Day Trip to Gualaceo and Chordeleg from Cuenca

Summary

Upon pickup from your Cuenca hotel, meet your local guide and board a comfortable vehicle for your day trip to the local villages of Chordeleg and Gualaceo.  Stop first at San Bartolome, nestled in the foothills of the Andes. Get a look at how the town's famous handmade guitars are made through a visit to a local shop.  Continue to Chordeleg, walking through the serene town's quiet streets and large central plaza. Stop to admire the intricate gold and silver filigreed jewelry the town is famous for during your free time.  Situated on the banks of the Santa Barbara River, the quiet town of Gualaceo is anchored by a central square and church. Discover the variety of textiles and handicrafts sold in the market, like the traditional white straw hats and macanas (shawls), woven from alpaca hair. Hear about the significance behind the birds and flowers featured in the pre-Columbian designs.  Stop for lunch (not included) in town before visiting a local textile shop. Learn about the process of traditional weaving and see the artisans in action.  Your 7-hour tour ends with drop-off back at your Cuenca hotel.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Visit the charming handicraft towns of Gualaceo and Chordeleg on this full-day excursion with a local guide. Traveling a short distance from Cuenca, you’ll understand the allure of these quaint Ecuadorian villages – a haven for textiles such as woven shawls, straw hats and beautiful, hand-embroidered clothing. Stroll past jewelry shops in Chordeleg’s central plaza.

What’s included?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Professional guide

  • Gratuities

  • Lunch

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

• The activities will not exceed 6 people per group. • The capacity of the means of transport will be reduced to 25% of their maximum capacity. • In the monuments, museums or attractions, the capacity will be reduced to 30% of its maximum capacity.

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operated by:

Gray Line Ecuador - Cuenca

About operator:

Gray Line Ecuador is the leading company in tourism services. Since its creation in 1990, with offices in Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca and the Galapagos Islands. Having our own operation, transportation fleet and a complete infrastructure are the most important strengths of our company

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