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Nestled in a valley at the foot of a volcano 57 miles (92 kilometers) north of Quito, Otavalo is a highland community of indigenous locals famous for their weaving skills and colorful textiles. The local Otavaleños who sell their wares at the daily market wear traditional clothing and have maintained their culture, way of dress, and identity.
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Otavalo Tour from Quito Visiting Cayambe, Indigenous Market
Enjoy this full-day tour of Otavalo Marketplace, the largest Indigenous market in Latin America. Departing Quito, you’ll travel to Otavalo Marketplace, to browse stalls for colorful, artisan souvenirs and delicious flavours. See, too, the Lago San Pablo where you will be able to admire its beaty and take in the calm of this place.
... More- 10 hours
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USD 79.00
Price varies by group size
Full-Day Tour Otavalo Market, Peguche Workshops, and Cuicocha Lagoon.
Shop for one-of-a-kind souvenirs at an indigenous market and enjoy gorgeous scenery during this 8-hour trip to Otavalo Market from Quito. This fascinating market features a wealth of hand-made creations produced by local Andean communities, including textiles, leather goods and more. Enjoy sublime views of the Andes Mountains and San Pablo Lake during your drive to the site before hunting for souvenirs. On your way home, you can choose to visit Cotacachi, an artisan town famous for its leather goods, or Cuicocha Lake. Your shopping and scenery trip includes a guide, entrance fees, a snack, round-trip hotel transport and an upgrade with lunch.
... More- 8 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 79.00
Price varies by group size
Otavalo Market and Laguna Cuicocha Full-Day Tour from Quito
Discover indigenous arts and local markets during this cultural tour of Otavalo Market and Laguna Cuicocha from Quito. Escape the city and journey into Ecuador's more rural hillsides as you follow your guide through some of the area's top cultural attractions.
... More- 9 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 60.00
Otavalo, Cotacachi and Cuicocha Tour With Optional Hotel Pick-Up - "Small Group"
Journey through Ecuador’s incredible landscapes and stop on route for photos and to visit Otavalo Market on this tour from Quito. Head north along the Pan-American highway, taste biscuits in Cayambe, and hop out at Otavalo Market to experience the local shopping culture by bartering for handicrafts. Then, stop at Cuicocha Lagoon—a crater lake below Cotacachi Volcano—to snap photos and perhaps take an optional boat ride (additional cost).
... More- 9 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 60.00
Cultural Tour of Otavalo: Market and Cuicocha Lagoon visit all inclusive
- All Inclusive: Professional Bilingual Guide, Lunch and Tourist Visits.
- Tourist Transport from Quito - Otavalo - Quito
- Trekking
- Visit indigenous market
- Visit Ponchos Square
- Visit San Pablo Lake Viewpoint
- Visit and hiking in the Cuicocha Lagoon
- Visit to Cotacachi, known for the elaboration of leather goods
- Professionalism and Quality of Service
- Shared Tour: Every Tuesday and Saturday
- Private Tour: Every day.
... More- 11 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 70.50
Price varies by group size
Live Otavalo Full Day between, mountains, crafts and culture
Escape the hustle and bustle of Quito and discover Ecuadorian culture on this day trip to Otavalo. With a private guide, head to the colorful Otavalo Market where you can shop for souvenirs and local handicrafts. Then, visit Mojanda Lake for a walk before enjoying more shopping at a leather crafts market in Cotacachi and woven goods at a local workshop.
... More- 4 hours 55 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 70.00
Price varies by group size
Day off in Quito? Otavalo indigenous artisan market Private Tour!
Delve deeper into the indigenous culture and history of Ecuador on a private day trip to Otavalo Market from Quito. With your private guide, you’ll overcome the language barrier and explore South America’s largest market at a pace suited to you, as well as visiting other local highlights such as San Pablo Lake.
... More- 6 hours
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USD 90.00
Private Tour to Otavalo & Surroundings
Rather than be overwhelmed at one of South America’s largest markets, let a personal guide accompany you. On this private day trip from Quito to Otavalo Market, you’ll have a better opportunity to interact with traditionally attired Quichua vendors selling handicrafts, textiles, and even livestock. Savor views of the Ecuadorian Andes on a brief waterfall walk after lunch in Cotacachi, a town known for its leather goods.
