Accommodation and Entrepreneurship Calera

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Accommodation and Entrepreneurship Calera Tour

Experience La Calera through the Accommodation and Entrepreneurship Calera tour—an immersive journey into the daily life, traditions, and sustainable development of this vibrant community.

This cultural tour invites you to explore family-run accommodations where warmth and genuine hospitality await. As part of your journey, you’ll visit local homes and connect with residents who proudly share their stories, customs, and way of life. You’ll also discover inspiring local businesses led by women, youth, and community leaders—each one a reflection of creativity, resilience, and cultural identity.

Throughout the Accommodation and Entrepreneurship Calera tour, you’ll explore organic gardens flourishing with native plants, step into artisan workshops where traditional crafts come to life, and participate in culinary experiences within community kitchens using locally sourced ingredients. These initiatives are much more than visits—they’re windows into how responsible tourism is empowering La Calera by supporting local economies and preserving ancestral knowledge.

What makes the Accommodation and Entrepreneurship Calera tour truly special is its impact. By joining, you’re not just enjoying breathtaking landscapes and warm encounters—you’re making a direct contribution to the economic and social well-being of your host community. Your presence helps strengthen a sustainable tourism model rooted in solidarity, self-determination, and pride in cultural heritage. This journey is perfect for travelers who seek meaningful connections, cultural authenticity, and a chance to support local empowerment in a beautiful rural setting.

Important Note:

For groups smaller than 15 people, lunch and accommodation for the guide and driver must be covered by themselve. For groups of 16 or more, meals and lodging for the guide and driver are provided free of charge.
Come live the true essence of community-based rural tourism with an unforgettable experience of learning, connection, and positive impact. All of this in Cotacachi, Otavalo and Ecuador.

2D/ 1N

5+ Age

Destination

Quichua Tours Sustainability Policy
Departure

Calera Community
Departure Time

Approximately 04.00PM
Return Time

Approximately 03.30PM
Dress Code

Casual, comfortable and light
Included

Bracelet and activities

Breakfast

Dinner

Family accommodation

Guide Esp - Eng

Personal Guide

Tickets

Traditional lunch
Not Included

Accommodation (hotel)

Airport Transfer

Bike and helmet

Bracelets with your name

Coffee Process

Cooking Class

Extra drinks

Gallery Ticket

Group Purification Ritual

Horses

HotSpring Nangulvi

Lunch

Pachamanka

Partera Demonstration

Taxes (VAT)

Tents and sleeping mats

Tips

Transport

Trapiche Process

Visit to Alpaca Breeding

Work materials

Yuca and Coffee Tasting

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Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrival at the Community of La Calera

4:00 PM: Upon arrival, a group of local women will warmly welcome you with a traditional drink made from golden berries (colada de uvilla), served alongside freshly made tiesto tortillas—a beloved local treat. This heartfelt greeting sets the tone for an authentic cultural experience.

After this welcome gathering, the group will be divided and introduced to their host families. Each visitor will have the opportunity to share in the daily life of a local household, taking part in everyday activities and forming genuine connections with community members.

Note: The welcome ceremony is offered for groups of 8 people or more.

Day 1: Dinner with the Host Family

7:00 PM: Enjoy a shared dinner with your host family—a heartfelt experience where you’ll savor traditional dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. As you dinner, you’ll have the chance to engage in warm conversation, learning more about the family’s daily life, traditions, and the rich culture of the community. After dinner, relax and unwind in your cozy room for a restful night in La Calera.

Día 2. Arado con Yunta

08:00 AM – After enjoying a delicious breakfast with your host family, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your local guide who will introduce you to one of the region’s most time-honored traditions: plowing with oxen. Picture yourself becoming part of this ancestral practice, working the soil alongside two majestic oxen. As you learn and participate in this age-old technique, you’ll feel the heartbeat of the land beneath your feet. It’s a rare and meaningful connection to the past, to nature, and to the community's way of life. This is not just something to observe—it’s something to live.

Day 2: Visit to the Alli Maki Women’s Workshop

09:00 AM – Next, we’ll visit the Alli Maki Women’s Collective, a talented group of artisans dedicated to the craft of hand embroidery. Here, traditional designs are brought to life in beautiful garments and decorative pieces. During your visit, you’ll have the chance to learn and try out the stitching techniques yourself—connecting directly with the artistic legacy and cultural richness of La Calera.

Day 2: Visit to the Cabuya Workshop

10:00 AM – Our journey continues with a stop at the home of a local family, where you’ll discover the fascinating world of cabuya, a natural fiber derived from the agave plant. You’ll see firsthand how this ancient resource is processed—from fiber extraction and natural dyeing to the creation of exquisite handmade crafts. It’s a testament to the community’s ingenuity and deep-rooted traditions.

Day 2: Visit to the Garden of Dreams

11:00 AM – We then arrive at the Botanical Garden, known locally as the "Garden of Dreams." This lush, vibrant space is a sanctuary of traditional natural medicine. You’ll explore a wide variety of medicinal plants, fruit trees, and vegetables while learning about their healing properties. You’ll also meet native animals like the cuy (guinea pig), an important part of both the local diet and culture.

Day 2: Lunch at Rupay Mikuna Community Kitchen

12:20 PM – At midday, we gather at the Rupay Mikuna community kitchen, where a warm welcome and a traditional meal await. Prepared by the women of the community using fresh ingredients from their organic gardens, each dish offers a true taste of local flavors. As you sit at your table, you’ll find a woven bracelet bearing your name—a small but heartfelt gesture that captures the hospitality and craftsmanship of La Calera. It’s a dining experience rich in culture, care, and connection.

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James Fisher

Hermoso tour lleno de misterios y lindos emprendimientos, espero volver las próximas vacaciones. Recomiendo mucho al operador Quichua Tours

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