Join us on our tour of the beautiful city of Cuenca.

You’ll see sites such as the traditional and picturesque barrio of San Sebastián, the Museum of Modern Art, Parque Calderón (the city’s central plaza), the Flower Plaza, the Sagrario Cathedral (also called the Old Cathedral) and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (also called the New Cathedral), considered the largest in Latin America.

Also included is a visit to the famous Toquilla Straw Hat factory (Panama Hat factory), where we will observe the production of these fine famous sombreros.

We will also explore the majesty and charm of El Barranco, where typical architecture meets the natural environment.

Finally, we will arrive to the “Mirador de Turi”, or the Turi viewpoint, where a cityscape of red rooftops and blue domes can be seen ringed by impressive mountain peaks. Along the way, we will visit the ceramics workshop of Eduardo Vega, a famous Cuencano potter.

09:00

Hotel and hostel pick-up

09:30

Tour begins

09:30 - 13:00

We will start by visiting the neighbourhood of San Sebastián, the Museum of Modern Art, Parque Calderón, the Flower Plaza, the Sagrario Cathedral and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Also included is a visit to the famous Toquilla Straw Hat factory (Panama Hat factory). We will also explore El Barranco, and go to the Turi viewpoint. Along the way, we will visit the ceramics workshop of Eduardo Vega, a famous Cuencano potter.

13:00

Hotel and hostel drop-off

- Professional driver/guide
- Private transport
- Activities as described in the itinerary
- 24/7 assistance in English and Spanish

- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks

- Bottle of water
- Bring your camera/video camera
- Comfortable clothes
- Walking shoes

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

EXCLUSIONS:
This tour is not possible to operate for children under 9 years old.

CHILD (9 - 12 YEARS OLD)
In order to obtain this discount, the child must be 9 to 12 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, money for tips and personal expenses, your video camera/camera, and a bottle of water.