Otavalo Day Trip
Join us for a day trip to Otavalo from Quito and explore the indigenous market while uncovering local cuisine. Day Trip Details. At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Quito and head north on the Pan-American Highway to Cayambe.
- 8 hours
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Join us for a day trip to Otavalo from Quito and explore the indigenous market while uncovering local cuisine.
Day Trip Details
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Quito and head north on the Pan-American Highway to Cayambe. We'll stop to taste traditional bizcocho de Cayambe, wood-oven baked pastries with cheese or dulce de leche.
Next, we'll visit the "Miralago" viewpoint for panoramic views over San Pablo Lake, Imbabura volcano, and the surrounding villages. The tour will then continue in Otavalo, known for its indigenous market.
We'll visit the Peguche Waterfall, taking in its magical landscapes, before heading to the Ñanda Mañachi Cultural Center to learn about local artists' work.
Finally, we'll visit the Otavalo market and enjoy lunch in the area. Afterward, we’ll return to your hotel in Quito, with an expected arrival 8 hours after pickup.
Hotel Pickup
This tour includes pickup from hotels in La Carolina, La Mariscal, and the historic center of Quito.
Prices
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop–off
- Transport by bus or minibus
- English–speaking guide
- Tasting of bizcochos de Cayambe
- Visit to Peguche traditional instrument making workshop
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility