Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour

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11 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Visit the vibrant markets of Otavalo and Cotacachi on this full-day tour from Quito. Enjoy beautiful viewpoints, a delicious lunch, and an optional boat ride on Cuicocha Lake. This shared tour includes pickup and drop-off from two convenient locations in Quito.

What's Included

Professional, licensed driver
Bilingual guide
Lunch
Transportation from Quito to Otavalo and back
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Solar Clock ($2)
Boat Rides at lake ($3.25)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Plaza San Blas statues next to the church (Caldas & Los Rios) at 7:30 am Plaza fosch by Juan Valdez cafeteria at 7:15am

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

After pickup from one of two convenient locations in Quito, your shared tour of up to 18 passengers will visit Calderon, a small town famous for its ‘Mazapan’ handicrafts. Continue on to Cayambe, where you can see locals preparing bizcochos using traditional techniques and a wood fired oven. Then, stop at a viewpoint where you can marvel at the landscape of the Imbabura volcano and San Pablo lake.

Then, you will arrive at the Otavalo market, where you can spend approximately 2 hours shopping at the artisanal market and taking photographs. Peruse the amazing colors and artisanal goods created by the talented local craftspeople.

Continue to Cotacachi for a delicious lunch and an opportunity to explore the leather workshops. Finally, you can either see the sights from the water on an optional boat ride on Cuicocha Lake or simply wander the vibrant green landscape, before hopping back into the 18-seat van for your return trip back to Quito.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Small Group
Adventure Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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