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Private Otavalo and Cotacachi Day Trip from Quito

Location Quito, Ecuador
$228.00
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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.
Private Otavalo and Cotacachi Day Trip from Quito
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours

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

Meeting point
Quito
Return details
Quito

  • Cayambe
    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.
  • Otavalo Market
    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.
  • 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).
  • Cuicocha Lake
    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.

  • 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
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Private Otavalo and Cotacachi Day Trip from Quito

    Location Quito, Ecuador
    $228.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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