Otavalo market half-day tour with transfers
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Offered in: English and 1 more
Overview
Immerse yourself in the culture of the Andean communities and the ethnic groups of Ecuador visiting the Otavalo Market and Plaza de los Ponchos.You’ll depart from Quito through the Pan-American North Highway until arriving in Cayambe, where you’ll have the opportunity to taste the delicious Bizcochos de Cayambe (bread baked in a clay oven) paired with local fresh cheese or arequipe (traditional caramelized milk). Later you'll arrive at the Otavalo Market, the largest in America where the Otavalo indigenous people make and sell their textiles and handicrafts, they're one of Ecuador's most recognized ethnic groups.You’ll also visit Plaza de los Ponchos, where a big fair is held every day with great affluence of sellers and buyers on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In this famous market, you can find a great variety of articles, its main product being textiles, as well as artisanal production in clay, paint, wood, jewelry, ceramics, and more!Through this visit, the guide will show you the culture of the natives and you'll also learn about the custom of ‘haggling’ which is a very common practice among Ecuadorian people.
What's included
Pick-up and drop-off from selected hotelsPick-up and drop-off from selected hotels
What's Not included
Food and drinksFood and drinks
Where
Quito, Ecuador
Meeting point:
- You will select the name of your hotel at checkout
- If your hotel is not listed, the meeting point will be at Hotel NH Collection (Luis Cordero 444 y Av. 12 de Octubre)
- You will receive a list with the pickup schedules in the voucher after booking
- If your hotel is not listed, the meeting point will be at Hotel NH Collection (Luis Cordero 444 y Av. 12 de Octubre)
- You will receive a list with the pickup schedules in the voucher after booking
What To Expect
- Visit the Otavalo Market, the largest in the Americas
- Immerse yourself in the culture of the Andean communities of Ecuador
- Try Bizcochos de Cayambe, a delicious local snack
From
US$ 34