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
Direct access to family workshops: You’ll visit not only shops but also workshops where artisans demonstrate ancestral techniques in person (guitar making, filigree jewelry, miniature pottery, and Ikat weaving for macanas).
Encounter with living culture: You’ll interact directly with the Cholas Cuencanas and witness how they weave toquilla straw hats as part of their daily lives.
Authentic culinary experience: Includes a visit to a local market in Gualaceo with the opportunity to sample traditional dishes such as chancho hornado and llapingachos.
Flexibility through private tours: Offers the option to customize the final leg of the tour by choosing between traditional textile art or a visit to Ecuagenera, the country’s largest orchid garden.
What's included
Professional guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
What to expect
1h
Visit an artisan workshop to observe the traditional crafting of acoustic guitars and learn about local customs.
Chordeleg
2h
A tour of filigree jewelry (gold/silver) and miniature ceramics workshops, followed by free time in the central park for shopping. (Along the way, you’ll see the Cholas Cuencanas weaving toquilla straw hats.)
Gualaceo
2h
Visit to the local market with the option to sample chancho hornado with llapingachos, followed by lunch at a local restaurant.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will pick up the passenger from the hotel lobby.
We will send the pickup time information one day in advance.
If you do not receive this information, please contact us at the emergency number via WhatsApp or by phone.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
