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Tour of Saraguro An Authentic Indigenous Town
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We will need 90 minutes to go from Loja to Saraguro and 90 minutes to return to Loja. This time is included in the total duration of the tour.
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.
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Step off the beaten path when you visit this majority Kichwa stronghold of Andean Inca heritage. Our fluent English/Spanish guide from Loja shows you the best that this seldom seen Shangra La nestled in the verdant sierra mountains has to offer. Located between Cuenca, a UNESCO world heritage site, and Loja, one of Ecuador’s oldest colonial cities, the town built by hand of local adobe is home to the welcoming Saraguo people who dress proudly in their traditional costumes every day. This excursion will take you to artisanal weaving workshops, walk you through markets for unique locally handcrafted jewelry, textiles, and pottery, have you tasting excellent locally made beer or cheese, and gui...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Tickets to indigenous weaving workshop
Tastings of beer or local drinks
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Go directly to the San Sebastian tower. One of our tour guides will meet you there
Return
Tour of Saraguro An Authentic Indigenous Town
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Step off the beaten path when you visit this majority Kichwa stronghold of Andean Inca heritage. Our fluent English/Spanish guide from Loja shows you the best that this seldom seen Shangra La nestled in the verdant sierra mountains has to offer. Located between Cuenca, a UNESCO world heritage site, and Loja, one of Ecuador’s oldest colonial cities, the town built by hand of local adobe is home to the welcoming Saraguo people who dress proudly in their traditional costumes every day. This excursion will take you to artisanal weaving workshops, walk you through markets for unique locally handcrafted jewelry, textiles, and pottery, have you tasting excellent locally made beer or cheese, and gui...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Tickets to indigenous weaving workshop
Tastings of beer or local drinks
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Go directly to the San Sebastian tower. One of our tour guides will meet you there
Saraguro, a majority ethnic Kichwa community, has authentic culture, original arts and crafts, stunning views, and the delicious foods of much more heavily toured areas of Ecuador. All of these experiences are waiting for the traveler in an easy to access but very desirable "off the beaten path" location.
5 hours
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You will stop at San Lucas to see murals and indigenous squares
20 minutes
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In this stop we will see the handcrafts market and the ethnographic museum of Saraguro
40 minutes
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In this community we will visit ancestral ritual sites, weaving workshops and ancient historic houses