... More- 4 hours 15 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 140.00
Price varies by group size
Otavalo Indian Market Private Day Tour
Set off on a day trip to Otavalo Market with a private guide. Skip the crowded public transit and enjoy the sights of the Pan-American highway from the comfort of your private vehicle. Make stops at lesser known points of interest, including the foothills of Imbabura Volcano. Your tour of the Otavalvo Market can be customized to include a visit to Pecuche.
... More- 4 hours 50 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 105.00
Price varies by group size
Full Day Private Tour of Otavalo and its surroundings
Our first stop will be in Cachiviro on the shores of Lake San Pablo, in this place we will taste the traditional and delicious biscuits with cheese accompanied by a good coffee and the best landscape we can imagine next to the Imbabura volcano.
We continue with the visit to the Peguche waterfall, where we will have a walk of approximately one hour through the path that leads us to this attraction.
Finally, we will visit the ponchos market in the city of Otavalo, this place has become a concentration square for the artisan offer of Ecuador, it is recognized as the largest indigenous fair in South America, where more than three thousand artisans offer their products. In this place we will have adequate time to visit every corner and buy the products that we like.
Before returning to Quito we will taste a typical local lunch.
The service is private and all tours are with a tourism professional who is also a certified guide.
... More- 8 hours
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USD 96.00
Otavalo Market Tour
clearly, 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.
... More- 8 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 55.00
Price varies by group size
Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour
Experience unique Ecuadorian culture on a full-day market tour to Otavalo and Cotacachi Market. Comfortable transportation will pick you and other group members up from two convenient Quito locations, before taking you to the Mazapan handicrafts market in Calderon. A stop at the Otalvo market is the perfect opportunity for taking photos. You’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in Cotacachi before exploring the natural area surrounding it.
... More- 11 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 66.67
Otavalo Indigenous Market & Peguche Waterfall
Our tourist service is special because we have new cars and experienced guides that are certified and will make your experience unforgettable.
... More- 9 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 110.00
Price varies by group size
Otavalo Market with Middle of the World (solar museum)
Expand your exploration of Ecuador with this private and customizable full-day tour from Quito with options including bargain hunting at the famous Otavalo Market, touring one of Ecuador's rose plantations, an artisan workshop, a visit to a bird sanctuary, photo opportunities on the shores of the largest lake in Ecuador, volcano views, a waterfall hike, the chance to taste a beloved regional pastry, and more.
... More- 8 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 98.00
Price varies by group size
Tour Otavalo Market, Peguche Waterfall and Cuicocha lake
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Quito and discover Ecuador’s indigenous culture on this full-day excursion. Alongside a private guide, head to the Otavalo Market which is teeming with colorful textiles and handicrafts that you can purchase. Then, visit the Peguche Waterfall which is tucked away in a eucalyptus forest before ending with a short hike to Cuicocha Lake.
... More- 8 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 149.00
Price varies by group size
Otavalo Market Private Sightseeing and Surroundings
Don’t get lost in the crowd at Otavalo; let a private guide accompany you around the popular Otavalo Market. On this day trip from Quito, take your time shopping for leather goods and textiles before a visit to the nearby artisan towns of Peguche and Cotacachi. Aboard the comfort of a private vehicle you can relax with views of the Andean landscapes.
... More- 3 hours 35 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 110.00
Price varies by group size
Otavalo Market PRIVATE Day Trip
Otavalo is one of the most famous indigenous fair in the country; although the market has greater activity on Saturdays but it is open every day with an impressive variety of handcrafts, tapestries and weaving made by indigenous people of the surrounding villages. Meanwhile, tourists test their Spanish and bargaining skills at stalls vending colorful and inexpensive knitted sweaters, hats, gloves and much more.
