Privétour van een hele dag van Quito naar de inheemse markt van Otavalo

Pato our driver went out of his way on this full day tour to Otavalo where the outdoor market place was. He picked us up in Quito at the JW Marriott hotel in his private comfortable Suv. Our 1st stop was in Guayllabamba where we tried some local fruit. It was very tasty. Then he took us to the town of Cayambe to a local place for a light snack. The restaurant was called Del Padre. Pato took us back in the kitchen to watch the staff make these biscuits called Los Bizcohos. It was very interesting to watch how they keep the tradition of baking these biscuits with a wood burning oven. Then Pato took us to the town of Cangahua to the El Solar Museum. That was very interesting to learn more about our solar system and eclipse and the equator. Then Pato took us to the town of Otavalo for the outdoor Market Place. Alot of vendors displaying all hand made goods to jewlery, clothing, leather goods, rugs, wooven blankets, and such. Very reasonable prices too. Vendors will negotiate for the best price for you. Then we went to a local place for lunch with Pato for authentic Ecudorian food. It was very good food and very reasonable. Then Pato took us on the way back to a local musician named Nanda Manachi that makes hand made wooden instruments. He was very gracious and gave us a brief musical performance. Then we ended our trip at a local artist, named Jose C. that makes beautiful hand wooven Tapestries. I would highly recommend this full day trip to the Outdoor Market in Otavalo with our Driver, Pato. He went above and beyond to make this experience the most enjoyable.

This tour was an amazing experience! We felt so immersed in the culture. We saw great views and really enjoyed interacting with local indigenous artisans and musicians. We got to meet a master weaver, Jose, who creates high quality textiles using traditional pedal looms. We bought one of a kind sweaters and tapestries! Pato was a wonderful tour guide. He was so knowledgeable, personable and funny! He really felt like an old friend. You can tell he loves what he does! I would highly recommend this tour!

Excellent program you organize together with Patricio according to tastes and possibilities, Otavalo is much more than a traditional town and market. We went to the nearby villages to see and listen to the artisans and of course to spend money, from making leather goods, looms that are made from generation to generation, how the colors are prepared for the fabrics, a flia that makes handcrafted musical instruments! What special people, so friendly! and the market, to continue enjoying. And then go through Peguche, if you don't try the cakes you didn't go through Peguche!!! 100 points!

My guide was excellent and knowledgeable about the area and provide a wonderful day exploring the area. We visited a gorgeous waterfall, a hand craft market, a cemetery , a biscuit factory and a the amazing middle of the world museum. Such a fun day ! I loved this tour and the beautidul country of Ecuador ♥️

Tour from Quito to otavalo with 14 20 year old Americans. Showed us some cool spots along the drive as well as gave us time to look around the market.

This was our second tour with our guide Patricio (Pato) and we were so glad we did another tour with him! We had a very personalized experience, where Pato took us to his favorite spots on the way to Otavalo market. Our favorite was tasting the Bizcocho in Cayambe - amazing! The market is expansive and town is gorgeous. It was also great to learn about the indigenous culture. In the afternoon we visited some of Pato's friends (two Jose's!), one who makes and plays musical instruments, and the other to makes beautiful textiles. We finished our full day with a waterfall visit and fritatas at a local spot which was delicious! We highly recommend this tour with Pato!

Spent the day with Pato (Patricio) and enjoyed all of the cool sites on the way to Otavalo. We stopped at a few places to take photos as well that were perfect! Pato took a few of his favorite places to try some traditional bizcochos (think, buttery biscuits) and had the best time shopping at Otavalo, the largest artisan market in South America. Word of advice, when shopping, if you see something you like, buy it! Even though the market is full of similar types of things (ponchos etc.) there are many variations and you may not find that something again in a different stall - I made that mistake! Such a great tour, loved every minute of it.

Patricio was great at helping me find what I wanted to purchase and helping with translation, when needed. The Quitsato Solar Clock Museum was a fascinating stop as well.

Quito is amazing in its own right, but after a few days there it's nice to escape to one of Ecuador's other many attractions. Otovalo came recommended on a Quito city tour so me and mi amor Fernanda booked it. The company confirmed right away and picked us up punctually the next day. A bit of a drive to Otovalo, but it's worth it! The handicrafts and local food and beverages are top notch. The country you're in is very different from the city. A different elevation and closer view to nature and mountains and volcanoes. Feels much more connected. Tour guide Jossua was perfect. Some tour guides inundate you with a stream of bs you'll never remember or relate to. Not Jossua; he expounded when needed and was silent when it wasn't necessary so me and Fernanda could discover on our own. Beautiful!