Salidas diarias: Excursión al mercado indígena de Otavalo desde Quito
Descripción
Disfrute de una escapada de un día para visitar el mercado de Otavalo y aprenda todo sobre las comunidades indígenas y su gran riqueza cultural.La ciudad es famosa a nivel mundial por su población indígena, los llamados otavalos, que son famosos por sus artesanías o sus músicos folclóricos andinos. Admire el paisaje de la Cordillera de los Andes, las lagunas, la cultura y los lugareños.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
El mercado de Otavalo, lo que le da fama a esta ciudad de mercado, es, sin duda, uno de los mercado más importantes y espectaculares de toda América Latina. El mercado de Otavalo es atractivo para los visitantes por sus extraordinarias tiendas y su importancia cultural. Los lugareños utilizan el día de mercado tanto como lo hicieron sus antepasados durante toda la historia precolombina de Ecuador. El mercado de Otavalo es una manera fascinante de conocer la cultura ecuatoriana tradicional y las tradiciones de los Andes.
Se trata de una laguna y caldera de 3 km (2 mi) de ancho a los pies del volcán Cotacachi en la Cordillera Occidental de los Andes ecuatorianos. Su nombre deriva del idioma indígena quichua y significa "Lago del cuy". Se le dio este nombre debido a la forma de conejillo de indias de la isla más grande que está en medio de la laguna. Estos animales juegan una parte importante en la vida cotidiana de los ecuatorianos.
Se encuentra en la comunidad de Peguche, a tan solo 5 minutos hacia el noroeste de la ciudad de Otavalo. La Catarata de Peguche es una hermosa catarata de 18 m de altura, formada por el río del mismo nombre, que comienza en el lago San Pablo. La catarata es una de las atracciones turísticas más importantes de Otavalo. Debido a su proximidad y fácil acceso, varios turistas y visitantes acuden al sector para reunirse y disfrutar de un paisaje único.
Lo más destacado
Qué incluye
Lugares y horarios de recogida
Los hoteles que se recogen / dejan fuera de la ciudad tienen un cargo extra
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- Los niños deben ir acompañados de un adulto.
- Para el almuerzo (si no se seleccionó), le recomendaremos buenas opciones.
Opiniones(28)
The good: We were taken to Peguche waterfall and Otavalo Market. These parts of the tour were great. Visited other places along the way and got a nice little taste of Ecuadorian culture. Felt a little like a selling tour as we were surprised with ‘opportunities’ to purchase from locals along the way. By the time we got to the market we didn’t feel we needed to look around to purchase much more. Bizcochos tasting was delish! The bad: we did NOT visit Cuicocha lagoon! I asked the guide (from Latin Adventures) of the trip and she said they never intended in going there. I asked a couple other guests and those who did not book through viator did not have this mix up in their itinerary. I booked this particular trip because I wanted to go to Cuicocha lagoon so this was very disappointing! The ugly: viator attempting to pass blame on Latin adventures and vice versa. I had one day left in Quito and asked both companies if they could schedule us to go to the lagoon for our final day to make up for this missed experience. In response, I received a notification from viator that a refund request has been submitted in my behalf. Latin Adventures has not replied to my messages since the tour ended. That was 4 days ago now, I’m back in Canada and no updates. In the future I will plan to book through a tour company (probably not Latin Adventures) directly instead of using viator.
We are not visiting Cuicocha Lake in shared service. We offer personalized itineraries only in private services (including Cuicocha Lake under request). You made a reservation in small groups for shared service. Please check well.
Unfortunately it was raining and we had to improvise to prevent us from spending the rest of the day soaked. Too many stops to appreciate everything. If your interested in the Otavalo market only it's best to hire a cab for the day.
Dear customer. I think you wrote your comment in the wrong company. You didn´t travel with us. On this trip, we do the following stops, anyway, we are very flexible with the itinerary and tailor it according to our client's request. - San Pablos Lake viewpoint - Peguche Village (workshops) - Otavalo Market - Lunch at Cotacachi - Cuicocha lake (optional)
This experience was so much fun. We were able to do a lot of activities in the amount of time we had. This was a memorable trip. Try the cuy!
Diego was an excellent guide and managed to fit a number of stops into our day. He's extremely knowledgeable about the local culture and history. We got to see a local family makes clothing and bag articles from raw wool to the final product. The views of Lake Cuicocha were incredible. Communication with the agency was on point and our guide showed up at the hotel right when expected. Can't say enough good things about it.
Diego was an amazing tour guide! He was so kind, and knowledgeable. We absolutely loved Otavalo market. The Peguche waterfall was my favorite. We got so many amazing photos and the landscapes are just stunning along the way. Highly recommend this tour. Thank you for showing us such a great time Diego!! We learned so much and it was unforgettable.
Diego was our guide. Provided pickup from my hotel in Quito. He is a good driver, answered questions readily, and had a great knowledge base of the communities we saw and the geography of the area. We had coffee and bizcochos in the morning; lunch stop was awesome and I got my first taste of cuy which I highly recommend. Stops at the Otavalo market and Peguche workshops were well worth the visit. I could have stayed all day at the market but I was already overloaded with gifts to take back to family. Overall it was an excellent experience with breathtaking landscapes. Bring umbrella and sunglasses, will need both per typical Andean weather (but the rain only lasted 15-20 min), lovely weather the rest of the day.
Dear customer, thank you so much for your nice review. We are glad you enjoyed your visit to Otavalo with us. Hope to see you soon again, we will make sure you have an amazing time!
Had a wonderful day with Ximena. She was very knowledgeable, took us to many places we would not have found on our own. The views were amazing, We made many stops,Ximena did not rush us but talored the day to us. She was Very pleasant and personable. I would take this tour again
The guide Carlos, very nice and patient. He explained to us in detail the name of the place and its history along the way. He accompanied us everywhere. He was excellent.The trip to otavlo market was a good experience. The restaurant we were in was great. A classy restaurant, with pleasant background music. The food was excellent, I really enjoyed the food. And the price was also very worth it. Also the visit and learning about the musical instruments, and the family playing was a wonderful experience.
This was different than I expected, our guide and driver were awesome and we had a beautifully clear day to see all the Volcanos. They took us first to a nicer shop to see the process of making some of the tapestries and the shop had excellent quality goods. Then we headed to the market which we went on a Saturday so it was huge. We gave our kid (10 & 12) some cash and they had a blast shopping. We then went to another area for lunch which was excellent. This area is known for its leather goods which shops had some really good stuff.
I hired Daniel Maldonand for this tour and he provided an excellent experience. He was friendly, nice and tailored the day to my interests. (Bonus for me is he speaks excellent English). His knowledge of his country is outstanding and he patiently explained everything to me. It was a great day and I left feeling like I had a new friend. Furthermore, after I moved on to Banos, he consistently helped me with recommendations for restaurants, clubs and even another tours while i was there. His amazing service greatly increased the quality of my overall trip to Ecuador. Please don't hesitate to book anything with him. I've traveled quite a bit and have never received this level of outstanding service. Thank you so much! AMAZING!
Dear customer, thank you so much for your nice and detailed review. We are happy to know you had an excellent experience with us. Hope you can come back for another adventure with us! Best regards!
