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Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

Location Cuenca, Ecuador
$35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Cuenca's historic district offers a captivating journey through its rich culture and stunning architecture. This half-day tour showcases the city's highlights with a knowledgeable local guide.

  • 🏛️ Begin in the San Sebastian neighborhood, home to the Modern Art Museum, a key venue for the renowned Bienal International de Cuenca.
  • 🛍️ Visit the "10 de Agosto market" to immerse yourself in local products and culture, a vibrant hub for authentic experiences.
  • 🌸 Explore the San Francisco market and the bustling flower market, where colorful blooms abound and local vendors offer unique finds.
  • ⛪ Tour Abdon Calderon Park and the impressive cathedral “El Sagrario”, known as the “Old Cathedral”, steeped in history.
  • 🏰 Marvel at the “New Cathedral”, recognized as one of the largest churches in Latin America, featuring a stunning gold leaf altar.
  • 👒 Visit the Panama hat factory-museum to witness the intricate craftsmanship of Panama Hats made from “paja toquilla”, ranging from simple to luxurious designs.
  • 🏞️ Drive through the picturesque “Barranco” area, lined with charming terraced houses next to the Tomebamba River.
  • 🌅 Conclude your tour at “Mirador de Turi”, a scenic viewpoint offering breathtaking vistas of the Cuenca landscape.
  • 🚖 Enjoy convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off included in your tour package.
  • 👨‍🏫 Benefit from a professional English-speaking tour guide to enhance your understanding of the local culture and history.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Shared Half Day Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Professional tour guide
  • Transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

  • Cuenca
    Our tour begins in San Sebastian neighborhood, here we find the Modern Art Museum where the famous Bienal International de Cuenca takes a place, it belongs to a select group of macro art events established in Latin America and the Caribbean. We will be able to explore not only the exhibits but also the historical house with its typical architecture. Afterwards we will visit the "10 de Agosto market", this is the perfect spot to learn about the local products and culture. We will also visit the San Francisco market, the flower market, Abdon Calderon Park, the cathedral “El Sagrario”, known as the “Old Cathedral”, and lastly, we will tour the “New Cathedral” which is considered one of the biggest churches in Latin America. The famous gold leaf altar is found here.
  • Homero Ortega
    Then we will visit the Panama hat factory-musuem. Here observe the fabrication of the very famous Panama Hats from a fiber called “paja toquilla”. These hats range from simple inexpensive ones to colorful, elegantly designed and costly ones. Afterwards, we will drive through the “Barranco” which is an area of terraced houses located next to the Tomebamba River. Finally, we will go to “Mirador de Turi” (scenic viewpoint) to enjoy the beautiful vista of the Cuenca landscape.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please contact us to [email protected] within 2 days notice to reconfirm the tour.
  • For 1 to 5 passengers, a bilingual guide will also be the driver. For more than 5 passengers, a driver and a bilingual guide will be provided.
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

    Location Cuenca, Ecuador
    $35
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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