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Otavalo Market Tour: Culture, Crafts, and Waterfall
5.0
11 Ratings
Cayambe
Immerse yourself in the rich indigenous heritage at Otavalo Market, experience the serenity of Peguche Waterfall, and enjoy a scenic boat ride on Cuicocha Lake. A unique tour combining culture and nature.
Immerse yourself in the rich indigenous heritage at Otavalo Market, experience the serenity of Peguche Waterfall, and enjoy a scenic boat ride on Cuicocha Lake. A unique tour combining culture and nature.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cayambe - Savor the biscochos of Cayambe city and discover the traditional methods of preparing them.
- Miralago - Enjoy a stunning view of Ecuador’s largest lagoon, San Pablo, alongside the Imbabura volcano.
- Otavalo Market - Visit the vibrant Plaza de Ponchos, one of the most significant markets in the Andes of South America. Here,…
- Cayambe - Savor the biscochos of Cayambe city and discover the traditional methods of preparing them.
- Miralago - Enjoy a stunning view of Ecuador’s largest lagoon, San Pablo, alongside the Imbabura volcano.
- Otavalo Market - Visit the vibrant Plaza de Ponchos, one of the most significant markets in the Andes of South America. Here, you’ll find a variety of textiles and handicrafts, with the Otavalo community’s presence dating back centuries. The market attracts both local and international visitors seeking unique items and great bargains.
Local cuisine and fruits from various regions are available, showcasing a blend of shades and colors. The Otavaleños, known for their traditional attire and expertise in the textile trade, add to the market’s charm.
- Cascada de Peguche - Marvel at the clear and transparent waters of the Peguche waterfall, surrounded by a eucalyptus forest.
- Taller Ñanda Mañachi - Participate in a workshop at Ñanda Manachi in Otavalo to delve into local craftsmanship. Learn traditional techniques and create your own unique piece with guidance from skilled artisans. Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Otavalo.
What's Included
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Ticket Peguche Waterfall
- Pick Up /Drop Off
- Private Transportation
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Ticket Peguche Waterfall
- Pick Up /Drop Off
- Private Transportation
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Tips for Guide and Driver
- Breakfast
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Tips for Guide and Driver
Additional Information
Explore the lively Otavalo Market, enjoy tasty bizcocho, and see the beautiful Peguche Waterfall on this engaging tour from Quito. Stroll through the vibrant market to find unique crafts and souvenirs, indulge in freshly baked local delicacies, and admire the natural beauty of Peguche’s waterfalls. This tour provides an ideal mix of culture, adventure,…
Explore the lively Otavalo Market, enjoy tasty bizcocho, and see the beautiful Peguche Waterfall on this engaging tour from Quito. Stroll through the vibrant market to find unique crafts and souvenirs, indulge in freshly baked local delicacies, and admire the natural beauty of Peguche’s waterfalls. This tour provides an ideal mix of culture, adventure, and natural beauty. Experience the heart of Ecuador and make lasting memories!
Location
Cayambe
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Annesofiev9
Feb 10, 2025
A lovely local and present trip! - We had a really great day with Ricki! We were only 4 away and it made the day very present and personal! Ricki was a passionate and skilled guide who shared so many amazing things with us! We would recommend everyone to book the trip with him :-)
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Love2travel06117
Feb 6, 2025
A Fun Trip from Quito - We took this tour with Ricky Espinosa. He arrived at our hotel right on time. He was a careful but effective driver. He provided information in his very good English, on a wide variety of topics. We had interesting explanations of the making of the special cookies and a sample and more information on agave and viewed some nice artwork. We had a relaxing cup of hot chocolate and the opportunity to buy products produced there. We then moved to the Equator museum for a good explanation and brief tour. After that we drove to the lake in the volcanic crater for a short hike, pictures, and an explanation. We had a short stop in the town where quality leaher goods are available at reasonable prices. We then went to Pehuche Falls and walked to see them. Our last stop was Otavalo market where we had 90 minutes to shop and/or have lunch. Ricky was knowledgeable and helpful the whole trip and we enjoyed our time with him. We always felt safe and saw nothing in any place that was threatening in any way. Ricky made the trip very interesting and enjoyable. We highly recommend this excursion from Quito if you would like to visit beautiful places, learn intersection facts about Equador, and do some shopping.
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Samg321
Jan 4, 2025
Excellent tour with an excellent guide. - Excellent tour with an excellent guide! From the moment we got picked up the guide was concerned for our comfort and well being. We even wanted to modify the tour slightly by spending longer in one destination and skip another one and he let us do this.
Altogether an excellent experience in this beautiful country!
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Martin
Oct 31, 2024
Super Tour , gladly again - Pedro and Carolina are great guides and drivers. They have been able to tell us a lot about the country and have always responded to our wishes. It was a great tour with interesting stops
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Tourist62322656967
Oct 14, 2024
Wonderful tour - David was amazing, with him we took a tour of otavalo, peguche, cotacachi and cuicocha. He took us to wonderful places, he was friendly, super helpful and kind, he explained a lot of things to us and responded to our every availability. 5 stars well deserved, I highly recommend it
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Marywebber
Feb 19, 2024
Great way to spend the day! - Really great tour of the sites north of Quito. The sites were really beautiful, I never felt rushed at any of the stops, and the guide shared cool facts all along the way. My advice would be to have an idea of what you want before going to the Otavalo market and the leather goods stores at Cotocachi, we did and were able to find just what we wanted (including the perfect leather jacket!) and then stumble upon fun additional things to buy. And get some bizcochos to go! So delicious!
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M7561lmtiffanyl
Jan 11, 2024
Pedro is the best and so was the tour! - Our tour of Otavalo Market+ was great! The tour was exactly the same as the description when booking. It was only our group on the tour so we were able to be flexible and order additional bizcochos for example, or stop to get coffee. Our guide Pedro was very friendly and taught us about local plants/wildlife, mountains and volcanos, indigenous culture and language of the Otovaleños, and also recommended restaurants for us in Quito. We were picked up and dropped off directly at our hotel which was very convenient. I would recommend this tour to others visiting!
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Maria_g
Sep 24, 2023
Amazing day! - We had an amazing day!! Luis is an fantastic guide! He was very knowledgeable, and answered all our questions. We did a little bit of everything, including some great shopping!
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Lauraso407gf
May 31, 2023
Great time - Pedro was my guide, and I had such a blast with him! It was safe, clean, and better than I planned! The shops were way more impressive than I was expecting, and Pedro gave me great tips and insights before I went. Traveling as a single woman, I felt comfortable. Pedro indulge me in all the pictures I wanted, even getting soaked himself for some great waterfall pics. He made a few stops for me at the rose fields, and for biscuits, exploring the process of how they are made and getting us samples behind the scenes. He has great connections, and the conversation flowed. Great day! Highly recommend!
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Sylviaki6081bs
Nov 15, 2021
A perfect day in Ecuador - We had been to Otavalo with Pedro. The tour was perfect organized, the guide presented very interesting informations about every station of the tour.
It was a perfect day in Ecuador!
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