City: Ecuador
Top Things to do in Ecuador
10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Ecuador That You Shouldn't Miss
Coordinates: 2°00′S 77°30′W / 2.000°S 77.500°W / -2.000; -77.500
Restaurants in Ecuador
1. Tahuantinsuyo Weaving Workshop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
NOTE: WE ARE CURRENTLY ATTENDING DURING COVID, ASKING ALL CLIENTS TO WEAR MASKS and SOCIALLY DISTANCE. Miguel Andrango and his family demonstrate the fascinating traditional yarn spinning and backstrap-loom weaving process for visitors. After the demonstration, visit their gallery where you can purchase beautiful weavings to remind you of your Ecuadorian experience. DIRECTIONS TO THE WORKSHOP: Option 1, from Cascada de Peguche: take the road from Cascada de Peguche (waterfall) to Lago San Pablo. At the top of the first hill, take a left toward Agato. At the first intersection (Agato's main street), turn left. The workshop is one and a half blocks down on the left. Option 2, from Quito: turn right at the Espejo stoplight. After you cross a bridge, take your first left toward Cascada de Peguche. At the top of the hill, turn right toward Agato. At the first intersection (Agato's main street), turn left. The workshop is one and a half blocks down on the left.
Reviewed By carola1707
what an authentic & interesting tour of this traditional weaving workshop. we learned so much about these traditional work. the local guide showed & explained us every single step from the raw material to the finished product in great detail. and the family was so warm & friendly.
2. English Bookstore
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Please could you change my address, we have been waiting since the 1st week of July. The English Bookshop has moved to Venezuela N8-42 and Manabi, OLD TOWN (Historic Centre), Quito, Ecuador.
Reviewed By MichaelP3224
This is a wonderful bookstore, and Mark, its owner, is a delightful conversationalist and knowledgeable source on good reads, and life in Quito. We very much enjoyed our visit and finding a good book to read during our trip.
3. El Artesan
4. Galapagos Artesanias
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By sueb4bs - Portland, United States
A very special Ecuadorian "treasure house" of memories and gifts from this country-- I love this place! This quality is beginning to be very rare --to find the types of work, quality of weaving, and handmade products made by communities of indigenous all over Ecuador. This sweet place with Alejandro and his mother Laura give very good service and their prices are reasonable. Go see for yourself. Highly recommended for yourself and your family to visit and buy some special gifts !
5. El Gran Condor
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By christophergG7168EY - Oxted, United Kingdom
Loved this local artesian craft shop,the lovely lady owner showed us how they take the alpaca and lama wool and spin & weave the yarn, no pressure to buy anything. Hood quality local scarves,sweaters, hats etc at reasonable prices
6. Peguche Wasi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Taller Artesanal Peguche Wasi invites you to enjoy the art and fabric of the area and an excellent cultural gastronomy ready to taste
7. Chocolapagos Darwin's Favourites
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Chocolapagos is a gourmet artisan chocolate shop. Where you can stop bye and have a treat or book the live chocolate show were a turtle bonbom will be made as you are enjoying our amazing chocolates. All made with the finest 100% Ecuadorian Arriba Cacao.
Reviewed By Alanjacomev
If you have the chance to visit Santa Cruz island this is definitely a MUST visit on your list, exceptional quality and variety. Want some presents for friends and family? This is the place.
8. Pimkay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
We believe in craftsmanship, in tradition, in pieces with history. Ethically designed and handcrafted in Ecuador.
Reviewed By yusefelass
The confinement due to the covid-19 has made me reflect on the little things in life and I have decided to take time to appreciate them carefully. It turns out that I have also decided to write my outstanding comments on those small but magical places that I have visited and that in the eyes of any traveler could go unnoticed. Such is the case of this hidden gem that I found in Ecuador: PIMKAY. In this handicraft shop, the hard manual work of a group of women and men is combined to create an environment where: customs, fashion, good taste, culture and tradition converge to fill our lives with little details. When all this is over ... you will be eager to visit those splendid monuments that humanity, time and history have left us ... But if you visit Ecuador, take time to think about the little details and visit PIMKAY. I think ... I'm sure you won't regret it.
9. Homero Ortega
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 363 reviews
Reviewed By Dorito50 - Washington DC, United States
The free guided tour (in English or Spanish) of how the misnamed Panama hat of Ecuador is made is fascinating. Also welcome is the freedom to wonder among the workers to see what they do up close, ask questions and take photos. The tour ends, of course, in the company store, including the room where the finest and most expensive hats are on display. Hats at all price levels are available and, even if you don't buy, you can try them on for fun. If you happen to arrive at a time when no guided tour is available, there is good bilingual signage to self-tour. Panama hats are one of Ecuador's signature crafts. Homero Ortega offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about them and maybe take one home..
10. Olga Fisch Folklore
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
Olga fisch folklore our mission is to introduce design, quality, color and flavour to our identity. Our purpose more than having a fair trade seal is of a profound social responsibility with more than a thousand ecuadorian artisans that work hand by hand with us and for us. Our duty is that an important percentage of our income be given to our artisans and be devoted to a constant improvement of the production of our local talents. Our goal is that our handicrafts reflect the amazing creative potential of ecuador. Our history makes us forerunners in the market. For 70 years we have been dedicated to our handicraft tradition, for 70 years we have been working in our mission, purpose and vision. It is now three generations of enthusiasts and creative people that besides supporting the artisans have developed and created new ways and means to show what ecuadorian crafts are all about.
Reviewed By nancys929 - Castle Pines, United States
We love beautiful handicrafts which reflect the countries that we have visited. This is one of the best that we’ve found. The staff is charming and well-versed in their knowledge of the locale and artisan of each piece and the Museum upstairs is fascinating, not unlike Olga Fisch herself. We had a wonderful time, adding two wonderful tapestries to our home, and buying gifts for our friends and family.
