Otavalo Market and Laguna Cuicocha Full-Day Tour from Quito
Otavalo Market and Laguna Cuicocha Full-Day Tour from Quito
Otavalo Market and Laguna Cuicocha Full-Day Tour from Quito

Otavalo Market and Laguna Cuicocha Full-Day Tour from Quito

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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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Things To Know

  • 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.

What's included in the package

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!

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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.

Cotacachi-Cayapas Ecological Reserve

Visit the town of Cotacachi, declared as "Magic Village of Ecuador" because of its cultural richness. Indeed, Cotacachi is know as the " leather town", which makes it the perfect place for you to buy some locally-made leather pieces. There, we will also enjoy a delicious lunch in a local and charming restaurant.

Cuicocha Lake

Here, you will have time for a small walk around the Laguna. Enjoy the magnificent landscapes and the views of the nearby volcanoes!

Quito Old Town (Pass-by Only)

Return to Quito and drop off at your original meeting point.

Where to meet and pickup

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.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required

Photos Taken By Other Travelers

Over The Planet
<p>So relaxing sail in the fresh clean air at the Laguna Cuicocha</p>
Over The Planet
Over The Planet

Reviews By Other Travelers

4.4
Based on 32 reviews

What do other 32 guests say about Otavalo Market and Laguna Cuicocha Full-Day Tour from Quito

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Kathryn_G
4
Apr 2024
I liked the tour. I enjoyed the solar museum and hearing about the traditions of the indigenous people. It would have been nice if we had been told that we would have a place to buy breakfast. We had gotten up extra early to have time to eat in the hotel. Also, while I enjoyed the explanati...
2
212marisols
5
May 2023
We had a great experience with our tour guide Stui! He told us so much about the volcanos, the history and people of the region! We enjoyed the tour because we got to taste Bizcochos at the place where they are made, we went to Lago de San Pablo, the Otavalo market, Cotacachi and hiked a bit in C...
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ralph_b
4
Nov 2021
Locating someone (actually her mother) whose photo I had taken a few years ago and which was selected for a 2022 international calendar, a copy of which I took for her.

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Things to know

Included
  • Professional and Bilingual Guide
  • Lunch & Bizcochos tasting
  • Transportation from/to Quito's meeting point
Not Included
  • Market Purchases
  • Quitsato Entrance Fee (Equator Line) $2 per person
  • Tips
Additional Information
  • 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.

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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Accept crypto currencies