Paute’s local entrepreneurs are getting creative in promoting their town as a must-visit destination. On Wednesday, February 19, the Azuay Tourism Front unveiled 5,000 custom decks of playing cards—each one packed with 54 unique designs showcasing the best of Paute. From traditional dishes and local businesses to natural attractions and festivals, these cards capture the heart of the canton.

Tourism entrepreneur Patricio Coronel shared an exciting twist—10% of the decks contain a special golden card, unlocking fun prizes like 250 pitchers of canelazo, 250 free entries to the recreation center La Cuchara más Grande del Mundo, and other surprises from local businesses.

These playing cards aren’t just for fun—they’re a perfect souvenir for visitors, giving them a little piece of Paute to take home while making their trip even more memorable.

Hogar de Esperanza in Cuenca has started to offer two economical ways to explore Ecuador:

• Wednesday Escapadas

  Wednesday Escapadas are transportation only. Upon arrival at the destination, you are free to do what you want. Hogar de Esperanza will take you to places you might not otherwise find accessible. Most of these trips are pet-friendly.

• Let’s Vamos!

  These trips are fully organized and all-inclusive.

All proceeds from these trips support the work of the foundation.

Hogar de Esperanza invites you to let them know your suggestions for places to visit.

To view the schedule or make a reservation, you can visit this webpage: https://hogaresperanza.org/en/escapades/

For more information, you can also contact Alejandra Guerrero at events@hogaresperanza.org or +593 9 9094 7611.

This week, the Tourist Paute Project was launched to showcase and promote the hidden gems of Paute. This initiative aims to attract more visitors and boost the local economy through tourism.

As part of this project 6,000 tickets are available for $5 each. With these tickets, you can explore the top tourist spots and experiences of Paute:

🦖 Jurassic Paute

🍴 La Cuchara de Palo (The Wooden Spoon)

🍨 El Helado de Papa (Potato Ice Cream)

🥤 El Jugo de Caña (Cane Juice)

🌽 El Mote Pillo

🚌 A tour with Wuagras Tours

You can purchase these tickets at the participating businesses in Paute.