GLOBAL LAND TOUR

Cuenca and its Charms
Art, Tradition, and Nature

Immerse yourself in the colonial charm and rich artisan tradition of Cuenca, the jewel of southern Ecuador, on an 8-day journey designed to discover the cultural essence of the southern Andes. This experience combines the colonial architecture of a World Heritage city with the authenticity of artisan villages, the natural beauty of Cajas National Park, and the hospitality of traditional haciendas. Explore workshops of master artisans where the famous Panama hats, Chordeleg ceramics, filigree jewelry, and Andean textiles are made. Visit picturesque villages where ancestral traditions remain alive on every corner.

Program for the days

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Day 1

Arrival in Cuenca

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Reception at Cuenca airport and transfer to boutique hotel in historic center. Orientation walk through the cobblestone streets of the colonial quarter. Free afternoon to explore plazas and cafes. Welcome dinner featuring traditional Cuenca cuisine.

Day 2

Colonial Cuenca City Tour

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Complete walking tour of Cuenca, a World Heritage Site. Visit the New Cathedral with its iconic blue domes, the Old Cathedral, Plaza de las Flores, and the 10 de Agosto market. Tour along the Tomebamba River and the picturesque El Barranco neighborhood. Visit the Pumapungo Museum with Inca ruins and ethnobotanical gardens.

Day 3

Artisan Route Gualaceo, Chordeleg, and Sígsig

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Excursion along the artisan route visiting three traditional villages. In Gualaceo, Sunday market (if applicable) and ikat textile workshops. In Chordeleg, gold and silver filigree jewelry workshops and artisan ceramics. In Sígsig, observation of toquilla straw hat weaving. Typical lunch in the valley.

Day 4

Panama Hat Workshop and Turi Viewpoint

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Exclusive visit to a traditional Panama Hat workshop, observing the entire process from weaving to finishing. Explanation of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. Afternoon at the Turi Viewpoint with panoramic views of Cuenca. Optional visit to a pottery or artisanal chocolate workshop.

Day 5

Cajas National Park

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Full-day excursion to Cajas National Park, a unique Andean páramo ecosystem with more than 200 lagoons. 3-4 hour hike along trails between glacial lagoons at 4,000 meters above sea level. Observation of endemic flora and fauna in misty landscapes. Picnic lunch. Return to Cuenca.

Day 6

Ingapirca and Traditional Hacienda

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Trip to Ingapirca, the most important Inca archaeological site in Ecuador. Guided tour of the ruins of the Temple of the Sun and site museum. Lunch in an indigenous community with traditional Cañari-Inca food. Transfer to a historic hacienda in the countryside. Night at the hacienda with dinner by the fire.

Day 7

Biblián and San Francisco de Sigsipamba

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Excursion to Biblián to visit the impressive Sanctuary of the Virgin of Rocío, built in living rock. Continue to San Francisco de Sigsipamba, a traditional village with preserved colonial architecture. Visit local artisan workshops. Free afternoon at the hacienda for optional horseback riding or hiking in the surrounding area.

Day 6

Return and Farewell

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Free morning for last-minute shopping at Cuenca's artisan markets or an optional visit to the Museum of Aboriginal Cultures. Transfer to Cuenca airport for departure flight. Farewell with authentic memories of the art, tradition, and landscapes of southern Ecuador.

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Cancellation Policies

We understand that plans can change. That's why we offer flexible policies designed for your peace of mind and convenience.

Flexible Cancellation

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From 91 to 65 days before the date of travel.

Fine for initial payment of 50% of the program.

Moderate Cancellation

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From 64 to 33 days before the date of travel.

Fine of 75% of the value of the program.

Late Cancellation

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From 32 to 0 days before the date of travel.

Fine of 100% of the value of the program.

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Weather Conditions

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In case of adverse weather conditions, we offer rescheduling at no additional charge.

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Refund Processing

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Approved refunds are processed within 5 to 7 business days.

If the passenger does not show up at the start of the services or voluntarily withdraws from them, no refund will be considered.

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Art, Tradition, and Nature