabrics.
Return to Cuenca.
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Private Tour
- Transportation
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- drinks
- Entrance fees
- Everything not specified
Enjoy a day tour of Chordeleg and Gualaceo. Gualaceo is located at a distance of 35 kilometers from the provincial capital Cuenca. Due to its location, it serves as a transportation nexus to the eastern regions of Ecuador. Its principal endeavours include agriculture, artisanal crafts, and the tourism industry. Chordeleg, a canton within the Azuay province of Ecuador, is renowned for its artisan products like pottery, hand-stitched embroidery, and exquisite jewelry, boasting numerous shops that highlight the exceptional jewelry workmanship of its local residents.
- Dress code is sportswear
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Note: Friday and Sunday are days of fair and markets
- Recommendations for tourists: Wear comfortable walking shoes closed. Light clothes not very warm. Gualaceo is an area of warm weather. Sunscreen, windbreaker, hat, sunglasses. Drinks: Bottled water, juices. Cash for shopping Chordeleg and extra consumption.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
