We’ll begin at 8:00 am at Plaza San Sebastían, found on the edge of the historic centre. Here, we’ll visit the Museum of Modern Art, and then walk through the historic centre to see the San Francisco market, where local vendors sell traditional items such as alpaca blankets and sweaters. One street away is the Flower Market, recently named the No. 1 outdoor flower market in the world. Next, we’ll visit the House of Culture and Park Calderon, the main square, and the New Cathedral with the blue domes. We’ll continue a few more blocks to tour the Panama Hat factory and museum to learn about the hat-making process, and visit the Homero Ortega hat shop. We’ll then walk down to the Tomebamba River and El Barranco. Our final stop will be at the Turi viewpoint to see over the entire city. We’ll return to El Centro, and you’ll be dropped off at your hotel by lunch time.

07:30 - 08:00

Hotel and hostel pick-up

08:00

Arrive in Plaza San Sebastian

08:30

Visit the Museum of Modern Art, then walk through San Francisco Market and the Flower Market

09:30

Next, visit the House of Culture, Park Calderon, and the New Cathedral

10:00

Tour the Panama Hat factory and museum to learn about the hat-making process, and visit the Homero Ortega hat shop

11.00

Walk down to the Tomebamba River and El Barranco; finally go to the Turi viewpoint to see over the entire city

12:00

Return to El Centro

- Private transport
- Professional bilingual guide

- Gratuities
- Personal expenses

- Walking shoes
- Bottled water
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen protection
- Sweater
- Lightweight wind or rain jacket

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD (UP TO 5 YEARS OLD)
In order to obtain this discount, the child must be up to 5 years of age on the date they are due to take the tour.

Cancellation or changes of this tour:

Changes: It is FREE to change the tour date before 5:00 pm (Quito time) 2 days before the tour begins.

Cancellations: If you cancel before 5:00 pm (Quito time) 2 days before the tour begins, a 10% administration fee will apply. After this time, there is a 100% cancellation fee.

Please email bookings@findlocaltrips.com to cancel this tour or make any changes.

1. What time zone is used in Cuenca?

   Local time in Cuenca is GMT -5, the same as on Ecuador's mainland.

2. What kind of weather can we find in Cuenca?

   You will be in a mild year-round climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). From November to April it can be hot and humid; sometimes it rains a lot. The coolest months are from June to August.

3. What should I bring to the tour?

   You should bring walking shoes, a lightweight wind/rain jacket, money for tips and personal expenses, your video camera/camera, and bottled water.