Craft Villages: Gualaceo, Chordeleg & Sígsig

Tour Highlights ​*Gualaceo (The Garden Town): Discover the ancient Ikat tie-dye technique preserved by local master weavers. Watch thread transform into world-renowned macana shawls using natural plant dyes and waist looms. ​*Chordeleg (City of Silver): Walk through streets lined with fine jewelry shops. Meet local master artisans crafting intricate gold and silver filigree jewelry, an delicate technique passed down across generations. ​*Sígsig (The Straw Hat Capital): Visit the women’s weaving associations dedicated to handcrafting world-class Toquilla straw hats (commonly known as Panama hats). ​*Cultural Encounters: Taste delicious local snacks, explore colorful fruit markets, and enjoy a private, insider view into local living traditions.

*Suggested Itinerary - 09:00 AM | Pickup in Cuenca – Private transfer along the scenic Andean river valley. | - 10:0 AM | Sígsig – Visit a local weavers' association to see how raw Toquilla straw is transformed into fine Panama hats. | - 11:00 AM | Chordeleg – Explore the central plaza and visit a private filigree workshop to see how delicate silver threads are fashioned into jewelry. | - 01:00 PM | Lunch Break – Enjoy regional Andean cuisine at a charming local restaurant or historic hacienda. | - 02:00 PM | Gualaceo – Visit a family workshop in San Pedro de El Tingo to see the pre-Inca Ikat dyeing and macana shawl weaving process. Stroll through Gualaceo’s lively market. | - 04:00 PM | Return Journey – Transfer back to your hotel or preferred location in Cuenca.