Cayambe is located in Pichincha Province, just 70 km north of Quito, this town is well-known because of the incredible production of roses for exportation, surrounded by mountains, lakes, rivers and especially the equator line, Cayambe is an important tourist destination in Ecuador. Departure at 8:00 a.m. from your hotel, in order to take the Panamerican highway, which goes through spectacular mountain sceneries, allowing us to enjoy spectacular views of people and communities!

Our first stop will be at Quitsato's Sundial to learn more about the equator line and its influence on the world; there is also a good opportunity to see Cayambe Mountain, the third highest snow-capped volcano in the country (18,996 ft).

Before going to Otavalo, you will visit a beautiful local rose farm, to learn everything about the process of growing, harvesting and exporting roses, which represents the fifth main income to the Ecuadorian economy!

You will continue your journey to finally arrive to the Otavalo market or "Plaza de Ponchos" that is fully-covered by indigenous handicrafts!

After having lunch you will visit the Cotacachi village, known as the “music capital of Ecuador”, rich in the production of fine leather works, which are displayed and sold in small shops located in the center of the city.

Finally, and before you head back to Quito, it is impossible to skeep the visit to the charming crater-lake "Cuicocha", that is located right within the still active volcanic-crater of Cotacachi Volcano (4.944 ma.s.l. - 16,220 feet).

You will finish this fantastic adventure approximately at 5:30 p.m.!