Quito to Otavalo Market

Combine culture with nature on this full-day tour of Otavalo Marketplace and Cuicocha Lagoon, ideal for first-time visitors with limited time in Ecuador. Departing Quito, you’ll travel to Otavalo Marketplace, one of Latin America’s largest markets, to browse stalls for colorful, artisan souvenirs. See, too, the Peguche Waterfall and Cuicocha Lagoon, on which you;ll enjoy a short boat ride.

Rather than be overwhelmed at one of South America’s largest markets, let a personal guide accompany you. On this private day trip from Quito to Otavalo Market, you’ll have a better opportunity to interact with traditionally attired Quichua vendors selling handicrafts, textiles, and even livestock. Savor views of the Ecuadorian Andes on a brief waterfall walk after lunch in Cotacachi, a town known for its leather goods.

Shop for one-of-a-kind souvenirs at an indigenous market and enjoy gorgeous scenery during this 8-hour trip to Otavalo Market from Quito. This fascinating market features a wealth of hand-made creations produced by local Andean communities, including textiles, leather goods and more. Enjoy sublime views of the Andes Mountains and San Pablo Lake during your drive to the site before hunting for souvenirs. On your way home, you can choose to visit Cotacachi, an artisan town famous for its leather goods, or Cuicocha Lake. Your shopping and scenery trip includes a guide, entrance fees, a snack, round-trip hotel transport and an upgrade with lunch.

- All Inclusive: Professional Bilingual Guide, Lunch and Tourist Visits. - Tourist Transport from Quito - Otavalo - Quito - Trekking - Visit indigenous market - Visit Ponchos Square - Visit San Pablo Lake Viewpoint - Visit and hiking in the Cuicocha Lagoon - Visit to Cotacachi, known for the elaboration of leather goods - Professionalism and Quality of Service - Shared Tour: Every Tuesday and Saturday - Private Tour: Every day.

Private Tour; focused on sharing our history from a more indigenous context and point of view; highway full of prehispanic evidence, roses production, solar knowledge, cultural heritage, food, and history. Starting with a local brunch and coffee at San Pablo's Lake with 2 of the most important volcanoes in front of us! Continues a nature walk around their spiritual waterfall temple called Peguche! Heading to Otavalo we will enjoy and understand their history, traditions, gastronomy, and culture at their main square known worldwide as "Plaza de Los Ponchos", one of the most beautiful artisan markets in América. Is a good, interesting, and cheap way to enjoy a full day trip not far from Quito and for buying local high-quality original cheap handmade Andean products or souvenirs. Accompanied by a certificated Tour Guide/Driver, an open-minded cultural ambient, good music, and nice conversations. For customized service. Find me on media as MUFI TOURS Feel free to ask! LGBTIQ 420 friendly.

Discover indigenous arts and local markets during this cultural tour of Otavalo Market and Laguna Cuicocha from Quito. Escape the city and journey into Ecuador's more rural hillsides as you follow your guide through some of the area's top cultural attractions.

Journey through Ecuador’s incredible landscapes and stop on route for photos and to visit Otavalo Market on this tour from Quito. Head north along the Pan-American highway, taste biscuits in Cayambe, and hop out at Otavalo Market to experience the local shopping culture by bartering for handicrafts. Then, stop at Cuicocha Lagoon—a crater lake below Cotacachi Volcano—to snap photos and perhaps take an optional boat ride (additional cost).

Explore the artisan towns of Cotacachi and Otavalo on this 8-hour private day trip from Quito. Travel in a private vehicle via the Pan-American highway, stopping at various lookout points and attractions along the way. Enjoy personalized attention from your private guide and a flexible itinerary. Pickup and drop-off at your Quito hotel included.

After pickup from Quito, you’ll take the picturesque route along the Panamerican highway.  This comprehensive tour ticks off both the popular and lesser-known Ecuadorian attractions.  With an expertly planned itinerary, you’ll visit a rose farm, Plaza de Ponchos, Quitsato’s sundial, and more in a single day.  Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Cotacachi village, which is also included in the tour.

Discover Ecuador's vibrant cultural heritage, natural wonders, and Andean villages on this full-day tour from Quito. Admire traditional handicrafts at the legendary Otavalo Market, tour the Cayambe biscuit factory, visit the leather capital of Cotacachi, and marvel at Cuicocha Crater Lake. Lunch is included.

Take this unique day tour from Quito and come with us out of the beaten path every Wednesday and Saturday! Discover new and unknown attractions around the Otavalo region! Join us and enjoy a memorable life experience, exploring a rose plantation, farmlands and Indian Communities! Discover the largest Indian Market of South America from the comfort of a small group-size-tour and admire the majesty of the Northern Andes!

Day tour from/to Quito. You will visit Cuicocha Crater Lake, located 12 km southwest of Cotacachi and 14 km from Otavalo. One of the most beautiful Lake in Ecuador and an “off the beaten path” destination! You will also visit the Cotacachi Leather Market and the Otavalo Market. Cotacachi is a new Magical Town in Ecuador since 2019 and Otavalo is attractive to visitors for both its outstanding shopping and its cultural significance.

