Immerse yourself in the local culture with a private cooking class in the highlands of Quito. Learn to make traditional dishes, visit a rose farm, and enjoy a warm cinnamon rum drink.
Immerse yourself in the local culture with a private cooking class in the highlands of Quito. Learn to make traditional dishes, visit a rose farm, and enjoy a warm cinnamon rum drink.
From Quito, two hours driving is located Otavalo town, in the northern Andean Region; this town is famous for its indigenous market, weaving, ancestral culture and its privileged natural surroundings.
On the way to our destination we will make stops at some places to see the marvelous landscape of Andean region, besides on the way to Otavalo we will see…
From Quito, two hours driving is located Otavalo town, in the northern Andean Region; this town is famous for its indigenous market, weaving, ancestral culture and its privileged natural surroundings.
On the way to our destination we will make stops at some places to see the marvelous landscape of Andean region, besides on the way to Otavalo we will see many green houses where Ecuadorian roses are cultivated and selected for exportation around the world. Once you arrive to Otavalo Indian Market you will spend approximately one hour for shopping. Lunch will be served at local restaurant as optional.
After lunch we will have time to walk at the streets of Cotacachi town, a small town well-known for its leather goods where you’ll have time for shopping.
Points of Interest
- Quito
- All visits mentioned above
- Taxes included
- English-speaking Driver/Guide for small groups (1-3 passengers)
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Enjoy a Cooking Class & Glass of wine (Lunch included)
- Private transportation for a more personalized experience
- Complimentary bottle of water
- All visits mentioned above
- Taxes included
- English-speaking Driver/Guide for small groups (1-3 passengers)
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Enjoy a Cooking Class & Glass of wine (Lunch included)
- Private transportation for a more personalized experience
- Complimentary bottle of water
- Personal expenses
- Personal expenses
This offers a distinctive local experience, providing the chance to engage with a family residing in the highlands, about an hour from Quito. Participants will learn to prepare “Locro de papa,” a popular highland soup, served with small empanadas and a main dish featuring local ingredients. The meal concludes with a delightful dessert and a traditional…
This offers a distinctive local experience, providing the chance to engage with a family residing in the highlands, about an hour from Quito. Participants will learn to prepare “Locro de papa,” a popular highland soup, served with small empanadas and a main dish featuring local ingredients. The meal concludes with a delightful dessert and a traditional drink known as Canelazo, a warm, spiced cinnamon rum cocktail, ideal for a winter’s day.
• Participate in a cooking class at a local home in the Highlands.
• Tour a rose farm to discover more about Ecuadorian roses.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
