
Dive into the history of Ecuadorian cheese
Salinas - Walk into the cheese!
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1 Day
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0 Passengers
Dive into the history of Ecuadorian cheese
You will discover the origin of the famous Salinerito cheese brand and visit their origin. You will learn about the history of the brand and the history of the Salinas village. Meet the people who make this delicacies!
The community you will be visiting



An exploration of Salinas de Guaranda, an inspirational indigenous town and shining example of a flourishing community-based economy. Fifty years ago, with the help of a visiting Italian Salesian priest, the people of Salinas opened a cooperative cheese factory to provide a sustainable source of income to local dairy farmers. It was so successful that they created more cooperatives, producing chocolate, dried fruit and mushrooms, essential oils, and woollen garments. Their main brand, Salinerito, now has several stores throughout the country and exports internationally. Profits are reinvested … Read more about Salinas
Food & Drinks
Enjoy a wide variety of local made cheese, make your own pizza and taste the wide variety of local sweets.
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Itinerary
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Day 1
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Cheese factory tour Salinas & Making pizza in Salinas
Salinas • Cheese factory tour Salinas

A tour of the Salinerito cheese factory, which makes 17 types of cheese from milk brought in daily by campesinos, sometimes carried by llama. Started with 50 litres of milk, the factory now processes 4,000 litres per day, mostly from grass-fed Jersey cows. We may also have the chance to see the chocolate and dried fruit cooperatives in action.
Salinas • Making pizza in Salinas

We will make our own pizza at the Roxy Cafeteria in Salinas, a cosy Italian restaurant serving pizza and pasta made with the famous Salinerito cheese. Roxy offers a range of artisanal products, including delicious local chocolates and a range of Italian-inspired liquors. Try the espresso with sambuca!
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Single Room Supplement
When booking online, you can choose the option to "Upgrade to single occupancy". This will guarantee you the whole cabin to yourself, for an additional fee. If you don't select this option, then another traveler of the same sex might be placed into the same cabin with you.
What's included
Cheese, chocolate, dry fruits, Pizza and more. Local and handmade.
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Dive into the history of Ecuadorian cheese
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