Otavalo Market Day Tour

Otavalo Market
Otavalo Market
Otavalo Market day tour
Otavalo Market day tour
Otavalo Market day tour
Otavalo Market
Otavalo Market
Otavalo Market day tour
Otavalo Market day tour
Otavalo Market day tour

Otavalo Market Day Tour

  • Discover the most famous indigenous market in Ecuador

  • Have a delicious lunch in Cotacachi and experience the incredible flavours

  • Private transport to and from the market is included

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AVAILABILITY

All year round

DURATION

Full day

START LOCATION

Cafe Magic Bean, Corner of Juan León Mera and Mariscal Foch Street, Quito

END LOCATION

Cafe Magic Bean, Corner of Juan León Mera and Mariscal Foch Street, Quito

OPERATOR NAME

ECOSPORTOUR

Start Time

07:00

ONLINE BOOKING NOT AVAILABLE

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

This tour will depart at Quito at 7:00am.

Driving north of Quito, you will find the most famous indigenous market in Ecuador, Otavalo, a place full of traditions and handcrafts. Before arriving to this magical place, you will visit Calderon, a small town famous for “Mazapan” handicrafts. Following this is a stop in Cayambe, the perfect place to see how people prepare biscuits using a traditional technique. The next stop will be a view point, where you can enjoy the landscape of the Imbabura Volcano (4,610m) and San Pablo Lagoon.

Your next and most eagerly-awaited visit will be at Otavalo market, where you will spend time shopping and relaxing with your friends. Be prepared to fall in love with the wide variety of handicrafts.

After, you will go to Cotacachi to have a delicious lunch and explore the local workshops. There’s a great view to be seen of the surrounding landscape at Cuicocha’s view point.

TOUR TICKETS (MAY VARY BY DATE)
Ticket Price(USD)
ADULT 45.00 (USD)
CHILD (UP TO 9 YRS OLD) 34.00 (USD)
TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1: 06:45 - 07:00

Meeting point at Cafe Magic Bean


DAY 1:

Visit the towns of Calderon and Cayambe, go to a view point from where you’ll see the Imbabura Volcano and San Pablo Lagoon, spend time in Otavalo market, go to Cotacachi (lunch), explore the local workshops, get a great view from Cuicocha’s view point


DAY 1: 19:00

Return to Quito


INCLUDED

- Private transport
- Bilingual guide
- Lunch

NOT INCLUDED

- Quitsato entrance fee: $1 USD per person
- Items not mention on the itinerary
- Tips
- Personal expenses

RECOMMENDED

- Camera
- Comfortable shoes
- Bottle of water
- Sunscreen

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD (UP TO 9 YEARS OLD)
In order to obtain this discount, the child must be up to 9 years of age on the date they are due to take the tour.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation or changes of this tour:

Changes: It is FREE to change the tour date before 5:00 pm (Quito time) 2 days before the tour begins.

Cancellations: If you cancel before 12:00 pm (Quito time) the day before the tour begins, a 10% administration fee will apply. After this time, there is a 100% cancellation fee.

Please email bookings@findlocaltrips.com to cancel this tour or make any changes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  1. What time zone is used in Quito?

    Local time in Quito is GMT -5.

  2. What kind of weather can we find in Quito?

    The average year-round temperature varies from 10°C to 20°C. In February, March, April and October, it can be hot and humid, but also rainy. The warmest month is January, the coolest month is May, the driest month is July, and the wettest month is April.

  3. What should I bring to the tour?

    You should bring a camera, comfortable shoes, a bottle of water and sunscreen. Take cash for the entrance fee, personal expenses and tips.

EXTRA INFORMATION FROM FINDLOCALTRIPS.COM

Our Rating:

our comments:

A magical place full of traditions and handcrafts

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