THE MAGIC TOWNS IN ANDES
Joined 2023
Pesillo is a small picturesque town located on the slopes of Cayambe volcano in the middle of the world region. Its population is mostly indigenous. This town plays a very important role in our history because many women who fought for human rights were born here. You will walk through beautiful paths between mountains, forest and ancestral heritage. You will meet Maria Lechon who is known as “The last mishquera” because of her work with agave in order to obtain the famous “Chawarmishqui“.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at your hotel
Cayambe
Departure from the hotel in Quito
Arrival
meeting community women
Morning activities
*Hike to the harvest mishqui place
*Harvest the mishqui following guide teachings
*Chawarmishqui drink preparation
*Chawarmishque drink tasting
Lunch
Ceviche with organic traditional products “pinar mushrooms“¨and corn
Afternoon activities
you can choose
*Hike to the cultural center “Casona” to hear more about Pesillo’s women history from host
*Milk cows with local hosts
*Local products harvest with local hosts
Dinner
traditional bizcochos and hot chocolate / coffee in Cayambe town
End of the tour
Arrival at the hotel in Quito
Ending Point
at your hotel
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide
Transportation (a Private vehicle from/to city)
Experience
Meals
Tour Important Information
appropriate clothing for the tour
- warm clothing
- Raincoats
- extra water
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
- reusable sports water bottle
- comfortable and waterproof backpack
- camera
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Carolina H.
HELLO I'M CAROLINA, GUIDE OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES IN NATURE.
travel design for women
Defender of spaces for children
Guide of ancestral knowledge
$80/ per person
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