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Tour Full-Day Mercado de Otavalo + Cotacachi, Ecuador.

Location Quito, Ecuador
$167
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The full-day Mercado de Otavalo + Cotacachi tour takes you to vibrant Otavalo and Cotacachi, located just 1 hour and 30 minutes from Quito. This immersive journey showcases the rich culture and craftsmanship of the Ecuadorian Andes.

  • 🥐 Begin your adventure with a traditional tasting at Fabrica de Bizcochos San Pedro, featuring coffee, biscuits, dulce de leche, and leaf cheese while observing the baking process.
  • 📸 Stop at the Miralago viewpoint for stunning views of Imbabura volcano and San Pablo Lake, with an opportunity to explore a nearby craft store.
  • 🧣 Visit Plaza De Los Ponchos Mercado, renowned for its handicrafts, where you can shop for traditional ponchos, scarves, alpargatas, and more.
  • 🎶 Experience the vibrant craftsmanship of Otavalo at an Andean instrument workshop, where you’ll learn about instrument making and enjoy live Ecuadorian music.
  • 🌊 Explore the breathtaking Cuicocha Lagoon, a volcanic crater lake, with a short and easy walk to capture its beauty through photographs.
  • 👜 Discover the charming city of Cotacachi, famous for its leather goods, including handbags, footwear, and jackets, with free time for lunch.
  • 🍫 Conclude your tour with a visit to a local chocolate shop to indulge in delicious Ecuadorian chocolate.
  • 🚍 Pickup included from your location in Quito, with an English-speaking tour guide ensuring you don’t miss any details of this cultural journey.
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible, making it easy for everyone to enjoy this enriching experience.

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Tour Full-Day Mercado de Otavalo + Cotacachi, Ecuador.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Tasting in Cayambe
  • Entrances not specified in the itinerary
  • Tips
  • Food and drinks not specified in the itinerary.

  • Fabrica de Bizcochos San Pedro
    In this cozy restaurant we will have our first stop, where we will taste a traditional breakfast from the Cayambe city, consisting of coffee, biscuits, dulce de leche and leaf cheese. We will be able to observe the elaboration and baking of the cayambe biscuits.
  • Miralago
    We will make a brief visit to the Miralago viewpoint, where you will have the opportunity to take pictures of the Imbabura volcano and San Pablo Lake. In this place you can find a craft store that you can visit.
  • Plaza De Los Ponchos Mercado
    We will visit the ¨ponchos square¨, a place known for its handicrafts, you can find a wide variety of products such as: ponchos, t-shirts, alpargatas (traditional footwear), pants, scarves and everything you can imagine in clothing. The Otavaleños are great artisans, which is why you will find a great variety of crafts made of wood, leather, metal, etc. Experience first hand the day to day of one of the ¨magical towns¨ of Ecuador.
  • The people of Otavalo are also great musicians, so we will visit an Andean instrument workshop, where we can learn about the making of the instruments and also enjoy some Ecuadorian music.
  • Cuicocha Lake
    The province of Imbabura is known as the province of the lakes since it has so many. We will visit the Cuicocha lagoon, a lagoon that originated in the crater of a volcano, we will take a small and easy walk, where we can take pictures of one of the most beautiful attractions in Ecuador.
  • Cotacachi
    To end our tour we will visit one of the most beautiful cities in Ecuador called Cotacachi. A famous place for its work with leather, they make handbags, footwear, jackets, etc. In Cotacachi you will have free time for lunch. Our last point of visit will be a chocolate shop, to taste the delicious Ecuadorian chocolate.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Tour Full-Day Mercado de Otavalo + Cotacachi, Ecuador.

    Location Quito, Ecuador
    $167
    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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