Overview
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.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Certified bilingual tour guide
Lunch
Transportation
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
drinks
Entrance fees
Everything not specified
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Dress code is smart casual
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
What to expect
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Cuenca
1 hour
In the morning your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cuenca and then your tour will begin.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Chordeleg and Gualaceo Tour from Cuenca
Can I cancel Private Chordeleg and Gualaceo Tour from Cuenca 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.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Certified bilingual tour guide
- Lunch
- Transportation
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's not included?
- drinks
- Entrance fees
- Everything not specified
Which places does it visit?
It visits Parque Chordeleg, Gualaceo.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Operated by BM TOURS SA
