Gualaceo and Chordeleg Excursion

Language: English, Spanish

Duration: Up to 4 hours

Tour Highlights

- Take in the breathtaking view of the Santa Barbara River from the town of San Bartolome.
- Visit Chordeleg, a town known for its one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry. Gualaceo's colorful textile markets are a must-see.

Tour Overview

Visit the quaint craft towns of Gualaceo, Chordeleg, and San Bartolome, which are well-known for their skilled artisans.

The tour begins on the northwestern outskirts of Cuenca with a visit to San Bartolome, a small town next to the Andes mountain range with a spectacular view of the Santa Barbara river valley. This town is famous for its guitar craftsmen; you'll visit a traditional shop to see how this musical instrument is made.

You'll then arrive in Chordeleg, a town known throughout the country for its ceramics, gold and silver jewelry, and, most notably, fine filigree work made of gold and silver threads. You'll be able to shop here, and the artisans will show you how they make the jewelry. You'll also walk around its central plaza, where you'll find a plethora of craft shops.

The tour continues in Gualaceo, where you will visit two important markets known for their diverse product offerings and colorful scenery. Then you'll stop for lunch (not included) after visiting a textile shop where you'll see the backstrap loom and horizontal loom weaving and how a variety of products are made. The artisans will also show you how to make shawls and ponchos using the 'Ikat' technique. After that, you'll begin your journey back to Cuenca.

Included

-Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels

Not Included

-Food and drinks

Meeting Point

The tour departs from the following Cuenca hotels: Carvallo, El Dorado, Macondo, Casa del Águila, Victoria, Santa Lucía and Mansión Alcázar - If your hotel is not listed, your pickup will be at Hotel Carvallo (Gran Colombia 9-52 and Benigno Malo) - Please contact the local operator at least 24 hours prior to your tour to confirm your pickup time and location. You will find their contact information in the voucher after booking.

What to Remember

-The tour departs from the following Cuenca hotels: Carvallo, El Dorado, Macondo, Casa del Águila, Victoria, Santa Lucía and Mansión Alcázar. If your hotel is not listed, your pickup will be at Hotel Carvallo (Gran Colombia 9-52 and Benigno Malo).
- Please contact the local operator at least 24 hours prior to your tour to confirm your pickup time and location. You will find their contact information in the voucher after booking.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

When

Please refer to the calendar for updated starting times and availability.

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.