Full Day Tour Gualaceo, Chordeleg, and San Bartolomé from Cuenca

4.9 (59 reviews) Cuenca, Ecuador
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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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 without lunch

Perfect option for people who prefer to bring their own food
Pickup included

Group tour with local lunch

Group tour: Perfect option for people who want to enjoy a nice tour plus local lunch.
Pickup included

Private tour

Private Tour: Tour only for you, designed according to your requirements, you will decide the pick up time and other details.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch ( less in the option without lunch)
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Drinks
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. Azuay Province
    2h
    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.
  2. Chordeleg
    1h
    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.
  3. Gualaceo
    3h
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up in your hotel or apartment

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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