Calera Tourist Destination

🌿 Calera Tourist Destination Tour: An Authentic Community Tourism Experience

Looking for a journey that truly connects you with the land, culture, and people? The Calera Tourist Destination tour offers a slow travel experience that immerses you in the rich traditions of a Kichwa community in Cotacachi, Imbabura province. This tour is much more than sightseeing—it’s a heartfelt dive into the Andean countryside, where every activity is designed to teach, share, and inspire.

👩‍🌾 Traditional and Hands-On Activities

Your adventure begins with a warm welcome from a local guide. You’ll take part in an ancestral tradition: plowing with oxen, a time-honored way to prepare the earth that connects you deeply with the community’s agricultural roots.

Next, visit a family dedicated to working with agave fibers (cabuyas). Discover how these natural fibers are harvested and transformed into beautiful, practical handcrafted items, exploring the many uses of this versatile plant.

💡 Empowering Women’s Workshops

The Calera Tourist Destination also celebrates female empowerment. You’ll visit Sumak Muyu, a women’s artisan collective creating exquisite tagua jewelry (also called vegetable ivory). Learn about their craft and even make your own personalized bracelet!

Then, explore ALLI MAKI, a group of skilled embroiderers preserving Andean textile art. Try your hand at traditional stitching and uncover stories woven into every design, each rich with cultural identity.

🍽️ Flavors Honoring the Earth

Enjoy a typical lunch at the Rupay Mikuna community dining room, where local women prepare meals using fresh ingredients from their organic gardens. Your seat will be marked with a special woven bracelet featuring your name—an exclusive keepsake of your Calera Tourist Destination experience.

🔮 Spirituality and Ancestral Medicine

A short 15-minute walk leads to a sacred spring, where a local shaman performs a cleansing ritual. Experience a unique spiritual moment surrounded by medicinal plants, natural essences, and the powerful energy of Pachamama (Mother Earth).

Conclude your day in the Dream Garden, a botanical haven where you’ll learn about medicinal plants, fruit trees, and native animals like guinea pigs—living symbols of Andean ancestral wisdom.

🌱 Book your Calera Tourist Destination tour now for a day filled with learning, flavors, spirituality, and community connection. Perfect for travelers seeking authentic, transformative, and sustainable experiences.

📌 Important Note:

👥 Groups under 15 people: guides and drivers pay $8 each for lunch.
🎉 Groups of 16 or more: lunch for guides and drivers is complimentary.

Explore our TOUR PLAN options—three incredible packages combining the best of this unforgettable journey so you can choose the perfect fit for you.