Immerse yourself in the vibrant artisan markets of North Quito on this full-day tour. Explore the bustling textile market in Otavalo, witness traditional hand-weaving in Peguche, and discover the leather market in Cotacachi. Experience the rich culture and stunning landscapes of the region.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant artisan markets of North Quito on this full-day tour. Explore the bustling textile market in Otavalo, witness traditional hand-weaving in Peguche, and discover the leather market in Cotacachi. Experience the rich culture and stunning landscapes of the region.
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Otavalo Market - This tour is dedicated to exploring three towns north of Quito, each with its unique market and artisans. Otavalo is renowned for its textile market, Cotacachi for its leather goods, and San Antonio for its wood carvings. Enjoy a full day immersed in the northern landscapes and cultural richness of the region.
The tour begins in…
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Otavalo Market - This tour is dedicated to exploring three towns north of Quito, each with its unique market and artisans. Otavalo is renowned for its textile market, Cotacachi for its leather goods, and San Antonio for its wood carvings. Enjoy a full day immersed in the northern landscapes and cultural richness of the region.
The tour begins in the morning with a hotel pick-up. The first stop is Otavalo and the “Plaza de Ponchos,” where there is ample time to explore and shop for textiles and crafts. Bargaining with the locals is encouraged as part of the experience. Otavalo is considered one of the most famous indigenous markets globally and the largest in South America, bursting with color and vibrancy. - Cotacachi - After spending a suitable amount of time at the market, whether shopping or exploring, the tour continues to Cotacachi, known for its leather artisans. Here, enjoy high-quality leather products at excellent prices. After lunch, the tour proceeds to San Antonio Town to visit the wood carvers. In this town, families have been dedicated to the art of wood carving for over three generations.

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- All activities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- All activities
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Gratuities
A tour focused on visiting three towns with their markets located north from Quito city. Each one of these locations are different from each other in terms of markets and artisans. Otavalo with the biggest textile market in South America, Peguche with the traditional weavers that work the textile by hand and Cotacachi with its leather market. This is a…
A tour focused on visiting three towns with their markets located north from Quito city. Each one of these locations are different from each other in terms of markets and artisans. Otavalo with the biggest textile market in South America, Peguche with the traditional weavers that work the textile by hand and Cotacachi with its leather market. This is a full day enjoying the northern landscapes and learning the culture of the region.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
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.