Otavalo: Indigenous Artisan Market and Sightseeing Tour. Otavalo: Indigenous Artisan Market and Highlights Sightseeing Tour.
ID: GYG1446560-2208362
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
On this sightseeing tour to Otavalo, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a different experience in Plaza de los Ponchos, an indigenous artisan market. You'll also see the surrounding area, including Peguche and Lago San Pablo.
We'll start our sightseeing tour in Quito around 8 a.m. Otavalo is about a two-hour drive away. Before arriving at Plaza de los Ponchos, we'll make two stops along the way. Our first stop will be in Cachiviro, a small indigenous community on the shores of Lago San Pablo. Here, we'll enjoy the landscape and nature of the place, as well as an incredible view of the Imbabura volcano.
Our next stop will be in Peguche, where we'll take a short 15-minute walk to visit its famous and magical waterfall. Finally, we'll visit a local indigenous home where we can experience the daily life of the people, learn more about their culture, and see how they work on the wooden looms, where textile products are made in the traditional way, just as they were seventy years ago.
Our last stop will be Plaza de los Ponchos, where you can stay as long as you like to explore and buy whatever you want.
Before returning to Quito, we'll enjoy a traditional lunch in Otavalo and end our day with a nice coffee.
We'll arrive in Quito in the afternoon around 4-5 pm.
Highlights
- We visit Cachiviro, where we have the best view of the lake and the Imbabura volcano.
- We visit the Peguche waterfall and learn from the locals and their traditions.
- We'll visit Plaza de los Ponchos, the largest indigenous market in South America.
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Certified tour guide and private transportation.
- Peguche waterfall ticket.
- Fuel and parking surcharges.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
