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.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Private tour
Professional bilingual guide
Tasting of biscuits and leaf cheese in Cayambe
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
The program does not include anything not specified
Gratuities
Food and Drinks
Entrance fees
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Wear sunsblock, wear comfortable shoes for walking, bring a camera
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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May be operated by a multilingual guide
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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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.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Private tour
Professional bilingual guide
Tasting of biscuits and leaf cheese in Cayambe
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
The program does not include anything not specified
Gratuities
Food and Drinks
Entrance fees
Itinerary
1
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.
2 hours
2
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.
3 hours
3
Cascada de Peguche
Our next stop will be the town of Peguche, here we will walk until we reach its waterfall, a place full of energy where the natives perform spiritual rituals.
2 hours
4
Cotacachi
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).
2 hours
5
Quito
After which we will return to Quito. Our guide will drop you off at your hotel.
