
Otavalo Day Trip
Join us for a day trip to Otavalo from Quito and explore the indigenous market and local cuisine. Otavalo Day Trip. After meeting in Quito, we'll depart and travel north on the Pan-American Highway to Cayambe. En route, we will stop to taste...
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Join us for a day trip to Otavalo from Quito and explore the indigenous market and local cuisine.
Otavalo Day Trip
After meeting in Quito, we'll depart and travel north on the Pan-American Highway to Cayambe. En route, we will stop to taste traditional Ecuadorian bizcocho de Cayambe, wood-oven baked pastries served with cheese or dulce de leche.
Next, we will visit the "Miralago" viewpoint for panoramic views of San Pablo Lake, the Imbabura volcano, and nearby villages. Then, the tour proceeds to Otavalo, known for its indigenous market.
We will continue to the Peguche Waterfall to appreciate the landscape before proceeding to the Ñanda Mañachi Cultural Center, where we will learn about local artists.
Finally, we will explore the Otavalo market and enjoy a delicious lunch in the area. We will return to Quito with an expected arrival 8 hours after pickup.
Tour Options
At the time of booking, you can select from the following tour options:
Tour without pickup
If you prefer to arrive at the meeting point, we will meet you at the NH Collection Hotel at 7:30 am.
Tour with pickup
With this option, we will pick you up between 7 and 7:45 am from hotels in La Carolina, La Mariscal, and the historic center of Quito.
Prices
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off (optional)
- English speaking guide
- Tasting of bizcochos de Cayambe
- Visit to Peguche traditional instrument making workshop
- Visit to Cotacachi (optional)
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility