Taffy (Melcocha) Candy Making

Watch skilled artisans stretch and fold ribbons of golden melcocha taffy by hand in small family-run workshops along Baños' main streets, a centuries-old Andean tradition that transforms sugarcane into chewy sweets. The rhythmic pulling and folding creates mesmerizing patterns while filling the air with caramelized sugar aromas, and vendors happily offer samples of their colorful creations. These authentic workshops offer a genuine glimpse into rural Ecuador's sweet heritage without the polish of commercial tourist attractions.