HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover the vibrant charms and hidden treasures of the Otavalo Indigenous Market – a true cultural gem in the heart of Ecuador..
- Nestled in the heart of the Andes Mountains, this colorful marketplace is a treasure trove of indigenous art, traditional textiles, and authentic handcrafted goods.
- Prepare for a journey filled with vibrant colors, delicious flavors, and unique Andes landscapes.
ITINERARY
We will privately drive to Otavalo and its marketplace to learn about their culture and traditions. We will stop at San Pablo´s Lake viewpoint to take pictures where we will try some delicious biscochos (local traditional buttery cookies). Once we reach Otavalo, you will have the opportunity to walk through the market to see the different stands and local people exhibiting their multicolored handicrafts and souvenirs, and if you’d like you can purchase some of them. We will also visit a weaving workshop in Peguche. After that, you will enjoy lunch and then visit Cotacachi, famous for its leather goods, or Cuicocha Lake before returning to Quito.
Meals included: Lunch
RATES INCLUDE
✅ Activities according to the itinerary
✅ Private transportation SUV or VAN
✅ Hotel pick up/drop off in Quito
✅ Certified English – Spanish speaking guide
✅ Lunch
✅ Bizcochos
❌ Travel Insurance
❌ Hotel pick up/drop off outside of the city
❌ Tips
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Prices for 2025 are subject to change.
- Please consider that this tour starts and finishes in Quito.
- Important things to bring: sun hat, hiking shorts or light full-length hiking pants, windbreaker jacket, sunglasses, hiking shoes. Small backpack, water bottle, sunblock, camera.
- Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precautions to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat street food, eat only peeled fruits, etc.)
- It is mandatory to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
- Latin Adventures reserves the right to change the itinerary without prior notice due to weather conditions, availability, National Park regulations or notifications, and unforeseeable circumstances.
- Before confirmation, guests must inform the reservation team of any food allergies, medical conditions, or physical impairment that might affect any part of their stay. If you fail to do so, Latin Adventures reserves the right to cancel the booking if it is impossible to carry out packages and activities.
- Payments made will be subject to cancellation penalties.
- In addition to our cancellation penalties, all financial returns are subject to government taxes, credit card fees, and admin fees.
- Suppose a trip is canceled due to acts of God, war, strikes, political unrest, volcanic eruption, earthquake, flooding, tropical storms, global disasters, or any emergencies such as pandemics, epidemics, or other circumstances beyond the tour operator’s or guest’s reasonable control. In that case, Latin Adventures will maintain with the original payment and cancellation policies as mentioned in this document.
- Latin Adventures will not be subject to refunds for a proportion of the stay missed due to delayed or canceled flights before or during the journey to the hotel.
- When you book a tour with Latin Adventures you agree to its terms and conditions.
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This was a great way to experience Quito, Ecuador. Our tour guide was Ximena. Having a tour guide who is both a local and knowledgeable was great! She allowed our... read more
mattpT5143UKFebruary 13, 2023