Spend a day discovering the markets of Cuenca and the various goods they have to offer. Learn the art of bartering and see business is still done using it. Explore local culture and crafts in this unique market experience.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Lunch
Transportation
Personal Expenses
Tips
Meeting Points
Departure
Cuenca
Return
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Important Information
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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Thursdays are the best time to take this tour because that’s the only day that the Animal Market is included. If you choose other day you'll visit a different market
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Use comfortable shoes, sun block, warm clothes
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Take cash with you
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A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
You will be picked up at 9am from your meeting point given by the operator and taken to the biggest animal market of southern Ecuador. You will have the opportunity to see how people negotiate the animal prices for cows, llamas, lambs and more. Learn about the old way of making business through "trueque" or bartering.
4 hours
2
Mercado 10 De Agosto
or bartering. Then you will visit Mercado 10 de Agosto, a market offering a mix of traditional and modern culture.
Later you will visit Rotary Market (Plaza Sangurima) where you will find handicrafts made of wicker, iron and clay. See how craftsmen work with their hands with clay pots and discover why this has become such a popular destination for clay pots from Jatumpamba and the Pottery Crafts Market. Your day will conclude with transportation back to the meeting point.
