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Cuenca & Saraguro Indigenous Culture Tour

Cuenca and Saraguro

Full day

Starting at USD 472 pp

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Explore Magical Cuenca & Meet the Andean Saraguro Kichwa Community

San Luis Seminario, Cuenca
Gera Community, Saraguro
Cleansing Ritual, Saraguro
Sarango Hats, Saraguro
  • Experience Cuenca’s Historic Center in the company of Metropolitan Touring’s bilingual guide who will bring the history, architecture, and culinary traditions of this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site to life at every stop!
  • Learn about the Andean Kichwa community in Saraguro, which happens ot be one of Ecuador’s most distinctive indigenous groups, and learn about their customs, language, and lives.
  • Take part in a spiritual cleansing ritual with a Saraguro family, a rare and meaningful cultural encounter that Metropolitan Touring’s on-the-ground expertise makes possible!
  • Experience a one-of-a-kind cuisine at ShamuiCo where chef Samuel Ortega employs local ingredients and flavors to create masterful dishes.
  • Fully hosted, with a private guide and every transfer handled by Metropolitan Touring—70+ years delivering inspiring tours throughout Ecuador.

2026

USD 472

per person

2027

USD 495

per person

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Itinerary

Highlights

Places: Cuenca

Activities: Metropolitan Touring bilingual guided tour of Cuenca and its Historic Center, local workshops, and a pleasant stroll along the river.

Highlights: Cuenca’s Historical Center (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), cathedrals and plazas, a stroll along the Tomebamba River, and the Vega family’s ceramics business.

Places: Saraguro

Activities: Metropolitan Touring guided exploration of Saraguro culture, with community visits and a culinary experience at ShamuiCo.

Highlights: The Gera community, a spiritual cleansing, an outstanding culinary experience at ShamuiCo, and witnessing how the traditionalSaraguro woolen hat is made.

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Cuenca Full Day And Saraguro Immersion

What's Included

  • Metropolitan Touring’s own private, bilingual guide and transportation service
  • Visits and activities described in the itinerary
  • Lunch at one of Cuenca and Saraguro’s first-class restaurants

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