Otavalo 1day Tour and Lunch at Pto. Lago/Cusin, Saturday

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89.00 USD
per person

This shared excursion focuses on the large Saturday market at Otavalo, when it overflows with all the central streets filled with vendors of textiles and a variety of other crafts.  

Tour Details

Otavalo is South America’s most famous Indian fair.  Early departure from Quito through dramatic mountain scenery.  You will have ample time to visit the famous market and stroll along the narrow cobblestone streets with many stalls full of ponchos, scarves, blankets, wall hangings, woven belts (fajas), hats, handbags and much more.  Here Otavaleños barter in silence, in marked contrast to the raucous noise of other markets; take your time to negotiate the best bargains.

Lunch is at one of the charming country inns or haciendas. Lunch is at the spectacular Puerto Lago country inn, alongside San Pablo Lake or at the charming colonial Hacienda Cusín.

Included

• Lunch
• Round trip ground transportation and guide

Travel Facts

• Dress in layers (T-shirt, blouse, sweater, coat)
• Take a sweater even if the day is warm and sunny and rain protection from February to May
• This tour includes walking at an altitude of 2560 meters (8434 feet)
• Sun protection (SPF 40)
• Good walking shoes
• Great Photo ops

Information Price per Person (USD) 1 person 89.00

Otavalo Ecuador indigenous market tours

Handicrafts, the products of the land and rich ancestral cultures in a display of dazzling colors.

To the north of Quito, the province of Imbabura is one of the most popular destinations in Ecuador: a magical land of lakes, snow-covered mountains and terraced farmlands.

For centuries, regional markets have played an important role in Indian life, providing regular gathering places for trade and socializing. The colorful local markets of the Andean Valleys are famous for their fine handycrafts.

The Otavalo Indian market dates back to pre-Inca times and is famous for its textiles woven on backstop and shuttle looms.