Full Day Tour Gualaceo, Chordeleg, and San Bartolomé from Cuenca
In the tour of the artisan villages, you will visit 3 important towns of the province of Azuay such as:Gualaceo, Chordeleg, San Bartolome and in each one you will have the opportunity to know about the elaboration of some crafts such as guitars, jewelery and textiles.
Also during this day you can admire the beautiful landscape of the Andes mixed with the color of the traditional "cholas cuencanas" that always wear their colorful skirts and shawls, and you will enjoy the old colonial style houses.
And for lovers of local food this tour will take you to a local market to enjoy culinary delights.
Options
Group tour with local lunch
Group tour: Perfect option for people who want to enjoy a nice tour plus local lunch.
Pickup included
What's included in Full Day Tour Gualaceo, Chordeleg, and San Bartolomé from Cuenca
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Azuay Province
Starting at 8am approx. In the city of Cuenca, we will head east for 45min. get to San Bartolome, magical place with very old houses and cradle of the best guitar makers in the country. Here you can also visit the central park and its church.
Chordeleg
After this you will continue to Chordeleg place recognized throughout the country for the talent of its jewelers, here you will learn about the technique of the filigree that has given so much fame to Ecuadorian jewelry.
Gualaceo
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 Cuencacanas are made, a garment that in the last years, she has gained space within the upper social class, being a garment that is widely used by women in important events,even in beauty events.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch ( less in the option without lunch)
- Transport by private vehicle
- Drinks
- Tips
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- A minimum of 1 person per booking is required
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up in your hotel or apartment
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions