Visit Cuicocha

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.

This is a Private Full Day Program, you will see the amazing "Sierra"  Ecuadorian Andean Landscape, you will visit the Middle of the World site "Quitsato", here you can stand one foot in the northern and one foot in the southern hemisphere. Enjoy the visit to the Otavalo Market, home of the most colorful in Ecuador and the largest indigenous markets in South America. You have also the option to visit Cuicocha Crater Lake, Peguche Waterfall, the leather town of Cotacachi. Depending of the sites that you would like to visit, there is more options such as the Wood Carving town of San Antonio de Ibarra, or if you would like to see the Andean Condor and other birds of pray instead of visiting the market for shopping. During this day you choose the sites to be visited and the time you would like to spend on it and the time to back at your Hotel in the city, you build your own day!!

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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.

Imbabura or known as the Lakes Province is absolutely one of the favorite tours on visitor’s trips while in Ecuador. The main attraction is Otavalo Market. It is a massive Saturday crafts market (But there is a market every day too) – one of the biggest of South America! Tons of traditionally-attired Quechua locals take over the streets of the whole town center, selling beautiful artwork, handicrafts, livestock, and clothing, anything you can imagine! You will also LOVE the food at Cotacachi also known as the Leather Town, and all the great but cheap restaurants around town. The waterfall that after a short walk ,you will be impressed by its beauty .Finally amazing views of the Andes on the way back to Quito. We invite you to join us to this very colorful tour with a local taste

Among the major attractions of Imbabura are Lake San Pablo; Otavalo and its indigenous market; the Peguche waterfalls; Chachimbiro and its thermal waters; Cuicocha lagoon, guarded by the imposing Cotacachi; Cotacachi, famous for its leather industry; Atuntaqui, an icon of Ecuadorian fashion; the beautiful Urcuquí valley with its arid areas; the mysterious Zuleta area, renowned for its embroidery and anonymous visits by various celebrities; the lovely Angochagua valley, and, of course, Ibarra, with its beautiful Historic Center. Regardless of the chosen route, the experience of discovering new places, far from the chaos of the city, will make the Ibarride experience the best memory among friends and family.

All Inclusive: – Bilingual professional guide – Ecuadorian lunch and sightseeing tours Tourist Transportation: – From Quito – Otavalo – Quito Activities: – Hike in stunning landscapes – Visit to the indigenous market of Otavalo – Discover the Plaza de Ponchos – Panoramic views from the Mirador of Lake San Pablo – Explore Cotacachi and its renowned leather craftsmanship Quality and Professionalism: – Exceptional service with a professional touch Availability of Tours: – Shared tour: Every Tuesday and Saturday – Private tour: Every day

Enjoy a full-day tour in the Otavalo Area. We will visit the largest indigenous market in Latin America and browse stalls for colorful, artisan souvenirs and delicious flavors. We will visit Lago San Pablo, where you will be able to admire its breathtaking beauty. We will also visit a Bizchochos Artesanal factory, the spectacular Cuicocha lagoon, Cotacachi leather town, and more.

Dive into the colorful world of Otavalo with our immersive market tour! Discover the bustling Otavalo Market, famous for its vibrant textiles, handcrafted jewelry, and traditional Andean crafts. Wander through stalls filled with exquisite fabrics, local produce, and unique souvenirs, all while experiencing the lively atmosphere and rich culture of the region.

Take this unique day tour from Quito and come with us out of the beaten path every Wednesday and Saturday! Discover new and unknown attractions around the Otavalo region! Join us and enjoy a memorable life experience, exploring a rose plantation, farmlands and Indian Communities! Discover the largest Indian Market of South America from the comfort of a small group-size-tour and admire the majesty of the Northern Andes!

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Discover the vibrant Otavalo Market, taste delicious bizcocho, and visit the stunning Peguche Waterfall on this immersive tour from Quito. Wander through the bustling market, where you can shop for unique crafts and souvenirs, savor freshly baked local treats, and marvel at the natural beauty of Peguche's cascading falls. This tour offers a perfect blend of culture, adventure, and natural splendor. The essence of Ecuador and create unforgettable memories!

