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By Caroline Bennett

Climbing up from Pujilí, the rolling hillsides ascend towards the jagged peaks of Cotopaxi and the Ilinizas which jut through the clouds. Just before reaching the larger town of Zumbahua lies the tiny village of Tigua, which has become world famous for a special style of painting of the same name. You can buy colorful pieces depicting Andean life directly from the artists at the Galería de los Pinturas de Tigua, run by the association of indigenous painters of Tigua. Be on the lookout for paintings by the Toaquiza family, who originally conceptualized the Tigua style.

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Hostería Semana Huasi

Hosteria Semana Huasi is a cozy, community-run hostel, overlooking the valley as you come into town. There are two comfy dorm ...


75% - 1 ratings
$15 - $25

La Posada de Tigua

An old sprawling hacienda, La Posada de Tigua is a working farm-turned-guesthouse with an authentic feel and a warm host. ...


100% - 2 ratings
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