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Hacienda Tigua Holidays

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: See 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 nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

Marie-Aurélie Graff

Travel writer

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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