Otavalo Market and Laguna Cuicocha Full-Day Tour from Quito
The Otavalo cultural tour is a wonderful way to discover and combine the famous artisan indigenous market in Ecuador with some of the most amazing views nearby the capital.
Wander around one of the most famous indigenous markets of South America, walk on the Equator Line, taste delicious bizcochos, hike around the beautiful Cuicocha Laguna, visit the Cotacachi leather-town and savour a local lunch - the perfect mix of culture, nature, history, and gastronomy.
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Otavalo Market and Laguna Cuicocha Full-Day Tour from Quito
What's included in Otavalo Market and Laguna Cuicocha Full-Day Tour from Quito
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Quitsato Mitad del Mundo Monument
NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE MAIN MONUMENT Entrance fee to the small Equator monument - $2 per person The Quitsato Sundial is a cultural-tourist place located at La Mitad Del Mundo, near Cayambe, 47 km north of Quito. It was built in 2006 and inaugurated in 2007 as an independent, non-profit project in a 24,756 ft² (2300 m²) area. Its main goal is to share crucial aspects of the astronomical knowledge of the prehispanic cultures of the region. The expositions are carried out by community members as a self-sustaining project. According to Google Maps, the central pillar is 4 meters south of the true equator. After this very interesting visit, we will head to a traditional bizcochos factory. You will learn everything about the traditional biscuits of the Cayambe region and, of course, taste those delights!
Miralago
We will stop at the viewing point “Mira Lago” where it is possible to see Cayambe, Imbabura, San Pablo Lake, Tabacundo and flower farms.
Otavalo Market
You will have time to explore the famous indigenous market, exchange with the friendly sellers, and do some shopping.
Inclusions
- Professional and Bilingual Guide
- Lunch & Bizcochos tasting
- Transportation from/to Quito's meeting point
- Market Purchases
- Quitsato Entrance Fee (Equator Line) $2 per person
- Tips
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances
- Necessary equipment: Warm clothes, gloves, hat. Sunglasses & Sunscreen. Water, snacks. Hiking shoes. Camera and Waterproof jacket. Cash.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 6:50 am - Depart from Plaza Foch (Mariscal Foch and Reina Victoria) - look for the tour bus.
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Ticket Redemption
The tour operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances. Necessary equipment: • Warm clothes, gloves, hat • Sunglasses & Sunscreen • Water, snacks • Hiking shoes • Camera • Waterproof jacketFor questions contact Ecuatraveling Staff Mobile: Pablo +593 987053367 or Esteban +593 980314882