Casa de la Mujer is a building in the center of Cuenca. The "casa" is filled with stalls selling every type of craft typical to Ecuador, especially from the Azuay province. Products include knit sweaters from Otavalo, traditional Andean musical instruments, Panama hats, jewelry, ceramics and weavings. A more orderly and relaxed market than the nearby San Francisco market, you can browse the stalls at your own pace with no one pressuring you to buy anything. There are two stories of stalls and the public bathrooms ($0.10) are located on the second floor. You can also get a cheap lunch here for $1. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 to 19:00.

Location
General Torres 7-33 and Presidente Cordova

Cuenca, Ecuador

Shopping

Getting There:

Located on General Torres Across the street from the Plaza San Francisco Market.

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Reviews

Traveler Reviews of Casa de la Mujer

Excellent Experience

Rating: 75%

This place is great for finding everything you are looking for plus a few creative extras.  I recommend it for browsing or if you are specifically trying to track down a specific artisenía.

By V!VA User from Seattle, May 25, 2009

Casa de la Mujer

Rating: 0%

Very tourist with dusty displays and tired, bored vendors. Much better off at Toucan or CEDAP.

By V!VA User, Feb 07, 2007