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based on Take a drive through Ecuador's breathtaking scenery, stopping along the way to take photos and soak up the truly amazing and diverse landscapes! Head for Otavalo Market and experience the local way of shopping as you barter for handicrafts and many other items!
Departing from Quito on the Pan-American North Highway, you'll make a brief stop in Calderon, a town where the famous 'masapan' dolls are made. If time allows, you'll make a second stop at the highway's mirador to admire and take pictures of the beautiful landscape and snow capped mountains of the zone.
Crossing the equatorial line at Guachala (used to be the middle of the world monument), you'll head up to Otavalo and make a stop at Mira Lago to take pictures of the beautiful San Pablo lake. The tour then continues to Otavalo where the Otavalenos (natives) set up a market in which a bartering manner of shopping is occurs. The market hosts a variety of different handcrafted items.
Continuing the trip, you'll go to Cotacachi, famous for its leather articles. Browse the shops or upgrade to the optional lunch package to enjoy the local flavors at the well known La Marquesa restaurant. Afterwards, you'll go to Peguche, a small village known for its waterfalls and wind instruments fabrics.
- Day trip to the Otavalo Marketplace from Quito
- Enjoy various photo stops along the way including the town of Calderon and the San Pablo lake
- Browse for locally made handicrafts and barter for your items
- Enjoy an optional lunch at Cotacachi and a visit to Peguche
- Complimentary pickup and drop off from most Quito hotels
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Otavalo Marketplace
Tuesday and Saturday
Departure Point:Tour departs from most major Quito Hotels
Departure Time: 8:00amHotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Professional guide
- Lunch (if option selected)
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Food and drink, unless specified
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Nice, authentic, and colorful items made this whole experience fun. Read more ›
Israel B, Israel, March 2008
Not so much the market but the sightseeing on the way to the market was beautiful. The "inside" ... Read more ›
Anonymous, United States of America, May 2009
