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Full day Otavalo. Tour of Andean culture, crafts, and landscapes.
Quito, Ecuador
$90
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
A private driver-guide will be your companion of Otavalo, ensuring an experience connected to Andean culture. Discover the ancestral traditions of this town, its colors, costumes and beliefs. Contemplate the imposing Peguche waterfall and discover its cultural significance. Be captivated by the landscapes and panoramic views you will enjoy throughout our tour.
On this tour, you will experience the diversity of Otavalo culture and its importance to Ecuador.
Please note: For groups of up to 5 travelers, an expert Driver-Guide will accompany you, serving as both your driver and guide. For groups of 6 or more, a dedicated driver and a separate professional guide will be provided to enhance your experience.
On this tour, you will experience the diversity of Otavalo culture and its importance to Ecuador.
Please note: For groups of up to 5 travelers, an expert Driver-Guide will accompany you, serving as both your driver and guide. For groups of 6 or more, a dedicated driver and a separate professional guide will be provided to enhance your experience.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Otavalo FullDay - MiniBus
Driver + Professional Guide
MiniBus (County, H350)
Pickup included
Driver + Professional Guide
MiniBus (County, H350)
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Professional bilingual Guide
- Bottle of purified water
- MIRALAGO: Tasting of traditional bizcochos (savory crackers or dry biscuits) served with dulce de leche (caramel) and local cheese.
- Entrance Fee to the Quitsato Sundial and Museum
- Entrance Fee to Peguche Waterfall
- Optional/Additional Visit to Cuicocha Lagoon
- Lunch
- Hotel pick-off and drop-off outside of the city. The extra cost can range from $30 till $70
- Gratuities
- Food and Drinks
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Quitsato SundialQuitsato is the key location where you'll understand the deep connection indigenous people had with the universe and the sun. You'll see the sundial, an important element for ancestral communities that influenced their crops and customs. This is the precise spot where the Equator divides the planet, giving you the opportunity to understand the unique characteristics of the Middle of the World. NOTE: Visiting the Cuicocha Lagoon is an alternative if you choose not to participate in the activities at the Quitsato Sundial Museum. Entrance fees are not included.
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MiralagoAt this site, capture amazing photos of Imbabura Volcano and the immense San Pablo Lake. While you enjoy the views,try the delicious traditional bizcochos (savory crackers or dry biscuits) served with dulce de leche (caramel) and local cheese. Your guide will use this time to give an interesting introduction to the local Otavalo culture.
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Lago San PabloWe will continue with a brief visit to Laguna de San Pablo, at the foot of the majestic Imbabura Volcano. This sacred lake offers stunning views and perfect spots for photography. Next, we will follow the Ancient Weavers’ Route, visiting the homes and workshops of the Kichwa Otavalo communities. You’ll observe up close the ancestral process in which skilled hands transform threads into colorful ponchos, scarves, tapestries, and other works of art.
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Cascada de PegucheAs an agency, we are committed to sharing and preserving this site of deep sacred and cultural value for indigenous communities. Here, you will walk along a forest-surrounded trail to reach a majestic 18-meter waterfall, where you will discover its ancestral significance and learn about the traditional activities that the communities carry out in this meaningful place.
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OtavaloLUNCH TIME: Savor an authentic and delicious lunch featuring traditional regional dishes at a carefully selected local restaurant, a true taste of Ecuadorian gastronomy.
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Otavalo MarketExplore the largest indigenous handicraft market in South America, where colors and textures awaken your senses. Discover the authentic spirit of the Otavalo people and their unique textiles, woven with ancestral techniques that have endured through time. If your visit falls on a Saturday, you’ll also have the chance to experience a vibrant local market full of life and tradition. NOTE: Visiting the Cuicocha Lagoon is an alternative if you choose not to participate in the activities at the Quitsato Sundial Museum. Entrance fees are not included.
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Full day Otavalo. Tour of Andean culture, crafts, and landscapes.
Quito, Ecuador
$90
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!