Hacienda Tigua Vacations

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Tigua is a small village located in the mountains at the foot of Cotopaxi, a few kilometres from Latacunga lagoon. It is primarily known for its highly coloured crafts that are sold throughout Ecuador.

Visit Hacienda Tigua

Handicraft
Art & Culture
Hiking / Trekking

Hacienda Tigua: How to get there?

2 hours by car from Quito

Hacienda Tigua: When to go?

Between February and June

Hacienda Tigua: For how long?

1 to 2 days

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Hacienda Tigua: What to see in the surroundings?

Quilotoa

Cotopaxi

Chilcapamba

Machalilla National Park

What our travelers think about their stay

Anonymous traveller

Seasoned Traveller

My suggestion

If you have fallen in love with Tigua handicrafts, which originate from the place of the same name, we recommend that you make a stop directly in this village and purchase from the local artisans rather than pay through the nose in Quito.

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