Otavalo

As one the most prominent indigenous groups of Ecuador, the Otavaleños are internationally renowned for their textile industry and other hand-crafted goods. This community of craftsmen still holds strong to traditional customs, dress, and to their native language, Quechua. Between the craft, animal, and food markets, this small town booms to life on market-day.

Travel north on the Pan-American Highway
observing the beautiful scenary of Imbabura,
the province of the lakes
Visit the Eastern Equator monument
In Cayambe, visit a biscocho factory (typical pastry)
Visit the look-out point of Laguna San Pablo
Spend two hours in the famous indigenous market of Otavalo
Continue to the volcanic crater-lake
Cuicocha, short walk
Visit a sacred waterfall for the local indigenous communities, comunidad la Cascada
de Peguche

INCLUDES
private transportation
bilingual guide
lunch

NOT INCLUDES
entrance fees/extra costs (museums, etc.)

LONGER TOURS:
To fully enjoy the beautiful landscape in this region, you can spend additional time hiking around the lakes and volcanoes of the province- a highly recommended option for nature lovers.

Hike or ride bicycles around Laguna Mojanda
Hike or take horses up Mt. Fuya fuya
Trek around Laguna Cuicocha

Suggestions
For a unique experience, we can arrange overnight stays with local indigenous families