Excursion d’une journée complète au marché Otavalo et à Laguna Cuicocha au départ de Quito
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La visite culturelle d'Otavalo est une merveilleuse façon de découvrir et de combiner le célèbre marché indigène artisanal en Équateur avec certaines des vues les plus étonnantes à proximité de la capitale. Promenez-vous dans l'un des marchés indigènes les plus célèbres d'Amérique du Sud, marchez sur la ligne de l'Équateur, dégustez de délicieux bizcochos, faites une randonnée autour de la magnifique laguna de Cuicocha, visitez la ville de cuir de Cotacachi et savourez un déjeuner local - le mélange parfait de culture, de nature, d'histoire et de gastronomie.
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REMARQUE : CECI N'EST PAS LE MONUMENT PRINCIPAL Frais d'entrée au petit monument de l'équateur - 2 $ par personne Le cadran solaire de Quitsato est un lieu culturel et touristique situé à La Mitad Del Mundo, près de Cayambe, à 47 km au nord de Quito. Il a été construit en 2006 et inauguré en 2007 en tant que projet indépendant à but non lucratif sur une superficie de 2 300 m². Son objectif principal est de partager des aspects cruciaux de la connaissance astronomique des cultures préhispaniques de la région. Les expositions sont réalisées par des membres de la communauté en tant que projet autonome. Selon Google Maps, le pilier central est à 4 mètres au sud de l'équateur véritable. Après cette visite très intéressante, nous nous dirigerons vers une usine traditionnelle de bizcochos. Vous apprendrez tout sur les biscuits traditionnels de la région de Cayambe et, bien sûr, dégusterez ces délices !
Nous nous arrêterons au point de vue "Mira Lago" où il est possible de voir Cayambe, Imbabura, le lac San Pablo, Tabacundo et des fermes florales.
Vous aurez le temps d'explorer le célèbre marché indigène, d'échanger avec les sympathiques vendeurs et de faire du shopping.
Visitez la ville de Cotacachi, déclarée "Village magique de l'Équateur" en raison de sa richesse culturelle. En effet, Cotacachi est connue comme la "ville du cuir", ce qui en fait l'endroit idéal pour acheter des pièces en cuir fabriquées localement. Là, nous profiterons également d'un délicieux déjeuner dans un restaurant local et charmant.
Ici, vous aurez le temps de faire une petite promenade autour de la Laguna. Profitez des magnifiques paysages et des vues sur les volcans à proximité !
Retournez à Quito et déposez-vous à votre point de rendez-vous d'origine.
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Informations importantes
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Le voyagiste se réserve le droit de modifier l'itinéraire sans préavis en raison des conditions météorologiques, de la réglementation, des notifications ou des circonstances imprévisibles des parcs nationaux.
- Equipement nécessaire : Vêtements chauds, gants, bonnet. Lunettes de soleil et crème solaire. Eau, collations. Chaussures de randonnée. Appareil photo et veste imperméable. Espèces.
Avis(41)
Great and varied experience. The local culture is well known.
