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By Caroline Bennett

Climbing up from Pujilí, the scenery begins to change as hillsides ascend and the jagged peaks of Cotopaxi and the Ilinizas jut through the clouds. Just before reaching the larger town of Zumbahua lies the village of Tigua, a wee community that has become world famous for a special style of painting by the same name. Here 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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Top Rated Hotels

Hostería Semana Huasi

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


75% - 1 ratings
$15 pp with breakfast and dinner

La Posada de Tigua

An old sprawling hacienda that is a working farm-turned-guesthouse with an authentic feel and the warmest of hos...


100% - 2 ratings
$22.50 including dinner and breakfast - $29.90 including dinner, breakfast, and lunch

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Galería de los Pinturas de Tigua

Home of an impressive collection of art by local indigenous painters, run by friendly Alfredo, president of the ...


100% - 1 ratings
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