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Full Day Artisans Tour from Cuenca (Chordeleg-Gualaceo-Bartolome)

Location Cuenca, Ecuador
$230
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Full Day Artisans Tour from Cuenca takes you to three significant artisan villages just outside Cuenca City. This enriching journey is perfect for those eager to delve into Ecuador's culture and heritage.

  • 🏞️ Pickup from your hotel at 8:00 am to kickstart your day of exploration.
  • 🎸 Visit San Bartolomé, renowned for its exceptional guitar makers and charming old houses, including a stop at the central park and its church.
  • 💍 Continue to Chordeleg, a hub for talented jewelry artisans, where you will learn about the famous filigree technique that makes Ecuadorian jewelry unique.
  • 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious lunch during your tour, providing a taste of local cuisine.
  • 🏛️ Explore the center of Gualaceo, featuring several colonial houses that reflect the area's rich history.
  • 🧣 Witness a demonstration at the "MAKANAS" workshop, showcasing the making of shawls worn by the Cholas Cuencanas, popular among women for special events.
  • 🚌 Private transportation throughout the day ensures a comfortable and convenient experience.
  • 👨‍🏫 A certified English-speaking guide will accompany you, providing insights into the local culture and craftsmanship.
  • 🛍️ Souvenirs are available for purchase, allowing you to take a piece of Ecuador home with you.
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible facilities and specialized infant seats ensure comfort for all visitors.

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Full Day Artisans Tour from Cuenca (Chordeleg-Gualaceo-Bartolome)
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours

  • Certified English Speaking Guide
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Souvenirs
  • Extra Expenses
  • Gratuities

  • Gualaceo
    We will pick up at 8:00 am in your hotel, then we head east for 45min to San Bartolome town, it is a magical place with old houses and known for the best guitar makers in the entire country. Also you can visit the central park and its church. After this you will continue to Chordeleg town, it is a place recognized in the country for the talent jewelry artisans, here you will learn about the technique of the filigree that has given so much fame to Ecuadorian jewelry. After lunch, your guide will take you to visit the center of Gualaceo, which has several colonial houses, to finally visit the famous "MAKANAS" workshop where you will have a demonstration of how the shawls of the Cholas Cuencanas are made, a garment that in the last years has gained space within the upper social class, being a garment that is widely used by women in important events, even in beauty events. Finally, 1 hour drive back to your hotel or your drop off location in Cuenca City.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Full Day Artisans Tour from Cuenca (Chordeleg-Gualaceo-Bartolome)

    Location Cuenca, Ecuador
    $230
    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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