Private Chordeleg and Gualaceo Tour from Cuenca

Enjoy a day tour of Chordeleg and Gualaceo. Gualaceo i located at a distance of 35 kilometers from the provincial capital Cuenca. Due to its location, it is a communications hub to eastern Ecuador. Its main activities are agriculture, handicrafts and tourism. Chordeleg is a canton in the province of Azuay in Ecuador. It is famous for its handicrafts such as ceramics, hand embroidery and jewelry, has dozens of jewelry stores in which stand out the wonderful works of jewelry of its inhabitants. Recommendations: Wear comfortable closed shoes for walking. Light clothing, not very warm, Gualaceo is an area with a warm climate. Sunscreen, windbreaker, hat, sunglasses, water. Cash for purchases and extra consumption.

1. 1

   Cuenca

   1 hour

   In the morning your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cuenca and then your tour will begin.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   2 hours

   the tour begins with a transfer to the town of San Bartolome where you visit its church, central park, a typical house of the area and its gardens with medicinal plants. Here you can taste a cup of coffee or aromatic waters, accompanied by the "delicates", a bread made from brown sugar. During this tour you observe the production of straw hats and you visit a small workshop of guitars.

3. 3

   Parque Chordeleg

   2 hours

   You will visit the chordeleg, very famous for its crafts and for making gold and silver jewelry, we will visit the park and various places to appreciate more of the products of the area.

4. 4

   Gualaceo

   3 hours

   the tour begins with a transfer to the town of San Bartolome where you visit its church, central park, a typical house of the area and its gardens with medicinal plants. Here you can taste a cup of coffee or aromatic waters, accompanied by the "delicates", a bread made from brown sugar. During this tour you observe the production of straw hats and you visit a small workshop of guitars. the tour begins with a transfer to the town of San Bartolome where you visit its church, central park, a typical house of the area and its gardens with medicinal plants. Here you can taste a cup of coffee or aromatic waters, accompanied by the "delicates", a bread made from brown sugar. During this tour you observe the production of straw hats and you visit a small workshop of guitars. Continuing with the tour, you will go to the canton of Gualaceo, where you will visit two markets: fruit and typical food. You will have lunch in a beautiful old hacienda. The tour ends with a visit to a craft workshop where they make the famous "Macanas" or shawls, typical dress "Chola Cuencana". Artisans will explain the process of making these beautiful and unique fabrics.  Return to Cuenca.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code is sportswear
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

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