Full-Day Tour of Otavalo Market & Surroundings
Highlights
Otavalo, Quito
shopping, cultural, sightseeing
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English, Spanish
Description
Visit Imbabura or known as the Lakes Province, absolutely one of the favourite tours of travellers while in Ecuador. The main attraction is the Otavalo Market, one of the biggest in South America. Tons of traditionally-attired Quechua locals take over the streets of the whole town centre, selling beautiful artwork, handicrafts, livestock, and clothing.
Itinerary
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Otavalo Market & Surroundings Tour
- Guayllabamba
- Wake up early in the morning and meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location in Quito. Drive 2 ½ hours to the northern side of the Ecuadorian Andes, where you will tour one of the most visited areas by foreigners and local tourists; the area is known as Imbabura, also called 'The Lakes Province'.
- Begin your journey going across the Guayllabamba Valley (Green Valley), where you can enjoy delicious fruits typical of the area, such as Cherimoya and Lima.
- Cayambe
- Continue your trip through an area with several viewpoints – these are perfect spots for people who like photography.
- Otavalo
- Stop to visit Otavalo Indian Market, which is very famous for its quality handicrafts and its exportation worldwide.
- Cascada de Peguche
- Proceed to the wonderful waterfall called Peguche; it’s a sacred place where the locals renew their energies, and you will also do so.
- Cotacachi
- Head towards the Cotacachi Area, which is known for its famous-quality cow and sheep leather articles. You can also have a stop for lunch; there are several typical dishes, and you can have a chance to try guinea pig if you desire.
- Return to Quito.
- Guayllabamba
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 4 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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