Azuay: San Bartolomé, Gualaceo, and Chordeleg Artisanal Tour
ID: GYG280227-486767
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Visit three important towns in the Azuay province: Gualaceo, Chordeleg, and San Bartolomé. Learn about the creation of various local crafts, including guitars, jewelry, and textiles with the help of a bilingual guide.
This 8-hour tour takes you on a trip to explore three towns in the province of Azuay, located east of Cuenca. It's a great opportunity to learn more about local craftsmanship and to support Ecuadorian artisans.
The first stop is San Bartolomé, a pretty town with colonial-style houses and gardens filled with medicinal plants. It is also known for producing the best guitars in the country. Next, you will visit Chordoleg, famed for its intricate jewelry. Here, you can explore the different jewelry workshops before enjoying a tasty traditional lunch.
Last but not least, the tour takes you to Gualeco, where artisans in traditional dress sell a range of different products. Visit the historical town center with its colonial-style houses then explore a famous makana workshop to see how the traditional shawls are made.
Highlights
- Visit 3 historical towns in the Azuay region
- Discover local crafts, including guitars and silver jewelry
- Explore a workshop to see how traditional shawls are made
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Hotel lobbies or in front of your apartment
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