Nature, tradition and multicolored market you can experience all of this on this excursion. On our trip to Otavalo we will visit the City of Cayambe, known for its “bizcochos”, a type of baked bread that is accompanied with the so-called “Queso de Hoja” and milk delicacy. Then we will visit the Quitsato sundial museum and continue until we reach the Otavalo Market, where you can see crafts of all kinds made by the skilled indigenous artisans of the area. Then we advance until we reach Cotacachi, a picturesque town famous for its creation of leather goods, here our guide will suggest and give the necessary time for lunch. Later we will visit the Cuicocha Lagoon, which originated after a volcanic explosion thousands of years ago. After this visit we will return to the city of Quito.

Our service is unique because we have high-level guides who know every detail of this destination. The duration is approximately 8 hours where you will get to know the beautiful Province of Imbabura, the Cuicocha Lagoon in the Cotacachi Cayapas Reserve, the leather goods in Cotacachi made with the best leather from its tanneries, the Plaza del Poncho in Otavalo, also on Camino In Guachala you will taste the delicious Biscuits, the cheese and the delicacies of this area.

The Otavalo Market with its colorful plaza de ponchos is one of the most important and popular indigenous markets in Ecuador and South America. Otavalo has a large indigenous population of Otavalos, where their mother language is Kichwa. In the Otavalo Market, you can find typical food and several places where the Otavaleños sell their handicrafts, textiles, ponchos, blouses, shirts, hats, alpargatas, and handmade alpaca tapestries. The Otavalo market or Otavalo fair is fully active every Saturday, however, you can find a smaller number of vendors on other days of the week.

The Tour to Otavalo offers us an unforgettable experience for your visit to Ecuador, we will visit the colorful Plaza de Ponchos in Otavalo, the artisan products offered here are made by hand, but have a high quality and color that you will love. The Peguche waterfall and Cuicocha lake are the most beautiful natural destinations to visit and observe the nature that surrounds them. To end our day we will visit the town of Cotacachi, a charming town in the Andes famous for its leather products. You can buy some souvenirs such as bags, wallets and shoes.

Discover the secrets of the Ecuadorian Andes and cloud forest regions with a full-immersion in the cultural and natural wonders that make Ecuador one of the countries with the biggest biodiversity in the world. Enjoy waterfalls, butterflies, bird watching and chocolate making in the tropical paradise of Mindo, then take a spectacular drive through the cloud forest to reach the coffee valley of Intag, where you will visit a coffee plantation. Back to the highlands, visit Cuicocha crater-lake, the world-famous indigenous market of Otavalo and then live an unique experience sharing an organic lunch prepared side by side with local people in the very heart of the Andes. "Unique Experiences:" Organic cooking lesson with traditional fresh ingredients, side by side with local people in the heart of the Andes Take a scenic drive in the valley of Intag and taste the organic fair-trade coffee produced in the area

The visit to one of the highest active volcanoes in the world is simply exciting. We try to make our clients enjoy their adventure of walking at more than 4500 meters of altitude. The explanations, knowledge and experience of our local guides make the visit very entertaining.

A full-day trip from Quito to Otavalo city, passing through some of the most important towns in the northern Ecuadorian sierra. Witness the most beautiful landscapes of the highlands and have a taste of its delicacies on the way to Otavalo. Take some time to shop in the market (only on Saturdays) and then head to Cotacachi valley. Includes lunch.   

Otavalo is a city located in the province of Imbabura, north of Ecuador. The Imbabura volcano and some others are very close. Here we find the world famous “Mercado de Otavalo” or “Plaza de los Ponchos ”, where locals wear traditional indigenous clothing and market outfits and fabrics colorful in addition to handicrafts. We have near Otavalo the Cuicocha Volcano, a beautiful extinct volcano with a lagoon on the edge of it