Otavalo Daytour

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Departs: Quito, Quito

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Summary

The indigenous town of Otavalo is famous across South America for its handicraft market and colorful inhabitants, but the area also offers far more.

Come with us to Otavalo, a small town 2 hours north of Quito, has the biggest Indian handicraft market in South America. But it is not only famous for its typical handicraft, wood, weaving and souvenir markets; but as well as for its landscape. We will drive past Beautiful lakes, Indian villages, high peaks and natural reserves which surround the Otavalo area.

What's Included

Lunch

Private Transport

Professional guide

What’s Included:

What's Not Included

Additional Snacks / Beverages

Breakfast

TIPS

What’s Not Included:

Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 16 - 99

Additional Info

  • Face masks
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Sunglasses
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Face masks
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Sunglasses
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

CarpeDM Adventures
Plaza San Blas will be the meeting point to start the tour in Quito, Ecuador.

7:30 am depart Quito
8:30 am San pablo lake
10:15 am Plazas de Ponchos of Otavalo approx. 2hrs.
12:30 am Cotacachi Leather Market with a stop for lunch at typical Ecuadorian Restaurant
2.00 pm Peguche Waterfalls or Cuicocha lake (only one depending on numbers)
2:30 pm return to Quito
6.00 pm back in Quito

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Pablo Del Lago
San Pablo del Lago is a beautiful Lake. The surrounding mountains and volcano make for some breath-taking scenery. The surrounding area is filled with some amazing lodges, hotels and haciendas. Besides being an incredibly relaxing place to go, there are many recreational activities that can be enjoyed in the area.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza De Los Ponchos Mercado
Plaza de los Ponchos, also known as the Centennial Market, is the setting for the largest artisan fair in northern Ecuador. Located in the province of Imbabura in the town of Otavalo.

The activity of the Plaza de Ponchos Ecuador is intended to market handicrafts, both locally, regionally, nationally and even internationally. The textiles of Otavalo are its flag of artisan production, however also offers other types of products made of wood, works of art with ceramics, wood, paint, metal etc..

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cuicocha Lake
Cuicocha's famous lake rests inside a 3 km (2 mi) wide caldera that resulted from a massive explosion that occurred approximately 3,100 years ago. The volcano has been dormant ever since, but the volcanic ash that scattered as a result of that old eruption turned the area into one known for its nutrient-rich soils.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cotacachi
Cotacachi is a small artisan town. Located in the Imbabura province, Ecuador. Cotacachi has amazing hot springs, lush forests, nature reserves, and snowy summits. Cotacachi's main production is leather goods. In the center of the town, there are dozens of shops with good quality leather products such as jackets, pants, belts, wallets, shoes, bags and more..

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free


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