Ecuador is a multicultural country full of Andean indigenous traditions. Among these is the Otavalo culture, famous for their fabrics and handicrafts. After beginning the tour you will have a very interesting stop at Qutisato sundial, where you will learn crucial aspects of the astronomical knowledge of the prehispanic cultures of the region. The next and most important spot will be Otavalo market, where you will spend some quality time shopping with your friends and enjoying the beautiful and high-quality handicrafts. After this, you will have a delicious lunch followed by a visit to the waterfall of Peguche. Finally, on your way back to Quito, you will have a stop in Cayambe, the perfect place to see how people prepare biscuits using a traditional technique and to have a tasty snack. The price applies to groups of three or more passengers. In case that the minimum number of passengers is not reached, we will contact you by email in order to reschedule the day of the tour.

I want to give you a family experience, I want to show you the place where I have grown up, where I have seen these wonderful landscapes and also where I have learned about other cultures, share my experience so that your visit is unforgettable, besides going by land is relaxing and safe .

Maximize your time in Quito on a private full-day tour that checks off three of the capital’s most popular attractions. Take in the highlights of the UNESCO-listed historic center, walk along the Equator Line at the Intiñan Museum, and marvel at the views from the Pululahua crater. Tour includes lunch, hotel pickup, and all activities.

Don’t get lost in the crowd at Otavalo; let a private guide accompany you around the popular Otavalo Market. On this day trip from Quito, take your time shopping for leather goods and textiles before a visit to the nearby artisan towns of Peguche and Cotacachi. Aboard the comfort of a private vehicle you can relax with views of the Andean landscapes.

The indigenous Market of Otavalo is most colorful and popular market of south America, you can find a lot of textiles, souvenir, fruits, local food and many interesting things. This is the good chanche to explore the plaza of Ponchos: Our Itinerary: - Middle of the World Quitsato - Cayambe biscuits factory - Viewpoint of San Pablo Lake - Indigenous market of Otavalo - Leather shops in Cotacachi - Lunch - Laguna de Cuicocha - Return to Quito

Experience unique Ecuadorian culture on a full-day market tour to Otavalo and Cotacachi Market. Comfortable transportation will pick you and other group members up from two convenient Quito locations, before taking you to the Mazapan handicrafts market in Calderon.  A stop at the Otalvo market is the perfect opportunity for taking photos.  You’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in Cotacachi before exploring the natural area surrounding it.

Ecuadorian roses are considered by many to be the best and most beautiful flowers in the world. They are appreciated for their quality and physical attributes. It has more than 400 varieties of roses that it exports to more than 160 destinations worldwide. It is the third exporter of cut flowers in the world, of which about 73% are roses. Ecuador is the world leader in the rose market. Its main destinations are the United States, European Union and Russia. Meet a rose plantation where you can observe the production process of these Ecuadorian roses. The indigenous Market of Otavalo is most colorful and popular market of south America, you can find a lot of textiles, souvenir, fruits, local food and many interesting things. This is the good chanche to explore the plaza of Ponchos:

Departure from Quito at 8:00am by the way "Pan-Americana Norte" with a brief stop Guayllabamba where you can taste the "custard apple/ chirimoya" fruit typical of the area.Visit the viewpoint of road to Cayambe to admire and take pictures of the beautiful valleys and mountains that holds this place. Crossing the line equatorial Cayambe, we passed Guachalá (ex monument in the middle of the World). Before arriving at Otavalo we make a short stop at Mira Lago (Viewpoint in San Pablo) to photograph the beautiful San Pablo Lake and its wonderful beauty. Continue to get to Otavalo where the Indians "Otavalos" develop their textiles. Later we will visit the Otavalo Market, where artisans exhibit their wares. Stop for lunch and continue to Cotacachi renown for its leather shops, return to Quito.

During this day you will have a tour of culture, customs and traditions. Beginning in the morning with a visit to the beautiful “Laguna de San Pablo”, then you go to the famous market of ponchos in Otavalo, where you can observe and buy a beautiful handmade fabrics, scarves, ponchos, wallets, coats, etc. Later we will visit the Cuicocha lagoon and the town of Cotacachi, famous for its leather products, like shoes, wallets, belts, etc. In the afternoon you return to Quito with a stop to taste the rich bizcochos of Cayambe.  Otavalo is located 02h30 min from the city, it is recommended to take, warm and comfortable clothes, glasses, sunscreen.

Set off on a day trip to Otavalo Market with a private guide. Skip the crowded public transit and enjoy the sights of the Pan-American highway from the comfort of your private vehicle.  Make stops at lesser known points of interest, including the foothills of Imbabura Volcano. Your tour of the Otavalvo Market can be customized to include a visit to Pecuche.

Take in breathtaking views of San Pablo Lake Spot vultures, owls, and eagles at a bird rescue center, and have a close encounter with the majestic Andean Condor See hawks and falcons display their amazing flying skills during an exciting flight demonstration Enjoy traditional cuisine at a local native workshop Pick up some colorful crafts at a traditional indigenous market Learn How Textiles were made before the spanish conquest

Explore one of the famous indigenous markets in South America. Otavalo market still conserves its dynamism and legacy. Otavalo city is hiding amongst the Andes mountain range, just 55 miles north of Quito. Drive in the middle of the Andes mountain range before to get into the market. Discover the ancient techniques used by local artisans to weave ponchos, sweaters or blankets. Immerse yourself in Andean colors, Pre-Columbian textiles and listening to indigenous people speaking in local language and English with special accent. Get real bargain on the products offered in the Otavalo Market or just do a walking tour around the colorful indigenous market. The animal market and rose plantation can be visited depending on the day of the week.