Tour Full-Day Mercado de Otavalo + Cotacachi, Ecuador.
The Tour Operator Enjoy Ecuador takes you to the city of Otavalo and Cotacachi, located in the Province of Imbabura, 1 hour 30 minutes from Quito.
We will stop in the city of Cayambe where we will have a traditional tasting of biscuits, leaf cheese, and dulce de leche.
Once in Otavalo we will visit the famous ponchos square, where you will be able to live close the day to day of Otavaleño merchants, you will have time to make purchases of the great variety of handicrafts that this place has to offer such as traditional ponchos, scarves, wood sculptures, paintings, traditional Otavalo pants, alpargatas (traditional footwear), etc.
We will visit a craft workshop on Andean musical instruments.
We will have the opportunity to visit the Cuicocha Lagoon, where you will be able to take pictures of this amazing attraction.
To finish, we will have time for lunch in Cotacachi and return to Quito.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Fabrica de Bizcochos San Pedro, Bolivar 600 Bizcochos San Pedro - Panamericana Norte Km 1 1/2, Cayambe 171002 Ecuador
In this cozy restaurant we will have our first stop, where we will taste a traditional breakfast from the Cayambe city, consisting of coffee, biscuits, dulce de leche and leaf cheese.
We will be able to observe the elaboration and baking of the cayambe biscuits.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Miralago, Panamericana Norte km3 Via Del Cajas-Otavalo, San Pablo Del Lago 100211 Ecuador
We will make a brief visit to the Miralago viewpoint, where you will have the opportunity to take pictures of the Imbabura volcano and San Pablo Lake.
In this place you can find a craft store that you can visit.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Plaza De Los Ponchos Mercado, Plaza de los Ponchos, Otavalo 100450 Ecuador
We will visit the ¨ponchos square¨, a place known for its handicrafts, you can find a wide variety of products such as: ponchos, t-shirts, alpargatas (traditional footwear), pants, scarves and everything you can imagine in clothing.
The Otavaleños are great artisans, which is why you will find a great variety of crafts made of wood, leather, metal, etc.
Experience first hand the day to day of one of the ¨magical towns¨ of Ecuador.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Taller Ñanda Mañachi, Peguche, Otavalo 100204, Ecuador
The people of Otavalo are also great musicians, so we will visit an Andean instrument workshop, where we can learn about the making of the instruments and also enjoy some Ecuadorian music.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Cuicocha Lake, Laguna Cuicocha Ecuador
The province of Imbabura is known as the province of the lakes since it has so many.
We will visit the Cuicocha lagoon, a lagoon that originated in the crater of a volcano, we will take a small and easy walk, where we can take pictures of one of the most beautiful attractions in Ecuador.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Cotacachi, Cotacachi, Imbabura Province
To end our tour we will visit one of the most beautiful cities in Ecuador called Cotacachi.
A famous place for its work with leather, they make handbags, footwear, jackets, etc.
In Cotacachi you will have free time for lunch.
Our last point of visit will be a chocolate shop, to taste the delicious Ecuadorian chocolate.
Duration: 2 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
07:00 AM
Duração: 6 To 8 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
At the meeting point our guide will have a flag and uniform of Enjoy Ecuador Tour Operator.
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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