Overview
Skilled artisans produce beautiful products here. Check out the exquisite textiles (hand-woven shawls and hand-embroidered clothing), jewelry made with unique techniques such as filigree, pottery, straw hats and much more...
Highlights:
• Browse the famous artisan-crafted guitars of San Bartolome
• Check out Chordeleg's famous jewelry and ceramics
• Learn about the Hispanic shawl-making technique called "Ikat" in Gualaceo
• Walk through the colorful market in Gualaceo where you will see locals weaving hats on the streets
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Surcharges on fuel
2 course lunch
Transportation
Licensed Tour Guide / Driver
Gratuities
Entrance fees: Ikat $1, Guitar workshop $2, Orchid farm $5
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Plaza San Sebastián on the corner of Sucre and Talbot street
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Contact us to info@cuencabestours.com to arrange the exact pick up time please
• Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Infant meals not included
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• For 1 to 5 passengers, a bilingual guide will also be the driver. For more than 5 passengers, a driver and a bilingual guide will be provided.
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
What to expect
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Sigsig
15 min
Departing from Cuenca our first stop will be at the small town of San Bartolome. Craftsmen here have been creating handmade guitars for generations. We’ll visit a local workshop to observe the process of making these instruments considered a crafts for its unique designs and inlaid decorations.
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Chordeleg
1 hour
Chordeleg is famous for its silversmiths and jewelry shops that line the streets and main plaza. We will visit Favio Jara's workshop, his family founded this art in the town and now all the community makes a living out of it. We will have the chance to observe how he makes fabulous filigree items. Afterwards, you’ll have time to shop around and check out the local jewelry and crafts. Here you’ll also have a chance to watch artisans weaving 'Panama' hats and other items made of toquilla straw.
We will also visit Fernando Loja's workshop to see is miniature ceramics that show aspects of the local culture -
Gualaceo
40 min
Our tour continues to Gualaceo to admire the vivid, bright colors of its market and the interesting clothing worn by the local women. Here you will learn about (and taste!) delicious, just-picked fruits that are grown only in Ecuador. Meat lovers should not miss the tasty roasted pig, a very typical dish of this area, although leave some space for lunch.
Then our final stop will be at Jose Jimenez's workshop where we’ll see the process of weaving shawls and ponchos on antique looms, using dyes extracted from plants. At the end of this full-day tour outside of Cuenca, you will be returned to your hotel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Guayaquil).
Additional Information
- For 1 to 5 passengers, a bilingual guide will also be the driver. For more than 5 passengers, a driver and a bilingual guide will be provided.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues
Can I cancel Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Plaza San Sebastián on the corner of Sucre and Talbot street Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Surcharges on fuel
- 2 course lunch
- Transportation
- Licensed Tour Guide / Driver
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees: Ikat $1, Guitar workshop $2, Orchid farm $5
Which places does it visit?
It visits Sigsig, Chordeleg, Gualaceo.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator
