Private Full Day Tour of the Indigenous Culture of Ecuador

5.0 (1 reviews) Otavalo, Ecuador
Duration7h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Knowing the true land of Coraza and the traditional way of life of the indigenous people is possible, in this tour through unique, magical and exclusive places you will know and live closely the tradition and culture of the indigenous peoples, their culture and traditions.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. 50m
    GALLERY AND BOTANICAL GARDEN "El duende del Arte", in this beautiful place you will be able to appreciate realistic paintings typical of the sector in the middle of a dream botanical garden, we will be all the time between Art and Botany.
  2. 1h · Admission ticket included
    "CORAZA" MUSEUM, El Coraza is a character who presides over the most important celebrations of the Kichwa Otavalo people, his clothing is colorful, full of lace, sequins, bells, gold, etc. In this Museum you will live the experience of dressing with the replica of this clothing and the explanation of this traditional festival of San Rafael de la Laguna.
  3. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Handicrafts and Treatment of TOTORA, the "Totora" is the aquatic plant typical of the area with which from the hands of the natives they become crafts and supplies for the home, this is a trade with which generations of generations of indigenous people have dedicated their life to this activity based on its economy, in Totora Wasi we will find: furniture, mats, lamps and other handicrafts made with this ecological material.
  4. 1h
    SPORT FISHING FOR TROUT, we will fish for trout from ecological pools, near Lake San Pablo, in the heart of the indigenous community of Huayco Pungo, this fishing will later be part of lunch.
  5. 1h · Admission ticket included
    We will return to the Balcón del Lago Cabins, to have lunch in their restaurant with a panoramic view, in this place their products are 100% organic, grown by people from the sector.
  6. 45m · Admission ticket included
    In this Cultural and Archaeological Center we will find Inca monoliths (Inca Stones) that date back more than 500 years, these are typical of the place.
  7. 45m
    POLYLEPIS ENDEMIC FOREST, We will arrive at this forest, which is considered one of the few of its kind in the country, currently it is sought to be considered a protected reserve since several species of birds nest in this forest, inside a house has been created 100% ecological, which works with solar panels, in this place we will also get to know the indigenous cuisine called "Tulpa", we will pause to take photos from a viewpoint.
  8. 1h · Admission ticket included
    We will arrive at the Cachiviro Dock where we will embark to sail on the LARGEST LAKE IN ECUADOR, San Pablo Lake, on this tour we will be able to observe native birds of the lake such as: endemic ducks, herons and seagulls.
  9. 1h
    BICENTENNIAL HOUSE Aromas del Lago, in this house where today there is a traditional cafeteria, we can enjoy a delicatessen of our choice prepared by the hostess of the place.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point begins at the reception of Cabañas Balcón del Lago.

End point

The meeting point begins at the reception of Cabañas Balcón del Lago.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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