1 day tour

Full Day Otavalo Indigenous Market - Shared Group

$ 70 .00 USD

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Full Day Otavalo Indigenous Market - Shared Group

This tour includes:

Guide

english-spanish guide

Transport

Shared Transportation

Others

Entrance fee to Quitsato museum

Meals

Lunch

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Itinerary of your trip Full Day Otavalo Indigenous Market - Shared Group

  • Day 1 Otavalo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Otavalo

      Departure from la Mariscal(Reina Victoria and Foch Street Corner) and  SAN BLAS SQUARE.


       From Quito to Otavalo we have 2 hours by direct bus, but in our 1-day tour on a shared basis, we visit 6 different attractions between Quito and Otavalo in one full day.


      Our trip is along the Pan-American Highway north to get to the Quitsato solar clock, located in the Cayambe canton, named after the snowy mountain present there. This cultural site was built to measure the solstices and equinoxes, in pre-Hispanic times, also considered the "other middle of the world", the equator line crosses this place in the middle of the Cayambe mountainโ€™s summit. Its people live from livestock, and agriculture, a sector dedicated to harvesting roses for export. To know its gastronomy, we have a stop to take a cup of Ecuadorian coffee or chocolate with some bizcochos; which are like a type of small bread made in the oven with an incomparable flavor and the best of all we will enter to see its elaboration process.

      Our next site to visit is Otavalo.  It is located in the Imbabura province known as the Province of the Lakes, a few minutes from our main destination, we have a viewpoint to the San Pablo Lake and in the background the Imbabura hill, to decorate the landscape.


      Then we arrive to the biggest and most important indigenous handicraft market in South America, it is possible to visit this market every day of the week. But in our 1-day tour, we coincide the days of the biggest fair where all the artisans meet in La Plaza de los Ponchos, here we have 2 hours for shopping and later we go to Cotacachi. Here we will find another craft market specialized in leather products, as it is a small place we have 45min.

      Our last place is the Cuicocha Lagoon located at 3068m (10.065.62 ft) in an active volcanic crater with islets or domes and plant observation.


      Return to Quito.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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