The visit to Midad du Mundo very interesting. The Ottavalo market was a little disappointing, smaller than we expected, not cheap and with merchandise also available from other parts. Tour of the lagoon very short. Very good and helpful guide, which has greatly improved the trip which in itself is not great also because there is a lot of downtime
Thank you for your feedback, we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear that you found the visit to the Middle of the World interesting and that your guide made a positive impact on your trip—that means a lot to us, as we work with some of the best guides in Ecuador. We also value your honest comments regarding Otavalo Market and the lagoon visit. Otavalo is one of the most traditional markets in South America, but we understand that expectations can vary, especially regarding size, pricing, and product variety. Your feedback helps us continue improving how we present and customize these experiences for our guests. Regarding the pacing and downtime, this is something we can absolutely adjust in future itineraries by adding more activities or tailoring the schedule to better match each traveler’s preferences. Thank you again for traveling with us. We hope to have the opportunity to create an regards, Ecuatraveling Team
Skip this tour unless you have a lot of time in Quito. We should have done Mindo or Coatapaxi instead. Our pick up time was 7:10. We waited in a coffee shop until after 7:30 when the bus arrived. We drove to a place to try biscochos and some people bought coffee or breakfast. The Solar Museum was $5 USD per person, not $2 as stated on the site. They did not have change for a $20 bill, so be prepared with cash. It was interesting and informative. Otovalo market was not nearly as large or impressive as others we've visited, and things were more expensive. It was 1/4 the size of an average WalMart. The lagoon was pretty. Stairs, but not a strenuous hike at all. Lunch was simple and tasted fine, but we didn't eat until nearly 3 PM. We had a little time to visit the town, but not much. There was no demonstration of the leather goods. It felt like most of the day was spent driving, and the long distance was not worth the sites along the way. The bus was not comfortable and was very old. Traffic was bad, so we didn't arrive back to Quito until 7:30 PM.
This was an amazing day with a great guide! Joe was extremely helpful at every stage of the trip and his knowledge of the sites is complete. Highly recommend him and this tour!
Hi Daniela, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing day exploring Otavalo and its surroundings. Joe will be so happy to know his guidance and knowledge made your experience memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Warm regards, Ecuatraveling Team 🌿✈️
I felt there was too much time at the Otavallo market and not enough time at the lake. I think the lake is the main attraction. Otherwise both the driver (Romiro) and the guide (Joel) were excellent.
I liked the tour. I enjoyed the solar museum and hearing about the traditions of the indigenous people. It would have been nice if we had been told that we would have a place to buy breakfast. We had gotten up extra early to have time to eat in the hotel. Also, while I enjoyed the explanation of the indigenous girls clothing, I didn't appreciate the pressure to buy something from her before we even got to the market to see what else was available. And having the painter pass his paintings around the bus was way too much.
We had a great experience with our tour guide Stui! He told us so much about the volcanos, the history and people of the region! We enjoyed the tour because we got to taste Bizcochos at the place where they are made, we went to Lago de San Pablo, the Otavalo market, Cotacachi and hiked a bit in Cuicocha to see the beautiful lake! This experience was amazing,many thanks to our guide Stui, you are going a great job!!!
Dear Marisol, We appreciate you informing us about our tour leader, Stui and your amazing experience. We are happy to hear that Stui gave you a lot of information on the volcanoes, the history of the area, and its inhabitants. It's great that you had a good time on the tour and got the chance enjoy some delicious bizcochos, and see Lago de San Pablo, discover Cotacachi, and trek in Cuicocha to take in the lake's splendor. We sincerely appreciate your kind sentiments, and we'll make sure to let Stui know how much we appreciate him. We work hard to give our clients incredible experiences, and comments like yours inspire us to keep up the good work. Once more, thank you for choosing us, and we hope to see you soon. Sincerely, Ecuatraveling Staff
Locating someone (actually her mother) whose photo I had taken a few years ago and which was selected for a 2022 international calendar, a copy of which I took for her.
We had a wonderful time on this tour!! Instructions were clear on meeting points since the tour was public. We had the best tour guides, Carlos and Alejandro!!! They were so nice, knowledgeable and such positive energy!! We went to the Laguna Cuicocha, the markets and the Middle of the World! Each spot on the tour was informational and exciting! Lunch was delicious and good options for vegetarians which I appreciated! 10/10 would do again!!
Due to covid restrictions, we were not able to do a shared tour but were able to set up a private tour to Otavalo Market. What a wonderful day! Andres was prompt and knowledgeable about the tour and gave us great tips. We thoroughly enjoyed our day trip outside of Quito!
Thank you very much for your reply, we really appreciate the time for writing to us, we all know that this last year was not the best for this industry, but people like you that decided to come and visit us make us keep the good faith about getting back in business as we used to be, and of course keep showing our beautiful country to more and more visitors. Ecuatraveling Team!!
