🏨 Otavalo Market (PRIVATE Day Trip from Quito) Activity

Otavalo Market (PRIVATE Day Trip from Quito)

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From $102.00

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Pricing Info: Per Person

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Departs: Quito, Quito

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Otavalo is one of the most famous indigenous fair in the country; although the market has greater activity on Saturdays but it is open every day with an impressive variety of handcrafts, tapestries and weaving made by indigenous people of the surrounding villages. Meanwhile, tourists test their Spanish and bargaining skills at stalls vending colorful and inexpensive knitted sweaters, hats, gloves and much more.

What's Included

Bottle of water

Local guide

Private tour

Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Lunch

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 1 - 4
CHILD: Age: 5 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 90

Additional Info

Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Wheelchair accessible

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We will have face mask available on the car for any emergency.

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

Plaza De Los Ponchos Mercado

Driving north of Quito is the most famous indigenous market of Ecuador: Otavalo, full of traditions and handcrafts. Following the route is Cayambe, very well known by local people for its salt biscuits called Bizcocho that is usually served with local cheese and milk caramel. Then driving northern a nice lake can be appreciated with the background a majestic Imabura Volcano. Finally arrive to Otavalo town where the local market is based. If you want to see the market at its fullest, visit on a Saturday or Wednesday. Some typical items can be found such as handmade textile, ceramic, wood, silver, leather, and metal products.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cotacachi

The last stop for the day is Cotacachi located just 10 minutes away from Otavalo, a town known for its leather goods with really great leather jackets and bags. Afternoon time to drive back to Quito.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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