Top Cuenca Classes & Workshops

Dive head first into the world of Ecuadorian cuisine during a 4-hour cooking class. Your food experience begins with a stop at a vibrant market, where you pick up fresh ingredients. Then head to a local home and learn to prepare traditional dishes such as quinoa soup, ceviche, and chicken stew. Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request. Once complete, tuck in and enjoy your Ecuadorian culinary creations.

This small-group cooking class offers an authentic introduction to local cuisine by welcoming you into a Cuenca home to prepare traditional recipes. Pick up insights you wouldn’t get from following an online video—such as getting tips about local ingredients or discovering family cooking techniques. At the end of the class, sit down to enjoy the multi-course feast you’ve prepared with unlimited drinks included too.

Cuenca, with its museums, markets, sunny squares, and historic buildings, is Ecuador’s most beautiful colonial city. With this half-day tour, work with your own private guide to personalize your itinerary, prioritizing the sites you most want to see and skipping those you don’t. Choose a departure time that works best for you.

Cajas National Park, with its 200 glacial lakes and numerous hiking trails, is easily one of the most beautiful places in Ecuador. With this tour, travelers with limited time in Cuenca can still spend a few hours exploring the Andean highlands with two guided hikes through two different forest ecosystems.

Step into the creative world of a renowned Cuenca artist. Visit the private home and gallery of Julio Montesinos (@juliomontesinosart), learn his painting techniques, and create your own artwork on canvas in an intimate, hands-on workshop. This unique experience offers a rare opportunity to connect with Cuenca’s vibrant art scene while taking home a piece of art you created yourself.

Discover the flavors of Ecuador through a guided tasting session designed to go beyond surface-level tourism. This small-group experience introduces you to up to 32 local foods and drinks, explained in context by a knowledgeable local host. Instead of just eating, you’ll understand how, when, and why locals enjoy these foods in their daily lives. - Learn more about Ecuador cuisine than by eating out alone - Small group for a personal, social experience - Ideal for food lovers, curious travelers, and culture seekers - All tastings and drinks included