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Happy tourists in the ceramic shop 1
Enjoying the deliciuos hornado ( fried pig) 2
Makana making process 3
Tourists at the textiles workshop 4
Traditional outfit 5

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

By Polylepis Tours
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $55 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

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.

Activity location

  • Chordeleg
    • Chordeleg, Ecuador, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chordeleg
    • Chordeleg, Ecuador, Ecuador

Check availability

Group tour without lunch

  • Earn $3.30
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

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

Starting time: 8:15AM
Price details
$54.95 x 2 Adults$109.90
Total
Price is $109.90
Until Sun, Jun 21

Group tour with local lunch

  • Earn $3.60
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

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

Starting time: 8:15AM
Price details
$59.95 x 2 Adults$119.90
Total
Price is $119.90
Until Sun, Jun 21

Private tour

  • Earn $3.00
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

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

Starting time: 8:15AM
Price details
$99.99 x 1 Adult$99.99
Total
Price is $99.99
Until Sun, Jun 21

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Professional guide
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    All Fees and Taxes
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    Lunch ( less in the option without lunch)
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    Transport by private vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks
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    Tips

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

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.

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.

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.

Location

Activity location

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    Chordeleg
    • Chordeleg, Ecuador, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Chordeleg
    • Chordeleg, Ecuador, Ecuador

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