Otavalo and Cotacachi Day Trip: Experience Indigenous Handicrafts Market from Quito
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Quito
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.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
- Cascada de Peguche - 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.
- 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).
- Quito - After which we will return to Quito. Our guide will drop you off at your hotel.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Private tour
- Professional bilingual guide
- Tasting of biscuits and leaf cheese in Cayambe
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- The program does not include anything not specified
Additional Information
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
Location
Quito
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Andrea_b
Sep 23, 2016
Very punctual and fun. Just remember... - <p>Very punctual and fun. Just remember that the market is like a tourist trap and always look for a bargain</p>
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Kausar786
Nov 8, 2021
A good time filler - Hundreds of traders with their products at an open market. Nice place tp bargain if know Spanish. The market is good for handmade sweaters, ponchos and jewellery. If you have time you may visit. NOT a necessary trip. Prices at La Mariscal were same or better on some things
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