THE COMPLETE CUENCA AND ITS SURROUNDINGS ADVENTURE

EXPLORE CUENCA, ITS NEARBY ARTISAN TOWNS AND EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF THE SOUTHERN ANDES AT EL CAJAS NATIONAL PARK

Experience magnificent Cuenca and encounter the city’s highlights: take in its history, admire its architecture, and savor its delicious gastronomy.    
Immerse yourself in an Andean Kichwa community in Saraguro and learn about their customs, language and lives.
Encounter artists and artisans who meticulously go about their craft and create masterpieces in the towns of Gualaceo and Chordeleg.
Take in the amazing paramo and Andean landscapes by exploring one of Ecuador’s most beautiful national parks: El Cajas National Park.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Places:Cuenca

Activities: Venture into Cuenca and its Historical Center

Highlights: Visit Cuenca’s Historical Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its cathedrals and plazas, stroll along the Tomebamba River, explore the Vega family’s ceramics business, and learn about the origins of the Panama Hat.

Places: Saraguro

Activities: Explore Saraguro culture

Highlights: Visit the Gera community, experience a spiritual cleansing, have an outstanding culinary experience at ShamuiCo, and watch how the traditional Saraguro woolen hat is fashioned.

Places: Gualaceo & Chordeleg

Activities: Discover Andean towns of artists and artisans

Highlights: Encounter luthiers who make unique guitars, jewelers who utilize the filigree technique, and a wool weaver at work in her Ikat workshop.

Places: El Cajas National Park

Activities: Enjoy a day out in nature, birdwatching, and incredible views of the lakes and landscapes in El Cajas.

Highlights: Hike to the Toreadora and Llavuico lake

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Carolina Escobar

“Carolina was wonderful to work with. She helped us decide which tour to take by providing us with information and insights on each option. We appreciated her following up with us without any pressure to book. Definitely would work with her again.”
— Jay Wechsler

Melissa Altamirano

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— Paul Wood

Diego Zapata

“Diego Zapata has been so helpful, kind, patient, and supportive as I have tried to figure out this trip. I haven't left my Island home since 2018, and prior to that, I am not a regular traveler. This tour is a big deal. My last tour was in '97 - Italy!”
— Heather DeSilva