$ 65.00
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Full Day- Excursion to Otávalo & Cotacachi
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Duration
7 hours
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before the trip
Language
Español / Inglés / Italiano
Min. Passengers
2 passengers
Full Day- Excursion to Otávalo & Cotacachi
- Otávalo is an indigenous town located in the highlands in the province of Imbabura, very close to Quito. This beautiful town is surrounded by volcanoes, such as Imbabura, Cotacachi, Cusin and Mojanda. It is known for the handicraft market, in the central Plaza de Ponchos, where traditionally dressed indigenous people sell handicrafts and colorful textile products.
- This small town surrounded by picturesque Andean landscapes , Otávalo is one of the most important destinations in Ecuador.
- In our visit program, you will learn about the rich indigenous culture , practice your bartering skills with the locals, who will be happy to negotiate with you, we have also organized some workshops for you to learn to weave together with the host families who own the workshops
Departure place
- From Otavalo . We pick you up from your hotel in Otávalo.
- Our programs can start from a hotel outside of Otávalo – Airport. Please consult once booked to quote.
- Once booked, it is coordinated with the operator.
- Days of operation: from Monday to Sunday
Itinerary
Day 1
Otavalo, Fabrics and Cuicocha
- 9 am Otávalo : Our program starts from your hotel at 9:00 am, (Otávalo Center) Our guide will be waiting to take you on your tour.
- San Rafael : Only 20 minutes from Otávalo we will visit the community of San Rafael where indigenous families are dedicated to the elaboration of handicrafts in Totora ( Schoenoplectus californicus ). We will visit San Pablo Lake, considered the largest water mirror of the Andes in Ecuador.
- Workshop House : We will continue towards the community the Company (Workshop House) where family weavers will show us their art, we will make a woven memory together with the family.
- Peguche : In agato we will visit a workshop dedicated to the elaboration of high quality garments in alpaca and sheep fiber; Peguche populated that is characterized by its ability with musical instruments, an Andean music workshop will interpret some instruments. In a short walk we will visit the Peguche waterfall, a site considered sacred for indigenous peoples.
- Cotacachi : After exploring the market and craft shops of Cotacachi ( This city is famous for its leather goods ) we will have our lunch, then continue to the Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve and visit the crater of the Cuicocha lagoon (E n this place we can do a short walk or take the motorized canoe ride ).
- Return : At an agreed time we will return to your hotel in Otávalo.
- Optional : Complement your experience in Otávalo with the following options: adventure activities, rural accommodation, mountain ascents, horseback riding and more.
- Note : Our programs can start from a hotel outside Otávalo - Airport. Please quote
Includes
- Private transport en route.
- Native guide (Bilingual).
- Activities with host families.
- Entrance to the Cotacachi-Cayapas ecological reserve.
- Lunch type menu three times.
- Woven souvenir crafts.
Not included
- Activities not described in the itinerary.
- Cuicocha motorboat ticket.
- Purchase of souvenirs.
- Additional drinks
- Tips
- Optional (Lunch at the farm).
Activities
- Hike, trekking (included)
- Cultural visits (optional)
- Guided visits (optional)
Notes
- Shopping bag.
- Comfortable dress.
- Waterproof jacket.
- Cash.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Water.
Transport
Bus
- Transporte del operador