... More- 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 102.81
Price varies by group size
Otavalo, Cuicocha Lake and Peguche Waterfall from Quito - Private Tours
Escape the bustling streets of Quito and explore more of the Andean highlands on this full-day tour. With a private guide, explore the traditional Otavalo Market to purchase handicrafts. Then immerse yourself in nature at Cuicocha Lake and Peguche Waterfall, where you can enjoy stunning views of the Cotacachi Volcano and Ecuadorian Andes.
... More- 4 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 85.00
Price varies by group size
Artisan Market Otavalo Tour from Quito
Otavalo is home to an ancestral indigenous handicrafts market where you will be amazed by the variety of colorful handicrafts. The beautiful scenery and friendly people will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
At the "Plaza de Ponchos" market you will find artisans of leather, wood, fabric, embroidery, marzipan art and jewelry that will make you wish you had brought an extra bag for when you return home.
Take some time to interact with the vendors and live as part of the culture of one of the oldest and most emblematic civilizations of Ecuador and the Andean region.
... More- 10 hours
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USD 57.00
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Otavalo, Cuicocha Lake and Cayambe Small Group Full Day Tour
Discover Ecuador's vibrant cultural heritage, natural wonders, and Andean villages on this full-day tour from Quito. Admire traditional handicrafts at the legendary Otavalo Market, tour the Cayambe biscuit factory, visit the leather capital of Cotacachi, and marvel at Cuicocha Crater Lake. Lunch is included.
... More- 12 hours
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USD 74.75
Otavalo Indian Market and Rose Farm Shared Tour
Spend a day away from the city and venture to the Otavalo region to see more of Ecuador’s Andean highlands. Join a small group and take in the mountainous scenery as you make your way to the first stop, a rose plantation. Learn about this major industry and then get a taste of Ecuadorian culture as you visit the Otavalo Market and Cotacachi village to shop for local handicrafts.
... More- 6 hours 40 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 79.00
Small-group Otavalo market and Middle of the World Mountain Bike Tour from Quito
Combine two of Quito’s top attractions without having to worry about booking each one separately on a combo tour of Otavalo Market and the Middle of the World Monument that includes a bike ride. Plus, a small group limited to only six other travelers means that you’ll be able to pedal at your own pace and enjoy personalized attention from your guide.
... More- 7 hours 55 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 80.00
Price varies by group size
Otavalo`s Indigenous Market Full Day
This tour is an minimun of 2 pax a day. Of course you will see part of the Ecuadorian culture and a normal Indigenous life. Our visit will be complete with the leather market of Cotacachi and a natural attraction close of it that is Peguche’s Waterfall.
... More- 9 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 78.00
Rose Plantation, Equator Line and Otavalo Market Private Tour
After pickup from Quito, you’ll take the picturesque route along the Panamerican highway. This comprehensive tour ticks off both the popular and lesser-known Ecuadorian attractions. With an expertly planned itinerary, you’ll visit a rose farm, Plaza de Ponchos, Quitsato’s sundial, and more in a single day. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Cotacachi village, which is also included in the tour.
... More- 5 hours 5 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 109.00
Price varies by group size
What are people saying about Otavalo Market
Maria_G, Sept 2023
Amazing day!
We had an amazing day!! Luis is an fantastic guide! He was very knowledgeable, and answered all our questions. We did a little bit of everything, including some great shopping!
Starla_D, Aug 2023
Do this tour: It’s varied and great fun!
Our guide, Josie Sentamarae, was outstanding: knowledgeable, funny, attentive just great. The Rose Market was amazing with such variety even the Eternal. Roses…never heard of them? Me either until this tour. The markets were good (there is one in Quito equally good) Seeing the countryside and walking in the small village to the waterfall was great. Highly recommend!
RollyShaner_T, Aug 2023
Visiting a rose farm,...
Visiting a rose farm, learning about la Mitad del Mundo-it was great, staying at Hacienda Guachalá.
Our guide, Andres, was phenomenal!!
Francisco_M, July 2023
Amazing day trip.
Renato was our tour guide he was amazing. Picked us up at hotel on time. Took us to the market and two other towns. Amazing scenery and shopping. Lunch was amazing at this great restaurant he recommended. Also so water fall in a eucalyptus Forrest. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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