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The Best Otavalo Market Tour + San Pablo Lake + Cayambe + Cotacachi

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This is a fun and relaxing tour of Otavalo Market. You will make stops at great foodie sites, check out a beautiful lake, visit the Quitsato sundial, have a great cup of Ecuadorian coffee, savor some tasty bizcochos and string cheese, have the best slice of pie in Ecuador, enjoy lunch at a gourmet sandwich and burger stop in Cotacachi (Leather town) and shop till you drop at the renowned Otavalo Indigenous marketplace. It´s all about having fun, eating great food, and enjoying life as a local in Ecuador.
  • Private transportation
  • A fantastic cup of coffee
  • A bag of bizcochos
  • Certified Bilingual Guide
  • Entrance Fees
  • Personal Expenses and Souvenirs
  • Tips for the guide/driver
  • Extra activities not mentioned on the itinerary
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

We pick up from hotels in urban Quito and close to the Tababela Quito airport. For pick-up in the Valley of Los Chillos an extra $20 USD per group will be charged.

Traveler pickup
  • Mariscal Sucre Airport, Quito, Ecuador
  • Fabrica de Bizcochos San Pedro, Cayambe, Ecuador
    One of our first stops on the tour is the lovely city of Cayambe. You will get to drive by the unique city center and plazas as you make your way to the best Bizcocho (biscuits) and String Cheese factory in Ecuador. The bizcochos are made fresh and from scratch every day. You get to see them being made and placed in the traditional ovens. These bizcochos are very tasty and combined with the string cheese make a delicious morning snack. You can also savor the dulce de leche (caramel) and have a quick cup of coffee or hot chocolate. This stop is the perfect cure for morning sluggishness.
    30 minutes
  • Plaza De Los Ponchos Mercado, Otavalo, Ecuador
    Once we arrive at Otavalo we will head to the renowned Plaza de Los Ponchos. The indigenous Otavalo people are famous for weaving textiles, usually made of wool, which are sold at the famous market. Saturdays see the market expand throughout the city but any other day you will find vendors and stands at the Mercado de Los Ponchos. The shops sell textiles such as handmade blankets, tablecloths, handicrafts, paintings, and much more. I love the Otavalo market, you can always find something interesting or quirky to take back home as souvenirs or to decorate your home. Its always fun to haggle with the vendors and hear their stories.
    120 minutes
  • San Pablo Del Lago, San Pablo Del Lago, Ecuador
    We will stop at Lago (Lake) San Pablo for some reflection time in the midst of the beautiful and peaceful surroundings. There is a chance to find ancestral kayaks used for races in the lake by locals. I had a chance to experience these ancestral kayaks and its a strange but wonderful experience. If we schedule this before hand there are small boats that take you around the lake, its a cool experience.
    45 minutes
  • Cotacachi, Cotacachi, Ecuador
    Cotacachi is a lovely Andean town in the middle of the mountains. The town is beautiful, very well kept, organized and picturesque. You feel safe and not crowded as you walk down Cotacachi´s main street where you will find the best leather products in Ecuador. Cotacachi has always been famous for its leather products such as jackets, purses, wallets, belts, shoes, etc. Nowadays, new local fashion designers have created beautiful and unique leather products which you can shop for. Many of my past clients have been looking for the perfect leather jacket and have found it in Cotacachi. After some window shopping, we will have lunch at a great sandwich and burger place that uses artisanal bread, local beef and makes the freshest and most delicious treats in town. If you are a coffee lover like me, we will head for an after lunch coffee at a new hipster cool coffee lounge in Cotacachi. Trust me, this place serves a mean coffee.
    180 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Barry Z
11 Apr 2023
My wife and I booked a private tour. Diego, our tour guide , agreed to a late pickup so we could sleep in. Diego was very friendly and informative. He made spontaneous stops to buy an exotic fruit from a street vendor and for Bizcochos. The third generation restaurant owner explained how to cook and serve the bizcochos.The restaurant experience was fantastic. Diego bought two bags of Bizcochos for us. We spent time at the middle earth museum and found it to be very informative. We also toured the agave garden at the museum . Otavalo market contains many local items for sale including clothes, jewelry, paintings, etc. Should not be missed. San Pablo lake was only viewed from the road. No stops were made. It should not be included as part of the tour. The stop at Cotacachi was brief. We shopped for leather goods and ate lunch before returning to Quito. We enjoyed the day with Diego and the different experiences. Highly recommend.
H2325AJcarolynp
26 Feb 2023
We had a wonderful trip! Our guide Diego was perfect -- knowledgeable, kind, professional, and flexible. We were able to craft a tour that suited our interests. The sites were wonderful. Diego picked us up and dropped us off directly at our Airbnb, making this very easy and convenient.
Q7270GYpatriciaz
19 Jul 2022
Wonderful one day trip from Quito. If you’re looking for shopping of markets north of Quito, you can’t go wrong with this trip. Otavalo’s market and nearby stores are great and Cotacachi is a must if you’re looking for leather items. Our guide Isabel was the perfect combination of knowledge, kindness and patience. The coffee and bizcocho snack was a lovely detail of this trip.
This tour in Quito is organized by Galapagos Connoisseur

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