Full Day Gualaceo and Chordeleg Tour with Lunch from Cuenca

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Gualaceo and Chordeleg are the magic town that the Andean has. In this town you will see the most important arts and culture of Ecuador

What's Included

Traditional lunch
Private Tour
Professional guide
Hotel pick up and drop-off
Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Entrance Fees

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel ( Hotel pick up inside the Urban perimeter of Cuenca)

OR
Meeting point

Meeting spot given by the operator (near the hotel of the passenger)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The tour begins with the trip to the picturesque town of San Bartolomé, famous for its guitar making. There are several workshops along the main road. We visited one of
the workshops as well as the central park and its church.

On the way you can see women, the famous Cholas Cuencanas, weaving toquilla straw hats while they walk or wait for the bus. We arrived at the canton of Chordeleg, where the
I work in gold, silver, filigree, wood, ceramics and handicrafts, among others. We visit the central park, its church and have free time to shop.

Then we visit the typical food market of the Gualaceo canton, where you can optionally try the delicious Hornado Pig. Dish made from baked pork
Accompanied with llapingachos (potato) and salad.

We had lunch at a restaurant in the area.

Finally we arrive at a workshop of Shawls or "Macanas" typical attire of our "Chola Cuencana."
The artisans explain the process of making these famous and unique fabrics.

Return to Cuenca.

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • We provide Multilingual guide
  • We recommend taking a hat and block sun
Supplied by Perfect Destiny

Tags

Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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