Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Spend a day discovering the markets of Cuenca and the various goods they have to offer. Learn the art of bartering and see business is still done using it. Explore local culture and crafts in this unique market experience.
What's included
Local guide
Lunch
Transportation
Personal Expenses
Tips
What to expect
Cuenca
4h
You will be picked up at 9am from your meeting point given by the operator and taken to the biggest animal market of southern Ecuador. You will have the opportunity to see how people negotiate the animal prices for cows, llamas, lambs and more. Learn about the old way of making business through "trueque" or bartering.
Mercado 10 De Agosto
4h · Admission ticket included
or bartering. Then you will visit Mercado 10 de Agosto, a market offering a mix of traditional and modern culture.
Later you will visit Rotary Market (Plaza Sangurima) where you will find handicrafts made of wicker, iron and clay. See how craftsmen work with their hands with clay pots and discover why this has become such a popular destination for clay pots from Jatumpamba and the Pottery Crafts Market. Your day will conclude with transportation back to the meeting point.
In this map you will find a selected radius, but if you are staying in Cuenca urban area, just let us know your hotel to arrange the pick up.
Additional information
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Thursdays are the best time to take this tour because that’s the only day that the Animal Market is included. If you choose other day you'll visit a different market
Use comfortable shoes, sun block, warm clothes
Take cash with you
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
