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

Location Cuenca, Ecuador
$230
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Overview

Cuenca's artisan villages beckon with their rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes. This full-day tour invites you to immerse yourself in the craftsmanship of Ecuador, exploring the vibrant towns of Chordeleg, Gualaceo, and San Bartolomé.

  • 🏷️ Full Day Artisans Tour: Enjoy a comprehensive journey through the artisan heart of Ecuador, featuring visits to Chordeleg, Gualaceo, and San Bartolomé.
  • 🚌 Pickup included: Convenient pickup from your hotel at 8:00 AM ensures a seamless start to your adventure.
  • 👨‍🏫 A certified English-speaking guide will accompany you, providing insights into the rich traditions and craftsmanship of each village.
  • 🕒 The tour lasts approximately 7 hours, allowing ample time to explore and absorb the local culture.
  • 🎸 Visit San Bartolomé, renowned for its skilled guitar makers, and take in the charm of its historic architecture.
  • 💍 In Chordeleg, witness the exquisite art of filigree jewelry-making, a technique that has made Ecuadorian jewelry famous worldwide.
  • 🧣 Experience a unique demonstration at the "MAKANAS" workshop, showcasing the traditional shawls of the Cholas Cuencanas, a symbol of cultural pride.
  • 🚗 Conclude your day with a scenic one-hour drive back to your hotel or drop-off location in Cuenca City.

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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
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