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Half-Day Tour of Cuenca Including Panama Hat Factory
4 h
Half Day
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About this activity
Our tour begins in San Sebastian neighborhood, here we find the Modern Art Museum where the famous international biennial painting contest takes place. We will be able to explore not only th exibits but also the historical house with its typical architecture.
Afterwards we will visit the "10 de agosto market", this is the perfect spot to learn about the local products and culture. We will continue our tour through the Flower Market and Abdon Calderon Park to the Cathedrals of Cuenca. El Sagrario, known as the “Old Cathedral”, and the “New Cathedral” which is considered one of the biggest churches in Latin America. The famous gold leaf altar is found here.
Then we will visit the Panama hat factory-musuem. Here observe the fabrication of the very famous Panama Hats from a fiber called “paja toquilla”. These hats range from simple inexpensive ones to colorful, elegantly designed and costly ones. Afterwards, we will drive through the “Barranco” which is an area of terraced houses located next to the Tomebamba River.
Finally, we will go to “Mirador de Turi” (scenic viewpoint) to enjoy the beautiful vista of the Cuenca landscape.
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Afterwards we will visit the "10 de agosto market", this is the perfect spot to learn about the local products and culture. We will continue our tour through the Flower Market and Abdon Calderon Park to the Cathedrals of Cuenca. El Sagrario, known as the “Old Cathedral”, and the “New Cathedral” which is considered one of the biggest churches in Latin America. The famous gold leaf altar is found here.
Then we will visit the Panama hat factory-musuem. Here observe the fabrication of the very famous Panama Hats from a fiber called “paja toquilla”. These hats range from simple inexpensive ones to colorful, elegantly designed and costly ones. Afterwards, we will drive through the “Barranco” which is an area of terraced houses located next to the Tomebamba River.
Finally, we will go to “Mirador de Turi” (scenic viewpoint) to enjoy the beautiful vista of the Cuenca landscape.
Included
- Professional tour guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please contact us to info@cuencabestours.com within 2 days notice to reconfirm the tour.
- For 1 to 5 passengers, a bilingual guide will also be the driver. For more than 5 passengers, a driver and a bilingual guide will be provided.
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
85%
Reviews
Sebastian was fabulous - -his English is excellent (he lived in PA as an exchange student and it is obvious). He was prompt and courteous (he opened all doors for me -- very refreshing). He is extremely knowledgeable, not only about Cuenca, but also Ecuador in general. He was able to answer questions that guides in Quito and the Galapagos were not. He had a good pace - neither too fast or too slow. His car was clean and his driving very safe. I would highly recommend asking for him specifically. The only issue was not his fault -- I took the tour on a Sunday and the hat factory/museum was closed. The company should be more aware of this and let you know or suggest an alternative activity.