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Day off in Quito? Lets go to Otavalo indigenous artisan market!

Package Details
Destination: Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Price: $58.00
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In this Private Tour, you will learn about our history from a more indigenous point of view; 2 hours driving full of prehispanic evidence, celebrations to Sun and history, with a local brunch at San Pablo's Lake, 2 volcanoes in the background, and some coffee, have a little nature walk around their spiritual waterfall called Peguche and an option of visiting an old Incan cave!
Heading to Otavalo we will enjoy and understand their history, traditions, gastronomy, and culture at their main square known worldwide as "Plaza de Los Ponchos", one of the most beautiful artisan markets in América.
Is a good, interesting, and cheap way to enjoy a full day trip not far from Quito and for buying local original cheap handmade Andean products or souvenirs. Accompanied by a certificated Tour Guide/Driver, an open-minded ambient, good music, and nice conversations.
For customized service. You can also contact me on FB as MuFiTours or IG @lasaventurasdegeorge. Feel free to ask! LGBTIQ 420 friendly.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Guayllabamba, Guayllabamba, Pichincha Province

Guayllabamba, a fruit production valley where if it is of your interest we can stop and buy some fruits for the road.

Stop At: Cayambe, Cayambe, Pichincha Province

Export rose production area. In addition to being famous for its biscuits and leaf cheese, where we will stop for a small snack and tasting.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: San Pablo Del Lago, San Pablo Del Lago, Imbabura Province

One of the most beautiful and larges! Guarded by the Imbabura and Cotacachi volcanoes.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: cachiviro reymolacocha, 5QXF+QC8, San Rafael de la Laguna, Ecuador

We will visit an indigenous community and its establishment where we will take pictures on Lake San Pablo, on its swing and floating bridge.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cascada de Peguche, Via a Peguche, Peguche, Otavalo 100451 Ecuador

Place of cleaning and purification of the premises. We will hike through its trails until we feel the power of the water from such a beautiful waterfall. Admission price is optional.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Otavalo Market, Plaza de los Ponchos, Otavalo 100450 Ecuador

The biggest indigenous artisan market in South America!
Good for buying souvenirs and local art at the Plaza de Los Ponchos, for have lunch and to testify how the Otavalo's commercial and ethnic culture is.

Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Quito, Quito, Pichincha Province

Return to the city, preferably before the sun goes down. Arranged leaving point.