Immerse yourself in the vibrant indigenous handicrafts market of Otavalo and Cotacachi on a day trip from Quito. Discover a wide array of colorful crafts and interact with local artisans, creating lasting memories of Ecuador’s rich cultural heritage.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant indigenous handicrafts market of Otavalo and Cotacachi on a day trip from Quito. Discover a wide array of colorful crafts and interact with local artisans, creating lasting memories of Ecuador’s rich cultural heritage.
- 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.
- Otavalo Market - We continue our journey…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
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Cuicocha Lake - Later we will visit the Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve where the Cuicocha Lagoon is located, which originated after a volcanic explosion thousands of years ago.
After this visit, we will return to the city of Quito.
- Private transportation
- Professional bilingual guide
- Tasting of biscuits and leaf cheese in Cayambe
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Professional bilingual guide
- Tasting of biscuits and leaf cheese in Cayambe
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- The program does not include anything not specified
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- The program does not include anything not specified
Otavalo is a hub for native indigenous crafts, captivating visitors with its abundance of vibrant handicrafts. The breathtaking vistas and congenial local inhabitants ensure that your experience will remain etched in your memory for long.
The ‘Plaza de Ponchos’ marketplace is a trove of handicrafts including leather, wooden, fabric, embroidered items,…
Otavalo is a hub for native indigenous crafts, captivating visitors with its abundance of vibrant handicrafts. The breathtaking vistas and congenial local inhabitants ensure that your experience will remain etched in your memory for long.
The ‘Plaza de Ponchos’ marketplace is a trove of handicrafts including leather, wooden, fabric, embroidered items, marzipan artwork and jewellery that would make you regret not bringing an extra suitcase for your trip back home.
Make sure to engage with the sellers and immerse yourself in the lifestyle of one of the most ancient and symbolic civilizations from Ecuador and the Andean region.
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Rate of the adult, should be applied to the children
- Wear sunsblock, wear comfortable shoes for walking, bring a camera
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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.
