Immerse yourself in the vibrant artisan markets of North Quito on this full-day tour. Explore the bustling textile market in Otavalo, witness traditional hand-weaving in Peguche, and discover the leather market in Cotacachi. Experience the rich culture and stunning landscapes of the region.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant artisan markets of North Quito on this full-day tour. Explore the bustling textile market in Otavalo, witness traditional hand-weaving in Peguche, and discover the leather market in Cotacachi. Experience the rich culture and stunning landscapes of the region.
- Otavalo Market - A tour focused on visiting three towns with their markets located north from Quito city. Each one of these locations are different from each other in terms of markets and artisans. Otavalo with its textile market, Cotacachi with its leather market and San Antonio with the wood carvers. This is a full day enjoying the northern…
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Otavalo Market - A tour focused on visiting three towns with their markets located north from Quito city. Each one of these locations are different from each other in terms of markets and artisans. Otavalo with its textile market, Cotacachi with its leather market and San Antonio with the wood carvers. This is a full day enjoying the northern landscapes and learning the culture of the region.
Our tour starts in the morning with the pick up at your hotel. We will drive out of Quito to our first stop in Otavalo and “Plaza de Ponchos” where you will have time to walk around and do some shopping of textiles and handicrafts. The locals will always give you a higher price so don’t forget to bargain with them, it is part of the experience. Otavalo is consider one of the most famous indigenous markets in the world and the biggest in South America. A market full of color and life. - Cotacachi - After a prudent time in the market for shopping or just to wander around, we will continue to Cotachi town and the leather artisans. In here you will enjoy of some of the best leather products on a really good price. We will have lunch and finally we will visit the wood carvers’ artisans in San Antonio Town. In the town you will find families that have been dedicated to the art of carving wood for more than 3 generations.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- All activities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- All activities
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Gratuities
A tour focused on visiting three towns with their markets located north from Quito city. Each one of these locations are different from each other in terms of markets and artisans. Otavalo with the biggest textile market in South America, Peguche with the traditional weavers that work the textile by hand and Cotacachi with its leather market. This is a…
A tour focused on visiting three towns with their markets located north from Quito city. Each one of these locations are different from each other in terms of markets and artisans. Otavalo with the biggest textile market in South America, Peguche with the traditional weavers that work the textile by hand and Cotacachi with its leather market. This is a full day enjoying the northern landscapes and learning the culture of the region.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
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.
