"Hiking to Tigua" Tigua by MalenaN

Tigua Travel Guide: 6 reviews and 73 photos

Shall I take the left path or the right one?

Tigua is situated high in the central Andean mountains at an elevation of 3500m and along the Latacunga - Zumbahua road. Tigua is not a proper village but a spread out community, something I found out when I hiked there from Quilotoa and didn’t find the village where I had hoped to get some lunch. Most people in Tigua are farmers and on the mountain slopes there is a patchwork of fields where grains, beans and potatoes are grown. Many people in Tigua are also painters.

Around Tigua you can go hiking or horseback riding and you can visit the art gallery to see or buy the colourful Tigua paintings. On Saturday mornings you can make an excursion to visit the market in Zumbahua, and you can make daytrips to the Quilotoa crater.

Waiting for the bus in Tigua

There is a small mountain in Tigua called Amina. According to the Quichua legend it is a sleeping giant, who lay down here to rest. In summer the locals meet to have a ceremony on Amina.

Last visit to Tigua: Jul 2011
Intro Updated Dec 2, 2011
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Reviews (6)

Tigua paintings Local Customs (1)

People around Tigua have painted drums and masks used at festivals for many generations, but it was not until the 1970s... more travel advice

Hiking from Quilotoa to Tigua Things to Do (1)

I had heard that you should not do the hike from Quilotoa (3900m) to Tigua (3500m) without a guide as it is very... more travel advice

What to bring when hiking in the Quilotoa area - Tigua

What to bring when hiking in the... What to Pack (1)

If you are hiking between the villages in the Quilotoa area it is good to leave some of your luggage somewhere else, as... more travel advice

From Tigua to Latacunga Transportation (2)

Posada de Tigua is situated 800 metres down from the main road, so after breakfast, when it was time to leave, I took my... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
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Comments (11)

LoriPori Mar 19, 2012 at 3:56 AM Report Abuse

The Tigua paintings are so beautiful and colorful. the Posada looks to be an excellent choice to stay. Fabulous pics in the travelogues. Well done Malena
hunterV Mar 7, 2012 at 11:58 PM Report Abuse

Hi, Malena! Thanks for sharing your hike experiences!~
starship Jan 13, 2012 at 4:56 PM Report Abuse

Wow, excellent page of your very interesting trip and with terrific photos of all. The local painting was charming! Great hostel/hotel tip but I doubt I'll ever get to visit this lovely-looking place. Excellent packing tip as well. (Thanks for visiting my Como page!!)
toonsarah Dec 27, 2011 at 8:55 AM Report Abuse

What fantastic scenery! And your posada looks very cosy :-)
yumyum Dec 19, 2011 at 10:38 AM Report Abuse

Malena, that sounds very adventurous to me!
csordila Dec 8, 2011 at 4:31 AM Report Abuse

Hi Malena! Fine page you have made!!!!!!!!!!! L.
willy_wonka Dec 7, 2011 at 11:25 PM Report Abuse

hola malena! this is a fantastic page! i absolutely love the looks of this hike, and the landscapes are really impressive too .one day one day, when this baby pops out! lol. hope you are well chica! x
HORSCHECK Dec 6, 2011 at 10:29 AM Report Abuse

Malena, fabulous page with outstanding photos of your hike at this high altitude. Great to read that you found your way just on your own, even though it was probably quite difficult. Well done.
Nemorino Dec 5, 2011 at 8:45 AM Report Abuse

Lots of fine photos in your tips and your seven travelogues.
nicolaitan Dec 4, 2011 at 10:43 AM Report Abuse

saw your spectacular homepage image, had to investigate further. spectacular landscape. and congratulations on your successful if overlong hike. n.