The Guitar Shop

Guitar in Process

Guitar Makers Capital of the World

Some of the best guitars in the world are made in San Bartolome, near Cuenca, Ecuador. Many of the guitar makers are from the same family, the Uyaguaris, and have learned their craft from their fathers and grandfathers. Most of them welcome visitors at their small rustic shops and are happy to discuss the skills, materials and processes involved in designing and making these beautiful instruments. We really lucked out at this place the artist showed us how he makes the guitars and the amazing designs on their fronts. Hidden away halfway to nowhere, this was one of the highlights of our trip.