Private Otavalo and Cotacachi Day Trip from Quito

4.3 (3 reviews) Quito, Ecuador
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Duration10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Otavalo is home to an ancestral indigenous handicrafts market where you will be amazed by the variety of colorful handicrafts. The beautiful scenery and friendly people will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
At the "Plaza de Ponchos" market you will find artisans of leather, wood, fabric, embroidery, marzipan art and jewelry that will make you wish you had brought an extra bag for when you return home.
Take some time to interact with the vendors and live as part of the culture of one of the oldest and most emblematic civilizations of Ecuador and the Andean region.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Tasting of biscuits and leaf cheese in Cayambe
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees
  • The program does not include anything not specified

What to expect

  1. Cayambe
    2h
    Our guide will pick you up at your hotel early in the morning and we will head north until we reach the town of Cayambe, known for its "bizcochos", a type of baked bread rolls that are accompanied by the so-called "Queso de hoja" (leaf cheese) because it is wrapped in leaves to preserve them.
  2. Otavalo Market
    3h
    We continue our journey to the Otavalo Market, where you can see all kinds of handicrafts made by the skilled hands of the indigenous people of the area. Famous for owning one of the largest indigenous fairs in Latin America, where their skilled artisans expose all their handicrafts and fabrics recognized worldwide.
  3. 2h
    We continue until we reach the musical workshop where we will listen to Andean music that comes out of the instruments that the natives skillfully create with their hands, our tour progresses until we reach Cotacachi a small and picturesque town famous for its leather creations, here our guide will suggest and give the necessary time for lunch (not included).
  4. Cascada de Peguche
    2h
    Our next stop will be the town of Peguche, here we will walk until we reach its waterfall, a place full of energy where the natives perform spiritual rituals.
  5. Quito
    1m
    After which we will return to Quito. Our guide will drop you off at your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Quito
Quito, Ecuador
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Quito
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Pickup details

In this map you will find a selected radius, but if you are staying in Quito, just let us know your hotel to arrange the pick up.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Rate of the adult, should be applied to the children
  • Wear sunsblock, wear comfortable shoes for walking, bring a camera
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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