Private Otavalo and Cotacachi Day Trip from Quito
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.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cayambe, Cayambe, Pichincha Province
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Otavalo Market, Plaza de los Ponchos, Otavalo 100450 Ecuador
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cotacachi, Ecuador
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).
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cuicocha Lake, Laguna Cuicocha Ecuador
Later we will visit the Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve where the Cuicocha Lagoon is located, which originated after a volcanic explosion thousands of years ago.
After this visit, we will return to the city of Quito.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"May be operated by a multilingual guide"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
07:30 AM
Duración: 9 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Quito, Quito, Pichincha Province
Traveler pickup is offered
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.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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