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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
In this excursion we will offer you to know all about Cuenca its Culture, Architecture and art, additional to this we will take a pottery Class in one of the most famous places to make this art The Pottery House of Mr Ivan Encalada.
Professional guide
Hotel pick up and drop-off
Private Tour
1 hour of experience in pottery class
Food and Drinks
Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Entrance Fees
Departure Point
Cuenca, Ecuador
Meeting point giving for the operator
Meeting point giving for the operator
Return Details
Cuenca, Ecuador
Meeting point giving for the operator
Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador Pick up at the hotel.
The visit of the beautiful city of Cuenca includes places such as the picturesque and traditional neighborhood of San Sebastián, the Museum of Modern Art, Calderón Park (central park), The Plaza de las Flores, The Cathedral of the Sagrario (Old Cathedral), Immaculate Conception Cathedral (New Cathedral) considered the largest in Latin America. Also included is a visit to a famous Straw Hat Factory Toquilla, where the elaboration of the finest hats is observed. 120 minutes
Plaza Rotary, Cuenca, Ecuador We will visit the Plaza Rotary, famous for the different crafts such as basketry, wooden furniture and ceramics (the famous ceramics
made with the ancestral technique of Jatumpamba) This is a place where interaction and conversation mark the human rhythm; where he haggling, which more than the price reduction seeks dialogue, complicity and friendship. 120 minutes
Eduardo Vega Galeria Taller, Cuenca, Ecuador To learn the secrets of pottery we attended the workshop of Mr. Iván Encalada, who is a well-known potter from Cuenca who welcomes us in his colonial style house full of patios, backyards and orchards. For an hour he will teach us basic techniques to shape clay and make decorative pieces that vary depending on your individual tastes and interests.
We will also visit the Workshop of the famous Cuencano ceramist Eduardo Vega located in the famous "Mirador de Turi" where the landscape of a valley full of red roofs and blue domes is framed by towering mountains. Return to the hotel. 60 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
We provide Multilingual guide
We recommend taking a hat and block sun
The pottery class will be held in the morning. Take into account that the piece made needs at least three days for the drying and burning process in case the passenger wishes to take the finished piece.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Ryan_J
02 Jul 2025
Fantastic way to get to know a little more about Cuenca and as a solo traveler, it was very customizable. Food was excellent.
This tour in
Cuenca
is organized by
Perfect Destiny
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