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Private Otavalo and Cotacachi Day Trip from Quito
Product code 30440P44
From
From USD 134
Dates
Available from Jan 1, 2023
Start times
7:30 AM
Travelers
Child ages 0-11, Adult ages 12-99
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Private Otavalo and Cotacachi Day Trip from Quito
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Duration
10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
America/Guayaquil
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From USD 134
Private Otavalo and Cotacachi Day Trip from Quito





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Duration
10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
America/Guayaquil
Why Travelers Love This
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.
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.
What's Included
Included
Private transportation
Professional bilingual guide
Tasting of biscuits and leaf cheese in Cayambe
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance fees
The program does not include anything not specified
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
2 hours
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
3 hours
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
2 hours
Stop 3
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).
Stop 4
2 hours
Stop 4
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.
Stop 5
1 minutes
Stop 5
After which we will return to Quito. Our guide will drop you off at your hotel.
Additional Info
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
May be operated by a multilingual guide
Other
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Other
Rate of the adult, should be applied to the children
Other
Wear sunsblock, wear comfortable shoes for walking, bring a camera
Other
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.3
3 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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